Abstract: A motorcycle in which a plate member can be mounted to a front cover disposed above a headlight. The front cover includes a front cover main body portion and a hole formed in the front cover main body portion. The front cover main body portion is provided at a back side thereof with a mount portion for a bracket having a portion passing through the hole. The portion passing through the hole includes a retaining portion for retaining the plate member in front of the front cover main body portion.

Abstract: A two-wheel vehicle for carrying out tire grip measurements. The vehicle is equipped with three spars fitted onto one side of the vehicle, the ends of the spars forming a plane approximately parallel to the circumferential plane of the rear wheel of the vehicle and the distance between said plane and the circumferential plane of the rear wheel of the vehicle being greater than 350 mm.

Abstract: A bumper mounting plate secures auxiliary lamps to an upper surface of a vehicle bumper. The bumper mounted plate assembly including a plate adapted to be secured to a bumper of a vehicle, a plurality of mounting holes placed on the back side of the plate, a plurality of orifices placed on the front side of the plate, the orifices are adapted to secure at least one auxiliary lamp to the plate, a first set of fastening devices to secure the plate to the bumper, and a second set of fastening devices to secure the auxiliary lamp to the plate.

Abstract: A motorcycle includes a steering head, a steering assembly pivotably coupled to the steering head, at least one longitudinal frame member extending rearwardly from the steering head, and a rear frame member coupled to the longitudinal frame member. The rear frame member includes a mounting portion having a mounting surface, and first and second walls extending from the mounting surface at an oblique angle to the mounting surface. The motorcycle also includes a support coupled to the rear frame member. The support includes a coupling portion having a coupling surface, and first and second walls extending from the coupling surface at an oblique angle to the coupling surface. The first and second walls of the mounting portion are wedged against the first and second walls of the coupling portion, respectively, to substantially prevent rotation of the support with respect to the rear frame member.

Abstract: A seat mounting structure having a seat rail for supporting a seat of a motorcycle includes seat rail members having front end portions thereof supported by an intermediate portion of a vehicle body frame. Each of the seat rail members extends rearwardly from the intermediate portion of the vehicle body frame. Each of the seat rail members has a slotted opening formed thereon at a rear portion thereof. The slotted openings are formed inwardly and upwardly from an outer portion of the seat rail members in a vehicle width direction.

Abstract: A vehicle-body structure for a motorcycle which is capable of suppressing the reduction of a contact load of a rear wheel by reducing a load applied to a vehicle-body frame at an application of an excessive load from the front of a vehicle. In a vehicle-body structure for a motorcycle including a head pipe supporting a front wheel in front of a vehicle-body frame, a guide member guides the front wheel obliquely rearwardly during an application of an excessive load to the front wheel. The guide member is disposed rearwardly of the front wheel and at the front portion of the vehicle-body frame.

Abstract: A body structure of a straddle-ride vehicle includes a body frame, a handlebar, a front fork, a front wheel guide member, and an opposite cover. The handlebar is turnably provided on the body frame. The fork extends from the handlebar and rotatably supports a front wheel. The front wheel guide member is disposed at a front portion of the body frame in a traveling direction of the vehicle and faces the front wheel. The front wheel guide member includes a slant portion extending from one side to another side in a vehicle-width direction and from a front to a rear in the traveling direction. The opposite cover is supported by the front fork to cover a rear portion of the front wheel and faces the front wheel guide member.

Abstract: A motorcycle license plate support including a coupling portion and a support portion. The coupling portion is coupled to a rear fender of the motorcycle and includes a display surface that is visible through an aperture defined by the rear fender. The support portion depends from the coupling portion and includes first and second projections that house portions of a detent assembly. A coupling member is pivotably coupled to the support portion by the detent assembly and includes a first portion engaging the detent assembly and a second portion that is movably coupled to the first portion. The second portion is moveable to adjust a length of the coupling member to accommodate differently sized license plates, and the coupling member is pivotable with respect to the support portion between extended and folded positions.

Abstract: A motorcycle 1, in which rear portions of glove bars 2 and a seat cowl 24 are formed integrally, and front and rear portions of the glove bars 2, respectively, are mounted to a body frame 8. Accordingly, with the motorcycle 1, while reduction in cost is achieved, any clearance is prevented from being formed at connecting portions of the glove bars and the seat cowl to mar an outward appearance, and a load applied to the seat cowl from the glove bars is decreased, thus leading to reduction of the seat cowl in weight.

Abstract: A device for protecting the frame of a motorcycle from damage in the event of a crash with an easily replaceable wear pad. This invention is generally comprised of a base and a wear pad that are secured together. To accomplish the installation of this device the base is directly secured to the motorcycle using a primary bolt that runs through the center of the base. The base of the device acts as the mounting apparatus for the wear pad portion the assembly. The wear pad, which has a recess at the bottom that closely matches the outer diameter of the base, is then slid over top of the base. The wear pad is then attached to it with one or more securing devices (bolts, pins or similar devices) that are perpendicular to the primary bolt. Replacement of the wear pad is accomplished by removing the securing device or devices, which are perpendicular to the primary bolt, while the base remains fixed to the motorcycle.

Abstract: A shock absorbing structure of a two-wheeled vehicle capable of sufficiently absorbing shock and desirably maintain the steerability of the two-wheeled vehicle. The structure includes a shock absorbing member projecting from a front wheel, wherein the shock absorbing member is crashed when the vehicle collides with an obstacle so as to absorb shock. A ceiling wall of the shock absorbing member is located at such a position that the ceiling wall does not block a forward viewing area for a driver. A center of a leading end contact surface of the shock absorbing member is located at a position higher than a vertical position of a center of gravity G of both a motorcycle and the driver, and right and left side surfaces of the shock absorbing member are offset to a center of a vehicular body from right and left side surfaces of the motorcycle.

Abstract: The invention herein described is a motorcycle guard with retractable footrests, said footrests being accessible to a driver while traveling. The guard is mounted to the frame of a motorcycle such that it transverses the cycle in front of the engine but behind the front wheel, leaving sufficient clearance to avoid inhibiting the wheel turning radius. The footrests are extended for use, and retracted when no longer needed. A mechanism is provided to prevent over-extension and over-retraction of the footrests, and a further mechanism is provided to secure the footrest while in retracted position.

Abstract: The invention provides a method and apparatus utilized to mount a motorcycle fender, as well as one or more components, directly to an upper rear portion of a motorcycle frame. The upper rear portion of the frame includes one or more rear frame rails, each having a plurality of holes defined therein. These holes are further used in securing the fender and the one or more components.

Abstract: The invention herein described is a motorcycle guard with retractable footrests. The guard is mounted to the outside of the engine of a motorcycle. The footrests are extended for use, and retracted when no longer needed. A mechanism is installed to prevent over-extension of the footrests.

Abstract: To provide a shock absorber that can effectively absorb a large amount of energy generated in case of a collision. A lattice body of synthetic resin is formed by reducing the thickness of a plurality of plate ribs gradually from the proximal ends to the distal ends and disposing the plate ribs intersecting with each other. The lattice bodies are arranged in a stack such that the direction of the plate ribs extending from the proximal ends toward the distal ends is oriented in an impact direction.

Abstract: A crash bar adapted to be mounted specifically to HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER® and EVOLUTION® motorcycle models from 1986 to present is provided to support a rider's feet in a more comfortable and stable riding position. The crash bar is designed and configured so as to prevent slippage of rider's feet therefrom and to provide the motorcycle with protection against damage should the motorcycle fall over. The crash bar is of a tubular configuration constructed of steel and defines a C-shaped portion serving as a first foot support surface, while a top member provides a second foot support surface. Spherical-shaped, chrome abutment elements are welded to the crash bar and provide a restraint against which rider's feet bear, thus preventing rider's feet from slipping while riding.

Abstract: A shock absorber for a two-wheeled vehicle that can absorb large energy generated in case of a collision effectively is easily mounted on the two-wheeled vehicle. A tabular top board and a lattice body are provided including a plurality of plate ribs being reduced in thickness from the proximal ends toward the distal ends and molded integrally with the top board so as to project upwardly thereon and intersectionally with respect to each other. Shock absorbing members of synthetic resin include projecting rib portions that are formed at outermost lattice openings So of the lattice body by extending some of the plate ribs that are disposed intersectionally with respect to each other outwardly and having the top board overhanging outwardly of the outermost lattice openings of the lattice body are disposed in such a manner that the direction of the plate ribs extending from the proximal ends toward the distal ends is oriented along the fore-and-aft direction of the two-wheeled vehicle.

Abstract: To provide a shock absorber for a two-wheeled vehicle that can effectively absorb a large amount of energy generated in case of a collision, and can be mounted easily on the two-wheeled vehicle. A lattice body of synthetic resin is formed by reducing the thickness of a plurality of plate ribs gradually from the proximal ends to the distal ends and disposing the plate ribs intersecting with each other. The lattice bodies are arranged in a stack such that the direction of the plate ribs extending from the proximal ends toward the distal ends is oriented along the fore-and-aft direction of the two-wheeled vehicle. The shock absorber is mountable at the front end of the two-wheeled vehicle.

Abstract: A motorcycle engine cover bumper device (10) includes a road engagement memberr (12) joined to an outer wall (16) of a motorcycle engine cover (18) such that the road engagement member (12) engages a road surface before the motorcycle engine cover (18) thereby preventing damage to the cover when a motorcycle (47) travels around a road bend or during a “controlled crash” when a side portion of the motorcycle slides upon the road surface.

Abstract: A shock absorbing construction for a motorcycle that has a dimensional standard suitable for practical use for sufficiently absorbing an impact. A shock absorbing member includes a plurality of cavities and reinforcing ribs for dividing adjacent cavities. All or some of the reinforcing ribs are formed with thinner portions, respectively. The shock absorbing member projects forwardly from the front wheel is provided so that the shock absorbing member absorbs the impact by being collapsed.

Abstract: To provide a shock absorber for a two-wheeled vehicle that can effectively absorb a large amount of energy generated in case of a collision, and can be mounted easily on the two-wheeled vehicle. A lattice body of synthetic resin is formed by reducing the thickness of a plurality of plate ribs gradually from the proximal ends to the distal ends and disposing the plate ribs intersecting with each other. The lattice bodies are arranged in a stack such that the direction of the plate ribs extending from the proximal ends toward the distal ends is oriented along the fore-and-aft direction of the two-wheeled vehicle. The shock absorber is mountable at the front end of the two-wheeled vehicle.

Abstract: A shock absorbing construction for a motorcycle that has a dimensional standard suitable for practical use for sufficiently absorbing an impact. A shock absorbing member includes a plurality of cavities and reinforcing ribs for dividing adjacent cavities. All or some of the reinforcing ribs are formed with thinner portions, respectively. The shock absorbing member projects forwardly from the front wheel is provided so that the shock absorbing member absorbs the impact by being collapsed.

Abstract: A motorcycle in which a rear fender for covering a rear wheel is mounted on a rear frame including a pair of right and left seat rails for supporting a rider's seat, and a battery is contained in a portion, covered with the seat, of the rear fender, includes the wiring of a wire harness without exerting any effect on the width and height of the seat. A rear fender integrally includes a pair of right and left side plates and a bottom plate for connecting lower ends of the side plates to each other, and a battery containing portion for containing a battery is formed in the rear fender in such a manner so as to be spaced inwardly from the side plates. A pair of right and left wiring grooves are formed in the rear fender at positions between the battery containing portion and the side plates in such a manner as to be covered, from above, with portions of seat rails disposed between the battery containing portion and the side plates.

Abstract: A removable mudguard system for a bicycle including one shield for the rear wheel and one shield for the front wheel. The rear wheel shield is formed into an arcuate shape that conforms to the outside surface of a top section of the rear wheel. Support rods having ends integrally formed with edges of the shield extend toward the rear fork legs of the bicycle frame and have clips or resilient hooks on the other ends of the rods which are attachable to the legs. The clips are conveniently disengaged from the legs when it is desired to remove the mudguard such as during dry weather.

Abstract: A motorcycle including a fork assembly, a wheel including a wheel axle connected to the fork assembly, a bushing rotatably mounted on the wheel axle (e.g., by a spherical bearing), and an axle cover mounted on the bushing. The axle cover includes a base portion having a periphery, and a skirt portion extending away from at least a part of the periphery of the base portion. The skirt portion preferably defines at least one gap adapted to receive a fender strap to thereby allow the fender strap to be recessed into the axle cover. The axle cover can also include an opening through which the bushing is positioned. In addition, a hub cap can be connected to the bushing such that the axle cover is compressed between the hub cap and the bushing.

Abstract: A motorcycle including a frame, a front fork assembly connected to the frame, a front wheel including a front axle secured to the front fork assembly, and a fender assembly. The fender assembly includes a fender positioned over the front wheel, and a fender strap interconnecting the fender with the front axle such that vertical movement of the front axle results in substantially the same vertical movement of the fender. A brake caliper is connected to the front axle, and a fender bracket interconnects the fender with the brake caliper. A fender bushing is rotatably mounted on the front axle, and the fender strap is connected to the fender bushing. The bushing includes a threaded portion that extends through an opening in the fender strap. The bushing also includes a threaded collar threaded onto the threaded portion to secure the fender strap to the fender bushing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bicycle fenders and in particular to bicycle fenders which are easily removed from a bicycle. In a preferred form, the bicycle fender is manually distorted to a compact storage condition. This storage condition allows the fender to be carried on a bicycle in a non-operating, convenient condition or carried by the user. In this way, the fender may be applied when conditions merit a fender and the fender may be easily removed.

Abstract: A mud guard adapted for attachment to the seat of a bicycle comprises an elongated semi-rigid body adapted to cantilever rearwardly from the seat post over the bicycle rear wheel. The body has a forward section comprising a pair of spaced apart, clamping jaw portions, each jaw portion being adapted to extend around one side of the seat post and having a forwardly projecting end portion. A locking fastener extends through the end portions to clamp them together around the post. At the rear end of the body is a yieldable extension member which is bendable when engaged and serves as a shock absorber to prevent excessive stresses on clamping jaw portions.

Abstract: A front fender mount for a motorcycle, having a fork and double struts, which maintains the fender at a constant spacing from the wheel axle regardless of the movement of the fork and struts relative to the axle. The mount includes a bracket fixed to the fender, one linkage pivotally interconnecting the bracket and the fork, and another linkage pivotally interconnecting the bracket and the struts. A brake caliper mounting interconnects the bracket and the motorcycle wheel axle.

Abstract: An assembly for mounting a fender on a vehicle having a body and at least one axle fitted with at least one resiliently suspended wheel, includes a linkage member on at least one side of the at least one wheel extending from its axle to the fender, for securing the fender relative to the wheel, a fastener for rotatably securing the linkage member to the axle, at least one mounting member for securing the linkage member to the fender, the at least one mounting member having a slot extending parallel to the axis of the linkage member which slidably receives at least one projecting member extending from the body, for permitting the mounting member and fender to move relative to the body along the path of the slot. The at least one mounting member preferably includes a slot member which includes the slot, attached perpendicularly to a fastening member for fastening the at least one mounting member to the fender.

Abstract: A motorcycle bumper system having at least two non-confining bumpers, one on each side of a motorcycle, the bumpers being located adjacent the normal riding position of the rider's legs, and being matched to the vertical dimension and height from the ground of conventional automobile bumpers to provide primary protection against a sideward impact in an automobile-motorcycle collision, the motorcycle bumpers being secured to the motorcycle frame by straight-line bumper supports oriented to point substantially squarely at the colliding automobile bumper and enabling the motorcycle bumpers to meet the impact of the automobile bumper head-on, further protection being provided by a cam-faced rigid bumper configuration adapted to cam the colliding automobile and motorcycle bumpers apart, and an energy-absorbing covering on said bumper.

Abstract: A front fender mount for a cycle employing a springer mount suspension system includes glide assemblies mounted for sliding movement along components of the suspension system. The glide assemblies are connected by push rods to rocker arms at the wheel axle. Arcuate up and down movement of the wheel is replicated as linear movement of the fender to maintain spacing between the two.

Abstract: In a vehicle body frame for motorcycles of the type that a single-tube main frame extending from a head pipe to the rear of the vehicle body and a single-tube down frame extending downwards from the head pipe are connected with each other via a plurality of frame members, the down frame is detachably connected to the plurality of frame members by means of additional side frame members.

Abstract: A vehicle body adapted for use in a two-wheeled or three-wheeled vehicle, such as a scooter, in which a front body, with an edge frame portion of inverted vertical U-shape, for covering the front surface of a main body and is formed of synthetic resin formed integrally with a front bumper extending horizontally with a U-shaped cross section and is integrally coupled with the main body formed of a framework of a metal material such as steel material.

Abstract: A motorcycle of standard configuration, having a number of cooperating protective features to protect riders against injury having a pair of wheels in tandem with a motor therebetween connected by a basic frame which supports at least one rider's seat assembly and a steering assembly and surrounded by body covered cage assembly of high strength, light-weight tubing fastened to the frame and forming part of the frame. A door is provided at the side of the rider extending outwardly when open in a manner such that the lower outer end of the door can engage the ground with the motorcycle tilted slightly in that direction to function as a side stand. A padded "bucket" type seat assembly with sides that extends partially around the rider's sides. A padded body restraint surrounds the front of the rider's torso and includes side portions which extend around into contact with the seat sides surrounding the rider's torso.