Patent ID: 6332258
Filing Date: 2001-12-25
Classification: B60T,B62L,G05G,Y10T

Abstract:
A method for disposing a brake on a motorcycle, the method comprising:selecting a motorcycle having foot boards and a braking mechanism;selecting a brake lever assembly having an actuator arm configured for activating the braking mechanism of the motorcycle and a brake pad arm attached to the actuator arm, the brake pad arm and the actuator arm being spaced apart by a collar and each having a an effective long axis extending between opposing ends thereof, and wherein the effective long axis of the brake pad arm is disposed between about 50 and 65 degrees from the effective long axis of the actuator arm; andattaching the brake lever assembly to the motorcycle adjacent the foot boards by the brake actuator means, and positioning the brake pad arm so the effective axis of the brake pad arm extends upwardly at an angle between 20 and 35 degrees relative to the foot board.