Snowmobile front suspension

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2007-01-24

2011-10-18

Hurley, Kevin (Department: 3611)

Motor vehicles

Including one or more ski-like or runner members

With at least one surface-engaging propulsion element

C180S182000, C280S601000, C280S602000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08037961

ABSTRACT:
A snowmobile having a double A-arm front suspension is disclosed. The double A-arm front suspension includes an upper A-arm, a lower A-arm, and a spindle connecting the skis the upper A-arms and lower A-arms, the connection of the upper and lower A-arms to the spindle defines a caster angle, the upper A-arm and the lower A-arm are connected to the front portion of the frame such that the caster angle decreases when the front suspension is compressed. Also disclosed is a snowmobile having a suspension travel of at least 8 inches and a steering assembly having a single pitman arm.

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