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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 20, 2011
Filed:
Mar. 26, 2008
Hayato Maehara, Saitama, JP;
Shinji Saito, Saitama, JP;
Takaaki Tsukui, Saitama, JP;
Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A multicylinder engine for a motorcycle includes a valve actuation mechanism having a hydraulically-operated valve pausing mechanism for holding at least one of an intake valve and an exhaust valve of selected cylinders in a suspended state. The valve actuation mechanism operates the intake valve and the exhaust valve, and controls flow of oil through an oil passage which introduces working oil to the valve pausing mechanism from a hydraulic-pressure control device. Air-bleeding holes are formed in the cylinder head. The air-bleeding holes are fluidly connected with portions of the oil passages that are located at a highest level in the oil passages while the motorcycle is parked in an inclined state with its side stand down.