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 exp
