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US 9,434,441 B1Granted
Motorcycle frame head stock
AssigneeFaster Faster Inc.
InventorJeff Waldo Sand
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Abstract
A motorcycle frame includes a headstock assembly that allows for a more efficient assembly process of joining the headstock assembly to the motorcycle frame. The headstock assembly includes multiple headstock components that are welded to the frame. The design of the headstock assembly increases the surface area of the headstock assembly that is welded to the frame to increase rigidity.
Claims20
A motorcycle frame comprising:
- a headstock assembly shaped for insertion of a steering stem, the headstock assembly formed to include a plurality of extensions that extend towards a rear of the motorcycle frame;
- and
- a plurality of side panels, wherein the extensions of the headstock assembly are welded to the plurality of side panels and the welds extend towards the rear of the motorcycle frame.
A method of manufacturing a motorcycle frame comprising:
- providing a first side panel and a second side panel each including a top surface, a bottom surface, and a joining edge;
- welding together the joining edges of the first side panel and the second side panel;
- providing a headstock assembly including:
- a top headstock portion comprising a top end, a bottom end, and a plurality of first extensions that extend from the top end of the top headstock portion towards a rear of the motorcycle frame;
- a bottom headstock portion comprising a top end, a bottom end, and a plurality of second extensions that extend from the bottom end of the second tubular headstock portion towards the rear of the motorcycle frame;
- welding the plurality of first extensions of the top headstock portion to the top surface of the plurality of side panels;
- welding the plurality of second extensions of the bottom headstock portion to the bottom surface of the plurality of side panels;
- and
- welding the bottom end of the top headstock portion to the top end of the bottom headstock portion.
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