Abstract: On a pivot bolt which rotatably and pivotally supports a side stand bar on a vehicle-body-side bracket, a switch unit which is constituted of a base and a rotary made of a resin and detects a rotational position of the side stand bar is mounted. A first engaging mechanism which is constituted of a groove and a projection is arranged between a cylindrical portion formed on the rotary and an engaging shaft and, at the same time, a second engaging mechanism which is constituted of a groove and a projection is arranged between the base and the cylindrical portion. The rotary on which a movable contact formed of a leaf spring is mounted allows a positioning pin which is formed on one end portion thereof to be engaged with a pin hole formed in a pivot portion and hence, the rotary is integrally rotated with the side stand bar.

Abstract: A terminal connection structure for a battery which is electrically connected to a battery terminal includes a terminal plate having an attachment hole and a side plate connected perpendicularly to the plate. A terminal metal member, having a fitting hole corresponding to the attachment hole, is provided at the end of a cable to contact the plate surface by way of a terminal connector. The terminal connector includes a terminal engaging member, integrally comprising a shaft portion and an engaging portion. The shaft is fitted in the fitting hole and the attachment hole so that the terminal metal member is contacted with the plate surface. The engaging portion is substantially L-shaped and projects sidewardly from an end of the shaft, engaging with a rear face of the plate. A nut is screwed on the shaft so that the terminal metal member is provided between the nut and the plate surface.

Abstract: On a pivot bolt which rotatably and pivotally supports a side stand bar on a vehicle-body-side bracket, a switch unit which is constituted of a base and a rotary made of a resin and detects a rotational position of the side stand bar is mounted. A first engaging mechanism which is constituted of a groove and a projection is arranged between a cylindrical portion formed on the rotary and an engaging shaft and, at the same time, a second engaging mechanism which is constituted of a groove and a projection is arranged between the base and the cylindrical portion. The rotary on which a movable contact formed of a leaf spring is mounted allows a positioning pin which is formed on one end portion thereof to be engaged with a pin hole formed in a pivot portion and hence, the rotary is integrally rotated with the side stand bar.

Abstract: A transparent fuel tank for a motorcycle in which the state of wiring and piping under the fuel tank can be inspected. The transparent fuel tank is formed of transparent resin so that piping and wiring under the fuel tank can be visually inspected including during rotation of the transparent fuel tank between a normal position and a maintenance position.

Abstract: A wiring connector having a connector housing made of an insulator and a plurality of stages of terminal rows provided in the connector housing. The plurality of stages of terminal rows includes a first terminal row and a second terminal row and the first and second terminal rows each comprise a plurality of terminals. The base of the first terminal row is attached to the base of said second terminal row and a new connection terminal formed at a turndown.

Abstract: A mileage display system includes a control unit operatively connected to an ignition switch of a motorcycle that obtains the accumulated mileage by accumulating a pulse signal produced according to running of the motorcycle. The control unit records odometer data in an EEPROM. The control unit also reads the odometer data recorded in the EEPROM when the ignition switch is operated. If the odometer data exceeds the maximum value to be displayed on an odometer (for example, 99999), the control unit displays on the odometer for a predetermined period of time a numeric value of digits of higher order than the predetermined number of display digits of the odometer data. The mileage display system displays an accurate, accumulated distance traveled or accumulated mileage, after the mileage overflows by exceeding a maximum display value as established by a predetermined number of display digits.

Abstract: A ground cable between an engine and a body frame has an advantage against vibrations and for increasing the universality in use and further improve the flexibility in coupling to a vehicle body. An engine case and a vehicle body frame are connected to each other by a cable to ground the engine. The cable has a diameter set substantially equal to one of the other cables that has the greatest wire diameter wiring lines, that is, a wiring line cable between a battery and the engine and wiring line cables and between the battery and a starter motor.

Abstract: A wiring connector having a connector housing made of an insulator and a plurality of stages of terminal rows provided in the connector housing. The plurality of stages of terminal rows includes a first terminal row and a second terminal row and the first and second terminal rows each comprise a plurality of terminals. The base of the first terminal row is attached to the base of said second terminal row and a new connection terminal formed at a turndown.

Abstract: A transparent fuel tank for a motorcycle in which the state of wiring and piping under the fuel tank can be inspected. The transparent fuel tank is formed of transparent resin so that piping and wiring under the fuel tank can be visually inspected including during rotation of the transparent fuel tank between a normal position and a maintenance position.

Abstract: A mileage display system includes a control unit operatively connected to an ignition switch of a motorcycle that obtains the accumulated mileage by accumulating a pulse signal produced according to running of the motorcycle. The control unit records odometer data in an EEPROM. The control unit also reads the odometer data recorded in the EEPROM when the ignition switch is operated. If the odometer data exceeds the maximum value to be displayed on an odometer (for example, 99999), the control unit displays on the odometer for a predetermined period of time a numeric value of digits of higher order than the predetermined number of display digits of the odometer data. The mileage display system displays an accurate, accumulated distance traveled or accumulated mileage, after the mileage overflows by exceeding a maximum display value as established by a predetermined number of display digits.

Abstract: To reduce the transmission of vibrations from a body frame to a rotary switch, thereby preventing any trouble in the rotary switch and reliably maintaining the function and performance of the rotary switch. A side stand device includes a side stand bracket mounted on the body frame. A side stand is rotatably mounted through a pivot shaft to the bracket, and a rotary switch is provided in coaxial relationship with the pivot bolt through a securing bolt. A sheet is interposed between the rotary switch and the pivot bolt, and a tube and a sheet are interposed between the rotary switch and the securing bolt. The sheets and the tube are formed from rubber members. A cushion member is interposed between an engaging member of an inner rotor in the rotary switch and a locking hole of the side stand. The cushion member is formed from a rubber member.

Abstract: A terminal connection structure for a battery which is electrically connected to a battery terminal includes a terminal plate having an attachment hole and a side plate connected perpendicularly to the plate. A terminal metal member, having a fitting hole corresponding to the attachment hole, is provided at the end of a cable to contact the plate surface by way of a terminal connector. The terminal connector includes a terminal engaging member, integrally comprising a shaft portion and an engaging portion. The shaft is fitted in the fitting hole and the attachment hole so that the terminal metal member is contacted with the plate surface. The engaging portion is substantially L-shaped and projects sidewardly from an end of the shaft, engaging with a rear face of the plate. A nut is screwed on the shaft so that the terminal metal member is provided between the nut and the plate surface.

Abstract: To reduce the transmission of vibrations from a body frame to a rotary switch, thereby preventing any trouble in the rotary switch and reliably maintaining the function and performance of the rotary switch. A side stand device includes a side stand bracket mounted on the body frame. A side stand is rotatably mounted through a pivot shaft to the bracket, and a rotary switch is provided in coaxial relationship with the pivot bolt through a securing bolt. A sheet is interposed between the rotary switch and the pivot bolt, and a tube and a sheet are interposed between the rotary switch and the securing bolt. The sheets and the tube are formed from rubber members. A cushion member is interposed between an engaging member of an inner rotor in the rotary switch and a locking hole of the side stand. The cushion member is formed from a rubber member.

Abstract: A ground cable between an engine and a body frame has an advantage against vibrations and for increasing the universality in use and further improve the flexibility in coupling to a vehicle body. An engine case and a vehicle body frame are connected to each other by a cable to ground the engine. The cable has a diameter set substantially equal to one of the other cables that has the greatest wire diameter wiring lines, that is, a wiring line cable between a battery and the engine and wiring line cables and between the battery and a starter motor.

Abstract: The waterproof electrical connector achieves a seal between an end portion of a socket housing and a seal member in a pin housing. The seal member may be elastic, and forms a seal that allows for easy withdrawal and insertion of the socket housing in the pin housing. The seal member may have an arcuate surface that engages the end portion of the socket housing. The socket housing has a rectangular transverse cross-section that allows for dense packing of female terminals.

Abstract: An insulated wire having excellent fabricability causing no cracking in the film even after severe winding or rolling fabrication and also having heat resistance comparable to that of polyamideimide is disclosed, in which a first insulation layer of a thermosetting resin composition having a Tg of 250° C. or higher is formed on a conductor, on which a second insulation layer formed of a mixture of a thermosetting resin composition having a Tg of 250° C. or higher and a thermoplastic resin composition having a Tg of 140° C.

Abstract: A control apparatus of an electric vehicle for effectively limiting the operation of the vehicle when it is determined that a driver of the electric vehicle is not sitting in the seat and an accelerator opening of the electric vehicle is in a position corresponding to a minimum value. A motor driving enablement circuit generates a motor driving command which selectively limits operation of the electric vehicle in accordance with these determinations. In addition, when a state in which the driver is not occupying the seat continues for a period of time exceeding a predetermined value, a motor halt controller issues a motor halt command for halting a motor of the electric vehicle. Based on the motor driving enablement command and the motor halt command, a power supply controller controls the supply of power to the motor of the electric vehicle.

Abstract: A regenerative braking control system consumes energy generated in a period corresponding to an angle .theta..sub.1 which starts in a half of a period of an AC voltage produced in a drive motor during the braking of the drive motor. The regenerative braking control system also consumes energy generated in a period corresponding to an angle .theta..sub.2 that ends at the end of a half of a period of the AC voltage. The regenerative rate of braking control system utilizes a current induced in the driving coils of the drive motor at the end of the period corresponding to the angle .theta..sub.1 to recharge a battery. By utilizing two periods to carry out the regenerative braking process, the recharging energy and the braking force can be controlled individually. Moreover, a controller monitors the electric control system to determine whether a malfunction is present. If a malfunction is detected, an electrical brake electrically brakes the drive motor.

Abstract: A control apparatus of an electric vehicle for effectively limiting the operation of the vehicle when it is determined that a driver of the electric vehicle is not sitting in the seat and an accelerator opening of the electric vehicle is in a position corresponding to a minimum value. A motor driving enablement circuit generates a motor driving command which selectively limits operation of the electric vehicle in accordance with these determinations. In addition, when a state in which the driver is not occupying the seat continues for a period of time exceeding a predetermined value, a motor halt controller issues a motor halt command for halting a motor of the electric vehicle. Based on the motor driving enablement command and the motor halt command, a power supply controller controls the supply of power to the motor of the electric vehicle.

Abstract: An electric vehicle includes a wet type secondary battery wherein a battery housing is provided with electrode plates being operatively positioned within the battery housing. Connector terminals are operatively connected to respective electrode plates. The electrode plates are disposed in a horizontal plane when the battery housing is mounted relative to electric vehicle. A step floor is provided on the electric vehicle and operatively positioned relative to a lower portion of the electric vehicle wherein the battery housing is disposed below the step floor. A charging station is provided for charging the battery.