Patent ID: 6098736
Filing Date: 2000-08-08
Classification: B62K

Abstract:
A swing arm assembly adapted for attachment to the frame of a motorcycle, the assembly comprising:a pair of V-shaped frame members, each V-shaped frame member having a corresponding rear axle attachment lug at its apex;upper and lower crossmembers transversely connecting the pair of V-shaped frame members at ends opposite the rear axle attachment lug;a drive-side swing arm side plate, and an opposing swing arm side plate connecting the upper and lower crossmembers and the V-shaped frame members;a drive-side frame-attachment pivot carried by the drive-side swing arm side plate and an opposing frame-attachment pivot carried by the opposing swing arm side plate;the drive-side frame-attachment pivot extending outwardly from the drive-side swing arm side plate and having a proximal end at the drive-side swing arm side plate and a distal end; andthe drive-side swing arm side plate being spaced inward from the corresponding rear axle attachment lug and adapted to receive a flexible drive means outwardly of the drive-side swing arm side plate and between the distal and proximal ends of the drive-side frame-attachment pivot.