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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 24, 1998
Filed:
Sep. 03, 1996
Applicant:
Inventor:
Toyoji Tanaka, Iwata, JP;
Assignee:
Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki Kaisha, Iwata, JP;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B62D / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
180227 ; 280284 ;
Abstract
A rear suspension unit for cushioning the suspension travel of a trailing arm rear wheel suspension for a motorcycle. The cushioning unit is a telescopic unit that is disposed beneath the frame and extends in a generally horizontal direction. At least a portion of the system unit is mounted beneath the frame and the crankcase transmission assembly of the motorcycle, to provide a compact and yet serviceable assembly.