Foot operated motorcycle clutch

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2005-09-20

2005-09-20

Bonck, Rodney H. (Department: 3681)

192 clutches and power-stop control

Clutches

Operators

C074S529000, C192S11400R

Reexamination Certificate

active

06945376

ABSTRACT:
A mechanism to retrofit modern motorcycles with a foot operated clutch or to be installed as original equipment is disclosed. The mechanism has an escapement mechanism, such as a pawl and ratchet, for holding the clutch in disengaged condition when a rider applies positive pressure on a foot pedal without requiring the rider to hold the foot pedal down with his or her left foot. This frees the rider to balance the motorcycle. The mechanism then allows the clutch to be readily reengaged when the rider desires to move the motorcycle by applying further positive pressure to the foot pedal.

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