Patent ID: 6422648
Filing Date: 2002-07-23
Classification: B62J

Abstract:
A tandem motorcycle saddle and backrest assembly comprising:(a) a tandem saddle with a driver seat portion and a passenger seat portion, said saddle having (i) a platform member for mounting the saddle on the frame of a motorcycle; (ii) an exterior fabric covering; and (iii) a synthetic resin cushioning material therebetween; (b) a backrest mounting unit embedded in the cushioning material in the front section of said passenger seat portion and including (i) a housing having a base and a top wall with a slot therein; (ii) a pivotable member in said housing having a passage therein aligned with said housing slot; (iii) pivot means pivotably mounting said pivotable member on said housing adjacent said top wall for pivotal movement in a path along said slot; (iv) spring means biasing said pivotable member about said pivot means in a rearward direction to an upright position as oriented on the motorcycle, said pivotable member being pivotable forwardly against the biasing pressure of said spring means; and (v) a stop element in said housing limiting movement in said rearward direction, said fabric covering and cushioning material having an opening therein aligned with said housing slot, said housing being secured to said platform member; and (c) a backrest subassembly including (i) an elongated rigid support arm having its lower portion extending through said opening in said fabric covering and through said slot, said support arm being removably seated in said passage of said pivotable member; and (ii) a backrest on the upper portion of said support arm, said backrest subassembly being pivotable in a forward direction against the biasing pressure of said spring means.