Frequently Asked Questions about Lehman Trikes:
What kind of rear ends do you use?
Belt drive motorcycles stay belt driven and shaft drive motorcycles stay shaft driven.
Where are the parts made?
Some parts are manufactured at our facility in Westlock, Alberta while other parts are out sourced. The parts are shipped to Spearfish for painting, assembly, and distribution.
What is the Lehman "No Lean" Suspension?
The genuine Lehman "No Lean" concept started with John Lehman's first trike in 1985. The idea was to ensure that his wife, Linda, would ride safely and with confidence while keeping up with fellow riders.
"No Lean" describes the idea that the center of gravity of the rider and machine should not shift or "roll" outwardly while cornering. This fundamental concept has been fine-tuned over 20 years to make Lehman Trikes the most stable on the road today.
How does the final drive work on a Lehman Trike?
A Lehman Trike utilizes the same final drive type as the orginal motorcycle. A belt driven motorcycle is a belt-drive trike, and a shaft-drive motorcycle is a shaft-drive trike. To keep things simple and serviceable, we also use the original motorcycle components wherever possible. In terms of U-joints, bearings, seals and differential, we use commonly available automotive parts.
The end goal is to provide a reliable drivetrain that can be easily serviced for years to come resulting in minimal horsepower loss from the transmission to the wheels. The simpler, the better!
How does a Lehman Trike ride and handle?
A trike does not corner by leaning like a motorcycle. The trike is steered into the corners. The Lehman Trike is designed to resist body roll and handles more like a small sports car. In fact, an experienced rider on a Lehman Trike will outcorner most touring and cruiser motorcycles!
Everything the rider sees, touches and controls is the same as the motorcycle, so the overall experience remains similar to that of riding a two-wheeler.
Does my trike need a raked triple tree?
A Lehman Trike does not require a raked triple tree. This does not improve the performance or stablility of the trike. However, a raked triple tree may yield lighter and easier steering. This can be especially desirable on the larger touring machines. The answer to this question depends largely upon rider preference, the particular motorcycle and trike, and the individual's riding style.
How does my warranty work?
The Lehman warranty is for 3 years, unlimited mileage. The warranty covers defects in material and workmanship on Lehman parts. The host motorcycle is not covered by our standard warranty.
How much do they cost?
Both Honda and Harley kits with basic installation start at $9,900 plus paint and Tax , also paint can range from $900.00 to thousands depending on the wants of the customer.
Why buy a Hannigan?
A Hannigan Trike is the only Trike to utilize 6 design features common to all premium sports cars such as Corvette Z06, Dodge Viper and Porsche Carrera.
1. Independent Suspension
2. Wide Track
3. Low Center of Gravity
4. Anti-sway Bar
5. Rigid Chasis
6. In-Line Driveshaft
Hannigan Trikes will give you the ride of your life. The features that put Hannigan ahead of the rest of the pack are many, but of primary importance is the independent suspension with sway bar. Our independent suspension has almost no lateral forces on the motorcycle seat creating a much healthier, more comfortable ride, even for your passenger. Our 60-inch wide track and CRX sports car stabilizer has made the Hannigan Trike one of the safest and most stable trikes available. It will out-corner other trikes, allowing you to run with your two wheel companions on twisty roads. Hannigan Trikes have the best combination of sporty handling and a plush ride.
Progressive Suspension® I.A.S. Gas Shocks in all Hannigan Trikes are very user friendly. Inertia sensitive damping enables the wheel to react quickly to rough surfaces while still maintaining full damping control for taut precise handling.
The In-line Drive Shaft of the original motorcycle is used in its original position to ensure smooth running and unbeatable reliability.
All Hannigan Trikes use a 7.5 inch Ford Thunderbird differential with 2.73 gears matched to right-size tires to maintain the original bike ratio, except for the Hannigan Harley-Davidson® FLH series Trike conversion, which uses the original H-D belt drive and sprocket. Mufflers of the original motorcycles are used on all Hannigan Trikes.
All Hannigan Trikes come with standard disc brakes. On Hannigan's BMW® and Honda® Trike conversions, the original ABS System has been retained.
An auxiliary fuel tank is available for the Gold Wing (4 gallons) and BMW® (4 1/2 gallons) Trike conversions with a separate filler neck for convenience. The fuel is transferred from the TIG-welded heavy gauge aluminum tank to the main tank by the rider-activated fuel pump. The tank is located inside the trike frame to extend fuel range with maximum safety.
Large taillights are standard on all Hannigan Trikes, often incorporating the lights of the original motorcycle.