New Trike - Pictures to come this Afternoon

We have been developing a new trike line for the last few of months. We finally have the prototype built and ready to take to a couple of shows for consumer feedback! For the first unveiling, we will be at [B][U]Shades of the Past, September 6 - 7[/U][/B] in Pigeon Forge. Here is a link for more information [URL=http://www.shadesofthepast.com/2013data/spectate.html][B]here[/B][/URL]. We will also most likely be at the [B][U]Grand Fall Rod Run, September 12 - 15[/U][/B] also in Pigeon Forge. Here is a link for additional information [URL=http://www.rodrun-pigeonforge.com/][B]here[/B][/URL].

The new trike line doesn't have a name yet, which is where TrikeTalk can get involved. We are open to names that members post up. If the winning name comes from a member, they will win [B][U]$50 cash[/U][/B]. To be eligible, we will need your address, phone number, and email address with the posting.

We require you send that information through private messages so that your information isn't posted where everyone can get a hold of it. None of the information you provide to us will be sold off or shared with anyone else. We would like the names posted on the thread itself so no one posts up a duplicate name. For the winner, we will run a poll on TrikeTalk to determine which name people like! We will be taking name suggestions until [COLOR=Red]September 12th[/COLOR]. The poll will be posted on [COLOR=Red]September 13th[/COLOR], and will last until [COLOR=red]September 18th[/COLOR].

[B][U]So, onto the specs for the trike:[/U][/B]

The trike is powered by a 110cc dirt bike motor. Comes equipped with a semi-automatic 3 speed with reverse (no clutch), front and back brakes, 6 cubit feet of storage in a pick up bed and a removable canopy top. These are designed for in-town commuting with top speeds of 55MPH, gets scooter-like MPG and meeting [COLOR=red]DOT[/COLOR] requirements. This unit is considered a motorcycle and will be sold with a motorcycle title.

There are future options we will be offering as well.

We plan to offer a second seat, windshield, weather enclosure to keep the driver dry, a dump bed to help with dumping of materials such as dirt, two additional engine options, a 49cc motor for those who do not have a license, and a turbo charged version of the 110cc motor for those who want more power out of their trike. There will be other customization options offered as well, such as different mirrors, head lights, taillights, wheels and many more!

Now the intended use for this vehicle is as mentioned in-town commuting, college campus uses (students and staff alike), golf courses, closed community transportation, and farm transportation. We would like to see whatever uses you guys may also suggest or think would be applicable for this trike.

The base price for this trike will be $5,895. However, we are offering a significant pre-order discount. [I][B]If your $500 deposit is received by September 30th, we will knock off $600, dropping the price to $5,295[/B][/I]! Production officially begins [COLOR=red]October 1st[/COLOR].

If you guys have any questions or comments, post them up or PM us! Also don't forget about getting your creative juices flowing and giving this bad boy a name!

[U]$50 is at stake![/U]

Here are pictures of the trike!

The [B]"HILL-ON-WHEELS" [/B]Scooter Rally is this weekend also at Deals Gap....I'll pass the word. Mitzie and I are gonna' be at the Rally. If I can squeeze it in, I'll try to swing over and visit and take a look....pretty tight schedule....when are Ya'll leaving...????....THANKS, skuuter.....ThumbUp

Unsure at this moment when we will be leaving. The show lasts for a week and there was a plan to be back up at the shop around Wednesday.

We have 3 days left before we end taking name suggestions! Noticed that there are over 350 views, but only one person has submitted name ideas. Here is a list of names we came up with that will hopefully give some idea what we were looking at calling this trike.

[U]champsman97045[/U] submission : The Grocery Getter and Campus Taxi

Our list:

Lil Ralph
Campus Car
Campus Cab
Community Car
Rafus
Wild Arrow
Survivor
Freddie
Campus Caddy
Campus Cycle
Community Cab
The Scoot
The Mascot
Tiny Tim

Again, there is [U]only 3 days left[/U]! If your name is chosen during voting, you will receive [B]$50 cash[/B]!

Free by 3.....Urban Triple.....Triple Hauler.....3 Wheelbarrow.....Mini-3.....Tripletraption.....3-Spree.....Econo-mini.....Eco-3.....Econo-3..........ThumbUp

We are closed to suggestions now. You guys waited till the last minute to get some names in! But, we have a good list now. I will be starting a poll here in a few minutes on the list of names!