Abstract: A shielding canopy assembly for a bicycle includes a pair of first rods, a plurality of second rods, and a panel, which is substantially water impermeable. The panel and each second rod are coupled to and extend between the first rods, which are arcuate, to define an arch. Each of a pair of first couplers is coupled to a front end of a respective first rod. The first couplers are configured to couple to a handlebar of a bicycle to couple the pair of first rods to the handlebar. Each of a pair of second couplers is coupled to a rear end of a respective first rod. The second couplers are configured to couple to the bicycle, behind a seat of the bicycle, so that the arch is disposed over a rider who is positioned on the seat. The panel is configured to shield the rider from the elements.

Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame assembly having a front end and a rear end extending along a longitudinally-extending centerline, a front ground-engaging member operably coupled to the front end of the frame assembly at a front rotational axis, and a rear ground-engaging member operably coupled to the rear end of the frame assembly at a rear rotational axis. The vehicle further includes an engine supported by the frame assembly and operably coupled to the front and rear ground-engaging members, and the engine includes a throttle body assembly. Additionally, the vehicle includes an air intake assembly fluidly coupled to the engine and including an airbox and a mounting plate having a first channel and a second channel. The first and second channels are configured to align with the throttle body assembly. The mounting plate is configured to couple the airbox to the throttle body assembly.

Abstract: A saddle ride type vehicle including a movable windscreen structure capable of improving operability at low cost. A shaft is supported by a fixing member so as to be vertically movable, the shaft passes through a lower upright portion of a screen attachment member provided on the outer side in the vehicle width direction of the fixing member, and an operation unit is slidably provided at the end portion of the shaft. The operation unit includes a grip portion gripped when being slid and a flange portion disposed inside in the vehicle width direction of the grip portion, the grip portion includes an outer grip portion disposed outside in the vehicle width direction and an inner grip portion disposed inside in the vehicle width direction of the outer grip portion, and the flange portion is formed to have a larger diameter than the inner grip portion.

Abstract: A side cowl configured to cover a vehicle side portion of a saddle-ridden vehicle is provided. The side cowl includes a convex portion elongating in an upper-lower direction and protruding outward in a vehicle width direction with respect to a cowl outer surface. The convex portion is formed on the cowl outer surface at a downstream side of traveling wind that flows on the cowl outer surface.

Abstract: Provided is an information processing device including: a storage device having a program stored therein; and a hardware processor, wherein the hardware processor executes the program stored in the storage device to: acquire first data for a dimension of position relating to an object represented in a generalized coordinate system; acquire at least second data for a dimension of acceleration from a plurality of inertial sensors attached to the object; and convert the second data into third data for a dimension of acceleration represented in the generalized coordinate system on the basis of the first data.

Abstract: A windscreen arrangement for a motor vehicle includes a windscreen and a mounting arrangement. The mounting arrangement is operative to mount the windscreen to a body of the motor vehicle for deployment from a first position to a second position. In the second position, the windscreen is upwardly displaced from the first position.

Abstract: A bicycle cover (10) comprising a first material piece (11), a second material piece (12), and a first resilient element, the first resilient element being provided about a periphery (13) of the first material piece, the bicycle cover having a folded configuration in which portions of the first material piece and the second material piece lie adjacent one another and an expanded configuration in which the cover is adapted to receive a bicycle between the first and second material pieces, the first resilient element being biased to urge the cover towards the expanded configuration.

Abstract: A motorcycle fairing includes a fairing body having a mounting surface for mounting an audio speaker. The fairing body defines an internal space for accommodating a portion of the speaker. The fairing includes an external wall portion. An internal wall is configured, along with the external wall portion, to seal the internal space. An upper portion defines an inboard portion and an outboard portion. An upper surface of the inboard portion is positioned below an upper surface of the outboard portion. An edge is defined by the upper surface of the outboard portion. The upper surface slopes downward on each side of the edge. The edge extends in an inboard-to-outboard direction in a forward-to-rearward direction. In some configurations, the inboard portion defines an airfoil shape.

Abstract: A vehicle wind buffeting shield, a vehicle incorporating a wind buffeting shield, and a method of diverting upward air flow during operation of a vehicle using a wind buffeting shield are provided. The wind buffeting shield includes a flow restricting portion and at least one mounting member. The at least one mounting member couples the flow restricting portion proximate a bottom portion of a gas tank of a vehicle such that the flow restricting portion projects generally horizontal and outwards from the vehicle and restricts upward air flow during operation of the vehicle.

Abstract: A safety windscreen assembly including a windscreen panel, a support arm to support the windscreen panel, the support arm having a first arm portion configured to be attached to a motor vehicle, and a second arm portion attached to the windscreen panel, the motor vehicle being a vehicle provided with a steering handlebar and with a seat astride which a driver may sit, where at least one sacrificial coupling element is provided, to couple the second arm portion with the first arm portion so that the second arm portion is adapted to pass in a breaking configuration with respect to the first arm portion when the windscreen panel is hit by a predetermined impact force higher than a threshold value.

Abstract: A straddled vehicle includes a radiator arranged forward relative to an internal combustion engine and an ECU arranged sideward of the internal combustion engine. At least a portion of a tubular air passage through which the air for cooling the ECU passes is formed between a support cover supporting the ECU and an outer cover. A front cover, an upper cover and an under cover form a groove portion, which extends rearward from a front end portion located upward and forward relative to the radiator and is recessed inward in the vehicle width direction. An inlet opening that communicates with the air passage is formed in the groove portion.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for predicting driver intent and future movements of a human driven vehicles are disclosed herein. A computer implemented method includes receiving an image of a proximal vehicle in a region near a vehicle. The method includes determining a region of the image that contains a driver of the proximal vehicle, wherein determining the region comprises determining based on a location of one or more windows of the proximal vehicle. The method includes processing image data only in the region of the image that contains the driver of the proximal vehicle to detect a driver's body language.

Abstract: There is provided a front structure of a saddle-type vehicle. A meter is provided behind a headlight. A visor is disposed at an upper side of a vehicle body cover. A front cover portion forms a wall surface of the vehicle body cover and covers all or a part of upper, lower, left, and right sides of the headlight. A rear cover portion forms a wall surface of the vehicle body cover and covers all or a part of upper, lower, left, and right sides of the meter. A communication port is opened upward and configured to communicate an inside and an outside of the vehicle body cover is provided between the front cover portion and the rear cover portion. The visor is detachably attached to the vehicle body cover so as to cover the communication port from above.

Abstract: A legs apron for a motor vehicle includes a middle portion having a longitudinal axis; a first side portion and a second side portion, which extend laterally on opposite sides. The side portions define a first and a second folding portion, which extend according in a prevalent direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis. The legs apron has an operating configuration in which the side portions are folded along the folding portions to extend over a respective side transversely with respect to the middle portion. The apron has protection against impacts to protect the lower limbs of the driver. First and second protective bar couple to the first and second side portions. The protective bars each extend parallel or substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis. The protective bars are proximal to the first and second folding portions, to protect at least the femoral portions of the driver's legs.

Abstract: A control device is provided for a cooling liquid injection system for an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle. The cooling liquid injection system includes at least two activatable injectors for introducing a cooling liquid into the internal combustion engine, which injectors can be controlled by the control device. The injectors can be supplied with cooling liquid by way of a common rail, and the control device is designed to receive an inclination variable, which characterizes an inclination of the rail, to determine an activation response for the injectors in dependence on the inclination variable, and to activate the injectors using the determined activation response in order to empty or fill the rail.

Abstract: A retractable cover system may include a cover adapted to cover an object, a holder, and a retraction cord arranged to pull the cover into the holder when the cover is not in use, wherein the cover, the holder and the retraction cord are arranged to cause the cover to collapse as it is pulled into the holder. The cover may include a retraction channel, and the holder may include a storage sleeve. The retraction channel may be arranged to collapse the cover in response to pulling the retraction cord by gathering the cover as the cover is pulled into the storage sleeve by the retraction cord.

Abstract: A protective cover for a vehicle, the protective cover including a forward portion for covering at least a portion of at least one front cowl of the vehicle when installed thereon; a rearward portion for covering at least a portion of a seat of the vehicle when installed thereon; and an intermediate portion extending between the forward portion and the rearward portion for covering at least a handlebar of the vehicle when installed thereon, the intermediate portion defining an aperture for selectively accessing the handlebar when the protective cover is installed on the vehicle, the aperture being sized, shaped, and located to allow the intermediate portion to be pushed down around the handlebar such that the handlebar extends through and above the protective cover, the vehicle being capable of being operated with the protective cover being installed thereon.

Abstract: A clip assembly and a windshield for selectively connecting a windshield to a vehicle. The windshield defines at least one windshield aperture and the clip assembly includes a windshield member including a windshield member head larger than a corresponding portion of the at least one windshield aperture, and a windshield member body being sized and shaped for passing through the at least one windshield aperture; a vehicle member including a projection for extending through the frame aperture when the windshield is connected and defining a pivot axis about which the vehicle member pivots with respect to the at least one frame member when transitioning between a latched position and an unlatched position; and a connecting member selectively connected between the windshield member and the vehicle member, the connecting member, the windshield member and the vehicle member forming an overcenter latch.

Abstract: A vehicle soft top with a removable panels having interconnecting strips that can be aligned with one another and snap fitted to attach to each other. In one embodiment, a assembly to attach components of a vehicle soft top having a top panel, a side panel and a rear panel may have a first strip connected along a portion of an edge of the top panel, the first strip having a plurality of spaced tabs raised from the first strip by a stem; a second strip connected along a portion of a top edge of at least the side panel, the second strip having a plurality of spaced openings, which are aligned and spaced to securely and removably receive and retain a portion of an edge of the tabs of the first strip and a portion of an edge of the stem of the tabs of the first strip.

Abstract: A moldable bicycle sweat guard with a cover having a front end, a rear end and mirror image outwardly curved sides extending along the length of the cover. The cover is wider proximate the front end and narrower proximate the rear end. A pair of moldable wires fastened along the edge of each side substantially following the curved shape, each of the pair of wires having a portion extending beyond the front end. An elastic cord it's fashion to have an adjustable rear loop and two front ends which are fastened onto the rear end of the cover.

Abstract: An omni-directional self-orienting hand guard for a motorcycle, ATV, snowmobile or other vehicle having handlebars. The hand guard will deflect or breakaway under an applied force such as a crash. The hand guard can re-position and re-orient itself once the applied force is removed. Apparatus and method claims are provided.

Abstract: Motor output setting means is provided which changes an output of a motor in accordance with a detection value of position detection means when a screen is driven in a downward direction. The motor output setting means changes the output of the motor in response to the screen reaching a first intermediate position and a second intermediate position between an uppermost position and a lowermost position of the screen. When the screen reaches the second intermediate position, the motor output setting means drives the motor by using a limited output obtained by adding a predetermined addable output to a minimum output for driving required for driving the screen in the downward direction. Such screen control device is aimed at optimization of motor output taking into consideration the catching (clamping) of foreign matter.

Abstract: A rear frame is formed of a laminate that includes a plurality of carbon fiber layers laminated one on top of another and hardened and integrated with each other by a plastic. A different color layer having a color different from a color of the carbon fiber layers is disposed between the carbon fiber layers in the laminate. When a carbon fiber layer on the outside is lost by a piece of flying gravel and a lost portion reaches the different color layer, a surface of the different color layer is exposed from the lost portion. An exposed portion having the different color can be easily recognized from the outside. The appearance of the exposed portion allows arrival of a replacement time of the rear frame to be recognized. As a result, it is possible to enable easy visual recognition of an optimum replacement timing.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a straddle-type vehicle that enables reducing the number of components. Between front forks at the bottom edge of a top bridge configuring a motorcycle, a stay is provided which supports turn signals on each of the front forks. In this case, the stay is configured from a single member. Further, a stay fixing unit for fixing the stay and a first front fork fixing unit for fixing the front forks are provided on the top bridge. By this means, it is possible for the stay to be a single common member that supports turn signals on each of the front forks.

Abstract: A motorcycle fairing adjustment member and assembly and method of adjusting a motorcycle fairing are provided. The motorcycle fairing adjustment member includes at least one first bracket attachment point configured for attachment of the fairing adjustment member to the fairing bracket, at least one fairing attachment point configured for attachment of the inner fairing member of the motorcycle to the fairing adjustment member, and an adjustment distance formed by the at least one first bracket attachment point and the at least one fairing attachment point.

Abstract: A motorcycle component adjustment member having an second side configured for mounting against a headlight of a motorcycle and an first side configured for mounting against a fairing member outer surface of a fairing member of a motorcycle. An adjustment angle is formed by the second side and the first side. The adjustment angle adjusts an angle of the headlight relative to the fairing member of the motorcycle.

Abstract: A vehicle has a longitudinal centerline and comprises a plurality of ground-engaging members, a seat supported by the plurality of ground-engaging members, a fuel tank positioned adjacent the seat, a steering assembly operably coupled to at least one the ground-engaging members, and a display movable with the steering assembly and intersecting the longitudinal centerline of the vehicle. The display is positioned rearward of a front plane of the fuel tank.

Abstract: A straddle vehicle comprises a cover member covering a vehicle body; a head lamp unit which is disposed at a front portion of the straddle vehicle and emits a light beam with which a forward region of the vehicle body is irradiated; and a sub-light-unit which is provided separately from the head lamp unit and emits the light beam with which the forward region is irradiated, wherein the sub-light-unit includes: a housing disposed along an edge of the cover member; a light source member which emits the light beam inside the housing; a reflector which is accommodated in the housing and reflects the light beam emitted from the light source member; and an optical axis adjustment mechanism which supports the reflector on the housing in such a manner that the reflector is tiltable with respect to the housing, and changes a posture of the reflector with respect to the housing.

Abstract: An extensible roof for vehicles such as scooter-type motorcycles is provided. The extensible roof protects the passengers of the vehicle from the inclement climate and is able to be retreated in the front part of the vehicle and to be opened in the case of rain, snow or at the passenger's will, covering him/them totally from said inclement climate by means of the surface formed by different plates of roof linked to each other through a sliding system. The proposed roof is of the type comprising a mobile transparent covering panel, slidable in an upward and downward direction characterized in that when folded, the higher border of said at least one covering panel is below the handlebar of the motorcycle.

Abstract: Replaceable forward foldable curved motorcycle windshield assemblies, systems, devices and methods with a base separated from an upper curved main section attached together with a pair of hinges which allows the main section to fold outward away in a vertical to horizontal direction forward of the motorcycle when force is applied to the main section of windshield. An elongated trim covers the upper leafs of the hinges between of the windshield. The base of the windshield is hidden beneath the existing mounting frame on the motorcycle.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus disposed within an existing gauge slot in a motorcycle to secure an electronic device thereto is provided. The mounting apparatus is coupled to the gauge slot by a bracket and mechanical fasteners. The mounting apparatus includes a cylindrical base member having a front face and a rear face, the front face having a generally cylindrical cap coupled thereto, and a mounting member mechanically coupled to the base member and having an exposed portion extending out the front face. The exposed portion of the mounting member permits attachment of the electronic device thereon. The cylindrical base member is disposed within the bracket and coupled to an interior of the gauge slot by the mechanical fasteners, thereby permitting the electronic device to be mounted to the motorcycle.

Abstract: The detachable motorcycle windshield is a windshield. The detachable motorcycle windshield is configured for use with a motorcycle. The detachable motorcycle windshield removably attaches to the fairing of a motorcycle. The detachable motorcycle windshield is foldable. The detachable motorcycle windshield comprises a windshield, a bracket, and a pouch. The bracket attaches the windshield to the motorcycle. The windshield breaks down into a plurality of sections that are stored in the pouch. The bracket is stored in the pouch.

Abstract: A front structure for a saddle-riding vehicle includes a meter unit, a meter covering for covering at least an area forwardly of the meter unit, and a windshield disposed forwardly of the meter covering. When viewed from lateral side, the windshield is disposed having been rearwardly upwardly tilted. The windshield has a rear surface is of a curved shape in which a region from its opposite side end portions to an intermediate portion is bulged forwardly. The meter covering has a front wall so shaped as to have a forwardly protruding shape effective to divert sunlight, coming from rear and subsequently reflected from the windshield, away from the focal point of the reflected sunlight.

Abstract: A control pad system for a motorcycle has a substantially U-shaped saddle-like unit having a horizontally-disposed upper portion adapted to engage a frame of a motorcycle beneath a seat of the motorcycle, with downward-extending first and second opposite side portions, disposed on each side of the motorcycle frame with the upper portion engaged to the motorcycle frame, and two control pads fashioned from resilient rubber-like material, each having a length, a height and a thickness, one each of the control pads mounted to each of the first and second opposite side portions, such that an outer surface of each control pad is presented outwardly from the motorcycle frame on each side portion. The control pads are positioned in a manner to enable the rider to grip the control pads between the knees, constraining the rider's position forward and rearward on the motorcycle.

Abstract: A device for controlling a lighting and/or signaling system of a vehicle that includes a controller adapted to determine a dew point temperature value inside the system from at least one value of the temperature inside the system and at least one value of the relative humidity inside the system.

Abstract: A cover fastening structure for a motorcycle, including a cover member around a headlight that can be made smaller in size and, at the same time, with highly accurate fastening. The cover fastening structure for the motorcycle includes: a headlight for lighting the front side of the motorcycle; middle cowls as exterior parts for covering lateral sides of the motorcycle; a headlight under cover disposed under the headlight such as to be continuous with the middle cowls; and a center upper cowl disposed rearwardly of the headlight under cover such as to cover the lower side of the headlight. The headlight under cover includes a rearward extending wall fitted to the center upper cowl, and the rearward extending wall is provided with a cutout. The center upper cowl is provided with a solid cylindrical fitting-receiving section. The cutout of the headlight under cover and the fitting-receiving section of the center upper cowl are fastened together by being fitted to each other.

Abstract: In a windshield device for a saddle-ride type vehicle equipped with a windshield portion provided adjustably in height, the windshield portion is attached through a rail member 41, the rail member 41 is equipped with an upper elongate hole 48b, a lever member 42 covering the upper elongate hole 48b and a lock pin 46 fixed to a body side are equipped, the rail member 41 is provided slidably relative to the lock pin 46 inserted through the upper elongate hole 48b, and the lever member 42 is equipped with a plurality of holes 68 with which the lock pin 46 is engageable.

Abstract: An antenna assembly for a motor vehicle particularly has an antenna rod and an antenna base module. The antenna base module is arranged between an outer panel component of the vehicle body and a vehicle body shell component. Furthermore, the antenna rod is arranged on an exterior side of the outer panel component of the vehicle body.

Abstract: Vertical movement of support members disposed on both left and right sides of a screen are guided by a pair of left and right fixed rail brackets. A manipulation lever manually operable so as to vertically move the screen and connected to at least one of the pair of support members includes a lever main portion which is rotatably supported on at least one of the pair of rail brackets and is connected to one of the support members, and a grip which is connected to the lever main portion. The grip is connected to the lever main portion such that the grip is operable between a projecting position where the grip projects from the lever main portion and a storage position where the grip is folded toward a lever main portion side.

Abstract: A motorcycle includes a lower cowl that covers a lower portion of a vehicle. At least a part of the lower cowl is disposed on a front side of a rear wheel. The lower cowl includes a groove-shaped depressed portion on a lower portion. The depressed portion extends in a front-rear direction of the vehicle, and a lower side and a rear side of the depressed portion are opened. The depressed portion is disposed on the front side of the rear wheel. A cross-sectional area of the depressed portion taken in a direction perpendicular to the front-rear direction of the vehicle increases in area toward a rear side of the vehicle.

Abstract: Replaceable forward foldable curved motorcycle windshield assemblies, systems, devices and methods with a base separated from an upper curved main section attached together with a pair of hinges which allows the main section to fold outward away in a vertical to horizontal direction forward of the motorcycle when force is applied to the main section of windshield. An elongated trim covers the upper leafs of the hinges between of the windshield. The base of the windshield is hidden beneath the existing mounting frame on the motorcycle.

Abstract: Left and right coupling assemblies are adapted to couple the windshield to the motorcycle. Left and right bars have apertures for securing the bars to the windshield. Left and right peg sets have upper and lower pegs extending through the apertures of an associated bar and through associated short slots in the left and right coupling assemblies. Each post has a head located between the windshield and an associated bar. Each post has a free end spaced inwardly of the short slots. A nut is coupled to the free end of each post. A washer is slidably received on each post between an associated short slot and nut. A coil spring is slidably received on each post between an associated washer and nut. A leaf spring coupled between each bar and an associated washer urges the posts and the windshield toward a laterally central location.

Abstract: A motorcycle fairing support member and assembly and method of supporting a motorcycle fairing are disclosed. The fairing support member includes a central portion extending laterally when mounted on a motorcycle and having a first end, a second end, and a central coupling portion configured to couple the fairing support member to a fairing bracket of the motorcycle. A first support portion is disposed at the first end of the central portion and extends to support a motorcycle fairing. A second support portion is disposed at the second end of the central portion and extends to support the motorcycle fairing. The central portion, first support portion, and second support portion are configured to be concealed by the motorcycle fairing when the motorcycle fairing support member is mounted on the motorcycle.

Abstract: In a windshield device of a saddle-ride type vehicle, a guide rail is fixed to a vehicle front portion; a moving assembly is movably provided on the guide rail; and a windscreen is supported on the moving assembly. The moving assembly includes a slide member movably attached to the guide rail, a screen supporting member configured to support the windscreen, and a link mechanism arranged between the slide member and the screen supporting member. The link mechanism is configured to increase a movement amount of the screen supporting member to an amount greater than a sliding length of the slide member. Such configuration of the windshield device for the saddle-ride type vehicle reduces the size of a moving mechanism including a moving assembly for the windscreen.

Abstract: A driver protective device for a two-wheeled vehicle according to the present invention, includes: a main frame including a mounting frame which is mounted on a body of the two-wheeled vehicle, and a panel frame which is fixed to the mounting frame and has a front transparent panel installed therein; a storage box which is mounted on a rear portion of the two-wheeled vehicle; and an attachable protection panel including an upper panel which is attached to or detached from one end of the panel frame of the main frame, and a back panel which is attached to or detached from one side of the storage box, wherein the upper panel and the back panel are pivotly connected to each other.

Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame, a plurality of ground-engaging members for supporting the frame, and an engine supported by the frame and operably coupled to the ground-engaging members. Additionally, the two-wheeled vehicle includes a windshield assembly operably coupled to the frame and an adjustment member operably coupled to the windshield assembly. A vehicle control unit is operably coupled to the adjustment member and is configured to automatically actuate the adjustment member for adjusting the position of the windshield assembly.

Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame having a front frame portion, a mid-frame portion, and a rear frame portion. The mid-frame portion is coupled to the rear frame portion and the front frame portion. The vehicle further includes a plurality of ground-engaging members for supporting the frame. The engine includes an air deflector to assist in cooling a rear cylinder of a V-twin engine. An accessory windshield is also shown which may be coupled to the handlebars and front forks of the vehicle. Also, a rear accessory attachment is shown mountable to the rear fender.

Abstract: An add-on implement for an open-air vehicle windshield to allow for suitable protection and viewing therethrough while simultaneously forcing blown air over the driver's/rider's/passenger's sight line is provided. Such a device includes a wing that produces a venturi effect when placed a specific range of distances from the windshield's outer surface and having a certain height range relative to the windshield. The venturi action sends air over the top of the windshield as much as four inches higher than a normal open-air vehicle windshield, thereby allowing the driver, etc., the ability to see well over the windshield without the problem of turbulent air in his or her face or on top of his or her head. The device is adjustable to permit the driver on-demand modification of wind displacement height. An open-air vehicle (again, such as a motorcycle) including such a device is also encompassed herein.

Abstract: A vehicle body cover formed by a front cowling covering, from a front direction, a front-head part of a vehicle body, meter panels, and a front panel, which are mutually coupled, covers the front part of the vehicle body. A windscreen capable of being vertically moved by a varying mechanism is disposed at a position above the front cowling. A traveling air taken in at a front part of the vehicle body cover via an air introduction part is exhausted from air-exhaust parts at proper places on the meter panel or the front panel, and an overlap area between the windscreen and the air introduction part in front elevational view of the vehicle changes in accordance with an aspect of the windscreen.

Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame, a plurality of ground-engaging members for supporting the frame, and an engine supported by the frame and operably coupled to the ground-engaging members. Additionally, the two-wheeled vehicle includes an upper and lower fairing assembly that cooperate together to define wind flow around the vehicle. Vents and deflectors are controllable to regulate the airflow to the rider. A vehicle control unit is operable to control the heated grips and the cruise control. A trunk is provided for mounting to the motorcycle and is electrically coupled to a harness running beneath the seat. The vehicle is further profiled to receive a hand held GMRS handset and smart phone.