Patent ID: 8025326
Filing Date: 2011-09-27
Classification: B62J,B62K

Abstract:
1. A method of adjusting a seating assembly on a vehicle, the method comprising the steps of: supporting a straddle type seat on a chassis, the straddle type seat defining a first seating surface; supporting a cushion rearward of the straddle type seat; positioning the cushion in a first position generally upright with respect to the straddle type seat to form a backrest for the first seating surface of the straddle type seat; supporting a first rider on the first seating surface of the straddle type seat when the cushion is in the first position; moving the cushion rearwardly from the first position to a second position oriented generally flat with respect to the straddle type seat to form a rearward extension to the seat defining a second seating surface; supporting the first rider on the first seating surface of the straddle type seat and a second rider on the second seating surface of the cushion when the cushion is in the second position; and supporting an accessory platform rearward of the straddle type seat, the accessory platform including at least one wall extending from a periphery thereof, wherein the cushion in the first position forms at least a portion of the at least one wall, and the cushion in the second position partially extends onto the accessory platform.