SHOCK ABSORBING DEVICE FOR REAR WHEEL OF MOTORCYCLE

摘要

A shock absorbing device for a rear wheel of a motorcycle is disclosed which comprises a rotary member which is pivotally connected to a body frame at its front end and moreover is pivotally connected to a swingable rear wheel support frame. A shock absorber is pivotally connected to the body frame at its upper end and is connected to the rotary member at its lower end and a rod member connects the rotary member to the body frame. In order to locate the shock absorber possibly close to the centre of gravity of the motorcycle, the rotary member is arranged at a fore part of the rear wheel support frame as in the longitudinal direction, and a lower end of the shock absorber is connected to a front part of an upper portion of the rotary member as in the longitudinal direction.