2012 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra Classic Review

2012 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra Classic Review

- 2012 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra Classic

2012 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra Classic Review

The three-wheel pioneer designed to be the ultimate badass touring machine.

The Tri Glide™ Ultra Classic® is a full-feature, factory motorcycle built to confidently chase the horizon with long-haul comfort and freedom on three wheels. The Harley-Davidson® Trike platform brings original-equipment design, quality and service to the three-wheel motorcycle segment. Trike models utilize a frame and associated chassis structure and geometry engineered specifically to handle the loads generated by the steering forces and weight of a three-wheel vehicle.

Experienced two-wheel touring enthusiasts have an authentic three-wheel alternative with real performance, excitement and style that
is truly Harley-Davidson. The Tri Glide™ Ultra Classic® Trike features ultra-comfortable, long haul conveniences, a large Twin Cam 103™ engine, lengthened and raked front fork with steering damper, a deluxe Tour-Pak® carrier and integrated trunk for 6.5 cubic feet of storage. Loaded with features like a 4-speaker, 80-watt Harmon/Kardon® Advanced Audio System, electronic cruise control and electric reverse drive, the Tri Glide Ultra Classic is ready to redefine “long haul.”

2012 Trike Models: Three Wheelin'

The 2012 Tri GlideTM Ultra Classic® motorcycle brings original-equipment design, quality and service to the three-wheel motorcycle segment, based on chassis structure and geometry engineered specifically to handle the loads generated by the steering forces and weight of a three-wheel vehicle. With a deluxe Tour-Pak® carrier and integrated trunk, a four-speaker/80-watt Harman/Kardon® Advanced Audio System, electronic cruise control and electric reverse drive, the Tri GlideTM Ultra Classic® motorcycle inspires confidence, passion and independence in any riding situation. The Tri GlideTM Ultra Classic® motorcycle will be available in three colour combinations: Vivid Black, Big Blue Pearl/Vivid Black or Ember Red Sunglo/Merlot Sunglo.

Brocks Performance: 311.94 MPH: WORLD'S FASTEST MOTORCYCLE ROLLS ON BST CARBON-FIBER WHEELS

Brocks Performance: 311.94 MPH: WORLD'S FASTEST MOTORCYCLE ROLLS ON BST CARBON-FIBER WHEELS


Becoming one with his turbocharged, methanol-fueled Hayabusa-based racebike designed to harness 1000 horsepower, this mild-mannered fish farmer and marine biologist from Wimauma, Fla. smashed his top-speed record of 278.6 mph rolling on DOT-approved BST carbon-fiber street wheels. The 586 lb., 8 ft. long bike was fitted with BST's heavy layup specification rear rim, which is 8.5 in. wide, with thicker-than-normal spokes, designed for big, high-powered motorcycles using a 240-series tire, and a standard BST front wheel.Bill Warner on his 311 mph, record-setting run



Brock's Performance President Brock Davidson, a license-holding 200+ mph land-speed-racing participant, is ecstatic with this achievement: "We wanted to make sure that we had enough strength to deal with the potential power output and centrifugal forces developed at these ridiculous speeds. Thanks to Bill's testing, BST's ILR wheels are now available for race and street use to consumers."Bill Warner receives a "300 MPH Club" hatWarner, a veteran land-speed competitor, nonchalantly said that accelerating up the runway at up to 152 yards per second wasn't very dramatic. "In this situation it was very calm. I progressed my speeds up from 180 mph over the past few years, so it was not a traumatic thing to do.

European Motorcycle Night - Historic Haymarket

Here is an upcoming local event in Lincoln that's worth looking into..
European Motorcycle Night - Historic Haymarket:

European Motorcycle Night

Dates: First Wednesdays | April-October
Time:  5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: 8th Street from ‘P’ to ‘Q’

The first Wednesday of the month is always European Motorcycle Night.  Come visit the 8th annual event located in the Historic Haymarket and don’t forget to bring your ride.

PHOTO GALLERY

All Euro Cycles, Scooters and Dual Sport Adventurers are welcome!

April 4th * May 2nd * June 6th * July 4th

August 1st * September 5th * October 3rd

    
    
    

600cc Project 200

600cc Project 200
Charlie Toy Bonneville Land Speed Racing Body:

charlie toy Newbie  Offline Posts: 2 Charlie Toy Body « Reply #199 on: October 16, 2008, 08:46:40 PM » Here we go again. I neglected to say that my kawasaki with my original updated body ran as fast as 238+ mph on only 9lbs of boost with a stock kz1000 engine. When properly set up it really worked well. Charlie  Logged

landracing Guest Re: 600cc Project 200 « Reply #200 on: October 16, 2008, 10:39:21 PM » Dodge Charlie, you can type... It is really great to see you on here. I have told people for years that the current body is NOT like the original. Now certain rules would prohibit the original design... And I have also stated that nobody had the body on like Charlie Did. I also remember one year you cutting up the front wheel fairing due to handling problems?? Where is your KZ1000 now? Ever a chance you would bring it back and kick some butt with that old air cooled, NON-intercooled, draw thru turbo setup??? We sure miss you out there. I have a photo of the original body before paint, the picture was of you sitting on the bike possible over at Don Vesco's place. I will see if I can dig it out and post it. JonAmo

600cc Project 200

600cc Project 200
Charlie Toy Race Body Discussion:

charlie toy Newbie  Offline Posts: 2

Re: 600cc Project 200 « Reply #198 on: October 16, 2008, 08:40:24 PM » this isn't really a reply to anyone in particular, but here it goes anyway. The Charlie Toy body in question was built in 1992 and required a tremendous amount of time and effort. To finalize my original design I first had to build a water tunnel and model to test with. this body was the second generation body as it was built on top of the original body that i got in the 2 club with in 1991. it was successfull for a few years before i took it to Kent to have him make an actual mold from it as it was actually a male plug. it has been modified over the years from its original shape, especially in the front portion. possibly Kent still has the original, I'm not sure. mounting and stance of body on a motorcycle is very critical as small amounts of angle change can alter air flow way more than it may seem. tunnel testing shows that when mounted properly, boundary layers and laminar flow perform well above 260 mph. one of these days! i have other designs and styles that should perform even better. interested people can contact me anytime by email. Kent did a really nice job when he made the first mold for me and there a ways to improve this design with very little effort. air cooled and liquid cooled bikes can use modified front section to facilitate higher speeds.hello to Kent and others i haven't talked to for a while. god bless. charlie