Motorcyclists may have reason to celebrate after President Donald Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum this week aimed at expanding Americans’ right to repair their own vehicles.
The memorandum directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to clarify what repairs owners can legally make to emissions systems under the Clean Air Act. It also encourages the agency to create faster, more affordable certification pathways for aftermarket parts—potentially making it easier and less expensive for vehicle owners to keep their machines on the road.
For riders, that’s a big deal.
Motorcyclists have long battled increasing restrictions on repairing and modifying their own bikes. From emissions regulations to limited access to diagnostic tools, software, and replacement parts, many riders have argued that manufacturers and government regulations have made it harder to do work that was once routine in a home garage.
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) has consistently supported legislation protecting a rider’s right to repair and maintain their own motorcycle. But there’s one major question that remains unanswered:
Does this apply to motorcycles?
While the White House memorandum broadly references “vehicles,” it does not specifically mention motorcycles. Because motorcycles are often regulated differently than passenger cars and trucks under federal emissions laws, riders are waiting to see whether the EPA’s guidance will explicitly include two-wheeled vehicles.
The MRF says it is closely monitoring the situation and will continue pushing to ensure motorcycles are not excluded. The organization has also backed federal legislation, including the REPAIR Act and the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act, which seek to guarantee independent repair shops and vehicle owners have access to the tools, software, and information needed to service their own vehicles.
For the MRF, the message is straightforward:
If you own it, you should be able to fix it.
TVBikerDad will continue following this story as the EPA releases additional guidance and whether America’s riders will benefit from the expanded right-to-repair initiative.