Motorcycle having a multi-piece frame assembly

摘要

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 the first frame, a rear wheel rotatably coupled to the swing arm assembly, a second frame having a second mount coupled to the first mount with a threaded fastener, and a suspension component having a first end coupled to the swing arm assembly and a second end coupled to the second frame. Forces exerted by the suspension component on the first frame are directed through the second frame and the second mount.

主权项

1. A motorcycle frame comprising:
a first frame portion including
a steering head;at least one longitudinal frame member extending rearwardly from the steering head;a first mounting portion coupled to the longitudinal frame member and having a recess;a second mounting portion coupled to the longitudinal frame member and having a projection; a second frame portion fastened to the first frame portion, the second frame portion including
a first coupling portion having a projection at least partially received within the recess of the first mounting portion; anda second coupling portion having a recess into which the projection of the second mounting portion is at least partially received.