Air cleaner and carburetor layout for motorcycles
US4995471A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 3, 1989 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02M35/02
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A two wheel motorcycle of the scooter type employing a power unit with an engine mounted forwardly of the rear wheel, a power train extending rearwardly on one side of the rear wheel to couple the engine and the rear wheel and a muffler extending along the other side of the rear wheel. A carburetor is mounted above the power train and an air cleaner for that carburetor is mounted above the muffler. A connecting tube extends transversely of the vehicle between the air cleaner and the carburetor at a lcoation above and forwardly of the axis of the rear wheel.
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