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Motorcycle having a multi-piece frame assembly — Harley-Davidson patent US8851496B2 (2014)

PatentUS8851496B2
TypeUtility patent
Filed2008-07-16
Granted2014-10-07
InventorJoshua Hedtke
SystemFrame & chassis

“A motorcycle includes a first frame having a steering head and a first mount, an engine-transmission assembly coupled to the first frame, a steering assembly pivotably coupled to the steering head, a front wheel rotatably coupled to the steering assembly, a swing arm assembly pivotably coupled to…”

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Drawings (9 sheets)

Motorcycle having a multi-piece frame assembly — sheet 1Motorcycle having a multi-piece frame assembly — sheet 2Motorcycle having a multi-piece frame assembly — sheet 3Motorcycle having a multi-piece frame assembly — sheet 4Motorcycle having a multi-piece frame assembly — sheet 5Motorcycle having a multi-piece frame assembly — sheet 6Motorcycle having a multi-piece frame assembly — sheet 7Motorcycle having a multi-piece frame assembly — sheet 8Motorcycle having a multi-piece frame assembly — sheet 9

Parts for this system

28-0158
Oil Tank Frame Cover Rubber Grommet
$10.64
37-9264
Chrome Oil Line to Frame Clamp
$10.64
51-5549
Frame Insert Raw Maltese Design
$10.64
51-0858
Frame Tank Dowel Rear
$10.67

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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.