Abstract: A noise control apparatus for a motorcycle exhaust system. The apparatus includes at least one exhaust pipe assembly having a direct pass-through mode and an indirect mode wherein exhaust gases are optionally directed through noise attenuating means. The apparatus includes at least one valve for controlling exhaust gas flow, a motor, a switch controlling said motor, a wire carrier, a wire connected between the carrier and the valve(s), and a rotary threaded drive shaft driven by the motor for moving the positioner. The threaded drive shaft includes radially extending and circumferentially facing stop means on both sides of said wire carrier. The valve is positioned under the control of the switch.

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: 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 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.