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Harley-Davidson has filed an application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a three-wheeler, styled similarly to Piaggio’s and Can-Am’s Spyder, with two front wheels and one rear wheel and with a leaning suspension system. The application, which also includes Delphi Technologies Inc., was filed Sept. 27, 2006, according to information on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Web site, but it includes a second, date - April, 2007 -that could indicate the time it was made public. Harley officials would not comment on the company’s plans if the application is approved or whether the concept is connected to H-D’s current endeavor with Lehman Trikes.

Manufacturers of custom American muscle, chopper and pro mod motorcycles, announced mid-year model changes and a new custom look on the Gauntlet chopper. Rucker Performance has incorporated new design queues to emphasize its long, lean lines and a more hand formed, custom fabricated look. The Gauntlet features a hand-fabricated drop seat design, providing a low center of gravity and better: handling, stability, comfort and ergonomics for the Rucker Performance customer.

“The Gauntlet has the powerful performance, excellent maneuvering capabilities and sleek design that customers are looking for in a custom chopper said Bill Rucker, founder and CEO of Rucker Performance.
The company has converted the final drive to a 133 tooth belt drive. Boasting a 300 series tire, the Gauntlet has 54 mm inverted forks right side drive, fully Polished 124-cubic-inch I&:S engine and six-speed transmission.
Customer can also add a extreme paint package, selecting from more than 40 colors and ultimate in ultimate in unique graphics. The Gauntlets smooth lines flow through the motorcycle because of our design queues such as the new sheet metal styling and extreme paint package,” said Carl Tynde director of design at Rucker Performance.
Additionally, customers can choose from a variety of custom wheels, controls and exotic seat skins. Buyers can be custom fitted and measured for riding position, foot controls, handle & pull back at the Rucker performance factory.

For more information, log on to www.ruckerperformance.com.

FXCW ROCKER:
MSRP: Black $17,295; color $17,640
DID YOU KNOW? The seat height is just 24.5 inches, one of the lowest seat heights available on the market today.
FEATURES:
•Stretches out on a 36.5-degree fork rake that extends the wheelbase to 69.2 inches.
•Powered by the Twin Cam 96B with fuel injection mated to the 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission, rigid-mounted in a frame that’s color-matched to the body work
•Available in three colors: Vivid Black, Pacific Blue pearl and Crimson Red Sunglo; and in Vivid Black deluxe. Which features pinstripe flames
•Has 240mm-18 rear/90mm-19 front tire and optional security system.

FXDF DYNA FAT BOB:
Black $14,795; color $15,140
DID YOU KNOW? The dual head lamps mounted between polished triple-clamps are a signature Fat Bob element.
FEATURES:
•Powered by a black powder-coated, Twin Cam 96 engine with 92 feet pounds of torque through six-speed Cruise Drive transmission.
•180 mm-16 rear/130 mm-16 front tires.
•5. 1-gallon Fat Bob fuel tank adorned with a new medallion and chrome, low profile fuel tank console.
•Has new braided brake lines and air box cover.
•A new wide Bobtail fender covers the rear tire and the rear Shock absorber springs are concealed with chrome “full metal jacket” covers.

ROCKER C:
MSRP: $19,840
DID YOU KNOW? The industry-first Trick solo seat conceals a passenger pillion and struts that deploy over the rear fender without tools. When someone needs a lift, simply lift the main seat cushion and fold out the pillion on its chrome plated struts.
FEATURES:
•Almost every component that was powder coated is been plated with chrome.
•The Twin Cam 96B power train is finished in Black and Chrome. The tank and both fenders are treated to a flowing flamed pinstripe that contras with the base solid-color metallic paint and cloisonne tank medallions.
•Available in three solid colors with pinstripe flames: Vivid Black Deluxe, Pacific Blue Pearl Deluxe& Crimson Red Sunglo Deluxe.
•Has an optional Smart Security System.

In a time when Harley-Davidson is increasing its production, the Motor Company is showing it hasn’t forgotten about the custom side of the market.

H-D highlighted its 2008 lineup with the introduction of three new models, two of which strive for the fair and design of the custom segment.

“To offer this level of customization in a reliable, production motorcycle is simply unprecedented,” Bill Davidson, director of motorcycle product development for H-D, said in a press release concerning the three new models, the Dyna Fat Bob, the Rocker and the Rocker C.

That’s not to say the 2008 lineup introduction was solely focused on the new models. In fact, H-D announced changes in a number of different areas of its bikes in different model segments.

Some of those include:

Brakes: A new Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) is available as a factory installed option on all touring and VRSC models and is standard equipment on the 2008 Electra Glide Ultra Classic l05th Anniversary Edition, CVO Screamin’ eagle Electra Glide Ultra Classic and CVO Screamin’ Eagle Road King.

Engine: All VRSC models get a power boost from a high-performance, 1250cc version of the liquid-cooled Revolution V-Twin engine tuned to make up to 125 horsepower and 85 foot pounds of torque.

Fuel tank: A new 6-gallon fuel tank extends the range of all touring models, which also feature new Brembo brakes and available ABS. Cruise control is now a factory-installed option on all touring models not already equipped with this feature.

Paint: H-D will offer 15 new color combinations, plus three custom color combinations. The new lineup comes on the company’s 105th anniversary, which H-D is taking advantage of to offer a number of limited edition models.

A limited-edition 105th Anniversary package of Anniversary Copper and Vivid Black paint, a seat with a copper-colored insert plus exclusive badging will be offered on 14 different 2008 Harley-Davidson models.