Straddle-type vehicle

Abstract

To provide a straddle-type vehicle capable of giving a degree of freedom in arrangement of an ABS modulator when the ABS modulator is provided at a front-end part of a vehicle body frame.SOLUTION: A straddle-type vehicle including a vehicle body frame (11) including a head pipe (18) and a mono-backbone frame (31), and an ABS modulator (110) includes a modulator stay (120) and a modulator cover (150). The modulator stay (120) is fastened to a front-end part of the vehicle body frame (11) to support the ABS modulator (110) such that an electric wiring connection portion (115) is located on a front side and fluid pipe connection portions (113, 114) are located on a rear side. The modulator cover (150) overlaps a part of the electric wiring connection portion (115) in vehicle-body front view, vehicle-body side view, vehicle-body top view, and vehicle-body bottom view.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a saddle-riding type vehicle.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, a saddle-riding type vehicle equipped with an ABS modulator has been known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In Patent Document 1, the ABS modulator is supported on the side portion of a down frame extending downward from a head pipe. In Patent Document 1, the ABS modulator is arranged at about the height of a bottom bridge.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] As described in Patent Document 1, in a saddle-riding type vehicle, the ABS modulator is often provided at the front end of the vehicle body frame. This is because, in a saddle-riding type vehicle where layout constraints are likely to occur, by providing the ABS modulator at the front end of the vehicle body frame, the front end of the vehicle body frame can be effectively utilized as an equipment mounting space. However, since the front end of the vehicle body frame is likely to be immediately behind the front wheel, it is also a position where rainwater, mud, etc. are likely to splash. Therefore, when the ABS modulator is arranged at the front end of the vehicle body frame, it is likely that the fluid pipe connection part, which is a non-electric and non-electronic part, is arranged forward, and the electrical wiring connection part is arranged behind the fluid pipe connection part, making it difficult to have freedom in arranging the ABS modulator. The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a saddle-riding type vehicle that can provide freedom in arranging the ABS modulator when the ABS modulator is provided at the front end of the vehicle body frame.

Means for Solving the Problem

[0005] A straddle-type vehicle includes a vehicle body frame having a head pipe and a monocross frame extending rearward from the head pipe, and an ABS modulator attached to the front end of the vehicle body frame. In the straddle-type vehicle, a modulator stay that supports the ABS modulator, and a modulator cover that is supported by the modulator stay and covers the ABS modulator are provided. The modulator stay is fastened to the front end of the vehicle body frame behind the head pipe to support the ABS modulator such that the electrical wiring connection part faces forward and the fluid pipe connection part faces rearward. The modulator cover overlaps a part of the electrical wiring connection part of the ABS modulator in a front view, side view, top view, and bottom view of the vehicle body.

Advantageous Effects of the Invention

[0006] A straddle-type vehicle can be provided that has a degree of freedom in arranging an ABS modulator when the ABS modulator is provided at the front end of the vehicle body frame.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0008] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the description, the descriptions of directions such as front, rear, left, right, and up and down are the same as the directions with respect to the vehicle body unless otherwise specified. Also, the reference symbol FR in each figure indicates the front of the vehicle body, the reference symbol UP indicates the upper part of the vehicle body, and the reference symbol LH indicates the left side of the vehicle body.

[0009] [Embodiment] FIG. 1 is a side view of a saddle-riding type vehicle 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The saddle-riding type vehicle 10 is a vehicle including a vehicle body frame 11, a power unit 12 supported by the vehicle body frame 11, a front fork 14 that supports the front wheel 13 in a steerable manner, a swing arm 16 that supports the rear wheel 15, and a seat 17 for a passenger. The saddle-riding type vehicle 10 is a vehicle in which a passenger sits straddling the seat 17. The seat 17 is provided above the rear part of the vehicle body frame 11.

[0010] The vehicle body frame 11 includes a head pipe 18 provided at the front end of the vehicle body frame 11, a front frame 19 located behind the head pipe 18, and a rear frame 20 located behind the front frame 19. The front end of the front frame 19 is connected to the head pipe 18. The seat 17 is supported by the rear frame 20.

[0011] The front fork 14 is supported by the head pipe 18 so as to be steerable left and right. The front wheel 13 is supported by an axle 13a provided at the lower end of the front fork 14. The steering handle 21 held by the occupant is attached to the upper end of the front fork 14.

[0012] The swing arm 16 is supported by a pivot shaft 22 supported by the vehicle body frame 11. The pivot shaft 22 is a shaft extending horizontally in the vehicle width direction. The pivot shaft 22 is inserted through the front end portion of the swing arm 16. The swing arm 16 swings up and down about the pivot shaft 22. The rear wheel 15 is supported by an axle 15a provided at the rear end portion of the swing arm 16.

[0013] The power unit 12 is disposed between the front wheel 13 and the rear wheel 15 and is supported by the vehicle body frame 11. The power unit 12 is an internal combustion engine. The power unit 12 includes a crankcase 23 and a cylinder portion 24 that houses a reciprocating piston. An exhaust device 25 is connected to the exhaust port of the cylinder portion 24. The output of the power unit 12 is transmitted to the rear wheel 15 by a driving force transmission member that connects the power unit 12 and the rear wheel 15.

[0014] Further, the saddle-type vehicle 10 includes a front fender 26 that covers the front wheel 13 from above, a rear fender 27 that covers the rear wheel 15 from above, a step 28 on which the occupant places their feet, and a fuel tank 29 that stores fuel used by the power unit 12. The front fender 26 is attached to the front fork 14. The rear fender 27 and the step 28 are provided below the seat 17. The fuel tank 29 is supported by the vehicle body frame 11.

[0015] The front frame 19 of the present embodiment includes a main frame 31 extending rearward and downward from the head pipe 18, a pair of left and right pivot frames 32 extending downward from the rear end portion of the main frame 31, a down frame 33 extending downward from a position below the main frame 31 in the head pipe 18, a pair of left and right lower frames 34 extending rearward from the lower end of the down frame 33 and connected to the lower end portions of the pivot frames 32, and a gusset 35 for reinforcing the connection portions of the head pipe 18, the main frame 31, and the down frame 33.

[0016] The rear frame 20 includes a pair of left and right seat frames 41 extending rearward and upward from the rear end portion of the main frame 31 to the rear end portion of the vehicle body, and a pair of left and right rear sub-frames 42 extending from the intermediate portion in the vertical direction of the left and right pivot frames 32 to the intermediate portion in the front-rear direction of the seat frames 41.

[0017] Here, the main frame 31 of the present embodiment is a monocross frame. That is, the main frame 31 is a frame extending in a single shape rearward from the head pipe 18. The main frame 31 and the down frame 33 of the present embodiment are cylindrical pipe frames. The main frame 31 and the down frame 33 are reinforced by the gusset 35 at the connection portion with the head pipe 18.

[0018] The fuel tank 29 is supported by the main frame 31. A fuel tank with a three-part structure consisting of an upper left tank body, an upper right tank body, and a lower tank body is used as the fuel tank 29. In the fuel tank 29 with a three-part structure, it is easy to provide a large curvature to the lower tank body and easy to provide an inverted U-shaped recess that is recessed so as to cover the main frame 31. Therefore, when arranging the fuel tank 29 along the main frame 31, it is easy to make it deeper and easy to increase the capacity of the fuel tank 29. The fuel tank 29 is covered from the outside by a shroud cover 72.

[0019] The steering system 50 is supported by the head pipe 18 so as to be steerable. The steering system 50 has a steering stem (not shown) inserted into the head pipe 18. The steering stem is rotatably supported by the head pipe 18. A top bridge 52 is provided at the upper end of the steering stem. A bottom bridge 53 is provided at the lower end of the steering stem. The front forks 14 are supported on both the left and right sides of the top bridge 52 and the bottom bridge 53. Therefore, a pair of left and right front forks 14 are supported on the top bridge 52 and the bottom bridge 53. The front fork 14 of the present embodiment is a telescopic shock absorber, and a spring and a damper are built therein.

[0020] The front fork 14 has a top tube 54 and a bottom tube 55 disposed below the top tube 54. The top tube 54 is fixed to the top bridge 52 and the bottom bridge 53. The bottom tube 55 is supported by the top tube 54 so as to be slidable in the vertical direction.

[0021] A handle 21 extending in the left - right direction is supported by the top bridge 52. A headlight unit 61 is supported on the upper front side of the front fork 14. The headlight unit 61 is supported by the top bridge 52 via a pair of left - and - right headlight stays 62 extending in the front - rear direction. A front fender 26 is connected below the headlight unit 61. The front fender 26 is supported by the bottom bridge 53. Thus, the headlight unit 61 is supported by the headlight stays 62 and the front fender 26.

[0022] An axle 13a is supported at the axle support portion at the lower end of the bottom tube 55 of the front fork 14. A front wheel 13 is rotatably supported between a pair of left - and - right front forks 14 via the axle 13a. The rotational speed of the front wheel 13 is detected by a front - wheel speed sensor supported at the lower end portion of the left - hand bottom tube 55. A sensor cable 90 extends from the front - wheel speed sensor. The sensor cable 90 extends upward along the output brake hose 86.

[0023] The front wheel 13 is braked by a front - wheel braking device 65. The front - wheel braking device 65 includes a brake disk 65a fixed coaxially with the front wheel 13 and a brake caliper 65b supported at the lower end portion of the front fork 14 and clamping the brake disk 65a. In the present embodiment, the front - wheel braking device 65 is provided on the left side of the front wheel 13. The steering system 50 of the present embodiment is composed of a steering stem, the top bridge 52, the bottom bridge 53, a pair of left - and - right front forks 14, the handle 21, the headlight unit 61, the headlight stays 62, the front wheel 13, the front - wheel braking device 65, etc.

[0024] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the peripheral portion of the front fender 26 of the saddle - riding type vehicle 10. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a body cover 70 is supported by a body frame 11. The body cover 70 includes a front visor 71 that covers the front of the headlight unit 61, a pair of left and right shroud covers 72 that cover the fuel tank 29 from the outer sides in the left - right direction, and a pair of left and right side covers 73 that cover the lower part of the seat 17 from the outer sides in the left - right direction behind the shroud covers 72.

[0025] Here, the shroud cover 72 has an inner shroud 72b disposed close to the fuel tank 29 and an outer shroud 72a disposed outside the inner shroud 72b in the vehicle width direction. The inner shroud 72b extends further rearward than the outer shroud 72a (see FIG. 1).

[0026] FIG. 3 is a front view showing the brake piping system 80 of the saddle - riding type vehicle 10. FIG. 4 is a perspective view from the right front showing the periphery of the ABS modulator support structure 100. FIG. 5 is a right side view showing the periphery of the ABS modulator support structure 100. FIG. 6 is a perspective view from the right rear showing the periphery of the ABS modulator support structure 100. As shown in FIG. 1, a brake lever 67 and a master cylinder 68 interlocked with the brake lever 67 are provided on the handle 21.

[0027] A brake piping system 80 (see FIG. 3) for connecting to the front wheel brake device 65 is connected to the master cylinder 68. Each part of the brake piping system 80 is appropriately configured by a flexible hose made of rubber or the like, a metal pipe, or the like.

[0028] In this embodiment, the brake piping system 80 has an input brake hose 81 connected to the master cylinder 68. When the input brake hose 81 is routed forward above the top bridge 52, it is clamped by the clamp member 82 of the top bridge 52 and routed downward between the head pipe 18 and the right headlight stay 62. When the input brake hose 81 is routed downward, it is routed rearward toward the rear body frame 11 through between the head pipe 18 and the right front fork 14. The input brake hose 81 is clamped by a clamp member 83 fixed to the right surface of the gusset 35 below the head pipe 18 and is connected to an ABS modulator 110 (see FIGS. 5 and 7) disposed on the right side of the gusset 35.

[0029] An output brake hose 86 extends from the ABS modulator 110. When the output brake hose 86 is routed forward from the ABS modulator 110, it passes through a fender recess 26a formed in the front fender 26 and is routed from the right side in the vehicle width direction to the left side. At this time, the output brake hose 86 is held by a guide bar 87 (see FIG. 1) in the fender recess 26a. The fender recess 26a is formed directly below the head pipe 18 in a side view of the vehicle body. The fender recess 26a is located below the bottom bridge 53. The output brake hose 86 is clamped by a fender stay 88 supported by the front fender 26 on the left side of the front fender 26, and when routed downward along the left front fork 14, it is connected to the brake caliper 65b of the front wheel braking device 65. A sensor cable 90 is supported by the output brake hose 86.

[0030] Here, when the brake lever 67 is operated, brake hydraulic pressure corresponding to the operation of the brake lever 67 is input to the ABS modulator 110. At this time, the ABS modulator 110 controls the brake hydraulic pressure output to the brake caliper 65b of the front wheel braking device 65 while avoiding locking of the front wheel 13 based on the measurement result of the front wheel speed sensor.

[0031] FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the ABS modulator support structure 100. An ABS (Antilock Braking System) modulator support structure 100 is provided at the front end of the vehicle body frame 11. The ABS modulator support structure 100 includes an ABS modulator 110, a modulator stay 120 that connects the ABS modulator 110 to the vehicle body frame 11, and a modulator cover 150 that covers the ABS modulator 110 and the modulator stay 120.

[0032] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the ABS modulator 110 as viewed from the bottom side. The ABS modulator 110 is configured in the shape of an external appearance block. The ABS modulator 110 of the present embodiment has a side base portion 111 in the shape of a rectangular plate in appearance. The side base portion 111 has a thickness in the vehicle width direction and is in the shape of a rectangular plate in appearance with a longitudinal shape in the front-rear direction. A modulator main body portion 112 in the shape of an external appearance block is formed at the rear portion (one longitudinal side portion) of the side base portion 111. The modulator main body portion 112 is formed inside the side base portion 111 in the vehicle width direction.

[0033] The modulator main body portion 112 incorporates an electric motor for pump operation and an electromagnetic solenoid for opening and closing a hydraulic valve. The modulator main body portion 112 is provided with an input pipe connection portion (fluid pipe connection portion) 113 and an output pipe connection portion (fluid pipe connection portion) 114 for hydraulic pressure. The output pipe connection portion 114 is provided rearward and outside in the vehicle width direction with respect to the input pipe connection portion 113. The input pipe connection portion 113 and the output pipe connection portion 114 are provided at the rear portion of the entire ABS modulator 110.

[0034] A connector portion (electrical wiring connection portion) 115 is formed at the front portion (the other longitudinal side portion) of the side base portion 111. The connector portion 115 is formed in a cylindrical shape protruding inward in the vehicle width direction from the side base portion 111. Connector pins (not shown) are arranged inside the outer peripheral portion of the connector portion 115. The connector portion 115 is provided at the front portion of the entire ABS modulator 110.

[0035] On the bottom surface of the modulator main body 112, a bottom surface fastening portion 112a (see FIG. 8) is formed. On the rear surface of the modulator main body 112, a rear surface fastening portion 112b is formed. On the bottom surface of the side base portion 111, a pressure adjustment hole 111a (see FIG. 8) is formed. The pressure adjustment hole 111a is formed corresponding to the position between the modulator main body 112 and the connector portion 115 in the front-rear direction.

[0036] The ABS modulator 110 is supported by the modulator stay 120. The modulator stay 120 has an inner stay 130 that supports the ABS modulator 110 and an outer stay 140 that supports the inner stay 130.

[0037] The inner stay 130 is in a bent plate shape. The inner stay 130 of the present embodiment is in a bent plate shape having three sides. Specifically, the inner stay 130 has a flat inner side surface portion 131. At the lower end of the inner side surface portion 131, a bottom surface portion 132 having a shape bent outward in the vehicle width direction is formed. At the rear end of the inner side surface portion 131, a rear surface portion 133 having a shape bent outward in the vehicle width direction is formed. In the inner side surface portion 131, a fastening portion 131a penetrating in the thickness direction is formed. In the bottom surface portion 132, an insertion hole 132a penetrating in the thickness direction is formed. In the rear surface portion 133, an insertion hole 133a penetrating in the thickness direction is formed.

[0038] The outer stay 140 is in a bent plate shape. The outer stay 140 of the present embodiment is in a bent plate shape having three or more sides. Specifically, the outer stay 140 has a rectangular plate-shaped bottom surface portion 141. At the inner end in the vehicle width direction of the bottom surface portion 141, a plate-shaped inner side surface portion 142 extending so as to bend upward is formed. At the outer end in the vehicle width direction of the bottom surface portion 141, a plate-shaped outer side surface portion 143 extending so as to bend upward is formed. Behind the bottom surface portion 141, a rear surface portion 144 is formed. The rear surface portion 144 is a plate-shaped portion formed so as to bend inward in the vehicle width direction from the rear end of the inner side surface portion 142. At the rear end of the bottom surface portion 141, a plate-shaped lower frame connection portion 145 extending so as to bend downward is formed.

[0039] On the bottom surface portion 141, a rubber mounting hole 141a penetrating in the thickness direction is provided. In front of the rubber mounting hole 141a, a cover support hole 141b penetrating the bottom surface portion 141 in the thickness direction is formed.

[0040] The inner side surface portion 142 has a base portion 146 extending upward from the bottom surface portion 141, an inclined portion 147 inclined inward in the vehicle width direction as it proceeds upward from the upper end of the base portion 146, and a tip portion 148 extending upward from the upper end of the inclined portion 147. In the base portion 146, a rubber mounting hole 146a penetrating in the thickness direction is formed. In the inclined portion 147, a claw hole 147a penetrating in the thickness direction is formed. At the tip of the tip portion 148, a fixing hole 148a penetrating in the thickness direction is formed.

[0041] The outer side surface portion 143 extends upward from the bottom surface portion 141. At the upper end of the outer side surface portion 143, a claw hole 143a penetrating in the thickness direction is formed. At the rear end of the outer side surface portion 143, a cover support hole 143b penetrating in the thickness direction is formed. In the outer side surface portion 143, a plurality of through holes 143c penetrating in the thickness direction are formed.

[0042] In the rear surface portion 144, a rubber mounting hole 144a penetrating in the thickness direction is formed. Above the rubber mounting hole 144a on the outer side in the vehicle width direction, a bent portion 144b bent rearward from the upper end on the outer side in the vehicle width direction of the rear surface portion 144 is formed. The bent portion 144b has a thickness in the vertical direction. In the bent portion 144b, a claw hole 144c penetrating in the thickness direction is formed.

[0043] The lower frame connection portion 145 is formed with a downward extending portion 145a extending downward from the rear end of the bottom surface portion 141 and a fixing portion 145b formed at the lower end of the downward extending portion 145a. In the fixing portion 145b, a pair of left and right fastening portions 145c penetrating in the thickness direction are formed.

[0044] A modulator cover 150 is supported by the modulator stay 120. The modulator cover 150 has a front portion 151 that covers the ABS modulator 110 from the front. An inner side surface portion 152 extending rearward is formed on the inner side in the vehicle width direction of the front portion 151. An outer side surface portion 153 extending rearward is formed on the outer side in the vehicle width direction of the front portion 151. The outer side surface portion 153 extends rearward further than the inner side surface portion 152. An upper surface portion 154 extending from the upper end of the front portion 151 is formed above the outer side surface portion 153. The upper surface portion 154 is formed such that the inner end in the vehicle width direction inclines outward in the vehicle width direction as it goes rearward, and the left - right width becomes narrower (see FIG. 10). A lower surface portion 155 extending from the lower end of the front portion 151 is formed below the outer side surface portion 153. The lower surface portion 155 is formed such that the inner end in the vehicle width direction inclines outward in the vehicle width direction as it goes rearward, and the left - right width becomes narrower (see FIG. 13). The lower surface portion 155 extends rearward further than the upper surface portion 154.

[0045] The front portion 151 is formed so as to curve rearward as it proceeds from the outer side surface portion 153 toward the inner side surface portion 152 (see FIG. 10). Thereby, compared with the case where the front portion 151 is flat, the running wind resistance can be suppressed. On the upper part of the outer side surface portion 153, a convex portion 156 protruding outward in the vehicle width direction more than the outer side surface portion 153 is formed. The convex portion 156 has a cover shape that is recessed and protrudes from the inner side in the vehicle width direction to the outer side in the vehicle width direction. The convex portion 156 extends in the front - rear direction. At the rear end portion of the outer side surface portion 153, a fixing hole 153a penetrating in the thickness direction is formed. At the front portion of the lower surface portion 155, a fixing portion 155a having a fixing hole penetrating in the thickness direction (see FIG. 13) is formed.

[0046] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the ABS modulator support structure 100 seen from the left rear. FIG. 10 is a plan view of the vehicle body of the ABS modulator support structure 100. Next, an example of the assembling method of the ABS modulator support structure 100 will be described. In FIGS. 7 to 10, grommets (rubbers) 173, 171, 172 are attached to the rubber attachment holes 141a, 146a, 144a of the bottom surface portion 141, the inner side surface portion 142, and the rear surface portion 144 of the outer stay 140, respectively.

[0047] When grommets 173, 171, and 172 are attached, the inner stay 130 is disposed on the grommets 171 to 173 of the outer stay 140. Then, a bolt (fastening member) 161 is inserted into the grommet 171 on the inner side surface portion 142 of the outer stay 140 from the inner side in the vehicle width direction and fastened to the fastening portion 131a on the inner side surface portion 131 of the inner stay 130. Thereby, the inner stay 130 is temporarily fixed to the outer stay 140.

[0048] When the inner stay 130 is temporarily fixed to the outer stay 140, the ABS modulator 110 is disposed on the inner stay 130. Then, a bolt 162 is inserted into the grommet 172 on the rear surface portion 144 of the outer stay 140 from the rear, and the bolt 162 passes through the insertion hole 133a on the rear surface portion 133 of the inner stay 130 and is fastened to the rear surface fastening portion 112b (see FIG. 8) of the ABS modulator 110.

[0049] Also, a bolt 163 is inserted into the grommet 173 on the bottom surface portion 141 of the outer stay 140 from below, and the bolt 163 passes through the insertion hole 132a on the bottom surface portion 132 of the inner stay 130 and is fastened to the bottom surface fastening portion 112a (see FIG. 8) of the ABS modulator 110.

[0050] Thereby, the ABS modulator 110 is fixed to the outer stay 140 via the inner stay 130. At this time, since the grommets 171 to 173 are sandwiched between the inner stay 130 and the outer stay 140, it is difficult for vibrations from the outer stay 140 to be transmitted to the inner stay 130, and it is also difficult for vibrations to be transmitted to the ABS modulator 110 supported by the inner stay 130.

[0051] With the ABS modulator 110 fixed to the modulator stay 120, the modulator stay 120 is fixed to the vehicle body frame 11. That is, the tip 148 of the inner side surface portion 142 of the modulator stay 120 abuts against the right surface of the gusset 35. Also, the lower frame connection portion 145 abuts against a stay 36 (see FIG. 4) protruding rightward from the right surface of the down frame 33 from the rear.

[0052] Then, a bolt 160 is inserted into the fixing hole 148a of the tip 148 from the outside (right side) in the vehicle width direction, and the bolt 160 is fastened to the fastening portion of the gusset 35. Also, a pair of left and right bolts 166 are inserted from the front lower side of the stay 36, and each bolt 166 is fastened to the fastening portion 145c of the lower frame connection portion 145. Thereby, the ABS modulator 110 is attached to the vehicle body frame 11. Incidentally, at this time, the tip 148 overlaps the fuel tank 29 in a side view of the vehicle body (see FIG. 5).

[0053] FIG. 11 is a top view of the vehicle body of the ABS modulator support structure 100 showing a state in which an input brake hose 81, an output brake hose 86, and an electric harness 95 are connected to the ABS modulator 110. FIG. 12 is a front view of the vehicle body of the ABS modulator support structure 100 showing a state in which an input brake hose 81, an output brake hose 86, and an electric harness 95 are connected to the ABS modulator 110. FIG. 13 is a bottom view of the vehicle body of the ABS modulator support structure 100 showing a state in which an input brake hose 81, an output brake hose 86, and an electric harness 95 are connected to the ABS modulator 110.

[0054] The input brake hose 81 is connected to the input pipe connection portion 113 of the ABS modulator 110 via a metal joint portion 84. Also, the output brake hose 86 is connected to the output pipe connection portion 114 of the ABS modulator 110 via a metal joint portion 85. The brake piping system 80 (see Fig. 11) of the present embodiment is constituted by an input brake hose 81, a joint portion 84, a joint portion 85, and an output brake hose 86.

[0055] A sensor cable 90 is locked to the output brake hose 86 via a clamp 91. The sensor cable 90 is routed in parallel with the output brake hose 86 between the front wheel 13 and the ABS modulator 110. When the sensor cable 90 passes through the clamp 91 closest to the ABS modulator 110, it is routed upward on the inner side in the vehicle width direction and clamped by a clamp member 92 locked to the inclined portion 147 of the outer stay 140. The clamp member 92 is supported by inserting a locking claw 92a (see Fig. 12) into a claw hole 147a (see Fig. 7) of the inclined portion 147. The sensor cable 90 extends toward the inner side in the vehicle width direction and is electrically connected to an ECU (Electronic Control Unit) (not shown).

[0056] An electric harness (electrical wiring) 95 extends from this ECU and is electrically connected to the ABS modulator 110. That is, a connector 96 of the electric harness 95 is connected to a connector portion 115 of the ABS modulator 110. The connector 96 is formed with an outer peripheral shape larger than that of the connector portion 115, and is mounted so as to cover the connector portion 115. Thereby, the ABS modulator 110 and the electric harness 95 are electrically connected. The electric harness 95 is bent upward in a U shape (see Fig. 12) toward the inner side in the vehicle width direction from the connector 96 and is routed on the outer side in the vehicle width direction. The electric harness 95 routed on the outer side in the vehicle width direction is wound and held by a band 97 on the outer peripheral side of the connector 96.

[0057] When the electrical harness 95 extends beyond the outside in the vehicle width direction above the connector 96, it is routed rearward along the inner side in the vehicle width direction of the outer side surface portion 143 of the outer stay 140 (see Fig. 11). At this time, the electrical harness 95 is clamped by a clamp member (wiring support portion) 98 locked to the outer side surface portion 143. The insertion claw (insertion end) 98a of the clamp member 98 (see Fig. 11) is inserted and supported from the inner side in the vehicle width direction into the claw hole 143a of the outer side surface portion 143 (see Fig. 7).

[0058] When the electrical harness 95 extends beyond the outer side surface portion 143 of the outer stay 140 rearward, it is routed inward in the vehicle width direction, extends inward in the vehicle width direction, and is connected to an ECU (not shown). At this time, the electrical harness 95 is clamped by a clamp member 99 locked to the rear surface portion 144 of the outer stay 140. The insertion claw 99a of the clamp member 99 (see Fig. 13) is inserted and supported from above into the claw hole 144c of the bent portion 144b of the rear surface portion 144 (see Fig. 7).

[0059] In this state, the modulator cover 150 is attached. For the modulator cover 150, a bolt 164 is inserted from the outside in the vehicle width direction into the fixing hole 153a of the outer side surface portion 153, and the bolt 164 is fastened to the cover support hole 143b of the outer side surface portion 143 of the outer stay 140. Also, a bolt 165 is inserted from below into the fixing portion 155a of the lower surface portion 155, and the bolt 165 is fastened to the cover support hole 141b of the bottom surface portion 141 of the outer stay 140. Thereby, the modulator cover 150 is attached to the modulator stay 120. At this time, since a convex portion 156 protruding in a direction away from the insertion claw 98a (see Fig. 11) is formed on the modulator cover 150, it can be attached without interfering with the insertion claw 98a of the clamp member 98.

[0060] Here, when the modulator cover 150 covers the ABS modulator 110, it covers at least a part of the connector portion 115 in any of the top view of the vehicle body (see FIG. 11), front view of the vehicle body (see FIG. 12), side view of the vehicle body (see FIG. 5), and bottom view of the vehicle body (see FIG. 13). Therefore, even if rainwater or mud splashed by the front wheel 13 is directed towards the ABS modulator 110, the modulator cover 150 makes it easier to protect the connector portion 115 from rainwater and mud. In particular, since the connector 96 of the electrical harness 95 is mounted so as to cover the connector portion 115, the gap between the connector 96 and the connector portion 115 at the time of connection is located on the outer side in the vehicle width direction. For this reason, the modulator cover 150 having a structure that covers from the outer side in the vehicle width direction can efficiently prevent water and mud from entering the connector portion 115. Further, since the upper surface portion 154 overlaps a part of the connector portion 115 (see FIG. 10), it is easier to bend the electrical harness 95 into a U shape.

[0061] Also, as shown in FIG. 13, the pressure adjustment hole 110a of the ABS modulator 110 is covered by the bottom surface portion 141 of the outer stay 140 from below and the lower surface portion 155 of the modulator cover 150. Therefore, since it is covered from below in a double structure, it is difficult for water and mud splashed from the front wheel 13 to enter the pressure adjustment hole 110a. In particular, the pressure adjustment hole 110a is in a state of being separated from the outer stay 140 by the inner stay 130, and air can easily enter and exit.

[0062] Here, in the steering system 50, since the front fork 14 expands and contracts while being steered, the brake pipe system 80 straddling between the steering system 50 and the vehicle body frame 11 is routed and regulated so that the contact width and movement width are within a predetermined range during travel. In the present embodiment, the modulator cover 150, together with the shroud cover 72, can protect the ABS modulator 110 from rainwater, mud, etc. The ABS modulator 110 can be arranged with the connector portion 115 facing forward and the input pipe connection portion 113 and the output pipe connection portion 114 facing rearward, creating a margin for regulating the brake hoses 81 and 86 during steering and making it easier to have freedom in arranging the ABS modulator 110.

[0063] Therefore, when the ABS modulator 110 is provided at the front end portion of the vehicle body frame 11, it is possible to have freedom in arranging the ABS modulator 110. In particular, in the present embodiment, the front fender 26 is an off-road saddle-type vehicle 10 where the front wheel 13 is greatly separated, the expansion and contraction of the front fork 14 is likely to be large, and water and mud from the front wheel 13 are likely to be deflected to the front end portion of the vehicle body frame 11. Moreover, the fuel tank 29 is arranged below the main frame 31, the ABS modulator 110 is likely to be located below, and restrictions are likely to occur in regulating the brake hoses 81 and 86. In contrast, in the present embodiment, the modulator cover 150 can preferably provide the ABS modulator 110 at the front end portion of the vehicle body frame 11.

[0064] As described above, according to the present embodiment to which the present invention is applied, in the saddle-riding type vehicle 10 including the vehicle body frame 11 having the head pipe 18 and the main frame 31 extending rearward from the head pipe 18, and the ABS modulator 110 attached to the front end portion of the vehicle body frame 11, a modulator stay 120 that supports the ABS modulator 110 and a modulator cover 150 that is supported by the modulator stay 120 and covers the ABS modulator 110 are provided. The modulator stay 120 is fastened to the front end portion of the vehicle body frame 11 behind the head pipe 18, thereby supporting the ABS modulator 110 such that the connector portion 115 faces forward and the input pipe connection portion 113 and the output pipe connection portion 114 face rearward. The modulator cover 150 overlaps a part of the connector portion 115 of the ABS modulator 110 in a front view of the vehicle body, a side view of the vehicle body, a top view of the vehicle body, and a bottom view of the vehicle body.

[0065] According to this configuration, even if the ABS modulator 110 is arranged at the front end portion of the vehicle body frame 11 such that the connector portion 115 faces forward, the modulator cover 150 can protect the connector portion 115 from mud, water, etc. that the front wheel 13 picks up during traveling, and an improvement in the aerodynamic surface can also be expected, enhancing the traveling stability. Therefore, it becomes possible to arrange the ABS modulator 110 such that the input pipe connection portion 113 and the output pipe connection portion 114 face rearward, creating a margin for regulating the brake hoses 81 and 86 during steering and making it easier to have freedom in arranging the ABS modulator 110. Therefore, it is possible to provide a saddle-riding type vehicle 10 that can have a degree of freedom in layout when arranging the ABS modulator 110 when the ABS modulator 110 is provided at the front end portion of the vehicle body frame 11.

[0066] In the present embodiment, the ABS modulator 110 is arranged such that the connector portion 115 faces inward in the vehicle body width direction. According to this configuration, since the electrical harness 95 extending from the connector portion 115 is easily routed inside the vehicle width direction, it is possible to suppress the modulator cover 150 covering the connector portion 115 from bulging outward in the vehicle width direction.

[0067] Also, in the present embodiment, the ABS modulator 110 is arranged such that the input pipe connection portion 113 and the output pipe connection portion 114 face upward in the vehicle vertical direction. According to this configuration, since the input pipe connection portion 113 and the output pipe connection portion 114 face upward and rearward, it is easy to connect the brake hoses 81, 86 from above, and a margin can be provided for regulating the brake hoses 81, 86 during steering.

[0068] Also, in the present embodiment, the modulator cover 150 and the modulator stay 120 are fastened on the side surface and the bottom surface. According to this configuration, since they are fastened on a plurality of surfaces facing different directions, the fastening rigidity between the modulator cover 150 and the modulator stay 120 can be improved with a minimum number of fastening points.

[0069] Also, in the present embodiment, the modulator stay 120 is composed of an outer stay 140 and an inner stay 130 supported inside the outer stay 140. On the bottom surface and the rear surface, the outer stay 140, the inner stay 130, and the ABS modulator 110 are fastened with grommets 172, 173 disposed, and on the side surface, the outer stay 140 and the inner stay 130 are fastened with the grommet 171 disposed. According to this configuration, since the inner stay 130 is disposed between the outer stay 140 and the ABS modulator 110, and the grommets 171, 172, 173 are disposed at each fastening point, it is possible to make it difficult for the vibration of the vehicle body during traveling to be transmitted to the ABS modulator 110.

[0070] In the present embodiment, an electrical harness 95 connected to the connector portion 115 and a clamp member 98 that is inserted into the outer stay 140 of the modulator stage 120 and supports the electrical harness 95 are provided. On the side surface of the modulator cover 150, a convex portion 156 that protrudes while being recessed in a direction away from the insertion claw 98a of the clamp member 98 is provided. According to this configuration, the clamp member 98 can be sufficiently inserted into the outer stay 140 while avoiding interference with the modulator cover 150, the electrical harness 95 extending from the ABS modulator 110 can be firmly supported, and the electrical harness 95 can be efficiently accommodated in the modulator cover 150 in terms of space.

[0071] [Other Embodiments] The above-described embodiment merely shows one aspect of the present invention, and arbitrary modifications and applications are possible without departing from the gist of the present invention.

[0072] In the above embodiment, the saddle-riding type vehicle 10 having an engine as an internal combustion engine is exemplified as the saddle-riding type vehicle 10, but it is not limited thereto. For example, the saddle-riding type vehicle 10 may be a vehicle without an engine, that is, an electric vehicle. Therefore, in the above embodiment, the engine is exemplified as the power unit 12 that drives the vehicle body, but the power unit 12 may be a power unit including a drive electric motor. Therefore, the fuel tank 29 may not be provided.

[0073] In the above embodiment, the motorcycle having the front wheel 13 and the rear wheel 15 is exemplified as the saddle-riding type vehicle 10 for explanation, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the present invention is applicable to a three-wheeled saddle-riding type vehicle having two front wheels or rear wheels or a saddle-riding type vehicle having four or more wheels.

[0074] [Configurations Supported by the Above Embodiment] The above embodiment supports the following configurations.

[0075] In a saddle-riding type vehicle comprising a vehicle body frame including a head pipe and a monocross backbone frame extending rearward from the head pipe, and an ABS module attached to the front end portion of the vehicle body frame, the vehicle includes a module stay that supports the ABS module, and a module cover that is supported by the module stay and covers the ABS module. The module stay is fastened to the front end portion of the vehicle body frame behind the head pipe, so as to support the ABS module such that the electrical wiring connection portion faces forward and the fluid piping connection portion faces rearward. The module cover overlaps a part of the electrical wiring connection portion of the ABS module in a front view, a side view, a top view, and a bottom view of the vehicle body. According to this configuration, even if the ABS module is arranged at the front end portion of the vehicle body frame such that the electrical wiring connection portion faces forward, the module cover can protect the electrical wiring connection portion from mud, water, etc. that are lifted by the front wheels during running, and it is also possible to expect an improvement in the aerodynamic surface and an increase in running stability. For this reason, it becomes possible to arrange the ABS module such that the fluid piping connection portion faces rearward, creating a margin for regulating the brake hose during steering and making it easier to have a degree of freedom in arranging the ABS module. Therefore, when an ABS module is provided at the front end portion of the vehicle body frame, it is possible to provide a saddle-riding type vehicle that can have a degree of freedom in arranging the ABS module.

[0076] (Configuration 2) The saddle-riding type vehicle according to Configuration 1, wherein the ABS module is arranged such that the electrical wiring connection portion faces inward in the vehicle body width direction. According to this configuration, since the electrical wiring extending from the electrical wiring connection portion can be easily routed inward in the vehicle body width direction, it is possible to suppress the module cover covering the electrical wiring connection portion from bulging outward in the vehicle body width direction.

[0077] (Configuration 3) The saddle-riding type vehicle according to Configuration 1 or 2, wherein the ABS module is arranged such that the fluid piping connection portion faces upward in the vehicle body vertical direction. According to this configuration, since the fluid pipe connection portion faces upward at the rear, it is easy to connect the brake hose from above, and a margin can be provided for the restriction of the brake hose during steering.

[0078] (Configuration 4) The saddle-riding type vehicle according to any one of Configurations 1 to 3, wherein the modulator cover and the modulator stay are fastened on the side surface and the lower surface. According to this configuration, since they are fastened on a plurality of surfaces facing different directions, the fastening rigidity between the modulator cover and the modulator stay can be improved with a minimum number of fastening points.

[0079] (Configuration 5) The modulator stay is composed of an outer stay and an inner stay supported inside the outer stay, and on the lower surface and the rear surface, the outer stay, the inner stay, and the ABS modulator are fastened with rubber disposed therebetween, and on the side surface, the outer stay and the inner stay are fastened with rubber disposed therebetween. The saddle-riding type vehicle according to any one of Configurations 1 to 4. According to this configuration, an inner stay is disposed between the outer stay and the ABS modulator, and rubber is disposed at each fastening point, so that it is difficult for the vibration of the vehicle body during traveling to be transmitted to the ABS modulator.

[0080] (Configuration 6) An electric wire connected to the electric wire connection portion and a wire support portion inserted into the modulator stay and supporting the electric wire are provided, and on the side surface of the modulator cover, a convex portion that recesses and protrudes in a direction away from the insertion end of the wire support portion is provided. The saddle-riding type vehicle according to any one of Configurations 1 to 5. According to this configuration, while avoiding interference with the modulator cover, the wire support portion can be sufficiently inserted into the outer stay, the electric wire extending from the ABS modulator can be firmly supported, and the electric wire can be efficiently accommodated in the modulator cover.

Description of Reference Numerals

[0081] 10 Straddle-type vehicle 11 Vehicle body frame 18 Head pipe 31 Main frame (monocoque backbone frame) 95 Electrical harness (electrical wiring) 98 Clamp member (wiring support part) 98a Insertion claw (insertion end) 110 ABS modulator 113 Input pipe connection part (fluid pipe connection part) 114 Output pipe connection part (fluid pipe connection part) 115 Connector part (electrical wiring connection part) 120 Modulator stay 130 Inner stay 140 Outer stay 150 Modulator cover 156 Protrusion 171 Grommet (rubber) 172 Grommet (rubber) 173 Grommet (rubber)

Claims

1. A saddle-riding type vehicle comprising a vehicle body frame (11) including a head pipe (18) and a monocross frame (31) extending rearward from the head pipe (18), and an ABS modulator (110) attached to the front end portion of the vehicle body frame (11). A modulator stay (120) for supporting the ABS modulator (110). A modulator cover (150) supported by the modulator stay (120) and covering the ABS modulator (110). Characterized by comprising The modulator stay (120) is fastened to the front end portion of the vehicle body frame (11) behind the head pipe (18) so as to support the ABS modulator (110) such that the electrical wiring connection portion (115) faces forward and the fluid piping connection portions (113, 114) face rearward. The modulator cover (150) overlaps a part of the electrical wiring connection portion (115) of the ABS modulator (110) in a front view, side view, top view, and bottom view of the vehicle body. A saddle-riding type vehicle characterized by the above.

2. The ABS modulator (110) is arranged such that the electrical wiring connection portion (115) faces inward in the vehicle body width direction. The saddle-riding type vehicle according to Claim 1, characterized by the above.

3. The ABS modulator (110) is arranged such that the fluid piping connection portions (113, 114) face upward in the vehicle body vertical direction. The saddle-riding type vehicle according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized by the above.

4. The modulator cover (150) and the modulator stay (120) are fastened on the side surface and the bottom surface. The saddle-riding type vehicle according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized by the above.

5. The modulator stay (120) is composed of an outer stay (140) and an inner stay (130) supported inside the outer stay (140). On the bottom surface and the rear surface, the outer stay (140), the inner stay (130), and the ABS modulator (110) are fastened with rubbers (172, 173) arranged therebetween. On the side surface, the outer stay (140) and the inner stay (130) are fastened with a rubber (171) arranged therebetween. The saddle-riding type vehicle according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized by the above.

6. An electrical wiring (95) connected to the electrical wiring connection portion (115). It includes a wiring support portion (98) that is inserted into the modulator stay (120) and supports the electrical wiring (95). On a side surface of the modulator cover (150), a convex portion (156) is provided that protrudes in a concave shape in a direction away from the insertion end (98a) of the wiring support portion (98). The straddle-type vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by the above.

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