Saddle-type vehicle

Abstract

SOLUTION: To address a saddle riding vehicle 10 that includes a support member 90 which supports a meter 56 which indicates condition information on the saddle riding vehicle 10, and a cover member 94 which covers the support member 90, where the meter 56, the support member 90, and the cover member 94 are tightened with a first tightening member 100 at a tightening part 96, and the meter 56 and the support member 90 are tightened with a second tightening member 102 at a fixing part 98, but the cover member 94 is not tightened.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

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

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a meter support structure for a saddle-type vehicle. The meter support structure of Patent Document 1 includes a stay formed of synthetic resin. This stay has a stay main portion and a meter support portion. The stay main portion is supported by the front fork and covers the headlight from the rear. The meter support portion is integrally connected to the stay main portion and supports a meter unit. A front cowl having an opening for the headlight on the front side is attached to the stay main portion. Therefore, the stay main portion is covered by the front cowl. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 5315404 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Recently, there has been a demand for technology that can improve the ease of installing a meter.

[0005] The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned problems. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] One aspect of the present invention is a saddle-type vehicle comprising a support member supporting a meter indicating status information of the saddle-type vehicle, and a cover member covering the support member, wherein the support member is provided with a fastening portion and a plurality of fixing portions, and the cover member is provided with fastening holes corresponding to the fastening portion and a plurality of through holes corresponding to each of the fixing portions and larger than the fastening holes, wherein the meter, the support member, and the cover member are fastened at the fastening portion by a first fastening member, and the meter and the support member are fastened at the fixing portion by a second fastening member, and the second fastening member can be viewed through the through hole without fastening the cover member.

[0007] Another aspect of the present invention is a saddle-type vehicle comprising a support member supporting a meter indicating status information of the saddle-type vehicle, and a cover member covering the support member, wherein the support member is provided with a fastening portion and a plurality of fixing portions, the cover member is provided with fastening holes corresponding to the fastening portions, the meter, the support member and the cover member are fastened at the fastening portion by a first fastening member, and the meter and the support member are fastened at the fixing portion by a second fastening member, the cover member is provided with a plurality of locking portions for locking the support member, and the plurality of locking portions are located outboard in the vehicle width direction relative to each of the plurality of fixing portions. Effect of the Invention

[0008] According to an aspect of the present invention, a saddle-type vehicle can be provided that can improve ease of installation of a meter. That is, even if the meter is disposed close to the steering shaft, it can be easily installed using general tools. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a left side view of the motorcycle. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the support structure of the meter. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the meter stay. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a front view showing the inner surface of the cover member. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a state in which the meter is attached to the meter stay. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a view showing a state in which the cover member is attached to the meter stay. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a state in which the locking portion locks the meter stay. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a part of a motorcycle to which a meter is attached. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a left side view of a portion of the motorcycle. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a front view showing the inner surface of a cover member according to a modified example. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a view showing a state in which a cover member according to a modified example is attached to a meter stay. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] A saddle-type vehicle according to an embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. In this embodiment, the saddle-type vehicle will be described as a motorcycle, but is not limited to this. Fig. 1 is a left side view of a motorcycle 10. In the following description, the direction in which the motorcycle 10 moves forward is defined as the forward direction, and the front-rear, left-right, and up-down directions are defined.

[0011] The motorcycle 10 includes a vehicle body frame 12 (vehicle body). The vehicle body frame 12 includes a head pipe 14, a main frame 16, a center frame 18, a down frame 20, a pair of left and right seat frames 22, and a pair of left and right sub-frames 24.

[0012] The head pipe 14 is a part of the front end portion of the body frame 12. The main frame 16 extends rearward and diagonally downward from the head pipe 14. The center frame 18 extends downward from the rear end portion of the main frame 16. The down frame 20 is positioned lower than the main frame 16. The down frame 20 extends rearward and diagonally downward from the head pipe 14. Each of the left and right seat frames 22 extends rearward from the rear end portion of the main frame 16. Each of the left and right sub-frames 24 connects a lower portion of the center frame 18 to the seat frame 22.

[0013] A pivot support portion (not shown) is provided on the center frame 18. A side stand 26 is provided on the down frame 20.

[0014] The motorcycle 10 further includes a front fork 28, a front wheel 30, a front fender 32, a swing arm 34, a rear wheel 36, a rear fender 38, an engine 40, a seat 42, and a fuel tank 44.

[0015] The front fork 28 is swingably supported by the head pipe 14. The front fork 28 has a steering shaft (not shown), a pair of left and right fork pipes 46, a top bridge 48, and a bottom bridge 50.

[0016] The steering shaft is rotatably supported by the head pipe 14. The fork pipes 46 are disposed on both the left and right sides of the front wheel 30. The front wheel 30 is rotatably supported on the lower ends of the left and right fork pipes 46. The top bridge 48 is fixed to the upper end of the steering shaft. The bottom bridge 50 is fixed to the lower end of the steering shaft. The top bridge 48 and the bottom bridge 50 each connect the left and right fork pipes 46. A turn signal (not shown) is attached to the left and right fork pipes 46 via a pair of left and right brackets 52. A headlight 54 and a meter 56 are attached to the top bridge 48 by a support structure described later. The top bridge 48 is located above the left and right fork pipes 46, and a handlebar 58 is attached to the upper part of the top bridge 48.

[0017] A front wheel 30 is steerably disposed at the front end of the body frame 12 via a front fork 28. A front fender 32 is attached to the front fork 28. The front fender 32 covers the front wheel 30 from above.

[0018] The swing arm 34 extends rearward from a pivot shaft 60. The front end of the swing arm 34 is supported so as to be able to swing on the pivot shaft 60. The rear end of the swing arm 34 supports a rear wheel 36 so as to be able to rotate.

[0019] The rear wheel 36 is disposed at the rear end of the body frame 12 via a swing arm 34. The rear fender 38 extends rearward from the rear ends of the left and right seat frames 22. The rear fender 38 covers the rear wheel 36 from above.

[0020] The engine 40 is disposed below the main frame 16, between the center frame 18 and the down frame 20. The engine 40 has a crankcase 62 and a cylinder section 64. The crankcase 62 supports a crankshaft (not shown) extending in the left-right direction (vehicle width direction). A transmission (not shown) is built into the rear of the crankcase 62.

[0021] The cylinder section 64 extends forward and diagonally upward from the front of the crankcase 62. An intake system (not shown) and an exhaust system (not shown) are connected to the cylinder section 64. The exhaust system includes a muffler 66. The muffler 66 is disposed below the engine 40.

[0022] The seat 42 is fixed to the left and right seat frames 22. The seat 42 has a front seat 42A and a rear seat 42B. The front seat 42A is disposed in front of the left and right seat frames 22. A rider sits on the front seat 42A. The rider seated on the front seat 42A places his / her feet on a step 68 connected to the main frame 16. The rear seat 42B is provided behind the front seat 42A. The rear seat 42B is disposed on the rear of the left and right seat frames 22. A passenger sits on the rear seat 42B. The passenger seated on the rear seat 42B places his / her feet on a pillion step 70 connected to the left and right sub-frames 24.

[0023] The fuel tank 44 is disposed between the head pipe 14 and the seat 42. In this embodiment, the fuel tank 44 is disposed in front of the front seat 42A and behind the head pipe 14. The fuel tank 44 is attached to an upper portion of the main frame 16.

[0024] The motorcycle 10 further includes a body cover 72. The body cover 72 has a tank cover 74, a pair of left and right center covers 76, a rear cover 78, an under cover 80, and a pair of left and right shrouds 82.

[0025] The tank cover 74 covers the fuel tank 44. Each of the pair of left and right center covers 76 covers the underside of the front seat 42A. The rear cover 78 covers the underside of the seat 42 behind the left and right center covers 76. The undercover 80 covers the lower part of the crankcase 62 from the front, sides, and bottom. Each of the pair of left and right shrouds 82 covers part of the side of the fuel tank 44, the head pipe 14, the front part of the main frame 16, and the upper part of the down frame 20.

[0026] Next, a description will be given of a support structure for the meter 56 provided on the motorcycle 10. Fig. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the support structure for the meter 56. The support structure includes a support member 90 and a cover member 94.

[0027] The meter 56 is a display device. The meter 56 may be a liquid crystal display. Status information showing the running status of the motorcycle 10 is displayed on a display surface 56F of the meter 56.

[0028] The status information includes vehicle speed. The status information may include at least one of the engine 40 RPM, mileage, and gear position. The status information may also include the remaining fuel in the fuel tank 44. The status information may also include the air pressure of each of the front wheel 30 and the rear wheel 36. The status information may also include at least one of the battery voltage, the coolant temperature, the remaining oil level, the turn signal indicator, the low beam indicator, and the high beam indicator. The status information may also include the current location of the motorcycle 10 and a map of the surrounding area of ​​the current location.

[0029] A plurality of bosses 56S and a connector 56C are provided on a rear surface 56R of the meter 56. The rear surface 56R is located on the opposite side to the portion where the display surface 56F is located.

[0030] One of the multiple bosses 56S is disposed at the lower left end of the rear portion 56R of the meter 56. One of the multiple bosses 56S is disposed at the lower right end of the rear portion 56R of the meter 56. One of the multiple bosses 56S is disposed at the upper center of the rear portion 56R of the meter 56. A fastening hole FH is formed in the boss 56S. The fastening hole FH is a hole for fastening.

[0031] The connector 56C is disposed in the center of the lower end of the back surface 56R of the meter 56. The connector 56C is disposed between a boss 56S disposed in the lower left end of the back surface 56R of the meter 56 and a boss 56S disposed in the lower right end of the back surface 56R of the meter 56.

[0032] The support member 90 is a member that supports the meter 56. The support member 90 includes a meter stay 92. The meter stay 92 supports the meter 56. In this embodiment, the meter stay 92 is also a member that supports the headlight 54. The meter stay 92 is fixed to the top bridge 48. The meter stay 92 is located in front of the top bridge 48. The meter stay 92 may be formed integrally with the pair of left and right brackets 52 (FIG. 1).

[0033] Fig. 3 is a diagram showing the meter stay 92. As shown in Figs. 2 and 3, the meter stay 92 has a member connecting portion 92A and a meter support portion 92B. The member connecting portion 92A is a portion that is fixed to the top bridge 48, and is also a portion that connects the headlight 54. The member connecting portion 92A includes a base plate 92A_1 and left and right ribs 92A_2. The member connecting portion 92A may include a reinforcing plate 92A_3 that is connected to the base plate 92A_1 and the left and right ribs 92A_2.

[0034] The base plate 92A_1 is disposed between a pair of left and right brackets 52 (FIG. 1). A first mounting hole MH1 and a second mounting hole MH2 for mounting the meter stay 92 to the top bridge 48 are formed in the base plate 92A_1. A recess in which the head pipe 14 is disposed may be formed between the first mounting hole MH1 and the second mounting hole MH2. The left and right ribs 92A_2 are disposed below the top bridge 48. The left and right ribs 92A_2 extend rearward from the left and right ends of the base plate 92A_1, respectively. A third mounting hole MH3 for mounting the headlight 54 is formed in each of the left and right ribs 92A_2.

[0035] The meter support portion 92B is formed integrally with the member connecting portion 92A. The meter support portion 92B extends from a base plate 92A_1. The meter support portion 92B is inclined with respect to the base plate 92A_1. The meter support portion 92B has a pair of arms 92B_1 and a meter receiving plate 92B_2.

[0036] The pair of arms 92B_1 separate the meter receiving plate 92B_2 from the base plate 92A_1. A rear surface 56R of the meter 56 abuts against the meter receiving plate 92B_2. When the rear surface 56R of the meter 56 abuts against the meter receiving plate 92B_2, the connector 56C of the meter 56 is disposed between the pair of arms 92B_1. The meter receiving plate 92B_2 is formed in the shape of the Greek letter "Λ", but is not limited thereto. A fastening portion 96 and a plurality of fixing portions 98 are provided on the meter receiving plate 92B_2.

[0037] The fastening portion 96 is a portion where the meter 56, the meter stay 92, and the cover member 94 are fastened by a first fastening member 100. Examples of the first fastening member 100 include a bolt, a screw, and a screw tap. The fastening portion 96 has a positioning hole for positioning the boss 56S. The fastening portion 96 is formed at the upper end of the meter stay 92. The fastening portion 96 is located at the center in the vehicle width direction (left-right direction). The fastening portion 96 is located above each fixing portion 98.

[0038] The multiple fixing portions 98 are portions where the meter 56 and the meter stay 92 are fastened by a second fastening member 102. Examples of the second fastening member 102 include a bolt, a screw, a screw tap, and the like. A positioning hole for positioning the boss 56S is formed in the fixing portion 98. The fixing portion 98 is formed at the lower end portion of the meter stay 92. A first fixing portion 98A of the multiple fixing portions 98 is located on one side in the vehicle width direction with respect to the fastening portion 96. A second fixing portion 98B of the multiple fixing portions 98 is located on the other side in the vehicle width direction with respect to the fastening portion 96.

[0039] The cover member 94 is a member that covers the support member 90. As described above, the support member 90 includes the meter support portion 92B and the member connecting portion 92A. The cover member 94 covers the entire meter support portion 92B. The cover member 94 covers a portion of the member connecting portion 92A. The cover member 94 is attached to the rear portion 56R of the meter 56.

[0040] The cover member 94 widens left and right toward the bottom of the motorcycle 10. In other words, the cover member 94 is formed so as to taper toward the top of the motorcycle 10. A lower central portion of the cover member 94 protrudes forward of the motorcycle 10.

[0041] The cover member 94 is formed with a fastening hole FH and a plurality of through holes TH. The fastening hole FH is formed to correspond to the fastening portion 96 of the support member 90. The plurality of through holes TH are larger than the fastening hole FH. The plurality of through holes TH are formed to correspond to the plurality of fixing portions 98, respectively.

[0042] 4 is a front view of the inner surface of the cover member 94. The cover member 94 has a locking portion 104. The locking portion 104 is a portion that locks the support member 90. The locking portion 104 is formed integrally with the cover member 94. The locking portion 104 protrudes from the inner surface of the cover member 94. There may be one locking portion 104, or two or more locking portions 104.

[0043] In this embodiment, a first locking portion 104A and a second locking portion 104B are provided as the locking portion 104. The first locking portion 104A is a portion that prevents the cover member 94 from falling, and is located on the left and right of the cover member 94. The second locking portions 104B are portions that determine the position of the cover member 94 relative to the meter 56, and are located on the left and right of the cover member 94 above the first locking portion 104A.

[0044] Next, an example of a method for attaching the meter 56 to the motorcycle 10 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0045] First, the meter stay 92 is attached to the top bridge 48 by bolts or the like through the first attachment hole MH1 (FIG. 3) and the second attachment hole MH2 (FIG. 3). Next, as shown in FIG. 5, the meter 56 is attached to the meter stay 92 of the support member 90 (see FIG. 2). In this case, the rear portion 56R of the meter 56 is abutted against the meter receiving plate 92B_2. Each of the multiple bosses 56S provided on the rear portion 56R is formed with a fitting portion (not shown) that can be fitted into a positioning hole of the meter stay 92. The boss 56S disposed in the upper center portion of the rear portion 56R fits into a positioning hole of the fastening portion 96 of the meter stay 92. The bosses 56S disposed at the lower right end and the lower left end of the rear portion 56R each fit into a positioning hole of the fixing portion 98 of the meter stay 92. The meter 56 and the meter stay 92 are fastened to each of the multiple fixing portions 98 by the second fastening members 102.

[0046] Next, the headlight 54 is attached to the meter stay 92 (see FIG. 5). In this case, the headlight 54 is fastened with a bolt and a nut at the third mounting hole MH3 (FIG. 2) of the left and right ribs 92A_2 of the meter stay 92. In this way, the headlight 54 is attached to the meter stay 92 so as to be suspended from the meter stay 92.

[0047] Next, as shown in FIG. 6, the cover member 94 is attached to the rear portion 56R of the meter 56. In this case, the meter 56, the meter stay 92, and the cover member 94 are fastened by the first fastening member 100 at the fastening portion 96 of the meter stay 92. In this state, as shown in FIG. 7, each of a pair of left and right locking portions 104 (first locking portions 104A) provided on the cover member 94 presses the meter receiving plate 92B_2 of the support member 90 to prevent the cover member 94 from falling. The first locking portions 104A are located on the outer side in the vehicle width direction with respect to each of the multiple fixing portions 98. Therefore, even if the cover member 94 is fixed to the meter 56 at one point, the cover member 94 can be firmly fixed.

[0048] When the meter 56, the meter stay 92, and the cover member 94 are fastened by the first fastening members 100, each of the multiple through holes TH formed in the cover member 94 exposes the head of the second fastening member 102 (see FIG. 6). Because the heads of the second fastening members 102 are exposed, the fastening state of the second fastening members 102 can be confirmed. In other words, the presence or absence of a fastening failure can be grasped. In addition, because the three fastening members 100, 102 are naturally arranged and visible, the design is not impaired.

[0049] Next, as shown in FIG. 8, the pair of left and right brackets 52 are each attached to the meter stay 92 via the headlight cover 54C.

[0050] Next, the characteristic configuration of the above-mentioned support structure and the effects obtained by this configuration will be described.

[0051] In this embodiment, the meter 56, the support member 90, and the cover member 94 are fastened to the fastening portion 96 of the support member 90 by a first fastening member 100 (see FIG. 6). Meanwhile, the meter 56 and the support member 90 are fastened to each of a plurality of fixing portions 98 of the support member 90 by a second fastening member 102 (see FIG. 5). After the meter 56 is attached to the support member 90 by the second fastening member 102, the cover member 94 can be fastened to the meter 56 and the support member 90 together by the first fastening member 100.

[0052] In addition, because the cover member 94 is fastened to the meter 56 at one location, the cover member 94 can be attached to the meter 56 more easily than if it were fastened to multiple locations. That is, even if the position of the support member 90 attached to the motorcycle 10 is close to the steering shaft, the cover member 94 can be easily attached using general tools without changing the position of the meter 56. Alternatively, even if the position of the support member 90 is close to the steering shaft, the fastening portion 96 can be set at a position where the cover member 94 can be attached using general tools without changing the position of the meter 56. Note that, since the support member 90 is fixed to the top bridge 48, it can be positioned near the steering shaft.

[0053] Thus, according to this embodiment, the ease of installation of the meter 56 can be improved. Furthermore, by being able to arrange the meter 56 close to the steering shaft, the moment of inertia around the steering shaft can be reduced. As a result, the steering system becomes more agile, which leads to improved product appeal. In addition, the protrusion of the meter 56 is reduced, which contributes to the compact appearance of the completed vehicle.

[0054] In this embodiment, the fastening portion 96 is located above the fixing portion 98. As a result, the path LS (see FIG. 9) along which the general tools pass is located above the headlight 54. That is, by positioning the fastening portion 96 above the fixing portion 98, it is easy to ensure a large space for using general tools even if the meter 56 and the headlight 54 are close to each other. Therefore, it is possible to attach the meter 56 to the support member 90, attach the support member 90 to the motorcycle 10, and then fasten the cover member 94 to the meter 56 and the support member 90 together.

[0055] In this embodiment, the fastening portion 96 is located in the center in the vehicle width direction, and the multiple fixing portions 98 are located on both sides in the vehicle width direction of the fastening portion 96. This allows the first fastening member 100 arranged at the fastening portion 96 and the second fastening member 102 arranged at the fixing portion 98 to be visually recognized in a well-balanced manner, without impairing the design.

[0056] In addition, in this embodiment, the second fastening member 102 is visible through the through hole TH formed in the cover member 94 without fastening the cover member 94. This allows the driver to check the fastening state of the second fastening member 102. In other words, the presence or absence of a fastening failure can be grasped. In addition, the three fastening members 100, 102 arranged naturally can be visually recognized, so the design is not impaired.

[0057] In this embodiment, the cover member 94 includes a pair of left and right locking portions 104 (first locking portions 104A) that lock the support member 90. The locking portions 104 are located on the outer side of the vehicle width direction relative to each of the fixing portions 98. This allows the cover member 94 to be fixed to the support member 90 by the locking portions 104 located on both sides of the first fastening member 100 in the vehicle width direction and the first fastening member 100. Therefore, even though the cover member 94 is fastened to the meter 56 at one point, the cover member 94 can be firmly fixed. In addition, the locking portions 104 protrude from the inner surface of the cover member 94 and press the support member 90. Therefore, the cover member 94 is not visible from the outside, and the design is improved. In addition, according to this embodiment, the aerodynamic performance of the cover member 94 can be improved compared to a case in which the locking portions 104 are configured by bolts or the like. Furthermore, except for the fastening of the center of the cover member 94 by the first fastening member 100, the cover member 94 is held in place by a locking portion 104 that is molded integrally with the cover member 94. With this structure, it is possible to suppress increases in cost and weight compared to using a dedicated bolt or the like for attaching the cover member 94. In addition, assembly is simplified, which contributes to improved productivity.

[0058] In this embodiment, the cover member 94 widens left and right toward the bottom of the motorcycle 10. This allows wind generated when the motorcycle 10 is traveling from the front to easily pass in the width direction of the motorcycle 10. This improves the aerodynamic performance of the motorcycle 10. In addition, the wind generated when the motorcycle 10 is traveling is less likely to hit the meter 56 via the cover member 94.

[0059] In this embodiment, the lower center portion of the cover member 94 protrudes forward of the motorcycle 10. Therefore, the harness, couplers, and other coupling devices connected to the meter 56 can be efficiently stored between the cover member 94 and the meter 56.

[0060] In this embodiment, the headlight 54 is attached to the support member 90 so as to be suspended from the support member 90. Therefore, the meter 56 and the headlight 54 can be disposed close to each other. This makes it possible to reduce the number of parts compared to a case in which the meter 56 and the headlight 54 are attached by separate members.

[0061] The above embodiment may be modified as follows.

[0062] The cover member 94 does not have to have a plurality of through holes TH (see FIG. 10). In this case, when the meter 56, the meter stay 92, and the cover member 94 are fastened together by the first fastening member 100, the head of the second fastening member 102 fastening the meter 56 and the meter stay 92 together is not exposed (see FIG. 11). Even in this case, the ease of attachment of the meter 56 can be improved, as in the embodiment.

[0063] The headlight 54 may be attached to the fork pipe 46 by a member separate from the support member 90. In this case, the headlight 54 is not attached to the support member 90. Note that an example of the separate member is a headlight bracket or the like.

[0064] The support member 90 may be fixed to a location on the periphery of the top bridge 48. An example of the fixing location is the head pipe 14.

[0065] Regarding the above embodiment, the following supplementary notes are further disclosed.

[0066] (Appendix 1) The present invention is a saddle-type vehicle including a support member (90) that supports a meter (56) that indicates status information of the saddle-type vehicle (10), and a cover member (94) that covers the support member, wherein the support member is provided with a fastening portion (96) and a plurality of fixing portions (98), and the cover member is provided with a fastening hole (FH) corresponding to the fastening portion, and a plurality of through holes (TH) that correspond to each of the plurality of fixing portions and are larger than the fastening hole, and the meter, the support member, and the cover member are fastened at the fastening portion by a first fastening member (100), and the meter and the support member are fastened at the fixing portion by a second fastening member (102), and the second fastening member can be viewed through the through hole without fastening the cover member.

[0067] This makes it easier to install the meter. That is, after the meter is attached to the support member by the second fastening member, the cover member can be fastened to the meter and the support member by the first fastening member. Therefore, even if the position of the support member attached to the saddle-type vehicle is close to the steering shaft, the meter can be easily installed using general tools without changing the position of the meter. In addition, since the cover member is fastened and fixed to the meter at one point, it is easier to install the cover member to the meter compared to when the cover member is fastened and fixed at multiple points. In addition, the second fastening member is visible through the through hole. This allows the driver to check the fastening state of the second fastening member. In other words, the presence or absence of a fastening defect can be grasped. In addition, since the three fastening members arranged naturally can be visually recognized, the design is not impaired.

[0068] (Appendix 2) In the saddle-type vehicle according to the present invention described above in Supplementary Note 1, the fastening portion may be located above the fixing portion.

[0069] This makes it easy to ensure a large space for using general tools even if the meter and headlights are close to each other.

[0070] (Appendix 3) The present invention may be such that, in the saddle-type vehicle described in Appendix 1 above, the fastening portion is located in the center in the vehicle width direction, a first fastening portion (98A) of the multiple fastening portions is located on one side in the vehicle width direction relative to the fastening portion, and a second fastening portion (98B) of the multiple fastening portions is located on the other side in the vehicle width direction relative to the fastening portion.

[0071] This allows the first fastening member arranged in the fastening portion and the second fastening member arranged in the fixing portion to be visually recognized in a well-balanced manner, without impairing the design.

[0072] (Appendix 4) In the present invention, in the saddle riding type vehicle described in Supplementary Note 1 above, the cover member may extend laterally toward a lower portion of the saddle riding type vehicle.

[0073] This allows the wind to easily escape in the width direction of the saddle riding type vehicle, which is expected to improve the aerodynamic performance of the saddle riding type vehicle. Also, the wind from the front of the saddle riding type vehicle is less likely to hit the meter through the cover member.

[0074] (Appendix 5) In the present invention, in the saddle riding type vehicle described in Supplementary Note 1 above, a lower central portion of the cover member may protrude forward of the saddle riding type vehicle.

[0075] This allows the harness, couplers and other coupling devices connected to the meter to be efficiently stored between the cover member and the meter.

[0076] (Appendix 6) In the saddle-type vehicle described in Appendix 1 above, the present invention may be such that the cover member has a plurality of locking portions (104) for locking the support member, and the plurality of locking portions are positioned outward in the vehicle width direction relative to each of the plurality of fixing portions.

[0077] This allows the cover member to be fixed to the support member by the first fastening member and the multiple locking portions located on both sides of the first fastening member in the vehicle width direction. Therefore, even if the cover member is fixed to the meter at one point, the cover member can be firmly attached. In addition, the aerodynamic performance of the cover member can be improved compared to when the multiple locking portions are replaced with bolts or the like.

[0078] (Appendix 7) In the present invention, in the saddle-type vehicle described in Supplementary Note 1 above, the meter may be located between the cover member and a seat (42) provided on a vehicle body to which the support member is attached.

[0079] (Appendix 8) The present invention is a saddle-type vehicle comprising a support member supporting a meter indicating status information of the saddle-type vehicle, and a cover member covering the support member, wherein the support member is provided with a fastening portion and a plurality of fixing portions, the cover member is provided with fastening holes corresponding to the fastening portions, the meter, the support member and the cover member are fastened at the fastening portion by a first fastening member, and the meter and the support member are fastened at the fixing portion by a second fastening member, the cover member is provided with a plurality of locking portions for locking the support member, and the plurality of locking portions may be located outward in the vehicle width direction relative to each of the plurality of fixing portions.

[0080] This makes it easier to attach the meter. That is, after the meter is attached to the support member by the second fastening member, the cover member can be fastened to the meter and the support member by the first fastening member. Therefore, even if the position of the support member attached to the saddle-type vehicle is close to the steering shaft, the meter can be easily attached using general tools without changing the position of the meter. In addition, since the cover member is fastened and fixed to the meter at one point, it is easier to attach the cover member to the meter compared to when the cover member is fastened and fixed at multiple points. In addition, the cover member has a locking portion located on the outer side in the vehicle width direction with respect to each of the multiple fixing portions. As a result, even if the cover member is fixed to the meter at one point, the cover member can be firmly fixed. In addition, the aerodynamic performance of the cover member can be improved compared to when the multiple locking portions are replaced with bolts or the like.

[0081] The present invention is not limited to the above disclosure, and various configurations can be adopted without departing from the gist of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0082] 10...Motorcycle (saddle-type vehicle) 52...Bracket 56...Meter 90...Support member 92...Meter stay 94...Cover member 96...Fascinating part 98...Fixing part 100...first fastening member 102...second fastening member 104...Latching part

Claims

1. A support member (90) that supports a meter (56) that displays status information of a saddle-type vehicle (10); A cover member (94) that covers the support member (90); A saddle-type vehicle (10) comprising: The support member (90) is provided with a fastening portion (96) and a plurality of fixing portions (98), The cover member (94) is provided with a fastening hole (FH) corresponding to the fastening portion (96) and a plurality of through holes (TH) corresponding to the plurality of fixing portions (98) respectively and larger than the fastening hole (FH), The meter (56), the support member (90), and the cover member (94) are fastened to each other at the fastening portion (96) by a first fastening member (100), The meter (56) and the support member (90) are fastened to each other at the fixing portion (98) by a second fastening member (102), The second fastening member (102) is visible through the through hole (TH) without fastening the cover member (94).

2. The saddle-type vehicle (10) according to claim 1, The fastening portion (96) is located above the fixing portion (98).

3. The saddle-type vehicle (10) according to claim 1, The fastening portion (96) is located at the center in the vehicle width direction, A first fixing portion (98A) of the plurality of fixing portions (98) is located on one side in the vehicle width direction with respect to the fastening portion (96), A second fixing portion (98B) of the plurality of fixing portions (98) is located on the other side in the vehicle width direction relative to the fastening portion (96).

4. The saddle-type vehicle (10) according to claim 1, The cover member (94) extends laterally downwardly of the saddle-ride type vehicle (10).

5. The saddle-type vehicle (10) according to claim 1, A lower central portion of the cover member (94) protrudes forward of the saddle-ride type vehicle (10).

6. The saddle-type vehicle (10) according to claim 1, The cover member (94) includes a plurality of locking portions (104) for locking the support member (90), The plurality of engagement portions (104) are positioned outward in the vehicle width direction relative to each of the plurality of fixing portions (98).

7. The saddle-type vehicle (10) according to claim 1, The saddle-type vehicle (10) has a seat (42) provided on a vehicle body to which the support member (90) is attached, and the meter (56) is located between the cover member (94).

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