Patent application number | Description | Published |
20100095803 | HANDGRIPS AND VEHICLES INCLUDING SAME - A handgrip includes a substantially cylindrical body portion extending along a central axis from a first end to a second end. The first end has an opening configured to receive a handle. A grip element is provided in the form of a single, elongated line segment. The grip element extends radially outwardly from the body portion with respect to the central axis and is configured to provide friction in both axial and radial directions with respect to the central axis to facilitate effective gripping of the handgrip by an operator. A vehicle including a handgrip is also disclosed. | 04-22-2010 |
20100096201 | DUCT STRUCTURES AND VEHICLES INCLUDING SAME - A duct structure defines an opening, a first air-intake port, and a second air-intake port. The opening is configured to receive air. The first air-intake port is configured to receive a first portion of air for passage to an engine. The second air-intake port is configured to receive a second portion of air for passage to a radiator. A partition can be provided to separate the air received at the opening into a first portion that is received by the first air-intake port and a second portion that is received by the second air-intake port substantially immediately upon entry of the air into the opening. The duct structure can be provided as part of an air-intake system on a vehicle, such as a motorcycle. | 04-22-2010 |
20100096205 | MOTORCYCLES HAVING FRAME WITH APERTURE PASSING FLEXIBLE DRIVE MEMBER AND METHODS - A motorcycle includes a frame and a flexible drive member. The frame is provided with an aperture. An engine is attached to the frame and is configured to selectively rotate a drive sprocket. A driven sprocket is attached to a rear wheel. A flexible drive member operably couples the drive sprocket and the driven sprocket and, in doing so, passes through the aperture in the frame. Methods of manufacturing a motorcycle are also provided. | 04-22-2010 |
20100096206 | MOTORCYCLE CONFIGURED TO FACILITATE ACCESS TO ENGINE CYLINDER - A motorcycle includes a main frame having left and right main frame members which each extend obliquely downwardly and rearwardly from a forward end to a rearward end. The forward end of the main frame includes a steering interface and the rearward end of the main frame includes a swingarm interface. An engine is attached to the main frame. A swingarm is attached to the swingarm interface and supports a rear wheel. A seat is attached to the main frame at an attachment location. The main frame, the swingarm, and the seat together at least partially define an open space of sufficient size to facilitate substantially complete access to the second cylinder head when the motorcycle is fully assembled. | 04-22-2010 |
20100096207 | MOTORCYCLES HAVING UPPER AND LOWER ARMS COUPLED WITH FORK AND FRAME - A motorcycle includes a frame, a fork, a from wheel, an upper arm, a lower arm, a handlebar, and a suspension element. The fork is pivotable with respect to the frame about a steering axis. The front wheel is rotatably coupled with the fork. The upper arm and the lower arm are each pivotally coupled with each of the fork and the frame. The handlebar is pivotally coupled with the frame and is configured to facilitate steering of the front wheel. The suspension element is coupled with each of the frame and the fork. | 04-22-2010 |
20100096210 | EXHAUST SYSTEMS AND MOTORCYCLES INCLUDING SAME - An exhaust system for a motorcycle includes a muffler configured for attachment at a location substantially beneath a motorcycle engine. The muffler includes a first input port and a second input port. A first exhaust pipe has a first longitudinal length. The first exhaust pipe is configured for extending between and connecting the first input port and a first exhaust port of a first motorcycle engine cylinder while being substantially entirely disposed forwardly of a motorcycle engine. A second exhaust pipe has a second longitudinal length substantially equal to the first longitudinal length. The second exhaust pipe is configured for extending between and connecting the second input port and a second exhaust port of a second motorcycle engine cylinder. A motorcycle including an exhaust system is also provided. | 04-22-2010 |
20100096225 | MOTORCYCLE HAVING CONCEALED BRAKE CALIPER - A motorcycle includes a wheel support member, a wheel, and a brake caliper. The wheel support member has a wheel mount portion. The wheel is rotatably attached to the wheel mount portion. The brake caliper is attached to the wheel support member at a location spaced from the wheel mount portion such that the brake caliper is at least substantially concealed from view by the wheel support member when the motorcycle is viewed in a direction from the wheel support member to the wheel along a rotational axis of the wheel. | 04-22-2010 |
20100096825 | FENDER ASSEMBLIES AND VEHICLES INCLUDING SAME - A fender assembly for a vehicle includes a fender panel and an arm. The arm is attached to the fender panel and is configured for attachment with respect to a frame of the vehicle. The arm at least substantially entirely supports the fender panel at a position to cover at least a portion of a wheel of the vehicle. Vehicles including a fender assembly are also disclosed. | 04-22-2010 |
20100096828 | HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLIES AND VEHICLES INCLUDING SAME - A handlebar assembly is provided for a vehicle such as a motorcycle. The handlebar assembly includes a base, a left arm, a left handle, a right arm, and a right handle. The left and right arms are attached to the base and are rotatable with respect to the base about respective left and right arm axes. The left and right handles are respectively attached to the left and right arms and are respectively rotatable with respect to the left and right arms about left and right handle axes. Vehicles including the handlebar assembly are also disclosed. | 04-22-2010 |
20100096829 | MOTORCYCLE HAVING HEADLIGHT DISPOSED WITHIN CAVITY IN FORK ASSEMBLY - A motorcycle includes a fork assembly and a headlight. The fork assembly is provided with a cavity. The headlight is at least partially disposed within the cavity in the fork assembly and is configured to selectively provide illumination ahead of the motorcycle. | 04-22-2010 |
20100096908 | WHEELS, VEHICLES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A wheel includes a hub, a rim, and spokes. The hub includes inner attachment portions and is configured to support the wheel about a rotational axis. The spokes are attached to the hub and the rim and are together configured to radially support the rim with respect to the hub. Vehicles and methods of manufacturing a wheel are also provided. | 04-22-2010 |
20100097325 | TOUCH SCREEN ASSEMBLIES AND SADDLE-TYPE VEHICLES HAVING ONE OR MORE TOUCH SCREEN ASSEMBLIES - A touch screen assembly is configured for attachment to a handlebar of a saddle-type vehicle. The touch screen assembly includes a display portion having a display screen and a touch sensor arrangement. The display screen is configured to display indicia relating to at least one electrical device present upon a saddle-type vehicle. At least one electrical device remote from the touch screen assembly is configured to be selectively controlled by an operator through use of the touch screen assembly. Saddle-type vehicles, such as motorcycles, may include a touch screen assembly. | 04-22-2010 |