Own the machine. Own the repair.
Motorcycles are still written out of right-to-repair law.
Riders and independent shops need access to diagnostic information, parts, service information, and tools. Motorcycles should be repairable by the people who ride them.
The problem
Right to repair: where it really stands.
In too many states, motorcycles are still excluded from right-to-repair law. That means riders and independent shops are blocked from the information, tools, and parts needed to keep bikes on the road.
- Access to diagnostic information — the same data used by dealers.
- Fair access to tools and parts — without artificial restrictions.
- Freedom to choose who repairs the bike — you own it, you should control who works on it.
The standing rule: The legislation is moving — but amendments do not automatically mean motorcycles received the same protection as passenger vehicles.
Live legislative tracker
The bills that affect your right to ride, repair, and own.
| State / Bill | Status | Last updated | What it does | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S.H.R. 1566REPAIR Act | In committee | Oct 18, 2026 | 2026-02-10 — Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. | View bill |
| U.S.H.R. 7389Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026 | Floor | Oct 18, 2026 | 2026-05-21 — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 1. | View bill |
FlashMoto Intelligence Lab · Demonstration
Right to Repair: Where It Really Stands
Near-real-time legislative intelligence for motorcycle right to repair. FlashMoto follows the exact language — not the headlines — to determine what the current version would mean for riders, independent shops, and a specific bike.
Last officially verified: Oct 18, 2026, 3:59 PM UTC · Sources: Congress.gov, GovInfo, House Clerk, House E&C Committee
FlashMoto Analysis · Current Bottom Line
The legislation is advancing — but advancement does not automatically mean motorcycles received the same protection as passenger vehicles. The operative language moved from H.R. 1566 into H.R. 7389 in narrowed form: motorcycle coverage went from partial to unclear, and the reported version applies only from model year 2028 — leaving every bike on the road today outside the section.
Analysis updated Jun 2, 2026
FlashMoto analysis, not legal advice. Classifications describe the demonstration excerpts as analyzed; always verify against the linked official text.
What changed when the language moved
Comparing the motorcycle-relevant provision of H.R. 1566 (introduced) with its successor in H.R. 7389 (as reported). Deleted language in red, inserted language in green. Text shown is a condensed demonstration excerpt of the provisions — the full official text is linked in the Source Center.
− H.R. 1566 · Introduced in House (IH) + H.R. 7389 · Introduced in House (IH)
Definition narrowed
Broad “motor vehicle” became “passenger motor vehicle” with a GVWR cap — motorcycle coverage now depends on a title 49 cross-reference.
New cybersecurity exception
Manufacturers may withhold access on “unreasonable cybersecurity risk” grounds, defined later in rulemaking.
Enforcement moved
FTC unfair-practice enforcement became DOT civil penalties.
Module pairing added
A genuine gain: replacement-module initialization, pairing, and calibration must be supported.
Effective date pushed
Applies from model year 2028 — nothing for bikes already on the road.
Source Center
Every conclusion traces to an official document. Hashes let FlashMoto detect the moment a document changes.
| Document | Type | Agency | Obtained | Hash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR. 1566 (119th) — Introduced in House (IH) text | bill text | GovInfo | Aug 13, 2026 | dd8f38b506… |
| HR. 1566 (119th) — Bill status and actions | bill status | Congress.gov | Aug 13, 2026 | de937b282f… |
| HR. 7389 (119th) — Introduced in House (IH) text | bill text | GovInfo | Aug 13, 2026 | d69fe700f1… |
| HR. 7389 (119th) — Bill status and actions | bill status | Congress.gov | Aug 13, 2026 | 62b84374d3… |
Watch FlashMoto detect and explain a real legislative change, step by step.
Demonstration Replay — this sequence uses archived legislative information to demonstrate FlashMoto's monitoring and analysis process.
- 01
Baseline loaded
H.R. 1566 (REPAIR Act) introduced text is on file. Motorcycle coverage reads as PARTIAL under the broad “motor vehicle” definition.
- 02
Committee action detected
Feb 10, 2026 — the subcommittee forwards H.R. 1566 to the full committee by voice vote. No member-by-member record exists for a voice vote.
- 03
Related vehicle identified
H.R. 7389 (Motor Vehicle Modernization Act) appears with a parallel repair-access section. FlashMoto links it to the policy family: the operative language moved.
- 04
New version detected
May 21, 2026 — the reported (RH) text of H.R. 7389 is published. Document hash differs from anything on file; the archive stores a new version.
- 05
Material changes identified
The deterministic diff flags: definition narrowed to “passenger motor vehicle” + GVWR cap, telematics language dropped, a cybersecurity exception added, enforcement moved FTC → DOT, effective date pushed to MY2028.
- 06
Motorcycle treatment changes
AI analysis reclassifies motorcycle coverage from PARTIAL to UNCLEAR, and the effective date makes a 2016 Road Glide Ultra EXCLUDED from the section as reported.
- 07
Human review
The analysis enters the internal review queue. Nothing publishes automatically — an analyst verifies each conclusion against the cited section.
- 08
Published to the public view
Approved findings go live with source, section citation, confidence, and verification time. This page is that public view.
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FlashMoto Intelligence Lab demonstration. Legislative events shown are drawn from the official record; text excerpts are condensed demonstration excerpts of the motorcycle-relevant provisions. Impact classifications are FlashMoto analysis, not official fact and not legal advice. Independent service — not affiliated with or endorsed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company.
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What this means for you
What this means for you
Riders
More repair choice, access to your bike's data, and the freedom to keep riding.
Independent shops
Access to the same service information and tools as dealers, so you can compete and keep riders on the road.
Dealers
A clearer, fairer parts and service ecosystem that builds trust across the industry.
The industry
Safer, more repairable motorcycles and a stronger, more sustainable riding future.
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