Patent ID: 6758484
Filing Date: 2004-07-06
Classification: B62J

Abstract:
A crash bar accessory for motorcycles comprising:a crash bar, said crash bar is constructed of tubular metal, and wherein said crash bar is adapted to be mounted to a motorcycle in order to provide rider with a means for supporting rider's feet in a more comfortable and stable riding position, as well as provide motorcycle with protection against damage should the motorcycle fall over; and a plurality of spherical-shaped, chrome abutment elements, said plurality of spherical-shaped, chrome abutment elements is adapted to provide a restraint against which a lateral, outer edge of rider's feet bear, thus preventing rider's feet from slipping from said crash bar while riding the motorcycle; wherein said crash bar has a chrome finish and defines an elongated, horizontally-oriented top member, said elongated, horizontally-oriented top member has opposing ends wherein each of said opposing ends extends vertically downward a length at an angle of approximately 90Â° until curving outward so as to form a generally C-shaped portion, wherein said generally C-shaped portion provides a first foot support surface, said generally C-shaped portion has a lower end which extends downward and inward so as to form an arcuate-shaped portion, said arcuate-shaped portion terminates into a flange, and wherein said elongated, horizontally-oriented top member provides a second foot support surface, thereby providing a rider with a plurality of foot-resting positions from which to select to facilitate comfort.