Motorcycle suspension system
US3948543A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 24, 1975 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62K25/283
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention comprises a suspension system for a motorcycle or the like wherein the rear wheel suspension spring is connected to the frame in such a manner that upward impacts received by the rear tire are reacted on the frame in a substantially horizontal direction rather than vertically as in conventional motorcycles so that the pitching motion and vertical thrust on the rear end of the motorcycle is considerably reduced over rough terrain, a feature which is particularly advantageous in offroad racing.
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