Motorcycle swingarm having integral oil storage compartment and caliper mounting

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6609585
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10241204

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A motorcycle comprising a frame; an engine mounted to the frame; a steering assembly interconnected with the frame; a front wheel rotatably mounted to the steering assembly; a swingarm mounted to the frame, the swingarm including a hollow portion adapted to contain oil for use in the engine; and a rear wheel rotatably mounted to the swingarm. A removable plate closes the hollow portion of the swingarm, and first, second, and third fittings are associated with the plate. An oil breather tube may be interconnected with the first fitting, an oil pickup tube interconnected with the second fitting, and an oil return tube interconnected with the third fitting. A fixed-position caliper mounting boss is provided on the swingarm, and the swingarm includes a fixed axle for the rear wheel such that the caliper is properly spaced with respect to the rear wheel.

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Patent Owner(s)

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BUELL MOTORCYCLE COMPANY2799 BUELL DRIVE EAST TROY WI 53120

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Buell, Erik F Mukwonago, WI 37 577
Fiorini, Christopher L Burlington, WI 6 43
Hoechst, Dane J Elkhorn, WI 5 51

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