Patent ID: 6135473
Filing Date: 2000-10-24
Classification: B62J

Abstract:
A method for installing a back support to a motorcycle comprising:removing a seat of the motorcycle to expose a curved rear fender of the motorcycle, the curved rear fender having at least one predrilled hole;aligning a plate over the curved rear fender, the plate comprising a longitudinally curved member and two orthogonal external mounting brackets attached near an end of the longitudinally curved member, wherein the plate has a plurality of holes such that at least one of the holes of the plate aligns with the at least one predrilled hole of the curved rear fender;removably securing the plate to the curved rear fender;inserting a back support into the two orthogonal external mounting brackets; andreplacing the seat of the motorcycle, such that the plate is covered by the seat except for the two orthogonal external mounting brackets attached near the end of the longitudinally curved member.