Harley-Davidson Penster

[bruiser]

Well, now that I've stired up some interest. It's not a trike. It's a new Bobber added to their line. MSRP is 12,999.

 

[ARtraveler]

Well, now that I've stired up some interest. It's not a trike. It's a new Bobber added to their line. MSRP is 12,999.

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You beat me to the picture. Saw it in Rider magazine last night. :thumbup:

 

[ARtraveler]

It won't be built...
Andy's right; that was an exercise from the late-nineties...
It never got much beyond the "build one and done" stage.

:agree: but--I do like the speculation about what dyed in the wool HD riders comments would be concerning it as a reverse trike. :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[Dan_Ashley]

HD reverse trike kit: http://www.tiltingmotorworks.com/beast/

 

[coz]

penster?

i would consider a penster if it got a little updating. the leaning aspect would be incredible, combined with the low stance and the VERY comfortable H.D. riding position. i think folks would be shocked at how many they would sell. plus H.D. of Cincinnati is two miles from my house, not in the next state.:thumbup: j m o don't get all worked up.:roflblack:

 

[Dan_Ashley]

i would consider a penster if it got a little updating. the leaning aspect would be incredible, combined with the low stance and the VERY comfortable H.D. riding position. i think folks would be shocked at how many they would sell. plus H.D. of Cincinnati is two miles from my house, not in the next state.:thumbup: j m o don't get all worked up.:roflblack:

I need more bikes in my garage....no. Wait. I need a bigger garage so I can put more bikes into it.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

i think folks would be shocked at how many they would sell.

I wonder how many conversions this guy has sold. http://www.tiltingmotorworks.com/ He hasn't updated his web site for a few months doesn't look like. My suspicion is they are either not a real hot item or the cost of getting them into production plus marketing is overwhelming him.

 

[oldguyinTX]

Pretty Darned Ugly

Ugly as all get out but I bet it would not have heat and/or spontaneous combustion problems.

 

[snics]

Just does not look right or safe for that matter.
Looks like a Mattel toy car / bike.

Not for me.
Showed it to the wife and she said, NEVER.

 

[Illinois Boy]

The HD reverse trike, as mentioned, was put together years ago. HD officially stated it would not go into production unless they could get a computer system complex enough to handle the requirements the bike needs to be effective and safe. Without it, they are not willing to market it.

I would also guess HD considered their overall market base and whether they would like the idea or not. Personally, I would love a leaning reverse trike.

From the reports of many former HD and Goldwing owners that have switched to a Spyder, I believe they considerably underestimated the popularity of the concept of a reverse trike for the generation that can afford them. JMHO...

 

[Bob Denman]

Remember; it took Bosch, to make the magic happen for the Spyders... :thumbup:

 

[spacetiger]

Its different... and I think its kinda cool. but, one can only have so many toys.

Jerry

 

[SXSMachine]

The HD reverse trike, as mentioned, was put together years ago. HD officially stated it would not go into production unless they could get a computer system complex enough to handle the requirements the bike needs to be effective and safe. Without it, they are not willing to market it.

I would also guess HD considered their overall market base and whether they would like the idea or not. Personally, I would love a leaning reverse trike.

From the reports of many former HD and Goldwing owners that have switched to a Spyder, I believe they considerably underestimated the popularity of the concept of a reverse trike for the generation that can afford them. JMHO...

Most definately the most accurate description to what I heard was the exact reason Harley did not produce the item. :2thumbs: