Abstract: This bicycle stand installation adapter (1) is equipped with: affixed bodies (11) to be affixed to left and right chain stays (8) constituting parts of the frame (7) of a bicycle (100) with quick-release skewers; affixing pieces (12) that are affixed to the affixed bodies (11) and extend along the chain stays (8); and spacers (25) to be interposed between left and right rear end parts (10) and the corresponding affixing pieces (12), the left and right rear end parts (10) being located at the back end of the frame (7). The affixing pieces (12) are affixed to both ends (5) of a substantially C-shaped dual-leg kickstand (2) to be installed on the rear end parts (10).

Abstract: A kickstand assembly includes a post and a seat. A bicycle includes a frame and the kickstand assembly coupled to the frame. The post is disposed along a longitudinal axis and includes a first distal end and a second distal end. The seat is disposed at the first distal end of the post. The seat is movable between a use position and a non-use position. The kickstand assembly includes a kickstand disposed at the second distal end of the post, and extends outwardly away from the post transverse to the longitudinal axis. The kickstand is movable between a use position and a non-use position. The seat and the kickstand are fixed relative to each other at the respective first and second distal ends of the post such that movement of the seat to the non-use position directly causes movement of the kickstand to the use position.

Abstract: A wheeled center stand for motorcycles. The center stand incorporates a spine rotatably attached to a frame, and at least one leg rigidly attached to the spine. The frame is attached to a motorcycle frame cross-member. At least one wheel is rotatably mounted to an extreme of a leg opposite the spine. The center stand may be extended and retracted conventionally, using a foot lever mounted to one of the legs. The wheels may be swiveling wheels or non-swiveling wheels. In the preferred embodiment, each non-swiveling wheel was mounted at a 20 degree offset relative to a stand centerline. When extended, a motorcycle to which the wheeled center stand is mounted may be rotated relative to a surface upon which it rests, such as a garage floor, with a minimum of effort. Nut plates are also taught which facilitate the mounting of the stand to a motorcycle frame cross-member.

Abstract: A motorcycle support stand with a folding design, not attached to the motorcycle, but available for portability directly on motorcycles that have no attached means of upright support. The support device comprises an extended finger for intermittently interfacing with the hollow rear axle holes on these types of motorcycles, two support legs that pivot near the top, and a bottom brace member that pivots on the bottom of one support leg and intermittently latches to the bottom of the other support leg. When folded in this triangle shaped configuration, the extended finger can be inserted into the hollow rear axle hole, at the exact center of the rear wheel hub, on either side, and the weight of the motorcycle can be leaned onto the stand. When the stand is folded to its small straight configuration, it can be transported on the motorcycle for use in remote locations. The rider also has the option of having no stand on the bike, for competition situations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a motorcycle anti-tipover device that has telescoping support arms that extend to the ground. The support arms are automatically extending when the motorcycle is stationary or moving at low speeds to prevent the motorcycle from tipping over. The telescoping support arms may also serve as a traditional kickstand, or may be used to lift the motorcycle during servicing. Alternatively, an airbag may be deployed underneath the motorcycle to prevent the motorcycle from tipping over.

Abstract: The invention is a training aid which can be converted from training wheels to a support bar which allows a person to learn the skills necessary to operate the bicycle. The invention allows a rider to be stabilized by the ground in a first position and to allow a non-rider to stabilize the bicycle in a second position.

Abstract: A bipod support for a two-wheeler is provided which swivels about an axis extending in a transverse direction of the vehicle. For its operation, a foot lever can be swiveled about this swiveling axis from a first end position for the driving operation into a second end position for parking the two-wheeler. In this case, during the swiveling for placing the two-wheeler in an intermediate position, the bipod support touches the ground with both its feet and, starting from this intermediate position, the two-wheeler and the axis of the bipod support are swiveled about another swiveling axis along the connection line of the two ground contact points of the feet, until the bipod support has reached its second end position. One of the two feet of the bipod support, viewed in the longitudinal direction of the two-wheeler, projects farther toward the front than the other to thereby cause a temporary tilting of the vehicle toward the driver during parking operations.

Abstract: A stroller that accepts and supports various types of child's car seats is easily converted from its operational state to its storage state by actuating a latching mechanism. The stroller includes a lever which facilitates the removal of the child's car seat. A seat assembly can be attached to the stroller to convert the stroller from a child's car seat carrier to a toddler stroller. The seat assembly remains in the upright position when the stroller is converted from the storage state to the operational state.

Abstract: A center parking stand for a motorcycle which balances the motorcycle without substantially bearing the weight of the motorcycle. The stand includes a mounting portion which mounts the stand to the motorcycle and allows the stand to rotate between stowed and use positions. A pair of support legs extend away from the mounting portion and terminate in support surfaces adapted to engage a parking surface. The legs have a length which enables the stand to be moved from its stowed position to its use position such that the rear wheel of the motorcycle remains engaged with the parking surface during the entire parking procedure and while the motorcycle is parked. The legs cooperate with one another and take over, from the rider, the function of balancing the motorcycle in its substantially vertical, non-leaning, position while the wheels of the motorcycle remain responsible for carrying the weight of the motorcycle.

Abstract: A new and improved kick stand apparatus for a two-wheeled vehicle, such as motorcycle, includes respective independently operable, first and second leg assemblies, each respective leg assembly being connected to the vehicle and capable of being placed in a lowered position or in a retracted position by an operator's foot. The kick stand apparatus is for preventing the motorcycle from falling onto one side or the other when the motorcycle is parked. When both the first leg assembly and the second leg assembly are in a lowered position, together they are capable of maintaining the parked motorcycle in an upright orientation. In employing the apparatus, a leg member of the first leg assembly is lowered from a retracted position. The motorcycle is leaned toward the lowered leg member of the first leg assembly, and the motorcycle is permitted to rest in a first rest position upon a foot of the first leg assembly. Then, a leg member of the second leg assembly is lowered from a retracted position.

Abstract: A hydraulically, pneumatically, electrically, or engine operated motorcycle center stand assembly having a ground-contacting lower stand unit rotatable about an axis on an upper stand unit. Parking is accomplished by rotation of said lower stand into said ground-contacting position, followed by downward pivoting of said upper stand unit, thereby raising said rear end of said motorcycle. The stand is raised by reversing the sequence. Ground contacting area, stand width, and stability are increased while simultaneously retaining maximum road clearance.

Abstract: A pair of retractable leg assemblies for use in raising the frame of a motorcycle from the ground to permit servicing the same is disclosed. Each leg assembly includes a pair of telescopically engaged members having a cooperating pin and slot arrangement which enables them to be extended and locked simply by extending and twisting the same. Latching mechanisms are provided for releasably retaining the leg assemblies in either the retracted position for riding or the extended position for jacking. One of the leg assemblies enables the motorcycle to be jacked by rocking it side to side.

Abstract: A motorcycle ride-off stand having a generally U-shaped tubular housing which defines an internal open ended chamber. Mounted on the free end of each leg of the housing is a foot pad assembly. Each foot pad assembly is movable a limited amount in respect to the housing. Movement of the foot pad assemblies are in unison but in opposite directions. Movement transferring structure is located within the internal chamber of the housing which includes the use of an aligned series of balls so as to transfer the movement around the bends formed within the tubular housing. A manual actuator assembly is attached to the housing to pivot the entire housing from a stowed position to an extended position. A locking assembly is associated with the housing to fix in position the foot pad assemblies when located at a particular desired position.

Abstract: A motorcycle jack stand which uses a pair of spaced-apart stanchion assemblies which are mounted on the undercarriage of a motorcycle. The stanchion assemblies are movable in unison between a stowage position and an extended position. When in the extended position, each stanchion assembly includes a movable member which is to extend in contact with the ground or street. Within each stanchion assembly is included a ratchet assembly which permits each movable member to further extend, but prevents withdrawing movement. Lateral rocking of the motorcycle causes sequential extension of the stanchion assemblies resulting in at least some portion of the weight of the motorcycle being supported by the stanchion assemblies with the motorcycle positioned vertically upright. The motorcycle jack stand can be operated either by hand or by feet. Initial forward motion of the motorcycle will cause the motorcycle jack stand to automatically retract to the completely stowed position.