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Motorcycle rear wheel suspension — Harley-Davidson patent US5469930A (1995)

PatentUS5469930A
TypeUtility patent
Filed1994-06-17
Granted1995-11-28
InventorPaul C. Wiers
SystemSuspension

“A motorcycle frame, an engine and transmission mounted on the frame, a drive sprocket coupled to the transmission and rotatively mounted about a first axis, a rear wheel suspension including a roller arm having a plurality of rollers at one end and rotatably supporting a rear wheel at the other…”

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Drawings (3 sheets)

Motorcycle rear wheel suspension — sheet 1Motorcycle rear wheel suspension — sheet 2Motorcycle rear wheel suspension — sheet 3

Parts for this system

44-0627
OE Swingarm Pivot Washer Left Side
$6.41
16-0954
Shock Stud Spacers Kit
$9.62
54-0438
Swingarm Bolt Lock Washer
$10.04
16-0917
Shock Tool
$10.64

Check fitment first — add your bike and we flag what fits.

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Drawing from the US patent record (via Google Patents). A patent shows the invention as filed, not necessarily the production part on your motorcycle — confirm fitment for your model and year. Independent aftermarket retailer, not affiliated with Harley-Davidson, Inc.