Is Champion still in business?

[Chromeguy57]

I'm new here and new to a Champion trike kit on a 2016 Indian Chief. I purchased the kit with the electric reverse option and have a major problem with it. I had used reverse a couple of times without incident but the last time it wouldn't stop after taking my finger off the actuator button. I couldn't stop it, ended up backing into a speed rack which stopped my backward movement. I had to get off, remove the seat and disconnect the battery to end this scary incident.

Smoke poured out from under the body the whole time I was disconnecting the battery. It pretty much fried the electric motor which I've since removed. I've been trying to contact them since the week before Christmas; never any live person answering the phone. I get a recording to leave a message which I have on the numerous times I've tried calling. I also left email messages via their web site and like the phone messages, no response at all. Are these people out of business?

[rhino 2]

I'm new here and new to a Champion trike kit on a 2016 Indian Chief. I purchased the kit with the electric reverse option and have a major problem with it. I had used reverse a couple of times without incident but the last time it wouldn't stop after taking my finger off the actuator button. I couldn't stop it, ended up backing into a speed rack which stopped my backward movement. I had to get off, remove the seat and disconnect the battery to end this scary incident. Smoke poured out from under the body the whole time I was disconnecting the battery. It pretty much fried the electric motor which I've since removed. I've been trying to contact them since the week before Christmas; never any live person answering the phone. I get a recording to leave a message which I have on the numerous times I've tried calling. I also left email messages via their web site and like the phone messages, no response at all. Are these people out of business?

Bruce......Welcome to Trike-Talk, ......Just a shot in the dark here but have you tried to contact a Trike shop that does Champion conversions...Maybe they can help you..??

[Papa Zook]

Champion/Lehman has very recently informed its dealers that they are no longer taking trike conversion nor sidecar orders.

[1dn5up]

Champion/Lehman has very recently informed its dealers that they are no longer taking trike conversion nor sidecar orders.

Things you DONT want to hear !

[Papa Zook]

They are not officially out of business, as I understand it they are talking to potential buyers. The owner is retiring and has other businesses he will focus on.

[Chromeguy57]

Got a call from them this morning and were very helpful. They wanted me to send the electric motor and control box to them for repair and/or replacement. Thanks to all who replied to my thread.

[Pegasus1300]

And thank you for letting know the outcome. Let us know what the fix is?

[Jimer]

Champion/Lehman has very recently informed its dealers that they are no longer taking trike conversion nor sidecar orders.

WOW, that should shake up the industry!

Sorry to hear that!

Jim

[trike lady]

They are not officially out of business, as I understand it they are talking to potential buyers. The owner is retiring and has other businesses he will focus on.

What would be interesting if a company like Polaris/Indian were to buy the company they too could produce a factory trike and still provide units to dealers and DIYers. (this just a thought)

[Jimer]

What would be interesting if a company like Polaris/Indian were to buy the company they too could produce a factory trike and still provide units to dealers and DIYers. (this just a thought)

YES, that would be interesting!

Is Harley now producing their own trike conversion or is Lehman still making them for the Tri-Glide?

Jim