Front fender

Abstract

To provide a front fender which prevents muddy water and rain water from scattering and falling onto brake calipers.SOLUTION: A front fender (40) is attached to a front fork (20) of a straddle-type vehicle. The front fender is provided with: a fender body (41) covering an upper side of a front wheel (30) supported by the front fork, and a pair of fender side surfaces (51) extending from both side edges of the fender body to an axle side. The front fork is provided with brake calipers (37) that brake the front wheel. A lower edge of each of the fender side surfaces extends in a front-rear direction above the brake caliper, and a folded portion (63) is formed by the lower edge being directed to the inner side as seen in an axle direction.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a front fender. [Background technology]

[0002] Front fenders are attached to saddle-ride vehicles such as motorcycles. One type of front fender known in the art effectively prevents muddy water from splashing down on the front wheel using a fender main body that covers the front wheel from above (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In the front fender described in Patent Document 1, a pair of legs extending from both front edges of the fender main body are attached to the axle bracket, and a pair of support parts extending from both rear edges of the fender main body are attached to the axle bracket. Muddy water splashed up by the front wheel hits the inner surface of the fender main body, preventing it from splashing down on lighting devices or the rider. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-085743 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, with the front fender described in Patent Document 1, muddy water that hits the inner surface of the fender body runs down the inner surfaces of the pair of support parts and onto the brake calipers below the pair of support parts, which can cause abnormal wear of the brake pads. While using wear-resistant brake pads is an option, this increases costs. Furthermore, if muddy water adheres to the outer surface of the brake calipers, the dirt on the brake calipers becomes more noticeable, degrading their appearance. Similar problems can occur not only with muddy water, but also with rainwater.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above points, and its object is to provide a front fender that can prevent muddy water and rainwater from splashing and also prevent muddy water and rainwater from falling onto the brake calipers. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A front fender according to one aspect of the present invention is a front fender attached to a front fork of a saddle-ride type vehicle, and includes a fender main body that covers an upper portion of a front wheel supported by the front fork, and a pair of fender side surfaces that extend from both side edges of the fender main body toward the axle, wherein a brake caliper that brakes the front wheel is provided on the front fork, and the lower edges of the fender side surfaces extend in the front-rear direction above the brake caliper, and the lower edges are turned inward in the axle direction to form a folded-back portion. The front side of the folded portion is inclined forward from a predetermined position of the folded portion directly above the brake caliper. This solves the above problem. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to one aspect of the present invention, the front fender prevents muddy water and rainwater kicked up by the front wheel from splashing by hitting the inner surface of the front fender. The muddy water and rainwater that hits the front fender moves downward along the inner surface of the fender side, but the folded-back portion prevents the muddy water and rainwater from flowing down the lower edge of the fender side onto the brake caliper. This reduces abnormal wear on the brake pads of the brake caliper and prevents the brake caliper's appearance from being impaired by dirt. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a right side view of the saddle-ride type vehicle of the present embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the area surrounding the front wheel of the embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a right side view of the area around the front wheel of this embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a side view of the area around the front wheel of the embodiment as seen from the inside. [Figure 5]FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the fender support portion of the present embodiment as viewed from the inside. [Figure 6] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the front fender of FIG. 4 taken along line AA. [Figure 7] 5 is a cross-sectional view of the front fender of FIG. 4 taken along line BB. [Figure 8] 5A and 5B are explanatory diagrams of the flow of muddy water on the front fender of the present embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] A front fender according to one aspect of the present invention is attached to the front fork of a saddle-ride type vehicle. The fender main body of the front fender covers the front wheel supported by the front fork from above, and a pair of fender side surfaces extend from both side edges of the fender main body toward the axle. The front fork is provided with a brake caliper that brakes the front wheel. The lower edges of the fender side surfaces extend forward and backward above the brake caliper, and a folded portion is formed with the lower edges facing inward in the axle direction. This prevents muddy water and rainwater splashing up on the front wheel by hitting the inner surface of the front fender. Muddy water and rainwater that hits the front fender moves downward along the inner surface of the fender support portion, but the folded portion prevents the muddy water and rainwater from flowing down from the lower edge of the fender support portion onto the brake caliper. This reduces abnormal wear of the brake pads of the brake caliper and prevents the deterioration of the brake caliper's appearance due to dirt. [Example]

[0010] The present embodiment will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Fig. 1 is a right side view of a saddle-ride type vehicle according to the present embodiment. In the following drawings, arrow FR indicates the front of the vehicle, arrow RE indicates the rear of the vehicle, arrow L indicates the left side of the vehicle, and arrow R indicates the right side of the vehicle.

[0011] As shown in Fig. 1, the saddle-type vehicle 1 uses a twin-spar body frame made of aluminum alloy. The body frame has a pair of main frames 10 that branch off to the left and right from a head pipe (not shown) and extend rearward to embrace an engine 11. A fuel tank 12 is supported from below on the front sides of the pair of main frames 10, and a swing arm 13 is swingably supported on the rear sides of the pair of main frames 10. A pair of seat rails 14 extend rearward from the pair of main frames 10, and a seat 15 is supported from below by the pair of seat rails 14.

[0012] A front fork 20 is steerably supported on the head pipe via a steering shaft (not shown), and a front wheel 30 is rotatably supported at the lower part of the front fork 20. A swing arm 13 extends rearward from the lower part of the main frame 10, and a rear wheel 16 is rotatably supported at the rear end of the swing arm 13. An engine 11 is connected to the rear wheel 16 via a chain drive transmission mechanism, and power from the engine 11 is transmitted to the rear wheel 16 via the transmission mechanism. A muffler 17 is disposed behind the engine 11, and exhaust gas from the engine 11 is discharged to the outside through the muffler 17.

[0013] A front fender 40 is attached to the front fork 20 to prevent mud from being splashed by the front wheel 30. Although the front fender 40 prevents muddy water from being splashed, if muddy water runs down the inner surface of the front fender 40 and adheres to the brake caliper 37, it could cause abnormal wear of the brake pads and deteriorate the appearance. Therefore, in the front fender 40 of this embodiment, the lower edge of a fender support portion (fender side surface) 51 located above the brake caliper 37 is folded back inward in the axle direction to prevent muddy water from running down from the lower edge of the fender support portion 51 onto the brake caliper 37.

[0014] The area around the front wheel will be described with reference to Figures 2 to 4. Figure 2 is a perspective view of the area around the front wheel of this embodiment. Figure 3 is a left side view of the area around the front wheel of this embodiment. Figure 4 is a side view of the area around the front wheel of this embodiment as seen from the inside. For ease of explanation, the front wheel is omitted from Figure 4.

[0015] As shown in Figure 2, an axle bracket 22 is provided below a pair of fork tubes 21 of the front fork 20, and a front wheel 30 is supported on the axle bracket 22 via an axle 31. The front wheel 30 has a cylindrical hub 32 into which the axle 31 is inserted, an annular rim 34 on which a tire 33 is mounted, and a large number of spokes 35 connecting the hub 32 and the rim 34. A pair of ring-shaped brake discs 36 are fixed to both ends of the hub 32, and a pair of brake calipers 37 that hold the brake discs 36 between them are fixed to the axle bracket 22.

[0016] A resin front fender 40 is attached to the axle bracket 22 below the front fork 20. The front fender 40 is made up of two types of molded parts that are individually injection molded. The base molded part is made up of a fender main body 41 that covers the top of the front wheel 30, a pair of fender bases 43 (see Figure 4) in front of the pair of fork tubes 21, and a pair of fender support parts 51 behind the pair of fork tubes 21, molded as a single unit. The additional molded parts are a pair of fender covers 44 that are molded separately and cover the pair of fender bases 43 from the front.

[0017] As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the fender main body 41 is formed along the outer peripheral surface of the tire 33. The fender main body 41 covers the outer peripheral surface of the tire 33 from above to form a mudguard surface. A pair of fender bases 43 extend from both front edges of the fender main body 41 toward the axle 31. A pair of fender covers 44 are attached to the front of the pair of fender bases 43. The fender bases 43 and fender covers 44 are formed along the fork tubes 21. The fender base 43 is formed into an L-shaped plate by an inner wall and a rear wall, and the fender cover 44 is formed as a curved plate so as to cover the fender base 43 from the front.

[0018] The fender base 43 and the fender cover 44 form pillar-like legs 42. The L-shape of the fender base 43 and the curved shape of the fender cover 44 form legs 42 with a hollow cross section, reducing the weight of the legs 42 and increasing the rigidity of the pair of legs 42. In particular, the positioning of the fender base 43 and the fender cover 44 at the front and rear increases the rigidity of the legs 42 against bending in the fore-and-aft direction. In this case, as with a normal front fender, a front and rear punching mold can be used to form a long fender base 43 extending downward from the fender main body 41.

[0019] A pair of fender support parts 51 extend from both rear edges of fender main body 41 toward axle 31. Fender support part 51 is formed by connecting a first arm 52 that follows fork tube 21 and a second arm 53 that extends substantially horizontally in a V-shape. A reinforcing plate 54 that is V-shaped in side view is attached to the inner surface of fender support part 51. Fender support part 51 is reinforced from the inside by reinforcing plate 54, increasing its rigidity. In this way, the rigidity of leg parts 42 that extend from the front side of fender main body 41 is increased, and the rigidity of fender support part 51 that extends from the rear side of fender main body 41 is also increased.

[0020] The lower portion of fender cover 44 is partially recessed to form bearing surfaces 45a, 45b, and axle bracket 22 is formed with mounting portions 23a, 23b corresponding to bearing surfaces 45a, 45b. Seats 45a, 45b are screwed to mounting portions 23a, 23b via fender base 43, thereby fixing leg 42 to axle bracket 22. Furthermore, seat surface 55 is formed at the apex of fender support portion 51, and stay 24 extends from axle bracket 22 toward the apex of fender support portion 51. Seat surface 55 is screwed to the tip of stay 24, fixing fender support portion 51 to axle bracket 22.

[0021] The front side of the fender main body 41 is supported by legs 42 attached to the axle bracket 22, and the rear side of the fender main body 41 is supported by fender support parts 51 attached to the axle bracket 22. The pair of legs 42 and the pair of fender support parts 51, which have high rigidity, stably support the fender main body 41 and prevent the fender main body 41 from coming into contact with the tire 33 while the vehicle is traveling. Because the pair of legs 42 and the pair of fender support parts 51 are fixed to the axle bracket 22, the front fender 40 moves integrally with the front wheel 30 in accordance with the movement of the front fork 20.

[0022] The fender support portion will be described in detail with reference to Figures 4 to 7. Figure 5 is a perspective view of the fender support portion of this embodiment as seen from the inside. Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of the front fender of Figure 4 taken along line AA. Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of the front fender of Figure 4 taken along line BB. For ease of explanation, the front wheel is omitted from Figure 4.

[0023] 4 and 5, an axle bracket 22 is provided below the fork tubes 21. A brake caliper 37 that brakes the front wheel 30 is fixed to the rear of the axle bracket 22, and a brake disc 36 that rotates integrally with the front wheel 30 is fixed to the front wheel 30. Brake pads (not shown) are provided on the brake caliper 37, and the front wheel 30 is braked by frictional contact between the brake pads and the brake disc 36. A stay 24 extends from the axle bracket 22 along the fork tubes 21, and a connecting part 56 at the apex of the fender support part 51 is attached to the tip of the stay 24.

[0024] Fender support portion 51 is positioned rearward of fork tube 21, and the leading edge of fender support portion 51, i.e., the leading edge of first arm 52, extends vertically along fork tube 21. The leading edge of first arm 52 faces inward in the axial direction, forming a leading edge folded portion (another folded portion) 61. When muddy water is splashed up by front wheel 30, leading edge folded portion 61 makes it difficult for the muddy water to flow from the leading edge of first arm 52 toward fork tube 21, thereby reducing the adhesion of mud to fork tube 21. The rear edge of first arm 52 also faces inward in the axial direction, forming a trailing edge folded portion 62.

[0025] The fender support portion 51 is positioned above the brake caliper 37, and the lower edge of the fender support portion 51, i.e., the lower edge of the second arm 53, extends forward and backward above the brake caliper 37. The lower edge of the second arm 53 is turned inward in the axle direction to form a lower edge folded portion (folded portion) 63. When muddy water is splashed up on the front wheel 30, the lower edge folded portion 63 makes it difficult for the muddy water to flow down from the lower edge of the second arm 53 onto the brake caliper 37, thereby suppressing abnormal wear of the brake pads and adhesion of mud to the brake caliper 37. The upper edge of the second arm 53 is also turned inward in the axle direction to form an upper edge folded portion 64.

[0026] The lower edge folded portion 63 is highest at a predetermined position G directly above the brake caliper 37. The rear side of the lower edge folded portion 63 is inclined rearward from the predetermined position G, so that muddy water that has flowed onto the lower edge of the second arm 53 is guided along the lower edge folded portion 63 to the rear of the brake caliper 37. The lower edge folded portion 63 is inclined forward from the predetermined position G, so that muddy water that has flowed onto the lower edge of the second arm 53 is guided along the lower edge folded portion 63 to the front of the brake caliper 37. In this way, the lower edge folded portion 63 controls the flow of muddy water to avoid the area directly above the brake caliper 37.

[0027] The connecting portion 56 is located forward of the predetermined position G of the lower edge folded portion 63. The connecting portion 56 is connected to the stay 24 of the axle bracket 22 by a bolt (not shown), which makes it easy for muddy water to accumulate in the gaps between parts such as the bolt and the reinforcing plate 54. Because there is an uphill slope from the connecting portion 56 to the predetermined position G of the lower edge folded portion 63, it is difficult for muddy water adhering to parts around the connecting portion 56 to flow down the lower edge folded portion 63 toward the brake caliper 37. This prevents muddy water near the connecting portion 56 from flowing down from near the predetermined position G of the lower edge folded portion 63 directly above the brake caliper 37.

[0028] As shown in Figure 6, the lower edge of the connecting portion 56 faces downward, and no lower edge folded portion 63 is formed on the lower edge of the connecting portion 56. Muddy water adhering to parts surrounding the connecting portion 56 is discharged from the lower edge of the connecting portion 56, making it difficult for the muddy water to flow along the lower edge folded portion 63 toward the brake caliper 37. In addition, muddy water is discharged from the lower edge of the connecting portion 56 along the leading edge folded portion 61. Because the stay 24 is connected to the connecting portion 56, muddy water can easily flow from the connecting portion 56 along the stay 24 to the axle bracket 22. This makes it difficult for muddy water to flow from the connecting portion 56 down to the brake caliper 37.

[0029] As shown in Figure 7, the connecting portion 56 is located outward in the axle direction from the second arm 53. The front end portion of the second arm 53 curves forward outward in the axle direction, and the rear side of the front end portion of the second arm 53 is inclined rearward inward in the axle direction. A lower edge folded portion 63 is formed along the entire length of the second arm 53, and the lower edge folded portion 63 bends inward in the axle direction from the brake disc 36 rearward of the front end portion of the second arm 53. No lower edge folded portion 63 is formed below the connecting portion 56, but the connecting portion 56 is sufficiently spaced outward in the axle direction from the brake disc 36.

[0030] With this configuration, even if some of the muddy water flows down from the lower edge folded portion 63, the muddy water will adhere to an area inward in the axle direction from the sliding surface between the brake caliper 37 and the brake disc 36. At the connecting portion 56, the muddy water flows down to a position inward in the axle direction from the sliding surface between the brake caliper 37 and the brake disc 36, and some of the muddy water flows down the stay 24 to the axle bracket 22. This makes it difficult for muddy water to get into the sliding surface between the brake pads of the brake caliper 37 and the brake disc 36, preventing abnormal wear of the brake pads and reducing the frequency of brake pad replacement.

[0031] Additionally, the front end of the lower edge folded portion 63 is located forward of the rear of the brake caliper 37, and the rear end of the lower edge folded portion 63 is located rearward of the rear of the brake caliper 37. Therefore, in a top view, a portion of the lower edge folded portion 63 overlaps the brake caliper 37. Furthermore, the rear end of the lower edge folded portion 63 extends rearward of the rim 34 of the front wheel 30, and the lower edge folded portion 63 overlaps the tire 33 of the front wheel 30 in a side view. The width of the lower edge folded portion 63 decreases toward the rear, making it easier for muddy water flowing along the lower edge folded portion 63 to flow off near the front wheel 30.

[0032] The flow of muddy water in the front fender will be described with reference to Fig. 8. Fig. 8 is an explanatory diagram of the flow of muddy water in the front fender of this embodiment.

[0033] As shown in Figure 8, when muddy water is kicked up by the front wheel 30, the muddy water adheres to the inner surface of the fender main body 41, preventing it from splashing onto lighting devices or the rider. As shown by arrow F1, the momentum of the muddy water kicked up by the front wheel 30 causes the muddy water to move upward along the inner surface of the fender main body 41. As shown by arrow F2, the muddy water moves from the inner surface of the fender main body 41 to the inner surface of the first arm 52, and then moves downward along the inner surface of the first arm 52. At this time, the leading edge folded portion 61 makes it difficult for the muddy water to move forward, thereby reducing adhesion of the muddy water to the fork tubes 21.

[0034] The flow of muddy water branches into two above the connecting portion 56. As shown by arrow F3, some of the muddy water is discharged from the lower edge of the connecting portion 56 toward the axle bracket 22. The muddy water moves from the lower edge of the connecting portion 56 along the stay 24, thereby preventing the muddy water from adhering to the brake caliper 37. Even if the muddy water flows down from the lower edge of the connecting portion 56, the connecting portion 56 is spaced apart from the brake disc 36 (see Figure 7) outward in the axle direction, preventing the muddy water from entering the sliding surface of the disc brake 36. The lower edge of the connecting portion 56 is not folded back, so the flow of muddy water is not blocked by the lower edge of the connecting portion 56.

[0035] As shown by arrow F4, the remaining muddy water moves rearward along the inner surface of the second arm 53. Above the brake caliper 37, muddy water is less likely to flow off the lower edge folded portion 63, reducing adhesion of the muddy water to the brake caliper 37. Even if muddy water flows off the lower edge folded portion 63, the lower edge folded portion 63 protrudes more axially inward than the brake disc 36, reducing the intrusion of the muddy water onto the sliding surface of the disc brake. Because the area behind the predetermined position G of the lower edge folded portion 63 is downhill, the muddy water moves rearward along the lower edge folded portion 63 and flows off near the front wheel 30.

[0036] As described above, according to this embodiment, muddy water splashed up by the front wheel 30 hits the inner surface of the front fender 40, preventing the muddy water from splashing. The muddy water that hits the front fender 40 moves downward along the inner surface of the fender support portion 51, but the lower edge folded portion 63 prevents the muddy water from flowing down from the lower edge of the fender support portion 51 onto the brake caliper 37. This prevents abnormal wear of the brake pads of the brake caliper 37 and also prevents the appearance of the brake caliper 37 from being deteriorated due to dirt.

[0037] In this embodiment, the front fender prevents muddy water from splashing and falling onto the brake calipers, but the front fender also prevents rainwater from splashing and falling onto the brake calipers.

[0038] In this embodiment, the fender support portion is formed by connecting the first arm and the second arm in a V-shape, but the shape of the fender support portion is not particularly limited. The fender support portion may be formed to extend from both side edges of the fender main body toward the axle, and the lower edge of the fender support portion may be formed with a folded portion facing inward in the axle direction.

[0039] In addition, in this embodiment, the front fender is configured to be attached to the axle bracket, but the front fender may be attached to the front fork. For example, the front fender may be attached to the bridge of the front fork.

[0040] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the fender side surface is exemplified as a fender support portion attached to the axle bracket, but the fender side surface need only extend from both side edges of the fender body toward the axle, and does not have to be attached to the axle bracket.

[0041] In addition, in this embodiment, the lower edge folded portion is bent inward in the axial direction from the brake disc, but it is sufficient that the lower edge folded portion protrudes inward in the axial direction from the inner surface of the fender side surface.

[0042] Furthermore, the front fender is not limited to the illustrated saddle-ride type vehicle, and may be used in other types of saddle-ride type vehicles. A saddle-ride type vehicle is not limited to all vehicles on which a rider sits astride a seat, but also includes small scooter-type vehicles on which a rider does not sit astride a seat.

[0043] As described above, the front fender (40) of this embodiment is a front fender attached to the front fork (20) of a saddle-ride type vehicle (1) and includes a fender main body (41) that covers the upper part of the front wheel (30) supported by the front fork, and a pair of fender side surfaces (fender support portions 51) that extend from both side edges of the fender main body toward the axle (31). A brake caliper (37) that brakes the front wheel is provided on the front fork, and the lower edges of the fender side surfaces extend forward and rearward above the brake caliper, forming folded portions (lower edge folded portions 63) that are directed inward in the axle direction. With this configuration, muddy water splashed up by the front wheel hits the inner surface of the front fender, preventing muddy water and rainwater from splashing. Muddy water and rainwater that hits the front fender moves downward along the inner surface of the fender side surfaces, but the folded portions prevent the muddy water and rainwater from flowing down from the lower edges of the fender side surfaces onto the brake caliper. Therefore, abnormal wear of the brake pads of the brake caliper can be suppressed, and deterioration of the appearance of the brake caliper due to dirt can be suppressed.

[0044] In the front fender of this embodiment, a brake disc (36) is provided on the front wheel and clamped by a brake caliper, and a portion of the folded-back portion is bent inward in the axle direction from the brake disc. This configuration makes it difficult for muddy water or rainwater to flow off the sliding surface between the brake caliper and the brake disc, thereby suppressing abnormal wear of the brake pads of the brake caliper.

[0045] In this embodiment of the front fender, the rear side of the folded portion is inclined rearward from a predetermined position (G) directly above the brake caliper. With this configuration, muddy water or rainwater that has washed up on the lower edge of the side of the fender can be channeled behind the brake caliper by the folded portion.

[0046] In this embodiment, the front fender is inclined forward so that the front side is lower than a predetermined position of the folded portion directly above the brake caliper. With this configuration, muddy water or rainwater that has washed up on the lower edge of the side of the fender can be channeled forward of the brake caliper by the folded portion.

[0047] In the front fender of this embodiment, a connecting portion (56) that is attached to the front fork is formed on the side of the fender, and the connecting portion is located forward of a predetermined position of the folded portion. With this configuration, muddy water or rainwater that has adhered to the parts around the connecting portion is less likely to flow down the folded portion toward the brake caliper.

[0048] In the front fender of this embodiment, the lower edge of the connecting portion faces downward. With this configuration, muddy water and rainwater that has adhered to parts around the connecting portion is drained from the lower edge of the connecting portion, making it less likely for the muddy water and rainwater to flow down the folded portion toward the brake caliper.

[0049] In the front fender of this embodiment, the front edge of the fender side surface extends vertically along the front fork, and another folded portion (front edge folded portion 61) is formed with this front edge facing inward in the axle direction. With this configuration, the folded portion prevents muddy water or rainwater from flowing from the front edge of the fender side surface toward the front fork. This makes it possible to prevent the appearance of the front fork from being deteriorated due to dirt.

[0050] Although the present embodiment has been described, other embodiments may be made by combining the above-described embodiments and modifications in whole or in part.

[0051] Furthermore, the technology of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various changes, substitutions, and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit of the technical idea. Furthermore, if the technical idea can be realized in a different way due to technological advances or other derived technologies, it may be implemented using that method. Therefore, the claims cover all embodiments that may fall within the scope of the technical idea. [Explanation of symbols]

[0052] 1: Saddle-type vehicle 20: Front fork 30: Front wheel 31: Axle 36: Brake disc 37: Brake caliper 40: Front fender 41: Fender body 51: Fender support (side of fender) 56:Connection part 61: Leading edge fold (other fold) 63: Lower edge folded part (folded part)

Claims

1. A front fender attached to a front fork of a saddle-ride type vehicle, a fender body that covers an upper portion of a front wheel supported by the front fork; a pair of fender side surfaces extending from both side edges of the fender main body toward the axle, The front fork is provided with a brake caliper for braking the front wheel, a lower edge of the fender side surface extends forward and backward above the brake caliper, and the lower edge is turned inward in the axial direction to form a folded-back portion; A front fender characterized in that the front side of the folded-back portion is inclined so as to be lower toward the front than a predetermined position of the folded-back portion directly above the brake caliper.

2. 2. The front fender according to claim 1, wherein the front wheel is provided with a brake disc that is clamped by the brake caliper, and a portion of the folded portion is bent axially inward of the brake disc.

3. 3. The front fender according to claim 1, wherein the folded portion is inclined so that a portion rearward of a predetermined position directly above the brake caliper is lower toward the rear.

4. A connecting portion to be attached to the front fork is formed on a side surface of the fender, 2. The front fender according to claim 1, wherein the connecting portion is located forward of a predetermined position of the folded portion.

5. 5. The front fender according to claim 4, wherein a lower edge of the connecting portion is directed downward.

6. A front fender attached to a front fork of a saddle-ride type vehicle, a fender body that covers an upper portion of a front wheel supported by the front fork; a pair of fender side surfaces extending from both side edges of the fender main body toward the axle, The front fork is provided with a brake caliper for braking the front wheel, a lower edge of the fender side surface extends forward and backward above the brake caliper, and the lower edge is turned inward in the axial direction to form a folded-back portion; A front fender, wherein a front edge of the fender side surface extends vertically along the front fork, and another folded portion is formed with the front edge directed inward in the axial direction.

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