SWING ARM ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN CONVERTING A MOTORCYCLE INTO ATRICYCLE

摘要

A swing arm assembly for use in converting a motorcycle into a tricycle is described which includes a rear axle assembly and a swing arm having a first end and a second end. The first end is adapted for pivotal attachment to a motorcycle chassis. The swing arm is detachably secured to the rear axle assembly. A pair of axle engaging members are secured in spaced relation to the rear axle assembly. A pair of telescopically extendable/retractable members are provided having a first end and a second end. The first end of each telescopic member is telescopically received in one of the axle engaging members. The second end of each telescopic member is attached to the second end of the swing arm after a continuous belt for a belt drive is slid loosely into position. The telescopic member are telescopically extendable once the continuous belt is in position to place the belt in proper operating tension.