Abstract: Several embodiments of wire wheel arrangements embodying a hub portion, a rim portion and a plurality of spoke pairs for interconnecting the hub and rim portions. In accordance with all embodiments of the invention, the spoke pairs are comprised of ends that are integrally connected by an intermediate portion. The outer ends of the end portions are connected to the rim portion by nipples and the intermediate portion is connected to the hub portion to complete the assembly. Various preferred geometric relationships are disclosed as are arrangements for affixing the intermediate portions to the hub portion.

Abstract: A wire wheel construction consisting of a rim, a hub having a pair of spaced flanges and pairs of spokes that are fixed at their opposite ends to the rim and at an intermediate portion to a respective flange of the hub. The arrangement is such that the end connections of the spokes to the rim may be on the same side of the center line of the rim as the respective connecting flange of the hub.

Abstract: Two embodiments of motorcycle suspension systems that are particularly adapted for use with the steered front wheel. Each embodiment achieves a non-linear suspension rate through the use of a linkage system for loading the suspension element upon relative movement between the wheel and the frame. Each embodiment reduces unsprung weight by loading the suspension element from an intermediate portion of a link that is pivoted to a sprung portion of the motorcycle. In one embodiment of the invention, the linkage system is disposed so as to minimize bending forces on the wheel supporting element that would otherwise be encountered due to the castor angle.