John Lehman, Trike Pioneer, Dies

John Lehman, founder of Lehman Trikes, has died. In 1984, John created the firstmodern trike so his wife, Linda, could carry one of their children. The vehicle received so much interesteverywhere they traveled that Lehman Industries was born.

Here's an excerpt from the press release published in sturgismotorcyclerally.com:

"It is with great sadness that Lehman Trikes announces the untimely loss of John K. Lehman, Founder and Director. John passed away on Thursday, January 5, in Arizona. The suspected cause of death was heart failure brought on by an embolism. John was 60 years old. He is survived by his wife Linda, one son - Quinten, one daugher - Leann, three surviving sisters - Gladys, Linda, Carol and three grandchildren. John was one of the most recognized, admired and respected individuals in the motorcycling industry and is generally considered the Father of the Modern Trike. In 2009 John was inducted into the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame." -- sturgismotorcyclerally.com

Read the complete article.

Motorcycle Picture of the Week - Herb

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These pictures are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Herb's 2007 Honda VTX1800 w/Champion trike conversion under Trikes Only. There are no Women on Motorcycles, Bikes Only, or Men on Motorcycles this week. We need more pictures of men and women with their motorcycles. Get your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.

Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Gail

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. This feature has been expanded to include Bikes Only and Trikes Only. These pictures are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Gail Smith's 1999 Honda Gold Wing 1500 w/Lehman trike conversion under Trikes Only. There are no Women on Motorcycles, Men on Motorcycles or Bikes Only this week. We need more pictures of men and women with their motorcycles. Get your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.

BRP Recalls 2011 Roadster Spyder RT SM5 for Shift Problem

BRP is recalling certain model year 2011 Spyder RT SM5 Roadsters.

While downshifting, it may be possible to inadvertently engage reverse without depressing the reverse button, due to a defective reverse actuator cable. If this happens while vehicle is moving forward, the rear wheel could lock and the engine could stall.

The number of units affected is 160.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Bad Billy Mayfield

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. This feature has been expanded to include Bikes Only and Trikes Only. These pictures are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Bad Billy Mayfield's 2003 Custom Trike under Trikes Only. There are no Men on Motorcycles, Women on Motorcycles, or Bikes Only this week. We need more pictures of men and women with their motorcycles. Get your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.

Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - George

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. This feature has been expanded to include Bikes Only and Trikes Only. These pictures are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See George's Custom Trike under Men on Motorcycles. There are no Trikes Only, Women on Motorcycles, or Bikes Only this week. We need more pictures of men and women with their motorcycles. Get your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.

Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Norman & Dorothy

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