Motorcycle suspension system
OwnerAndrew Offeinventor
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a suspension system for a motorcycle and to frames incorporating such a suspension system. The suspension system includes a swing arm arranged for pivotal movement about a first pivot axis. The swing arm is also arranged for connection at a second location via respective axle plates to a rear wheel axle of the motorcycle. The swing arm is arranged for connection at a third location to a suspension arrangement in the form of a shock absorber arrangement. The first pivot axis is located between the second and third locations.
Claims19
A motorcycle suspension system comprising:
- a swing arm arranged for pivotal connection to a frame of a motorcycle for movement about a first pivot axis, said frame including a right side part and a left side part, the right side part and left side part extend either side of a rear wheel of the motorcycle, said swing arm arranged for connection at a second location to an axle of the rear wheel and said swing arm arranged for connection at a third location to a suspension arrangement and
- wherein the first pivot axis is located adjacent to the right side part and the left side part of the frame such that the first pivot axis is positioned to intersect the rear wheel and between the second and third locations.
A kit of parts for a motorcycle suspension, said kit including a swing arm and a suspension arrangement, wherein the swing arm is arranged in use for pivotal connection to a frame of a motorcycle for movement about a first pivot axis, said frame including a right side part and a left side part, the right side part and the left side part extend either side of a rear wheel of the motorcycle, said swing arm arranged in use for connection at a second location to an axle of the rear wheel and said swing arm arranged for connection in use at a third location to the suspension arrangement and wherein the first pivot axis is located adjacent the right side part and the left side part of the frame such that the first pivot axis is positioned to intersect the rear wheel and between the second and third locations.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.