** Shares of motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson HOG.N rise 3.5% to $22.25 after the bell
** HOG is exploring options for its financing arm, including a sale, which could fetch at least $1 billion, Bloomberg News reports
** The company is working with an adviser to solicit interest in Harley-Davidson Financial Services, or HDFS, report says
** HDFS could be of interest to potential buyers, including regional banks, private equity firms and private credit players - report
** Up to Thursday's close, stock down 28.7% YTD
(Reporting by Juby Babu in Mexico City)
((Juby.Babu@thomsonreuters.com;))
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