Land vehicles – Suspension modification enacted during travel – Riding or suspension height
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-14
2005-06-14
Morris, Lesley D. (Department: 3611)
Land vehicles
Suspension modification enacted during travel
Riding or suspension height
C280S006157, C280S006158, C280S284000, C280S214000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06905126
ABSTRACT:
An air-bag suspension system for a motorcycle having a motorcycle main frame, fender struts extending outwardly from the main frame, and a swing arm pivotally mounted to the main frame about a pivot axis. The air-bag suspension system includes shock absorber assemblies each having an air-bag. The air in the air-bags is generated by an on-board compressor and released through a solenoid valve. The air-bag suspension system replaces the standard coil spring hydraulic suspension commonly found on motorcycles and provides a greater range of adjustment, remotely controlled, while the motorcycle is in use. The air-bag suspension system accommodates heavier loads than the stock suspension systems when the air-bags are fully inflated; and when deflated completely, provide an aesthetically pleasing stance. The range of wheel travel provided allows the rider to adjust the suspension to provide the smoothest ride coupled with an increased load capacity or adverse road conditions.
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Morris Lesley D.
Yeagley Daniel
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