Bracket to mount a steering assembly
US7637521B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 1, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62K21/22
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bracket attaches rigidly to the steering head tube member at the front of a motorcycle frame, so that the fork steering assembly can be relocated and pivotally attached to the front of the bracket. This bracket permits the fork steering assembly to be mounted in a new position which is ahead of, and higher, or lower than its former, manufacturer's specified position. The steering axis can be positioned such that it is tilted at a greater angle of inclination from the vertical, permitting use of longer fork tubes. The bracket permits any motorcycle to be reversibly modified to have the appearance and handling characteristics of a chopper style motorcycle. No modifications to the motorcycles frame are needed, in order to relocate the fork steering assembly. Thus, the originality and value of the motorcycle, if the owner decides to, later, revert to the original appearance, is maintained.
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