Abstract: An all terrain vehicle has a pair of front wheels that support a frame assembly. An engine is supported by the frame assembly and a steering column is supported by the frame assembly at a location generally forward of the engine. A set of handlebars are connected to an upper portion of the steering column and a lower portion of the steering column is operatively connected to the pair of front wheels. A power steering assembly is disposed along a portion of the steering column. The power steering assembly is operatively connected to the steering column. The power steering assembly comprises a motor having a longitudinal axis that extends in a generally lateral direction and at least a portion of the motor overlies a portion of the frame assembly.

Abstract: An all terrain vehicle has a pair of front wheels that support a frame assembly. An engine is supported by the frame assembly and a steering column is supported by the frame assembly at a location generally forward of the engine. A set of handlebars are connected to an upper portion of the steering column and a lower portion of the steering column is operatively connected to the pair of front wheels. A power steering assembly is disposed along a portion of the steering column. The power steering assembly is operatively connected to the steering column. The power steering assembly comprises a motor having a longitudinal axis that extends in a generally lateral direction and at least a portion of the motor overlies a portion of the frame assembly.

Abstract: A variable firmness motorcycle seat that includes a bottom plate, a cushion stuffing placed on the bottom plate and a seat skin that covers the cushion stuffing and is secured to the bottom plate. In order to improve sitting comfort, a portion with a greater firmness than surrounding portions is incorporated into the seat so as to provide riding comfort and prevent permanent seat deformation problems. The location of the greater firmness portion corresponds to the area where seat pressure produced by a rider is greatest.

Abstract: A seat for a small watercraft includes a shock-absorbing member that helps to absorb shocks transmitted to the seat during watercraft operation. The seat and the watercraft are configured to protect the shock-absorbing member from heat and water damage. The watercraft includes a hull having a length and a width. The hull carries an engine and includes a raised pedestal. A plurality of ventilation devices are located along the length of the hull. The seat is supported by the raised pedestal and includes a seat base, a cushion arrangement, and a seat skin that substantially covers the cushion arrangement. The cushion arrangement includes a cushion and the aforementioned viscoelastic member. A seal is provided between the seat base and the raised pedestal to protect the viscoelastic member from water damage. The viscoelastic member is provided at least partially between a pair of the ventilation devices. The seat base includes a first base portion and a second base portion and a plurality of air flow openings.