Patent ID: 7143662
Filing Date: 2006-12-05
Classification: B62K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A motorcycle comprising handlebars including first and second handgrips at opposite ends and auxiliary cruiser bars comprising: a first cruiser bar pivotally mounted to the handlebars at one end fix movement in a plane between an extended position and a folded position and having a handgrip at the opposite end of the first cruiser bar; a first pivotal mounting for the first cruiser bar attached to the handlebars adjacent the first handgrip including a first clamp having a first hinge element, and a second hinge element on the one end of the first cruiser bar; a second cruiser bar pivotally mounted to the handlebars at one end for movement in a plane between extended and folded positions and having a handgrip at the opposite end of the second cruiser bar; a second pivotal mounting for the second cruiser bar attached to the handlebars adjacent the second handgrip including a second clamp attached to the handlebars having a first hinge element, and a second hinge element on the one end of the second cruiser bar; and a rigid connector bar connecting the first and second cruiser bars at a location between the first and second ends of the first and second cruiser bars when the first and second cruiser bars are positioned in the extended position to secure the cruiser bars in the extended position; wherein the first and second cruiser bars are selectively movable between an extended position in which the first and second cruiser bars extend toward a rider from the handlebars, and a folded position in which the first and second cruiser bars overlap and can be secured between the first and second handgrips adjacent the handlebars.