Tuesday, January 10 2012
John K. Lehman, founder and director of Lehman Trikes passed away on Thursday 5th January, he was 60 years old. John is survived by his wife Linda, son Quinten and daughter Leann.
A revered individual within the motorcycling industry and community, John is generally considered to be the Father of the Modern Trike- a global recognition was made with his 2009 induction into the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame.
John’s passion for motorcycling and his love of family led him to create the first modern trike for his wife, Linda, back in 1984. In 1993, long time friend Larry Strilchuk joined John and Lehman Trikes, Inc. was formed.
Larry: “Today is crushingly sad. John Lehman was my lifelong friend and amazing partner. Through good and bad times, John’s gracious nature, love of family and friends, and positive outlook always touched everyone who came in contact with him. He was dearly loved and will be sorely missed.”
As a caring and charitable man, John established “Good Turn Trike”, an annual event which provided free trikes for people with tough lives who held a passion for motorcycling. This caring man helped to raise money for terminally ill children through the “Make A Wish Foundation” and “Kids n’ Chrome”, remaining active in all these roles until his passing.
