# US 7,607,673 B1 · Running boards for three wheel motorcycles > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 7,607,673 B1 - Document ID: US7607673B1 - Status: Granted - Kind: B1 - Application number: 11/297,656 - Filed: 2005-12-08 - Granted: 2009-10-27 - Earliest claimed: 2004-12-09 - Inventors: Jeffrey L. Vey - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US7607673B1 ## CPC - B60R 3/002: {Running boards (for vehicle tops B60R3/005; at the sides of the vehicle for carrying loads B60R9/02)} - B62J 25/04: Floor-type foot rests - B62K 5/027: Motorcycles with three wheels (specially adapted for disabled riders B62K5/023) - B60R: VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - B62J: CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS - B62K: CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDECARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE ## Abstract A running board assembly for a three wheel motorcycle including independent first and second support frame members. Each of the support frame members further includes: i) a substantially U-shaped configuration having a rear lateral section, a longitudinal section, and a front lateral section; ii) a connector on the rear lateral section adapted for connection to a motorcycle frame; and iii) a connector on the front lateral section adapted for connection to a motorcycle engine block. A running board member is connected to each of the support frame members. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A three wheel motorcycle with a running board assembly positioned thereon, said motorcycle including a motorcycle frame and an engine block, said assembly comprising: a. independent first and second support frame members, each of said support frame members further comprising: i. a substantially U-shaped configuration having a rear lateral section, a longitudinal section, and a front lateral section; ii. a connector on said rear lateral section connecting to said motorcycle frame; iii. a connector on said front lateral section directly connecting to said engine block; and b. a running board member connected to each of said support frame members. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The three wheel motorcycle according to claim 1, wherein said rear lateral section connector attaches to a centerstand mount on said motorcycle frame. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The three wheel motorcycle according to claim 2, wherein said rear lateral section connector comprises two upstanding tabs with apertures formed therethrough. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The three wheel motorcycle according to claim 1, wherein said front lateral section connector comprises an upright tab adapted for bolting to said engine block. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The three wheel motorcycle according to claim 1, wherein said support frame members each have at least two horizontal running board brackets with bolt apertures therethrough. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The three wheel motorcycle according to claim 5, wherein one of said running board brackets is oriented in a generally lateral direction and one is oriented in a generally longitudinal direction. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The three wheel motorcycle according to claim 1, wherein each of said support frame members has a support plate attached thereto. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The three wheel motorcycle according to claim 7, wherein said rear lateral section connector attaches to a centerstand mount on said frame. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The three wheel motorcycle according to claim 1, wherein said running board member comprises a front end, said running board front end comprising an upwardly extending front wall with a vent aperture formed in said front wall. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The three wheel motorcycle according to claim 9, wherein vent aperture is selectively closeable. ### Claim 11 A running board assembly for a three wheel motorcycle, said running board assembly comprising: a. independent first and second support frame members, each of said support frame members further comprising: i. a substantially U-shaped configuration having a rear lateral section, a longitudinal section, and a front lateral section; ii. a connector on said rear lateral section adapted for connection to a motorcycle frame; iii. a connector on said front lateral section adapted for connection to a motorcycle engine block; and b. a running board member connected to each of said support frame members; and c. at least one support plate positioned approximate to a junction of said longitudinal section and said rear lateral section; and d. at least one running board bracket positioned forward of said support plate on said longitudinal section. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The running board assembly according to claim 11, wherein said rear lateral section connector comprises tabs spaced for connection to a center stand mount on said motorcycle frame. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) The running board assembly according to claim 11, wherein said front lateral section connector comprises an upright tab adapted for bolting to said engine block. ### Claim 14 (depends on 11) The running board assembly according to claim 11, wherein each of said support frame members has a support plate attached thereto. ### Claim 15 (depends on 11) The running board assembly according to claim 11, wherein said running board member comprises a front end, said running board front end comprising an upwardly extending front wall with a vent aperture formed in said front wall. ### Claim 16 (depends on 12) The running board assembly according to claim 12, wherein said rear lateral section, said longitudinal section and said front lateral section of each support frame member are formed as a single integral section. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The running board assembly according to claim 16, wherein said single integral sections comprise steel tubing.