New Harley trike

DaveDragon · 06-01-2007, 11:09 AM

For all 205 of you...

US Patent Office Filing by HD

Here’s something a bit different from the Motor Company, it’s a patent application from Harley Davidson for a leaning trike. It’s looks like a cross between the Can-Am Spyder and the Brudeli 625 but it is distinctively Harley with the big twin power plant in there.

Whether they are thinking of producing this or something similar, they probably wanted to get the paperwork in to make sure they were covered. Filed on either September 27, 2006 or April 5, 2007, I can’t figure out which dates apply, reading patent paperwork can be a bit confusing.
From the application:

The present invention relates to a suspension system for a three-wheeled vehicle. The suspension system permits the vehicle to lean while cornering, much like a motorcycle. This is accomplished via hydraulic actuators that force the bike into a leaning position while turning, and back to an upright position while tracking a straight line. A transverse beam is coupled to the hydraulic actuators and to spring dampers to allow the suspension to operate independently, even while the vehicle is cornering.

More drawings and links below:

Link: US Patent Application
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Pete™ · 06-01-2007, 11:21 AM

I sure wish HD would come up with some new technology.

wannaklr · 06-01-2007, 11:24 AM

So you countersteer it?

Looks like it would feel odd for awhile.

DirtDOG · 06-01-2007, 11:24 AM

I hope they're going to pay Leonardo da Vinci's decendants a royalty for stealing one of his designs.

RobZim · 06-01-2007, 11:26 AM

Won't sell.... It doesn't look like something designed in the 50s.

Pete™ · 06-01-2007, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DirtDOG

I hope they're going to pay Leonardo da Vinci's decendants a royalty for stealing one of his designs.

and that guy that came up with the wheel too.

Bender · 06-01-2007, 11:44 AM

So after that shitlump of a motor runs a hydraulic pump, what's it got left over to drive the rear wheel, 3 horsepower?

Pete™ · 06-01-2007, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bender

So after that shitlump of a motor runs a hydraulic pump, what's it got left over to drive the rear wheel, 3 horsepower?

Zing....

crankshaft · 06-01-2007, 11:54 AM

Its easier to "ride" when you've been drinking, so its fits thier clientele well I would say.

Gimpinator · 06-01-2007, 11:59 AM

Hmm - Piaggio mp3 anyone? Just got back from Paris and these things are buzzing around all over the place.

scarysharkface · 06-01-2007, 12:01 PM

A Harley that does the riding for you? Sounds like Miller Time to me...

Uncle Pollo · 06-01-2007, 12:01 PM

I like it.

Where is the Jap version?

I need it cheaper and more reliable, ah! ... and faster.

GB · 06-01-2007, 12:03 PM

With their aging demographics, I suppose HD wants to keep their older riders on their wheels.

The Piaggio is perfect for European cities and the short distances found there. Over here, a 3 wheeler needs to be a mile muncher too.. I like the leaning concept way better than the Can-Am rigid concept and execution.

Mike Butt · 06-01-2007, 12:04 PM

Dr. Laura has one.

soloyosh · 06-01-2007, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gimpinator

Hmm - Piaggio mp3 anyone? Just got back from Paris and these things are buzzing around all over the place.

The beauty is in the way they did it. If you look at the drawing of the trike leaned over it still has full suspension available to it. The Piaggo, to my understanding, does not (inside wheel is nearly bottomed).

06-01-2007, 11:09 AM	#1
DaveDragon ^OP Bwana Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Holiday, Florida Oddometer: 718	HD's new leaning tricycle For all 205 of you... US Patent Office Filing by HD Here’s something a bit different from the Motor Company, it’s a patent application from Harley Davidson for a leaning trike. It’s looks like a cross between the Can-Am Spyder and the Brudeli 625 but it is distinctively Harley with the big twin power plant in there. Whether they are thinking of producing this or something similar, they probably wanted to get the paperwork in to make sure they were covered. Filed on either September 27, 2006 or April 5, 2007, I can’t figure out which dates apply, reading patent paperwork can be a bit confusing. From the application: The present invention relates to a suspension system for a three-wheeled vehicle. The suspension system permits the vehicle to lean while cornering, much like a motorcycle. This is accomplished via hydraulic actuators that force the bike into a leaning position while turning, and back to an upright position while tracking a straight line. A transverse beam is coupled to the hydraulic actuators and to spring dampers to allow the suspension to operate independently, even while the vehicle is cornering. More drawings and links below: Link: US Patent Application __________________ __________________ Dave Dragon Rider, Writer & Photo Sniper Ride it like you Stole it @DaveDragonDave FB G+

06-01-2007, 11:24 AM	#3
wannaklr Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2006 Location: Back In Iowa. Quad Cities to be exactish.. Oddometer: 6,833	So you countersteer it? Looks like it would feel odd for awhile. __________________ Back in Iowa! I like my music like I like my women. Loud, angry and with bagpipes! From Scottie Boy "If you calculated the money spent versus time actually used, vaginas cost more per hour than the space shuttle."

06-01-2007, 11:44 AM	#7
Bender I can pass this guy. Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Cypress, Texas. Oddometer: 27,455	So after that shitlump of a motor runs a hydraulic pump, what's it got left over to drive the rear wheel, 3 horsepower? __________________ Bender™ Searching for the lost Xanadu. The generation that would change the world is still looking for the car keys.

06-01-2007, 11:54 AM	#9
crankshaft Guns are for pussies Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Burlingtron,VT Oddometer: 13,783	Its easier to "ride" when you've been drinking, so its fits thier clientele well I would say. __________________ Just say'IN

06-01-2007, 11:59 AM	#10
Gimpinator Minister Funny Walks Joined: Sep 2004 Location: Chillin' in da LB Oddometer: 1,024	Too little, too late Hmm - Piaggio mp3 anyone? Just got back from Paris and these things are buzzing around all over the place.

06-01-2007, 11:21 AM	#2
Pete™ Published. Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Oddometer: 9,333	I sure wish HD would come up with some new technology.

06-01-2007, 11:24 AM	#4
DirtDOG Same Dog, New Tricks Joined: Jan 2003 Location: The Globe -- NC Oddometer: 17,753	I hope they're going to pay Leonardo da Vinci's decendants a royalty for stealing one of his designs.

06-01-2007, 11:26 AM	#5
RobZim No, I'm not me. Joined: Dec 2005 Location: The Inn Cognito, Houston, Tx Oddometer: 3,161	Won't sell.... It doesn't look like something designed in the 50s.

06-01-2007, 12:01 PM	#11
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06-01-2007, 12:01 PM	#12
Uncle Pollo Von Hochstaden's son Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Albuquerque, Neue Messico Oddometer: 45,093	I like it. Where is the Jap version? I need it cheaper and more reliable, ah! ... and faster. __________________ mikuni vm32-33 both sides :\ 5000 feet altitude/ 140 main \ 159 02 needle jet\ 6F4 needle in the middle setting\ 0.5 air jet\ pilot 25/3.0 slide 35 mpg around town riding like a asno

06-01-2007, 12:03 PM	#13
GB Mod Squad Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, ON Oddometer: 53,498	With their aging demographics, I suppose HD wants to keep their older riders on their wheels. The Piaggio is perfect for European cities and the short distances found there. Over here, a 3 wheeler needs to be a mile muncher too.. I like the leaning concept way better than the Can-Am rigid concept and execution.

06-01-2007, 12:04 PM	#14
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