Topic: HARLEY-DAVIDSON ENTERS INTO AGREEMENT WITH LEHMAN (Read 3496 times)

hd-dude · « **on:** September 01, 2006, 04:15:27 PM »

MILWAUKEE (September 1, 2006) - Harley-Davidson Motor Company today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Lehman Trikes U.S.A., Inc. of Spearfish, S.D., for the development of three-wheeled vehicles, commonly referred to as

Twolanerider · « **Reply #1 on:** September 02, 2006, 03:04:15 AM »

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MILWAUKEE (September 1, 2006) - Harley-Davidson Motor Company today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Lehman Trikes U.S.A., Inc. of Spearfish, S.D., for the development of three-wheeled vehicles, commonly referred to as

Pap · « **Reply #2 on:** September 02, 2006, 10:22:53 AM »

Wonder if they'll do a CVO Trike?

Ride Safe,
Pap

Fired00d · « **Reply #3 on:** September 02, 2006, 10:45:49 AM »

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Wonder if they'll do a CVO Trike?

Ride Safe,
Pap

Of course they will since it's already been done.... Sturgis Ride In Bike Show......winner...... And done well I might add. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

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rubaga · « **Reply #4 on:** September 02, 2006, 06:15:08 PM »

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The Marketing to English translation of that is:

Damn, our captive audience just won't stop aging!

Thats a very good translation. LOL

BobD · « **Reply #5 on:** September 03, 2006, 06:36:44 PM »

And another product for the thirsty captive audience [smiley=drink.gif]

Twolanerider · « **Reply #6 on:** September 03, 2006, 10:17:50 PM »

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And another product for the thirsty captive audience [smiley=drink.gif]

Holy chit, where can I get me one of those?

BobD · « **Reply #7 on:** September 04, 2006, 09:10:33 AM »

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Holy chit, where can I get me one of those?

This radical trike is called the Cruisin' Cooler. Saw them at the KC Good Guys car show this weekend. Very KOOL!
http://www.monstermotorscooter.com/x-50.htm

Twolanerider · « **Reply #8 on:** September 04, 2006, 12:17:03 PM »

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This radical trike is called the Cruisin' Cooler. Saw them at the KC Good Guys car show this weekend. Very KOOL!
http://www.monstermotorscooter.com/x-50.htm

Ok, NOW I have something on my Christmas list!

SBB · « **Reply #9 on:** September 04, 2006, 12:38:51 PM »

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[ch8220]Trikes are another way we can inspire the dream of owning a Harley-Davidson,[ch8221] said Harley-Davidson Vice President Ron Hutchinson. [ch8220]Harley-Davidson continues to aggressively develop new products. We expect trikes to expand the appeal of our products to those who prefer either the styling or experience of three-wheeled riding,[ch8221] Hutchinson said.

Lehman Trikes U.S.A. is a subsidiary of Lehman Trikes, Inc. of Canada, a recognized leader in the trike business for more than 20 years.

http://www.harley-davidson.com/CO/NEW/en/PressRelease_date.asp?locale=en_US&bmLocale=en_US&HDCWPSession=G4JVHJ4yVpVs9sgp8NNky97yhGLsHBRvyTHTnSRLpgyVxXTqT5nG!1974607361!-1061413313&nickname=Jim&id_in=1041&dspmm=9&dspyy=2006&FROM=NEWS

Whats next? Airbags on Harleys?
Maybe this, Automatic transmissions???
Yamaha has one!

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UltraPolecat · « **Reply #10 on:** September 04, 2006, 12:43:46 PM »

I'm getting older but can still ride now. When I can't anymore, I'm glad Harley will have something to make sure my kids get no inheritance! Auto tranny, airbags, 3 wheels and all! [smiley=tired.gif]

reo · « **Reply #11 on:** September 04, 2006, 07:21:54 PM »

And I'm watching the news @ 6pm in chicago and on nbc ch5 they report Harley-Davidson is going to start making 3 wheelers "they call them trikes" the reporter said. The weatherman asked if it will have streamers comming from the handle bars.

Screamin · « **Reply #12 on:** September 04, 2006, 08:59:56 PM »

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I'm getting older but can still ride now.

SPIDERMAN · « **Reply #13 on:** September 23, 2006, 12:12:02 PM »

Just was wondering how our website trike guru Dean Nelson feels about this. I know sometimes when an commodity becomes more mainstream as H-D marketing trikes would, it expands the market and actually creates opportunities vice closing them down - - - - - Dean ?

Big B

DEAN_NELSON · « **Reply #14 on:** September 23, 2006, 12:56:50 PM »

Big B,

It is hard for me to go into great deepth on this subject on a open net list but I can give you some ideal on what I think/know what went on on this deal.......

About four years ago, they sent us a proto bike to have a kit put on. They also bought two rear end kits in box.

I assume they went to other mfg of trikes and did the same.

For the last four years we knew nothing as to what was going on. We would talk to some of the workers who were in the the project and would only be told that it passed the testing and they had no problems with it.

Now rush up to today time and we have this press release.

So what will it all mean..........

They want into the trike market.

Looks like they do not want to build it at their factory. They want some one to build it for them.

So the one trike mfg that builds complet bike at their factory gets the call.

What are they going to build? Same bike as they have sold for the last 15 years? Some thing new in the rear end?

All that they have said at this time is "We are looking into "

The day a trike is at a dealer, has a price on it, and can be bought, is when we will know.

As for us.......life goes on, our back log is still at 25-30 units.

The customer still has six trike mfg to pick from, look at, do demo rides and pick the one they want to buy.

Dean Nelson

amigo Jorge · « **Reply #15 on:** September 24, 2006, 04:16:58 PM »

I just saw this in my recent trip to Canada......CVO Trike...my bike is in the back....

amigo Jorge · « **Reply #16 on:** September 24, 2006, 04:18:28 PM »

Another pic

amigo Jorge · « **Reply #17 on:** September 24, 2006, 04:18:50 PM »

last one.....

VaEagle · « **Reply #18 on:** September 24, 2006, 08:37:29 PM »

Thanks for the photos jegomez,
That is the color of my bike and it's very interesting to see what it would look like as a trike. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

amigo Jorge · « **Reply #19 on:** September 24, 2006, 08:44:21 PM »

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Thanks for the photos jegomez,
That is the color of my bike and it's very interesting to see what it would look like as a trike. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

And the mine with the same color is in the back.........

BobD · « **Reply #20 on:** October 26, 2006, 03:44:06 PM »

Here's an article from Chicago Harley Davidson latest e-mail newsletter. News of the H-D/Lehman agreemant to build bikes isn't new any longer but I hadn't seen the aging information before. Maybe they'll offer an AARP discount on the trikes. Pay special attention to the last paragraph I've highlighted.

"Harley-Davidson To Make Trikes"

Harley-Davidson is beefing up its hogs. The motorcycle maker has announced it will begin making three-wheelers, also known as trikes, in partnership with Lehman Trikes U.S.A.

Lehman, based in Spearfish, S.D., just miles from the home of the world-renown Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, already converts motorcycles made by Harley and other manufacturers into trikes, but the new line will be branded as Harley-Davidson and sold through Harley's dealer network.

Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson Inc. did not release further details about the new bikes or when they would be released. Spokesman Bob Klein said he expected the trikes would be priced similarly to other brands on the market.

The company has made three-wheelers before, such as for police and commercial use, but this venture with Lehman will be different, said H-D spokesperson Bob Klein. Harley is recognizing that more and more riders are interested in riding trikes, which have the look and feel of two-wheeled motorcycles but with a little more stability.

Klein said that while at the popular Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota in August he saw people of all ages and backgrounds riding trikes. "We've observed that trikes are becoming a popular phenomenon and we think that they'll appeal to a variety of customers," Klein said.

[highlight]Harley's move to trikes will also expand the brand's appeal to an aging market, where according to the Motorcycle Safety Foundation the average rider's age has jumped from an average 28.5 years old in 1985 to 40.2 years old in 2003[/highlight].

Fired00d · « **Reply #21 on:** October 26, 2006, 04:14:27 PM »

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[highlight]Harley's move to trikes will also expand the brand's appeal to an aging market, where according to the Motorcycle Safety Foundation the average rider's age has jumped from an average 28.5 years old in 1985 to 40.2 years old in 2003[/highlight].

Heh, I resemble that remark. Oh wait, chit, I'm older then that.

Does that mean I should have purchased a trike years ago?

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BobD · « **Reply #22 on:** October 26, 2006, 04:32:29 PM »

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Heh, I resemble that remark. Oh wait, chit, I'm older then that. Does that mean I should have purchased a trike years ago?

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Fired00d
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Only you can answer that one d00d! I'm older than the average too but I really don't feel like I'm ready to do a trike yet. The question remains though - will there be a SE trike? What do you supose the average age is for SE owners?

ccr · « **Reply #23 on:** October 26, 2006, 05:12:32 PM »

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... What do you supose the average age is for SE owners?

That is an interesting question.

Fired00d · « **Reply #24 on:** October 26, 2006, 05:48:11 PM »

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Only you can answer that one d00d! I'm older than the average too but I really don't feel like I'm ready to do a trike yet. The question remains though - will there be a SE trike? What do you supose the average age is for SE owners?

Hopefully no time soon. I've been riding two-wheels all summer long w/a bum leg, and this will be repaired this winter. So hopefully after that I'll have plenty more life left in me for two-wheels.

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napalm · « **Reply #25 on:** December 05, 2006, 09:19:16 AM »

My wife rides a 2003 Road King Classic Trike that was converted by a Lehman Trike Convertor in Martinsburg, WV. The Trike was stroked with a 103 kit and of course has reverse....she rides it every where.....I feel a lot safer with her on three wheels than two....every once in a while while no one is looking I get on it and scream around town!!!!!

Trikes are a good vehicle for those who struggle with two wheels, it gets you out in the air!

napalm

amigo Jorge · « **Reply #26 on:** December 05, 2006, 09:34:42 AM »

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My wife rides a 2003 Road King Classic Trike that was converted by a Lehman Trike Convertor in Martinsburg, WV.

CVOMOE!! · « **Reply #27 on:** December 05, 2006, 11:09:13 AM »

You have to admit the two trikes posted sure look good. Someone did a great job on them. At least we know that in 20 years or so we can still be riding. (well kind of riding) I wouldn't mind riding one to see how they steer and handle.

Cheers, Moe

napalm · « **Reply #28 on:** December 07, 2006, 01:06:43 PM »

Lehman makes a quality conversion kit...here is my wife's trike...2003 Road King Classic....

napalm

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