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Lehman Unveils CrossBow at Victory Dealer Meeting–Lehman Trikes on July 23 unveiled its newest three-wheeler, the “CrossBow,” during the Polaris/Victory dealer meeting in Minnesota.
Factory-assembled in Spearfish, S.D., the CrossBow was designed by Lehman Trikes with engineering participation from Victory Motorcycles.
Powered by the Victory Vision 106 cu. in. Freedom V-twin engine and featuring the Lehman “No Lean” suspension, the CrossBow marks the second collaboration between the two companies since the first Victory-based concept trikes were shown at the Polaris 50th Anniversary celebration in 2004.
The 2010 CrossBow (MSRP: $33,995) will arrive at selected Lehman dealerships in fall 2009. The bike features a three-year, unlimited mileage warranty on Lehman Trikes components and assembly, and the standard Victory one-year, unlimited mileage warranty covering the Victory Vision motorcycle.
Lehman’s process in designing and engineering a trike out of a particular make and model of motorcycle from initial research through design, engineering, prototype and testing generally takes nine to 18 months to complete.
Lehman Trikes assembles and sells two main product lines: motorcycle conversion kits and complete trikes. The company offers conversion kits for the Honda GL1800 motorcycle and most current models of Harley-Davidson motorcycles. The company also utilizes these kits, along with ones designed for the Suzuki C50, C90 and the Victory Kingpin and Vision, for trikes converted at its assembly plant. The completed trikes are assembled using the conversion kits and motorcycles purchased by the company, as well as made for Harley-Davidson under a supplier agreement announced in 2006.
While Lehman Trikes’ revenue in the first quarter, ended Feb. 28, was $6.38 million, up 40 percent compared to the $4.54 million in revenue attained during the first quarter of 2008, the company posted a net loss of $128,629 compared to a profit of $65,480 in the prior year quarter.
Lehman leadership says the gain in revenue came from its supply agreement with Harley-Davidson. Although company sales are affected by a tightening of consumer credit, management says the credit situation has had more of an effect on the company’s lower-priced offerings.
Lehman says it believes that in this environment, the dealer network will reduce inventory but continue to purchase based on anticipated sales. Meanwhile, the company will continue efforts to right size the organization to match sales forecasts.
John Lehman started his company as a backyard business in 1984 when he mated a 1981 Honda CB900 to a 7.5-inch Chevrolet Vega differential and a metal fabricated body.
Now, there are nearly 100 employees working for the publicly traded company in two factory locations. The home factory continues to remain in Westlock, Alberta, Canada. The second plant was opened early in 2004 in Spearfish, S.D. Sales, marketing, customer service, R&D, engineering, production, logistics, finance and administration work cooperatively between the two locations.
John Lehman will be inducted into the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame at the annual induction breakfast ceremony during the Sturgis Rally on Aug. 5.?Submitted by Guido Ebert
–DealerNews
NEW Overmile by Krugger SOON TO BE FEATURED ON BIKERNET–Here’s the latest for Fred Krugger in Europe. Another amazing creation.
-S&S 103 ci engine-102.3 hp/107.6 fp-
-Baker 6 speed powerbox overdrive-
-Beringer “in board” braking-
-Fournales PanCruise with on board compressor-
-2.5 gallons of gasoline on the back fairing-
-0.8 gallon of oil-
-Wildhog seat-
-HD wheels Apollo 60 spokes-
-Avon tire 21 x 120 and 220 x 20-
-Renthal grips-
-25 amp?res Varley Top dry battery-
– double Dyna miniatures series singlefire coil –
– Ceramic stainless steel exhaust -…
This bike is built to RIDE…
Take a look on www.krugger.net
THE DEVIL INTRODUCES BIKERNET TO A TEXAS CRAFTSMAN–I need to introduce myself, I was lead to your site by the folks at Lucky DevilMy Name is Jeremiah Watt, I am a cowboy, saddlemaker, silversmith etc. My web site is www.ranch2arena.com My site is a little different, just click on the “select item” button top rt-hand cornerThis takes you to everything that we do, several galleries etc. I think you will see that we do our best to infuse art into the required function of a product design.Anyways, I build a lot of very nicely made saddlery hardware, and am thinking of starting a line of hardware aimed at the biker crowd.My thoughts are buckles for bags and tool rolls, conchos, snap caps, belt buckles etc No doubt I will start small and grow according to what I learn as I go with it all. — Jeremiah Watt
CLASSIC INDIAN CHIEF FOR SALE– I have a friend who is selling his beautiful 46 Indian Chief. It has 37791 original miles. All original bits no after market parts.
Only the front tire is a new radial to make the freeway riding safer. He has all the info on it’s bits and history. he has had it about 5 years now. He asking $43,000 .
Oh, it is a California bike with a ’46 yellow plate on it too. Numbers all match.
–joe
happyjoe@earthlink.net
PROCHARGER HEADED TO THE BADLANDS–Once again, the ProCharger V-Twin team loads up the 53-ft Big Rig and heads to Sturgis, SD for arguably one of the greatest motorcycle events in the world: the 69th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
For the second year in a row, the ProCharger V-Twin display will be located in Champions Park, between 2nd and 3rd Streets on the north side of Lazelle Street. ProCharger will be just around the corner from the Ace Cafe and one of the first displays inside Champions Park.
Black Sunshine Customs Narrow Springer Front End–This is a Super Narrow Springer Front End. It measures 3.5” in between the down legs and 6” to the outside. It?s made from 1 1/4” MADE IN THE USA Chromoly tubing on the down legs. It has pressed in oil-impregnated bushings in the rockers. All bushings are greaseable.
You will have to run a spool front wheel on this springer. I also make a 5.5” Id 8” Od that will accept a front brake. They come in sizes from 2” under stock to 16” over stock in one-inch increments. Comes Raw and cost $995.00. Powder Coating and Chroming are also available.
You can see all of BSC parts created by Brian Elliott at www.blacksunshinecustom.com, call 217-433-8745 or email blacksunshinecustoms@hotmail.com.
Citizen Motorcyclists ROAR TheirDisapproval of Boston?s EPA Stamp Tax– (Boston, MA— July 28, 2009) Area motorcyclists gathered last night at Boston?s Hard Rock Caf? to “Make some meaningful NOISE” by “ROARING” with phone calls over the next two weeks to City Officials and the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce.
The message of last night?s second Citizen-Biker Rally at the Hard Rock Caf? was co-hosted by the Justice Riders who are Plaintiffs in the lawsuit against the City of Boston.
The lawsuit would revoke the repugnant ordinance passed June 9, 2009 calling for a $300 fine on any motorcycle if the self-expiring Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) stamp on their exhaust system is not “readily visible” to Boston?s Law Enforcement officers.
The EPA Exhaust System Stamp is meant to be a consumer protection and intended to be self- expiring and okay to tamper with once purchased by the consumer. Individuals wanting to modify their exhaust system can easily misuse the EPA Stamp without legal consequences under the city?s new ordinance.
No citations were issued last night. A Boston Police detail officer advised the motorcyclists that he had not yet been made aware of the repugnant ordinance.
“All riders repulsed by this unfair act enacted by Boston?s Municipal Officials, in conflict with State Statues and Regulations, can ?EPA? meaning ?Either Pay or Act? to help revoke this ordinance, “said Paul W. Cote` of Amesbury, a co-plaintiff in the lawsuit.
“Two phone calls, for three days, beginning now and throughout the next two weeks will make Boston?s City Councilors aware of our indignation,” Cote` continued. “At first it might seem awkward, but you’ll get the hang of it and may enjoy the next 3 and 6 calls you make because you will be making a difference!”
Flyers were passed out to Rally attendees geared towards both Citizen of Boston and non-Citizen motorcyclists, which included contact information for City Officials and step-by-step directions for methodical phone calls including a sample call script. (attached herein)
Cote` continues, “This is how riders roared to get six bills passed at the State House benefiting motorcyclists including enactment for rider safety and insurance discounts. This is how we’ll get this ordinance repealed. Don’t fax or e-mail, make their phones ring off the hook until they ask us to stop. Make some meaningful noise!”
“If we don’t stop this here and now, this repugnant standard will come to your City or Town,” co-plaintiff Vince Silva said. Silva and co-plaintiff Mike Longtin of Easton sold over 85 “Don’t Tread on Me – I refuse to allow the Boston City Council Run My Life” helmet and bumper stickers at $2 each to help offset expensive legal offense costs.
Similar looking patches will be available at the next Rally scheduled for Monday, August 10th.
Dave Elias, Business Manager of the MMA contributed a $200 donation to the Justice Riders from his Association to add to legal offense funds. The MMA announced earlier it has set up a “defense fund” to aid cited riders.
Betsy Lister of Medford, Insurance Agent and long-time motorcyclists? advocate, was appointed Treasurer for the Justice Riders as an independent source to reconcile funds advanced and raised.
Since the repugnant ordinance was signed by Boston’s Mayor, and the lawsuit was filed on July 3, 2009, there have been no reports of any actual citations issued, only rumors.
Co-Plaintiff Larry Cahill of www.BostonBiker.com told attendees, “We’ve heard rumors that some riders may have been cited. We need them to come forward with their actual citations so we can demonstrate to the Court’s that riders are being harmed.”
Co-Plaintiff and long-time motorcyclists? activist Bill Gannon implored riders, “Take or download these flyers with instructions how to ‘ROAR,’ and do it!” Gannon continued, “Your voice will be heard if you make this meaningful NOISE, and you can make a difference. We’ll never know which call will break the City Councilors ranks. But one will and it could be yours! Make the calls now! EPA; either pay or act now!”
For Boston Officials contact sheet, see and go online and please print out http://www.cityofboston.gov/citycouncil/pdfs/Electedofficials.pdf.
For past and updated info – see
www.JusticeRider.com
www.BostonBiker.com
Johnny Jump of K&N talks filters and Brass Balls Bobbers Military Bobber Raffle. K&N?s air and oil products reduces wear of engine parts, decreases the carbon footprint due to reusable materials, increases performance and economy through better air intake control.
To support the ?Win the Military Bobber for the Troops Raffle,? K&N will provide a complete set of oil and air filters for an entire family of vehicles that include all two, three and four wheel variety. All the details are available at www.winabobber.com.
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New Accutronix Night Series Controls Available from Custom Chrome–Morgan Hill, CA ?? Accutronix has taken their billet controls and black anodized and contrast cut them to create their ?Night Series?.
Night Series Billet Floorboard Controls by Accutronix
Accutronix has taken their billet floorboard controls and black anodized and contrast cut them to create their ?Night Series?. These controls are the perfect addition to any ?blacked out? Bagger or FL Softail CNC-Machined from 6061 T-6 billet aluminum. They are available for all Touring and FL Softail models from 1986 to present in Diamond or Slotted styles. Made in the U.S.A. by the crew at Accutronix. Suggested retail price $409.99
Night Series Billet Forward Controls for Touring Models by Accutronix
Accutronix has taken their billet forward controls and black anodized and contrast cut them to create their ?Night Series?. These controls are the perfect addition to any ?blacked out? Bagger. CNC-Machined from 6061 T-6 billet aluminum. They are available for all Touring models from 1997 to present. Suggested retail price $894.99
Night Series Billet Footpegs by Accutronix
Accutronix has taken their billet footpegs and black anodized and contrast cut them to create their ?Night Series?. These footpegs are the perfect addition to any ?blacked out? bike. CNC-Machined from 6061 T-6 billet aluminum. Suggested retail price $134.99 to $194.99
BIKERNET READER FINDS OUT ABOUT H-D TRIKES– Harley makes a trike now? jesus. Are we all that fucking old? or do they think we are?
two wheels or death.
–T
Brass Balls Bobbers Military Giveaway BikeGuys and Gals, there is still several months to buy tickets (www.winabobber.com
Items include: Saddlemens? saddlebags, T-Shirts from AFT Customs, World?s Fastest Knife Buckle from the Gillespie family and Bucklehead (www.bucklehead.com
Norsemen MC to Hold First Annual Swap Meet/Bike Show Benefiting Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund– Fund to Help Returning Veterans with Brain Trauma and Other Rehabilitation
Norsemen MC, a brotherhood of motorcycle riders and enthusiasts, today announced their first annual swap meet and bike show to raise money and awareness for the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund on September 12th, 2009 in Morgan Hill, California. In conjunction with Brass Balls Bobber?s (www.winabober.com About Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund Begun in 2000 under the auspices of the Intrepid Museum Foundation, and established as an independent not-for-profit organization in 2003, the Fund has provided more than $65 million in support for the families of military personnel lost in service to our nation, and for severely wounded military personnel and veterans. These efforts are funded entirely with donations from the public, and hundreds of thousands of individuals have contributed to the Fund. 100% of contributions raised by the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund go towards these programs; all administrative expenses are underwritten by the Fund?s Trustees. For more information: http://www.fallenheroesfund.org/
BIKERNET VOCABULARY CLASS POP QUIZ– The roundest knight at King Arthur’s Round Table was SirCumference. He acquired his size from too much pi.
I thought I saw an eye doctor on an Alaskan island, but itturned out to be an optical Aleutian.
She was only a whiskey maker, but he loved her still.
A rubber band pistol was confiscated in an algebra class,because it was a weapon of math disruption.
–from Bernard S.
Crime Scene Choppers Bad Attitude Finned Primary Cover–Santa Cruz, CA July 2009 ? Want to adjust your bike?s attitude and add some old school style? Check out Crime Scene?s Bad Attitude? Finned Primary Cover. The open fined styling exposes your primary?s belt and pulleys. The Bad Attitude? cover is offered in two finishes. A satin finish with contrasting, highly polished edges on the fins (as shown) or fully polished to a brilliant finish. Made from high quality cast aluminum, this wicked cover bolts right up to a 2? or 3? open belt drive, stainless steel hardware provided.
Direct bolt on for the original style BDL belt drive, Crime Scene has a mount kit to use with later BDL drives, Ultima, Primo/Rivera and other drive setups. If you?re running a belt drive without the motor plate Crime Scene even has a mount kit for that.
Retail Price $335.00 satin; $450.00 polished. 100% made in the USA. For more information check it out at: www.crimescenechoppers.com or give them a call at 831.406.0126.
BIKERNET MEDICAL CENTER FINDINGS BY DR. WEIL–As men and women age, they can experience a loss of bone mass as well as normal wear and tear on the joints. Small preventive measures can help to protect joints and keep bones strong – consider the following supplements:
Calcium. People who don’t get enough calcium may lose bone mass faster and fracture bones more easily. Taking half as much magnesium with supplemental calcium will help offset any constipating effects. I recommend women supplement with 500 to 700 mg of calcium citrate in two divided doses taken with meals for a total of 1,000-1,200 mg from all sources (including diet); most men do not need calcium supplements, but should instead get 500-600 mg per day through diet.
Vitamin D. It facilitates the absorption of calcium, helping to support healthy and strong bones. It also promotes bone mineralization. Get regular sun exposure (about 20-30 minutes a day is adequate), and take 2,000 IU of vitamin D per day – look for supplements that provide D3 (cholecalciferol) rather than D2 (ergocalciferol).
Vitamin K. It helps activate certain proteins that are involved in the structuring of bone mass. Low intake of vitamin K has been linked to low bone density. You can get adequate amounts of vitamin K through a diet rich in leafy greens, such as Swiss chard, kale, parsley and spinach, broccoli and cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, liver, soybean oil and wheat bran.
BIKERNET KIWI INDIAN ARTICLE REVIEW– I loved the article about the indian rider until the end when he quoted, “You meet the nicest people on an Indian.”
wrong.
Google that statement and you’ll find, instead, “You Meet the Nicest People on a Honda.” It was Honda’s response to the negative reputation motorcyclists were getting in America when the AMA stated that 99% of all bikers were law-abiding nice folks.
Anyway, without getting of on a riff about 1%ers, Honda used that statement as a marketing campaign. Indian did not. Thought you should know.
–T
The Next Generation And BeyondSee Them At The Original Broken Spoke Saloon On Lazelle!–Cycle Source Magazine in conjunction with Coors Light and The Broken Spoke Saloon present “The Next Generation And Beyond” during this year’s Sturgis Rally. So what is it? Well, in order to reach out to the hot young talent who are building some of the most bitchin’ bikes these days, a special stage has been erected inside the spoke that will give credit to three young builders. Brian Elliott of Black Sunshine Customs, Rod Davis of Stripped Down Cycles and Scott Williams of Williams Originals. Each of these builders have been selected for their age, passion for building and accomplishments in their field.
Their bikes will be on display on top of that stage all week long and they will personally be on hand during select times to meet people and talk about their builds.
BIKERNET ITALIAN LANGUAGE LESSON– For several years, a man was having an affair with an Italian woman. One night, she confided in him that she was pregnant.
Not wanting to ruin his reputation or his marriage, He paid her a large sum of money if she would go to Italy to secretly have the child. If she stayed in Italy to raise the child, he would also provide child support until the child turned 18. She agreed, but asked how he would know when the baby was born.
To keep it discrete, he told her to simply mail him a post card, and write “Spaghetti” on the back. He would then arrange for the child support payments to begin.
One day, about 9 months later, he came home to his confused wife.”Honey,”she said, “you received a very strange post card today.”
“Oh, just give it to me and I’ll explain it later,” he said. The wife obeyed and watched as her husband read the card, turned white, and fainted..
On the card was written: “Spaghetti, Spaghetti, Spaghetti, Spaghetti, Spaghetti. Three with meatballs, two without. Send extra sauce.”
–from Ted T.
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