Abstract: A windshield stabilizing apparatus comprising two pairs of suction cup assemblies adjustably connected to a horizontal elongated tether or nylon fence which pivotally connects to the right and left sides of the snow mobile windshield adding lateral support increasing stability and rigidity. By connecting each side of the windshield, added stability is achieved for the rider at high and low speeds. The stabilizing device can be disconnected by the release of the tether hook located in the middle of the tension tether.

Abstract: An aerodynamic coasting bicycle and method of use are disclosed. In one form, an aerodynamic cycling apparatus includes a main frame including a rear wheel mount and a front wheel mount. The main frame includes a light-weight material and a front wheel is coupled to the front wheel mount. A front wheel cover substantially covers an interior portion of the front wheel. A gearless rear wheel is coupled to the rear wheel mount and includes a rear wheel cover substantially covering an interior portion of the rear wheel.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for a quickly-detachable and replaceable windshield for a recreational vehicle such as a motorcycle. The system may include a fairing that is configured to include a windshield mounting receptacle and rapid attachment hardware that does not require the use of any tools to actuate the hardware. Also included is a windshield configured to engage the rapid attachment hardware upon insertion of the windshield into the windshield mounting receptacle. In use, the windshield is inserted into the windshield mounting receptacle until it engages the rapid attachment hardware, and may be removed and rapidly replaced without the use of any tools by actuating the rapid attachment hardware to release the windshield.

Abstract: A straddle-ride type vehicle (e.g., a scooter) comprises a vehicle cover assembly that includes at least a cover that partially covers the vehicle's body and a rear side cover that covers the cover from the outside of the vehicle body. The cover including a projection at an end thereof that extends toward the rear side cover. This construction of the cover assembly eases the manufacture of the covers and eases the assembly thereof so as to present a high quality of outward appearance without strictly controlling the manufacturing tolerances of the covers.

Abstract: A motorcycle trim including a first trim part connected to a second trim part in a form-fitting manner, the first trim part and the second trim part having form-fitting elements. The form-fitting elements are configured such that when they are engaged with one another, a clamp-like element, extending around the two form-fitting elements may be installed to secure the trim parts against release.

Abstract: A motorcycle has a radiator disposed forwardly of the eingine, a raditor cover covering the radiator and having an air discharge port for discharging air from the radiator rearwardly of a vehicle body, and side covers disposed in a position facing the air discharge port and covering both side areas between the fuel tank and the engine, the side covers being contiguous to the rear portion of the vehicle frame and adjacent to the rear wheel suspension. Air discharged from within the radiator cover can be drawn out by ram air that flows along side surfaces of the side covers, to prevent an excessive temperature rise in the radiator cover to the rear portion of the vehicle frame and adjacent to the rear wheel suspension, they are highly blended with each other for an improved appearance.

Abstract: A motorcycle comprises a chassis, a windshield attached to the chassis, and a speed sensor operative to determine instantaneous speeds of the motorcycle as the motorcycle travels. In addition, the motorcycle further comprises a position table and a windshield positioning device. The position table associates windshield positions in relation to the chassis with respective speeds of the motorcycle. The windshield positioning device is operative to move the windshield to the windshield positions associated in the position table with the instantaneous speeds of the motorcycle determined by the speed sensor.

Abstract: A motorcycle having a meter device and a handlebar cover arranged to inhibit damage or the adherence of powder coating to the meter device from the handlebar cover. In one embodiment, a rear cover comprises a peripheral wall, which surrounds an outer periphery of a meter device. At least a front portion of the peripheral wall, which surrounds a front side of the meter device, comprises a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is positioned inside the front cover. An outer surface of the second portion is exposed between a rear edge of the front cover and the meter. A dimension of the first portion and the second portion are the same in a longitudinal direction of the motorcycle, or the second portion is smaller than the first portion.

Abstract: To provide a windscreen apparatus which can provide a good screening effect from traveling wind from the front of a driver while suppressing the height of the screen. The windscreen apparatus includes a front cowl having a screen mounted to a vehicle body. An upwardly opening air outlet port is provided at the center portion of the upper portion of the screen. An air duct for communicating the air outlet port and an air introduction port provided in the front cowl is formed in the screen.

Abstract: A vehicle having a side cover capable of sending a sufficient amount of cooling air to a radiator even without a front cover or cowling. Side covers are disposed on both right and left side surfaces for covering a radiator. An air admission portion for drawing in a cooling air for cooling the radiator is provided in each of the side covers. A main step is disposed outside of each of the air admission portions with a footpeg portion provided on a top surface thereof and a step portion projecting upwardly at a front end portion thereof. The step portion is substantially at the same position in the fore-aft direction of the vehicle as a front end of the air admission portion. The footpeg surfaces is located near a rear portion of a front wheel with the main step structure ensuring an even more comfortable and easy riding position.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a detachable windshield for a vehicle. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to a detachable windshield for a motor vehicle such as an automobile, in particular an automobile having an engine compartment positioned forward of a passenger compartment. In one embodiment, a vehicle includes a detachable windshield, at least one structural member, and a plurality of releasable fasteners that attach the detachable windshield to the structural member. The windshield may be detached upon release of the fasteners. In another embodiment, a method includes placing a detachable windshield onto at least one structural member of a vehicle, and securing the detachable windshield to the structural member with a plurality of releasable fasteners. In a further embodiment, a vehicle includes means for viewing an outside area from within a vehicle, means for supporting the viewing means, and means for securing the viewing means to the supporting means.

Abstract: An apparatus for use with motorcycles is adapted to cooperate with an opening that is provided in a fairing, fuel tank, cowling, trunk, saddlebag or other accessory item of the motorcycle. A frame structure of the apparatus includes a front face plate and two side members that are in a parallel spaced apart relationship with respect to each other. Each of the two side members is attached to an opposite side of the face plate and perpendicular with respect thereto. The face plate includes an opening that is closed when a hinged door is pivoted into a first closed position. Various methods of securing the apparatus in the opening are disclosed, some of which do not modify, mar, or otherwise damage any portion of the motorcycle.

Abstract: The invention provides a pair of panels, positioned on opposite sides of a motorcycle, and supported on the front portion of the frame of the motorcycle to deflect air flow or wind away from the rider. The panels are pivotally mounted on a bracket which is secured to the frame, such that the panels may be positioned to provide maximum comfort to the rider.

Abstract: A removable vehicle component, such as a seat cowl, including a body configured to couple to a vehicle in a first position wherein the body covers a portion of a seat of the vehicle and in a second position, such as connected to the vehicle windshield, wherein the body does not cover the portion of the seat.

Abstract: A weather-proof, wind-proof one-piece cover bag, for a motorcycle or other vehicle being transported on an open vehicle or trailer, comprises a bag made of durable, and flexible material provided with two or more tie down slits to accommodate tie down straps securing the motorcycle to the vehicle and several straps securing the cover bag to the belly of the motorcycle and the front and back wheels of the motorcycle.

Abstract: A convertible protective top for a vehicle. The top including a retractable canopy and at least two mounting brackets. The canopy includes at least two spaced-apart side members; at least two spaced-apart cross-members, and a cover attached to the cross-members. The cross-members are positioned between and slidably engaged with the side members, wherein the cross-members and cover are moved along the side members to retract the cover. The mounting brackets are attached to a front end and a rear end of the vehicle. Each of the mounting brackets include at least two vertical tubular members for receiving respective ones of the side members for securing the canopy to the vehicle.

Abstract: A windshield for a cycle, such as a motorcycle, bicycle or tricycle, having a dihedral leading surface to provide operator protection of wind, dust, bugs and debris. The windshield further comprises a pair of side panels extending from the dihedral leading surface to provide added stability to the cycle by providing a corrective steering force behind the axis of the cycle's fork to maintain the orientation of the fork into the wind. The windshield is securely attached to a cycle without the use of tools and with adequate strength to withstand the rigors of prolonged use. The attachment between the cycle and the windshield preferably includes a break-away feature to allow for one piece break-away of the windshield if subjected to rear impact from a cycle's rider or passenger during a crash.

Abstract: In a two-wheeled motor vehicle in which a front fork including a pair of telescopic fork legs disposed on opposite sides of a front wheel, and a top bridge and a bottom bridge which connect upper cases of the fork legs to each other at two points vertically spaced apart from each other, is steerably supported by a head pipe at a front end of a vehicle body frame assembly, and a steering handlebar is connected to an upper end of the front fork, part-mounting fixtures (45L, 45R) for supporting a front part (37) disposed in front of the steering handlebar (22) are detachably mounted on the upper cases (32) of the front fork (21). Thus, the front part can be mounted easily with an increase in degree of freedom of the disposition thereof.

Abstract: A readily removable accessory for a motorcycle or the like. The cycle has two pairs of docking points for the accessory, which is preferably a windshield and includes a pair of brackets with a pair of latching claws. Each bracket contains partial openings which are closed off partially by the claws, as well as a pair of openings in brackets to engage the other of the docking points for another part of the accessory. The windshield or other accessory may be affixed and removed from the motorcycle merely by pushing it on or pulling it off, without touching the latching claws.

Abstract: The present invention provides a man-driven vehicle equipped with a cover structure practically covering a whole of the vehicle wherein the cover structure is provided with an openable and closable door way substantially comprising a door, a detachable cover, a rotatable cover, and a slide cover cooperating one with another so as to facilitate a driver to get on or off the vehicle. The cover structure additionally comprises a ground contacting skirt and a floor panel so that the vehicle can be comfortably driven even in adverse weather with the cover structure closed and, particularly in fine weather, the vehicle also can be driven with the cover structure opened.

Abstract: A convertible protective top for a vehicle. The top including a retractable canopy and at least two mounting brackets. The canopy includes at least two spaced-apart side members; at least two spaced-apart cross-members, and a cover attached to the cross-members. The cross-members are positioned between and slidably engaged with the side members, wherein the cross-members and cover are moved along the side members to retract the cover. The mounting brackets are attached to a front end and a rear end of the vehicle. Each of the mounting brackets include at least two vertical tubular members for receiving respective ones of the side members for securing the canopy to the vehicle.

Abstract: The invention is a windshield assembly comprising a windshield panel and a coupling assembly. The coupling assembly is for fixed attachment to the windshield panel and quick release attachment to a vehicle.

Abstract: A wind-shielding device for motorcycles, particularly for modern sport-style motorcycles commonly termed, “sportbikes”. The device affords operators of sportbikes a means to enjoy motorcycling during winter months or any other time when the outdoor temperature is below that generally considered ideal for motorcycling, as typical of early spring and late fall, without enduring direct exposure to frigid on-coming air. The device conforms to and fits over a sportbike's factory-installed (original equipment) fairing and vastly improves wind protection. The present invention can be fabricated of an inexpensive and sufficiently rigid acrylic, polycarbonate, fiberglass, or other suitable material using common molding techniques. The device also protects the motorcycle's original equipment fairing and painted surfaces from potentially damaging stones and other airborne road debris.

Abstract: A snowmobile includes a detachable windshield assembly in generally overlying relation to the hood assembly. The snowmobile includes a windshield assembly with a windshield support frame that includes a plurality of elongated support frame members. Each of the plurality of elongated support frame members is laterally spaced from one another and includes at least a windshield locking structure. A windshield is detachably mounted to the windshield locking structure by at least a releasable securing structure attached to the windshield.

Abstract: A motorcycle capable of reducing air resistance against a portion of a fairing located on a headlight and improving rigidity of the portion of the fairing located on the headlight is provided. In this motorcycle, the headlight includes a front upper edge formed to outwardly extend beyond a pair of rearview mirror supports, and the fairing includes a screen having a lower edge arranged to be substantially entirely adjacent to the upper edge of the headlight.

Abstract: A windshield for motorbikes which can be variably positioned at various angles of inclination on the motorbike by a holding device (6) and a drive device (8). The drive device (8) has a cable or a cable pull connection (22, 23, 24, 25) between a drive motor (26) of the drive device (8) and a support element (16) for the adjustable windshield. The holding device (6) can also be formed by two non-parallel guides (11, 19) for varying the position of the windshield (3) in terms of height and/or inclination, when it is moved along the guides (13, 19). The first guide (11) is fixed to the vehicle and the second guiding mechanism (19) is arranged on the windshield (3). A driveable carriage (12) which is connected to a support element (16) for the adjustable windshield and is situated on the first guide (11) engages a part (18) which is fixed to the vehicle and is situated on the second guide (19).

Abstract: A windscreen attaching/detaching device includes a mount bracket including a stopper and a hook, with the mount bracket secured to a windscreen and a mount stay including a damper member and a lock mechanism, with the mount stay secured to a vehicle body. The lock mechanism urges the hook to a locked position. The lock mechanism includes an arm disengaging with the hook and a lever linking to the arm and turnable between the locked position and an unlocked position. The windscreen engages the damper member with the stopper as well as engages the arm with the hook to turn the lever to the locked position that allows the windscreen to be secured to the vehicle body.

Abstract: A windscreen attaching/detaching device includes a mount bracket including a stopper and a hook, with the mount bracket secured to a windscreen and a mount stay including a damper member and a lock mechanism, with the mount stay secured to a vehicle body. The lock mechanism urges the hook to a locked position. The lock mechanism includes an arm disengaging with the hook and a lever linking to the arm and turnable between the locked position and an unlocked position. The windscreen engages the damper member with the stopper as well as engages the arm with the hook to turn the lever to the locked position that allows the windscreen to be secured to the vehicle body.

Abstract: This invention relates to a windshield unit for a motorcycle which is capable of reducing hissing noises of wind and improving performance of discharging water without detracting from the motorcycle's appearance while eliminating wind buffeting. The windshield unit includes a wind screen which shields running wind on a cowl disposed on a front portion of the motorcycle body, an air inlet port which guides the running wind to the back side of the wind screen, and an air guide plate which guides air upward and backward from the air inlet port, a step portion with a step on a top surface of the air guide plate that is directed backward and downward to form a drain.

Abstract: A weather guard for an open-sided golf cart or similar vehicle. The weather guard may include a roller mount, and an elongated roller rotatably mounted to the roller mount, the roller defining a roller axis. A transparent, flexible curtain may be secured to the roller. A support may be attached to the roller mount, such that the support attaches the weather guard to a vehicle, with the support extending from the mount generally perpendicular to the roller axis and includes a hook formation designed to hook at least partially around a roof support of the vehicle. At least one guard fastening mechanism may be attached to the roller mount for attaching the weather guard to the vehicle, the guard fastening mechanism being designed to extend through a grab handle provided on the vehicle.

Abstract: A readily removable accessory for a motorcycle or the like. The accessory is preferably a windshield and includes a pair of brackets. There is a vertical slot and a horizontal slot, defined by a pair of edges substantially parallel to each other. One of the edges has a slight projection extending toward the other, and there are two pairs of docking points. Each pair of docking points comprises a pair of flanged wheels with one flexible annular intermediate section. One wheel is insertable into one of the slots, and when the bracket is urged so as to place the other one of the wheels in its slots, the wheel undergoes a slight radial deflection after which it is strongly retained in the other slot.

Abstract: A flexible protective cover which attaches over the forward surfaces of a motorcycle. The protective cover includes a central portion and two attached side flaps. The central portion fits over the forward surfaces of the upper cowling. The two side flaps fit over the sides of the lower cowling. The cover's upper portion is attached by slipping adjustable tabs around the stalks of the rear view mirrors. The lower portion is attached around the radiator opening. The trailing edges of the two side flaps may also be attached to the lower cowling. The invention optionally includes an integrated fender cover which slips over the motorcycle's front fender and lock around the two struts supporting the front wheel. With this device installed, all the forward-facing painted surfaces are protected from bug strikes and the like.

Abstract: A windshield for motorbikes which can be variably positioned at various angles of inclination on the motorbike by a holding device (6) and a drive device (8). The drive device (8) has a cable or a cable pull connection (22, 23, 24, 25) between a drive motor (26) of the drive device (8) and a support element (16) for the adjustable windshield. The holding device (6) can also be formed by two non-parallel guides (11, 19) for varying the position of the windshield (3) in terms of height and/or inclination, when it is moved along the guides (13, 19). The first guide (11) is fixed to the vehicle and the second guiding mechanism (19) is arranged on the windshield (3). A driveable carriage (12) which is connected to a support element (16) for the adjustable windshield and is situated on the first guide (11) engages a part (18) which is fixed to the vehicle and is situated on the second guide (19).

Abstract: A vehicle having two primary wheels and two or more retractable wheels that may be operated in either two-wheeled or multi-wheeled configuration with a sliding panel system for open or complete enclosure, with both the wheelprint and the open/enclosed panel system being quickly and independently operated.

Abstract: A flexible protective cover which attaches over the forward surfaces of a motorcycle. The protective cover includes a central portion and two attached side flaps. The central portion fits over the forward surfaces of the upper cowling. The two side flaps fit over the sides of the lower cowling. The cover's upper portion is attached by slipping adjustable tabs around the stalks of the rear view mirrors. The lower portion is attached around the radiator opening. The trailing edges of the two side flaps may also be attached to the lower cowling. The invention optionally includes an integrated fender cover which slips over the motorcycle's front fender and lock around the two struts supporting the front wheel. With this device installed, all the forward-facing painted surfaces are protected from bug strikes and the like.

Abstract: A motorcycle having a front cowl provided at a front of the vehicle body is provided with a windscreen attached thereto. The front cowl is curved so as to project toward the front of the vehicle body and is mounted in a posture so as to extend toward the rear. A mounting plane inclined upward toward the rear is formed on the front surface of the front cowl, and the windscreen extends upwardly from the front cowl and is secured to the mounting plane with bolts so as to be capable of adjustment in the vertical direction. The aforementioned structure permits the mounting of the windscreen to the front cowl so as to be capable of adjustment in the vertical direction and to achieve a desirable windproofing effect. This structure enables the upper end of the windscreen to be moved linearly in the vertical direction and in the fore-and-aft direction.

Abstract: An apparatus, method, and system for storing a vehicle accessory, for example on a wall, that utilizes an attachment structure which simulates at least part of the attachment structure to which the motor vehicle accessory attaches to a vehicle, so that the same attachment structure used to attach the accessory to the vehicle is used, at least, in part to store on a wall or other supporting structure.

Abstract: A pair of rear mounting brackets are constructed to duplicate the front mounting on a motorcycle that holds a detachable windshield. The rear mounting brackets are attached to the motorcycle and are oriented to hold the windshield in a horizontal position behind the rider when the windshield is not in use.

Abstract: A windshield storage device operable for mounting a detachable/removable windshield on a wall structure includes a frame structure, one or more brackets connected to the frame structure, wherein the one or more brackets are operable for attaching the frame structure to the wall structure, and one or more receiving mechanisms connected to the frame structure, wherein the one or more receiving mechanisms are operable for receiving one or more attachment mechanisms of the detachable/removable windshield. The frame structure includes an upper member, a lower member, and two side members. The one or more brackets are operable for fixedly or removably attaching the frame structure to the wall structure. The windshield storage device also optionally includes a headlight connected to the frame structure and two turn signal lights connected to the frame structure and a power supply coupled to the frame structure.

Abstract: To enable a card of a predetermined size to be adequately stored in an article storage box so as to be capable of easily being inserted and withdrawn, and to enable the internal space of the article storage box to be suitably partitioned by a partitioning plate instead of the above-described card. The inner wall of the article storage box to be mounted on a vehicle is formed with grooves in which a card of a predetermined size can be inserted so as to be capable of being inserted and withdrawn, and the internal space of the article storage box is partitioned by at least a part of the card in a state of being inserted into the grooves.

Abstract: A detachable windshield assembly for a motorcycle including at least one clamp coupled to the windshield. The clamp is securable to the motorcycle in a secured condition and releasable from the motorcycle in an unsecured condition. The clamp includes a linkage movable between first and second positions such that the clamp is in the unsecured condition when the linkage is in the first position and the clamp is in the secured condition when the linkage is in the second position. The linkage has a center position and the clamp is biased toward the unsecured condition when the linkage is over center in a first direction and the clamp is biased toward the secured condition when the linkage is over center in the opposite direction.

Abstract: A detachable windshield assembly for a motorcycle including at least one clamp coupled to the windshield. The clamp is securable to the motorcycle in a secured condition and releasable from the motorcycle in an unsecured condition. The clamp includes a linkage movable between first and second positions such that the clamp is in the unsecured condition when the linkage is in the first position and the clamp is in the secured condition when the linkage is in the second position. The linkage has a center position and the clamp is biased toward the unsecured condition when the linkage is over center in a first direction and the clamp is biased toward the secured condition when the linkage is over center in the opposite direction.

Abstract: A windshield assembly for use on a motorcycle includes a lower windshield mount fastened to the triple tree of the motorcycle. A windshield is pivotally mounted to lower windshield mount. A break-away mechanism is mounted to an upper portion of the windshield and releasably couples the windshield to an arm that is directly coupled to the handlebars of the motorcycle. If a predetermined force is applied to the windshield the break-away mechanism will release the windshield from the arm allowing the windshield to pivot.

Abstract: A windscreen attaching/detaching device includes a mount bracket including a stopper and a hook, with the mount bracket secured to a windscreen and a mount stay including a damper member and a lock mechanism, with the mount stay secured to a vehicle body. The lock mechanism urges the hook to a locked position. The lock mechanism includes an arm disengaging with the hook and a lever linking to the arm and turnable between the locked position and an unlocked position. The windscreen engages the damper member with the stopper as well as engages the arm with the hook to turn the lever to the locked position that allows the windscreen to be secured to the vehicle body.

Abstract: A pair of rear mounting brackets are constructed to duplicate the front mounting on a motorcycle that holds a detachable windshield. The rear mounting brackets are attached to the motorcycle and are oriented to hold the windshield in a horizontal position behind the rider when the windshield is not in use.

Abstract: A windshield assembly includes a windshield panel movable between an operative position and an inoperative position, and a coupling assembly coupled to the windshield panel, the coupling assembly including at least one coupling member that enables the windshield panel to move, e.g., between the operative position and the inoperative position. The coupling assembly may include a first end defining a mounting bracket and a second end defining a pivot point about which the windshield panel pivots. An inoperative position may be when the windshield panel is moved forwardly or rearwardly, e.g., approximately 90°. The windshield panel may be configured out of polycarbonate plastic. The windshield assembly may further include a handguard element connected to the windshield panel.

Abstract: A detachable windshield assembly for a motorcycle including at least one clamp coupled to the windshield. The clamp is securable to the motorcycle in a secured condition and releasable from the motorcycle in an unsecured condition. The clamp includes a linkage movable between first and second positions such that the clamp is in the unsecured condition when the linkage is in the first position and the clamp is in the secured condition when the linkage is in the second position. The linkage has a center position and the clamp is biased toward the unsecured condition when the linkage is over center in a first direction and the clamp is biased toward the secured condition when the linkage is over center in the opposite direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wind shield for motorbikes which can be positioned in various positions on the motorbike in an adjustable manner by means of a holding device (6), and can be adjusted by means of a drive device (8). Said drive device (8) comprises a cable or a cable pull connection (22, 23, 24, 25) between a drive motor (26) of the drive device (8) and a support element (16) pertaining to the adjustable wind shield. The invention also relates to a wind shield for motorbikes which is positioned on the motorbike in an adjustable manner by means of a holding device (6), said holding device (6) comprising two non-parallel guiding mechanisms (11, 19) for adjusting different positions of the wind shield (3) in terms of height and/or inclination, when it is moved along the guiding mechanisms (13, 19). The first guiding mechanism (11) is fixed to the vehicle and the second guiding mechanism (19) is arranged on the wind shield (3).

Abstract: A motorcycle having a front cowl provided at a front of the vehicle body is provided with a windscreen attached thereto. The front cowl is curved so as to project toward the front of the vehicle body and is mounted in a posture so as to extend toward the rear. A mounting plane inclined upward toward the rear is formed on the front surface of the front cowl, and the windscreen extends upwardly from the front cowl and is secured to the mounting plane with bolts so as to be capable of adjustment in the vertical direction. The aforementioned structure permits the mounting of the windscreen to the front cowl so as to be capable of adjustment in the vertical direction and to achieve a desirable windproofing effect. This structure enables the upper end of the windscreen to be moved linearly in the vertical direction and in the fore-and-aft direction.

Abstract: A motorcycle including a window screen capable of reducing a back pressure applied to a driver during running of the motorcycle. The motorcycle includes an upper cowl for covering an upper front portion of a vehicular body, and a window screen provided over the upper cowl in such a manner as to be tilted rearwardly. The window screen is moved almost along a tilt direction by a moving unit. The moving unit includes a guide portion providing on an upper cowl and extending along the tilt direction, a movable portion movably supported by the guide portion, a drive unit for moving the movable portion along the guide portion, and a coupling portion for coupling the window screen to the movable portion.