Patent ID: 7380619
Filing Date: 2008-06-03
Classification: B62J,B62K

Abstract:
1. A handlebar steered vehicle, comprising: an operation lever provided on the steering handlebar; an operation detection switch for detecting an operation of the operation lever; a starting circuit including a starting switch for connecting a battery with a starter motor, the operation detection switch and the starting switch being connected in series with the battery, such that the battery and the starter motor are connected to each other when the operation detection switch and the starting switch are turned on; a control unit for driving a relay to connect the battery to a vehicle load when an engine speed reaches or exceeds a predetermined value, a throttle housing mounted on the handlebar; a protrusion extending from said throttle housing; and a switch box, supporting said starting switch, said switch box having two tabs forming a recess therebetween, and wherein said switch box is mounted on the handlebar such that said protrusion fits into said recess, wherein said operation lever is disposed on a side of the steering handlebar opposite to a side on which said starting switch is provided.