production harley trikes

[grimm]

you know, i keep hearing rumors that harley and lehman are teaming up to build production trikes. i'm kinda bummed about that. i like being the only one, wherever i might go. i like the fact that trikes aren't considered "cool."

 

[katfish16]

From what I hear they R going to be some high ticket trikes???? You might not see as many as U think.

 

[Ozarkryder]

I was in the local HD dealership, and asked about the Lehman/HD trike. They said that it will be a look exclusive to Harley, as the Motor Company has a hand in the design, and will look different than the Lehman designed kit for HD. Didn't know when we'll see it on the showroom floor, and the estimate pricewise was in the mid to upper 40's for a loaded Ultra type trike with the dealer profit center add-on chrome, grips, pegs, etc. They didn't know if a reverse was to be included or if the dealer would install one, either aftermarket or one the MoFoCo will come out with.

 

[katfish16]

Champion already offers a reverse for the Harley's.

 

[Ozarkryder]

Yep, the Champion reverse works well, if I ever trike the FLHS, it will have one on it. Won't have a trike without a reverse. Been there, done without when I had a sidecar. Wondering if HD will come out with a reverse for thier trike, either standard or as an option. Can't see them having the bucks go to the aftermarket if they can help it.

 

[grimm]

yeah, there are a few companies that offer a reverse gear. costs a pretty penny. i would like to have one, but until i come up with $1300, i'll just keep parking uphill.

upper $40s??? wow! harley is really looking to screw some people up the bunghole, for that price! sad thing is, all they have to do is call it a "limited edition" or "anniversary edition" and people will be lining up for that crap. it s seems like harley celebrates some sort of "anniversary" every year. all hype to sell bikes. whatever. i'm done with my rant.

i love my bike and i love harley, i just don't agree with their sales tactics and eagerness to bend over every customer who walks through the door.

anyway, like i said before. i like my bike being "uncool". i like being the only one on three wheels.....and yes, i do like that attention that it gets me.

 

[ben721364]

yeah, there are a few companies that offer a reverse gear. costs a pretty penny. i would like to have one, but until i come up with $1300, i'll just keep parking uphill.

upper $40s??? wow! harley is really looking to screw some people up the bunghole, for that price! sad thing is, all they have to do is call it a "limited edition" or "anniversary edition" and people will be lining up for that crap. it s seems like harley celebrates some sort of "anniversary" every year. all hype to sell bikes. whatever. i'm done with my rant.

i love my bike and i love harley, i just don't agree with their sales tactics and eagerness to bend over every customer who walks through the door.

anyway, like i said before. i like my bike being "uncool". i like being the only one on three wheels.....and yes, i do like that attention that it gets me.

I hear you and agree that H-D (and H-D dealers sometimes seem high handed but we must face the fact that H-D marketing is superb! I had a dealer tell me he makes more money on clothing and do dads than on bikes and bike service. It's not an accident that new H-D dealerships are located at Interstate highway exits.

 

[Chil]

My HD stealer told me he thought the Ultra trike would end up in the low to mid $30k. Although I believe that trike popularity will get a huge boost from HD production, if the cost is in the $40k range, it will certainly limit the number you see on the road.

My wife wants to hold out on buying (or building) her trike until we see the HD version on the showroom floor, hopefully in September. I can tell you that even though I can afford a $40k trike (not without some pain), I won't spend it!

 

[Papa Zook]

Chil-
I think if I were you I`d go ahead with my plans. The Harley dealer next door to me is building the Lehman trikes now. A new Triked Ultra Classic is $40K+ out the door. He says you will never see a new low to mid $30K Harley Ultra Classic. His lowest priced Lehman Trike is a basic vivid black one with no add ons at all. It is $37,033.09 plus freight, dealer prep, tax, etc, etc. and hes more reasonable than most on his bikes. Heres a link with pictures of it.

Harley-Davidson® 2008 FLHTCU Ultra Classic® Trike

 

[Chil]

Chil-

I think if I were you I`d go ahead with my plans. The Harley dealer next door to me is building the Lehman trikes now. A new Triked Ultra Classic is $40K+ out the door. He says you will never see a new low to mid $30K Harley Ultra Classic. His lowest priced Lehman Trike is a basic vivid black one with no add ons at all. It is $37,033.09 plus freight, dealer prep, tax, etc, etc. and hes more reasonable than most on his bikes. Heres a link with pictures of it.

Harley-Davidson® 2008 FLHTCU Ultra Classic® Trike

You're probably right about that! I'm guessing we'll wait and see what the MoCo presents in July and then make our decision.

 

[WingDinger]

Been riden Harleys all my life and thats all I`ll ever ride but I damn sure wont pay the stupid prices they get for their chrome teeshirts and high priced crap. The trike kits are another overpriced accessory they are pushin now that everyone gettin to old to hold their bike up. If I ever trike mine which I probably wont I damn sure wont get it through a Harley dealer.

 

[katfish16]

Hogrod50, welcome to the forum. Since U don't have a trike and don't want a trike, maybe U might be able to help if someone has a problem with their Harley. Also I agree with U , you can choose where you want to buy a trike kit from and when and if U want to trike. <br />
Have a great weekend and Ride Safe.

 

[WingDinger]

they have gotten better i just dont think they are for me but thats why im here looking because my knees arent too good these days.

 

[dwiht]

I just picked up a beautiful red Harley/Lehman trike from my HD dealer. Out the door it was 35441. They will add a Baker reverse for the six speed transmission if I feel I need it later.

 

[grimm]

you might not need it, but you'll certainly wish you had it! that's gonna definitely be what i spend my money on, next!

 

[dwiht]

I am learning to be real picky about where I park, but damn, it sure turns on a dime.

 

[RED BARON]

You might to check out Motor-trike webb site.....they have pretty reasonable prices for HD trike kits.

 

[07BlueCSC]

Harley probably makes more money selling "T" shirts than they make selling bikes.

 

[George Lewis]

The Motor Trike kit has reverse for the HD. It is a nice looking kit. Runs like a hose.....my friend is in Canada now on a trip with his and he loves it. Cost, a bike plus $10-11K depending on add ons.....

 

[ben721364]

I wonder how a stock H-D handles the additional weight of a trike kit?

 

[grimm]

handles fine. wish i had a little more power, but i have the 88". i would bet that the 96" have no problem at all.

 

[Nana]

Here is a link to a photo and write-up on the planned HD trike:

2WF.com - Online and on the Gas - 2009 Harley Davidson Models

 

[BikerBob]

New for 2009 HD Trike

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON INTRODUCES TRI GLIDE ULTRA CLASSIC

Designed from the Frame Up for Reliable, Comfortable Three-Wheel Touring

MILWAUKEE (July 22, 2008) – Harley-Davidson brings original-equipment design, quality and service to the three-wheel motorcycle segment with the introduction of the 2009 Tri Glide Ultra Classic motorcycle. Based on a new chassis designed specifically for this three-wheel application, the Tri Glide offers the classic styling and popular touring features of the Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide in a vehicle that will be sold and serviced by the network of Harley-Davidson dealers and covered by a two-year Harley-Davidson limited warranty. The Tri Glide will have an MSRP of $29,999.

Harley-Davidson launched a “wheels-up” strategy in the development of the Tri Glide, and has created a frame and associated chassis structure that is engineered specifically to handle the loads generated by the steering forces and weight of a three-wheel vehicle. Changes to the front-end geometry enhance steering control by reducing steering effort up to 25 percent. The forks have been lengthened by 1.775 inches compared to the regular Touring motorcycle, and rake is increased from 29.25 degrees to 32.00 degrees. A steer damper controls coast-down wobble, and minimizes bumps and other road inputs during turning events.

Harley-Davidson has designed a new rear-axle assembly for the Tri Glide that utilizes an aluminum center section with steel axle tubes. The Tri Glide retains the high-strength and low-maintenance advantages of belt final drive, and the smooth operation of a rubber-cushioned, compensated rear drive. The rear suspension features dual air-adjustable rear shock absorbers.

The Tri Glide is powered by a Twin Cam 103 V-Twin engine with Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI), rated at 101 ft. lbs. of torque. It retains the 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission used on Harley-Davidson Touring motorcycles, but adds an optional electric reverse ($1,195) integrated with the rear differential assembly that is engaged with a handlebar-mounted reverse module. The Tri Glide has dual front disc brakes and a Hayes Brake dual-disc rear brake system with a lever-actuated, integrated park brake.

Classic Harley-Davidson Styling

The Harley-Davidson styling department gave the new body components of the Tri Glide clean lines that integrate with the existing Ultra bodywork, especially the Tour Pak luggage compartment and the passenger seating area. The new bodywork is painted with the same quality OEM paint and process used on all Harley-Davidson motorcycles, and is a perfect color match for the tank and front fender. The composite rear fenders complement the lines of the front fender. Because the rear fenders are each a separate piece from the rest of the rear bodywork, they can be removed individually for repair or replacement, or when required to service the Tri Glide.

The molded-composite trunk provides 4.5 cubic feet of storage space and can be accessed through a rear hatch. The trunk and Tour Pak have a combined capacity of 6.56 cubic feet and are rated to carry up to 80 pounds. A single key will handle all luggage locking functions, and activate the ignition. Dual mufflers with tapered end caps exit below the trunk. Brake/tail/turn lights are located on each fender, and the Tri Glide retains the Tour Pak lighting used on the Ultra Classic, including the LED side running lights. Matching front and rear black and machined split seven-spoke cast aluminum wheels provide the Tri Glide its integrated and true, factory-built look. The 16-inch front wheel is three inches wide and carries a MT90B16 motorcycle tire, while the 15-inch rear wheels are five inches wide and are fitted with P205/65R15 tires.

Forward of the rear wheels, the Tri Glide retains the style and features of the Ultra Classic Electra Glide, including the distinctive “bat wing” fairing, auxiliary driving lamps, and deep-skirted front fender. A low-profile chrome console tops a six-gallon fuel tank. The fairing holds complete instrumentation and the 80-watt Advanced Audio System with CB radio and passenger intercom system. Adjustable air deflectors on the fairing and vented fairing lowers allow the rider to control wind flow for comfort in warm or cool weather. Cruise control is standard equipment.

The Tri Glide Ultra Classic will be offered three colors: Vivid Black, Dark Blue Pearl, and Red Hot Sunglo.

FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra Classic features:

Three-wheel specific frame
Rubber mounted Twin Cam 103 engine with ESPFI
6-speed Cruise Drive transmission
Black powder-coated engine with chrome treatment
Brembo dual-disc front brake system
Hayes Brake dual-disc rear brake system with integrated park brake
Six-gallon fuel tank
Electronic Throttle Control
2-1-2 exhaust system
Engine isolation system
Isolated Drive System
Triple Circuit Damping (TCD) front forks
Air-adjustable rear suspension
Bat-wing, fork-mounted fairing
Full instrumentation
80-watt Advanced Audio System by Harman/Kardon
40-watt CB radio and intercom system
Cruise control
Shorty antennas
Clear-lens reflector-optics auxiliary lamps
Fiberglass adjustable King Tour-Pak with passenger backrest
Tour-Pak mounted tail/stop light
Rear luggage trunk
One-piece, two-up Electra Glide comfort-stitch touring saddle
Vented lower fairings with integrated storage compartments
Adjustable fairing wind deflectors
Steering damper
Optional electric reverse
Optional Smart Security System

 

[threewheeled]

Harley Trike

I don't think the Harley Trike is going to be all that...The one's that have to have it because of the Hype will and can pay it and will get it mainly for attention, usually trying to make up for a lacking in some other area. There are way to many kits for Harley's out there and some are pretty dam cool. But I think Harley waited way to long and it will give other brands more business turning Harleys into Trike moreso than people buying this new Trike. There are some of us out here that turned the harley design partnership down. Having a little insight on this, I personally think you will be very disappointed when you see it... I think Harley is like a big BULL in the motorcycle industry but we have become the grass. and as such, the big Bull has to POOP somewhere
Kodiak

 

[WEB]

new harley production trike

I went to my local dealer to see some info on the new harley trike,it looks like they have some good features at a good price,if you can call $30,000 a good price.I guess in the new trike world that is a good price.Have you guys seen the info and if so what do you think?

 

[Trikerjim]

Hey WEB, I haven't seen it yet but $30,000 is a pretty common price for trikes now. Kinda makes you think, "Am I crazy?" Oh well, gotta spend it on something...

 

[grimm]

it doesn't do anything for me...

 

[Hawkeye]

I think $30,000.00 is a pretty good deal. Figure the Ultra Classic out the door is somewhere between $23,000.00 and $25,000.00. A Lehman kit for an Ultra last year ran about $15,000.00. So if you bought the bike and had it converted you'd be into it for roughly $38,000.00 to $40,000.00. Add to that the Tri Glide (that's what they're calling the new setup) comes with a 103 cubic inch motor instead of the 96 cubic inch motor that was standard last year and it includes their version of EZ-Steer (a $1,000.00 option on all the other kits) I think it's actually a helluva deal. I love my '07 but if I'd known they were finally going to get their act together this year I'd of waited.

 

[WEB]

I agree,I would have waited too.It has been so long ago when they announced the harley lehman joint venture and nothing had happened so I gave up and triked my own.I will say that I really like my current set up and may be a little concerned about the first year bugs on the tri-glide.My local harley shop,and probaly most others,is not set up to deal with trikes,lifts,dyno,I guess no choice now,they will have to get ready.

 

[Ron H]

Harley Tri-Glide

The newly announced Tri-Glide trike from MoCo looks like a winner. The $30K MSRP includes special suspension and rear brakes, along with an increased steering rake, 103-ci engine, and a parking brake. Add on $1,200 for reverse, $400 freight, and $530 for a color other than black, and that's just over $32K out the door -- with a 2-year factory warranty. If you figure $12-16K for a decent trike conversion (including labor, paint) and $23K for a new Ultra Classic, the Tri-Glide is at least $3-7K less. It will be interesting to see what the Tri-Glide does to the trike conversion market, and especially the used ones. When I was looking earlier this year, I saw used trikes in the $30K and up range, depending on the vintage of the donor bike. Since I already had an 07 Street Glide, I wasn't too excited about buying a trike built on a (for example) 2003 Ultra Classic. My options were (1) New Ultra ($23K) + Trike Conversion ($16K) - SG Trade-In (maybe $12K) = net cost $27K, or (2) Keep SG and add Trike Conversion ($16K). $16K vs $27K was pretty much a no-brainer, even though the UC would add intercom, touring seat, fairing lowers (I already had a Tour-Pak). Had I waited, there now is a third option: New Tri-Glide ($32K) less SG trade (maybe $12K) = net cost $20K. That option is $16K vs $20K, and option #3 would give me a factory intercom, CB, touring seat, fairing lowers, 103-ci engine, warranty and a parking brake for the extra $4K.

Now, don't get me wrong, I love my DFT trike -- even if its resale value just took a hit. I can't imagine there are too many people out there who'd pay a dealer $30K for a used trike, when they can buy a new Tri-Glide for $32K. This has to drive the cost of used trike conversions down into the low-to-mid $20K's. There will still be a market for conversions for people who want to trike their existing bike or who are on a budget. Conversions will also appeal to people who want independent rear suspensions, non-traditional styling, and custom paint jobs.

I would also not be surprised if dealers marked up the Tri-Glides this first year, when production numbers are low and availability limited.

WEB has a good point about Harley dealers not being equipped for trikes. I considered an engine upgrade, but I couldn't find a dealer in the tri-state area who could dyno a trike.