Motorcycle rear suspension
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1. A rear suspension system for a motorcycle comprising:
- a pivot pin adapted to engage a motorcycle frame;
a lower member mechanically connected to the pivot pin and extending from the pivot pin to a rear axle assembly, the rear axle assembly being mechanically associated with the rear axle;
an upper member connected to the lower member and extending upwards from the lower member and over a rear wheel of the motorcycle, the upper member being connected to an air spring assembly by a pivoting connection; and
wherein the air spring assembly is adapted to be connected to the motorcycle frame.
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Abstract
A rear suspension system for a motorcycle is disclosed. The rear suspension system includes a lower member mechanically connected to the pivot pin and extending from the pivot pin to a rear axle assembly. The suspension system also includes an upper member connected to the lower member and an air spring assembly is disposed between the upper member and the frame. The suspension system is adjustable during operation and provides improved suspension travel.
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1. A rear suspension system for a motorcycle comprising:
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a pivot pin adapted to engage a motorcycle frame; a lower member mechanically connected to the pivot pin and extending from the pivot pin to a rear axle assembly, the rear axle assembly being mechanically associated with the rear axle; an upper member connected to the lower member and extending upwards from the lower member and over a rear wheel of the motorcycle, the upper member being connected to an air spring assembly by a pivoting connection; and wherein the air spring assembly is adapted to be connected to the motorcycle frame. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A rear suspension system for a motorcycle comprising:
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a swing arm assembly configured for attachment to a motorcycle frame; the swing arm assembly including a pivot pin configured to cooperate with the motorcycle frame and an air bag assembly disposed above the pivot pin; the air bag assembly including a forward mounting plate configured for attachment to the motorcycle frame, and a rear mounting plate attached to an upper portion of the swing arm assembly; a bladder capable of deforming disposed between the forward mounting plate and the rear mounting plate; wherein the bladder is attached to an outer radial surface of the forward mounting plate and an outer radial surface of the rear mounting plate. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12)
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13. A rear suspension system for a motorcycle comprising:
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a lower arm and an upper arm; an air spring system disposed between a motorcycle frame and the upper arm; the air spring system including an air bladder disposed between a front plate and a rear plate; and wherein the air bladder having a forward bulge portion disposed forward of the front plate. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A rear suspension system for a motorcycle comprising:
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an air spring system disposed between a motorcycle frame and a swing arm assembly; the air spring system including an air bladder disposed between a front plate and a rear plate; and wherein the front plate is misaligned with the rear plate when the air bladder is in a compressed condition. - View Dependent Claims (19)
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