Patent Publication Number: US-2021188184-A1

Title: All-terrain vehicle

Description:
FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE 
     The present disclosure relates generally to an all-terrain vehicle (hereinafter “ATV”) and, more particularly, to an ATV having improved ergonomics and performance. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE 
     Generally, ATVs are used to carry one or two passengers and a small amount of cargo over a variety of terrains. Due to increasing recreational interest in ATVs, specialty ATVs, such as those used for trail riding, racing, and cargo hauling are in the market place. Most ATVs include an engine including between one and three cylinders. Most ATVs include a straddle or saddle type seat positioned above the engine. Examples of ATVs are disclosed in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/205,601, titled ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE, filed Jul. 8, 2016, U.S. Pat. No. 9,873,316, titled ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE, filed Mar. 13, 2014, U.S. Pat. No. 8,122,993, titled POWER STEERING FOR AN ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE, filed Aug. 14, 2008, and/or U.S. Pat. No. 8,215,694, titled ATV HAVING ARRANGEMENT FOR A PASSENGER, filed Oct. 7, 2008, the entire disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference. 
     SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE 
     In one exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, an all-terrain vehicle is disclosed comprising a frame, a plurality of ground-engaging members supporting the frame relative to a ground surface, an outer body supported by the frame, and a cargo rack pivotably coupled to the outer body, the cargo rack including a hinge assembly comprising a first hinge leaf, a second hinge leaf complementary to the first hinge leaf, and a hinge pin inserted through the first hinge leaf and the second hinge leaf, wherein the cargo rack is moveable about the hinge pin between a closed position and an opened position. 
     In another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, an all-terrain vehicle is disclosed comprising a frame, a plurality of ground-engaging members supporting the frame relative to a ground surface, a steering assembly operatively coupled to at least one of the plurality of ground-engaging members, the steering assembly configured to steer the at least one of the plurality of ground-engaging members, a battery supported by the frame, and a light pod supported by the steering assembly, the light pod including a battery tender port electrically coupled to the battery and configured to receive an electrical connector for providing power to the battery. 
     In yet another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, an all-terrain vehicle is disclosed comprising a frame, a plurality of ground-engaging members supporting the frame relative to a ground surface, a seat assembly supported by the frame and configured to support an operator above the ground surface, a steering assembly adjacent the seat assembly and operatively coupled to at least one of the plurality of ground-engaging members, and a light pod supported by the steering assembly, the light pod including a side facing the steering assembly, and the light pod including at least one accessory port and an accessory plug inserted into the at least one accessory port. 
     In yet another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, an all-terrain vehicle is disclosed comprising a powertrain having an air intake portion, a throttle body assembly in fluid communication with the air intake portion of the powertrain, the throttle body assembly including a throttle body and a cam rotatably coupled to the throttle body, and an adjustable throttle limiter operably coupled to the cam, the adjustable throttle limiter being moveable between a first position corresponding to a first angular displacement of the cam and a second position corresponding to a second angular displacement of the cam, and the first angular displacement greater than the second angular displacement of the cam. 
     Additional features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the following detailed description of the illustrative embodiments exemplifying the best mode of carrying out the invention as presently perceived. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The above mentioned and other features of the invention, and the manner of attaining them, will become more apparent and the invention itself will be better understood by reference to the following description of embodiments of the invention taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. 
         FIG. 1  is a left front perspective view of an illustrative ATV of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 2  is a left front perspective view of a front rack and storage area cover of the ATV of  FIG. 1  in a fully closed position; 
         FIG. 3  is a rear perspective view of the front rack and storage area cover of  FIG. 2  in a partially opened position; 
         FIG. 4  is an exploded view of a hinge assembly of the front rack and storage area cover of  FIG. 3 ; 
         FIG. 5  is a partial cross-sectional view of the hinge assembly of the front rack and storage area cover taken along lines  5 - 5  of  FIG. 3  with the front rack and storage area cover in a fully opened position; 
         FIG. 6  is a partial cross-sectional view of the hinge assembly of the front rack and storage area cover taken along lines  5 - 5  of  FIG. 3  with the front rack and storage area cover in the fully closed position; 
         FIG. 7  is a front left perspective of an electrical compartment of a front storage area of the ATV of  FIG. 1 ; 
         FIG. 8  is a top perspective view of the electrical compartment of  FIG. 7 ; 
         FIG. 9A  is a partial exploded view of the electrical compartment of  FIG. 7 ; 
         FIG. 9B  is a partial bottom perspective view of the electrical compartment of  FIG. 7  mounted on a chassis of the ATV of  FIG. 1 ; 
         FIG. 10  is a front right perspective view of the electrical compartment of  FIG. 7 ; 
         FIG. 11  is a partial exploded view of a mounting bracket, an engine control unit, and a fuse pod or holder or fuse block of the electrical compartment of  FIG. 10 ; 
         FIG. 12  is a perspective view of the mounting bracket of  FIG. 11 ; 
         FIG. 13  is a left front perspective view of an illustrative throttle assembly with an adjustable throttle limiter of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 14A  is a side view of the adjustable throttle limiter of  FIG. 13  in a first position corresponding to a full throttle capacity of the throttle assembly of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 14B  is a side view of the adjustable throttle limiter of  FIG. 13  in a second position corresponding to a partial throttle capacity of the throttle assembly of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 14C  is a side view of the adjustable throttle limiter of  FIG. 13  in a third position corresponding to a minimum throttle capacity of the throttle assembly of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 15  is a perspective view of a plurality of multi-component routing clips of the ATV of  FIG. 1 ; 
         FIG. 16  is a perspective view of the routing clip of  FIG. 15 ; 
         FIG. 17  is a rear view of a light pod of the ATV of  FIG. 1 ; 
         FIG. 18  is a front perspective view of an accessory plug of the light pod of  FIG. 17 ; and 
         FIG. 19  is a rear perspective view of the accessory plug of  FIG. 18 . 
     
    
    
     Corresponding reference characters indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views. Although the drawings represent embodiments of various features and components according to the present disclosure, the drawings are not necessarily to scale, and certain features may be exaggerated to better illustrate and explain the present disclosure. The exemplification set out herein illustrates an embodiment of the invention, and such an exemplification is not to be construed as limiting the scope of the invention in any manner. 
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
     The embodiments disclosed below are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed in the following detailed description. Rather, the embodiments are chosen and described so that others skilled in the art may utilize their teachings. While the present disclosure is primarily directed to an ATV, it should be understood that the features disclosed herein may have application to other types of vehicles such as utility vehicles, motorcycles, watercraft, snowmobiles, people movers, and golf carts. 
     With reference to  FIG. 1 , a vehicle  2  is shown as an all-terrain vehicle including a frame  4  coupled to and supported by front ground-engaging members  6  and rear ground-engaging members  8 . ATV  2  travels relative to a ground surface on front ground-engaging members  6  and rear ground-engaging members  8 . Front ground-engaging members  6  include wheels  6   a  and tires  6   b , and rear ground-engaging members  8  include wheels  8   a  and tires  8   b . ATV  2  generally includes a powertrain  10 . Front ground-engaging members  6  are coupled to frame  4  by way of a front suspension  12 , and rear ground-engaging members  8  are coupled to frame  4  by way of a rear suspension  14 . ATV  2  further includes a seat assembly  16 , illustratively a saddle or straddle type seat  17 . While seat assembly  16  as shown in  FIG. 1  is for a single rider or operator, it is contemplated that ATV  2  may be modified to incorporate two riders as described in U.S. Pat. No. 8,678,464 or 8,430,442, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference. ATV  2  also includes a steering assembly  18  for steering at least front ground-engaging members  8 . Steering assembly  18  could be similar to that described in U.S. Pat. No. 8,122,993, titled POWER STEERING FOR AN ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE, filed Aug. 14, 2008. In the illustrative embodiment shown, steering assembly  18  includes handlebars  19 , illustratively left handlebar  19   a  and right handlebar  19   b . Handlebars  19  could include at least one operator input for controlling one or more features or characteristics of ATV  2  such as, for example, the throttle. 
     ATV  2  includes an outer body  20 , generally formed of a plastic material. Outer body  20  may include at least a footwell  22  for placement of a rider&#39;s foot while riding. ATV  2  also includes a forward storage area  24  positioned forward of steering assembly  18  and a rear storage area  26  positioned rearward of seat  17 . Rear storage area  26  includes a U-shaped or C-shaped rear cargo rack  28  configured to support cargo. In the embodiment shown, cargo rack  28  surrounds at least a portion of seat  17 . It should be appreciated that cargo rack  28  could include integrated tie downs such as those described in U.S. Pat. No. 8,905,435, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. As will be described in more detail herein, forward storage area  24  includes a front cargo rack  32  configured to support cargo. It should be appreciated that front rack  32  may also include a plurality of integrated tie downs. Outer body  20  may further include front body panel  33  including front fascia  34  and front fairing  36 , light pod  38 , inner panel  40 , side panel  42 , and fender body panels  44 . In various embodiments, front fascia  34  and front fairing  36  of front body panel  33  may be a single integral piece, while in other various embodiments, front fascia  34  and front fairing  36  of front body panel  33  may be multiple pieces. 
     With reference now to  FIGS. 2-12 , forward storage area  24  is shown in more detail. Referring initially to  FIGS. 2 and 3 , front cargo rack  32  includes a generally flat upper surface  46  configured to support cargo. A plurality of handles  48 , illustratively a left handle  48   a  and a right handle  48   b , are coupled to upper surface  46  and are configured to be grasped by an operator. Handles  48  may also comprise tie downs  49  for securing cargo to front rack  32 . In one embodiment, handles  48  are integrally formed with upper surface  46 ; however, in other embodiments, handles  48  are removably coupled to upper surface  46 . 
     Front rack  32  is pivotally coupled to front fascia  34  at a hinge assembly  50 . Accordingly, front rack  32  is pivotable between a fully closed position (see  FIG. 2 ) in which upper surface  46  of front rack  32  is generally parallel to a ground surface and a fully opened position (see  FIG. 5 ) in which front rack  32  is generally perpendicular to the ground surface. In this way, front rack  32  is generally pivotable between approximately 90 degrees. In various embodiments, front rack  32  may be configured to rotate beyond 90 degrees up to approximately 110 degrees such that front rack  32  is capable of remaining open on its own with the aid of gravity. 
     Front rack  32  provides access to a forward storage bin or compartment  52 , which is sized and adapted to store cargo such as, for example, tools or gloves. In this way, front rack  32  is a lid or cover for storage compartment  52  and also forms part of outer body  20 . Front rack  32  is coupled to front body panel  33 , and includes at least one catch, illustratively a left catch  54   a  and a right catch  54   b , for securing front rack  32  to front body panel  33 . Accordingly, front fascia  34  and/or front fairing  36  of front body panel  33  may include a matching latch (not shown) such as, for example, a flexible handle latch for engaging a respective one of catches  54   a ,  54   b . It is contemplated, however, that front rack  32  may include one or more latches while front fascia  34  and/or front fairing  36  includes one or more corresponding catches. It is also contemplated that front rack  32  may securely latch to front fascia  34  and/or front fairing  36  using one or more locks. In embodiments, front rack  32  may latch to front fascia and/or front fairing  36  using a cable latch system. Either of front rack  32  or a perimeter of storage compartment  52  may include a seal, or complementary parts of front rack  32  and storage compartment  52  may form a seal when front rack  32  is in the fully closed position, to assist with keeping water, dust, and other debris from entering storage compartment  52 . In this way, a seal is at least formed or defined when front rack  32  is in the closed position and adjacent or in contact with storage compartment  52 , front fascia  34 , and/or front fairing  36 . 
     Referring now to  FIGS. 4-6 , hinge assembly  50  of front rack  32  is shown in more detail. Hinge assembly  50  includes a hinge leaf  56  that is received within a complementary hinge leaf  58  of front fascia  34 . More specifically, a hinge pin  60  is inserted through hinge leaf  58  of front fascia  34  and hinge leaf  56  of front rack  32  to rotatably couple and secure front rack  32  to front fascia  34 . In this way, hinge pin  60  defines a hinge axis  62  of hinge assembly  50 , which is illustratively perpendicular to a longitudinal axis A (see  FIG. 1 ) of ATV  2  and is approximately perpendicular to vertical. In the embodiment shown, hinge pin  60  comprises an L-shaped body having a main or first leg  64  and a second leg  66  oriented generally perpendicular to first leg  64 . First leg  64  is arranged along hinge axis  62  and passes through hinge leaves  56 ,  58 . A distal end of first leg  64  is adapted to facilitate passing first leg  64  through hinge leaves  56 ,  58 . Second leg  66  defines both a handle and an axial stop for hinge pin  60  when first leg  64  is inserted into hinge leaves  56 ,  58 . More particularly, when first leg  64  is inserted through hinge leaves  56 ,  58 , second leg  66  abuts a portion of hinge leaf  56  and/or hinge leave  58  to prevent further insertion of hinge pin  60 . While hinge pin  60  has been described as having a first leg and a second leg, it is contemplated that other designs of hinge pin  60  are possible to rotatably join front rack  32  and front fascia  34  and maintain the position of hinge pin  60  when front rack  32  is assembled with front fascia  34 . 
     Hinge assembly  50  also includes at least one stop, illustratively a left stop  68   a  and a right stop  68   b , configured to prevent front rack  32  from opening further than the fully opened position of  FIG. 5 . Stops  68   a ,  68   b , therefore, also indicate to a user that front rack  32  is in the fully opened position. In the embodiment shown, each of front rack  32  and front fascia  34  include complementary components of stops  68   a ,  68   b . Referring specifically to  FIGS. 5 and 6 , each of stops  68   a ,  68   b  includes a leg  70  extending distally from front rack  32 . Distally extending leg  70  includes a protrusion  72  proximate a distal end of leg  70 . Protrusion  72  is illustratively cylindrical and extends generally perpendicular to leg  70 . Front fascia  34  includes a channel or guide  76  sized and configured to receive at least one of leg  70  and protrusion  72 . In the embodiment shown, guide  76  is generally arcuate in shape and guides protrusion  72  as front rack  32  rotates about hinge axis  62  between the fully closed position and the fully opened position. More particularly, protrusion and/or a portion of leg  70  rotates within guide  76  during movement of front rack  32 . 
     Referring still to  FIGS. 5 and 6 , front fascia  34  includes a surface  78  that protrusion  72  abuts when front rack  32  is in the fully opened position (see  FIG. 5 ). In the embodiment shown, surface  78  prevents front rack  32  from rotating about hinge axis  62  further than the fully opened position. In this way, surface  78  at least partially defines stops  68   a ,  68   b . More particularly, the interaction of protrusion  72  with surface  78  may provide feedback to an operator that front rack  32  is in the fully opened position. In embodiments, guide  76  may include another surface  80  that protrusion  72  abuts when front rack  32  is in the fully closed position of  FIG. 6 . 
     Illustratively, at least one end  82  of guide  76  (e.g., an upper end) is open to facilitate disassembly of hinge assembly  50  and removal of front rack  32  from front fascia  34 . In the embodiment shown, hinge leaves  56 ,  58  and stops  68  are integrally formed with the respective one of front rack  32  and front fascia  34  to form a single piece construction. 
     Turning now to  FIGS. 7-11 , an electrical compartment  84  of ATV  2  is shown in more detail. Electrical compartment  84  of ATV  2  is positioned within or adjacent front storage compartment  52 . Accordingly, electrical compartment  84  is positioned longitudinally forward of steering assembly  18  and houses, among other things, a battery  86 , an engine control unit (“ECU”)  88 , a fuse compartment or holder  90 , and a mounting bracket  92 . In the embodiment shown, electrical compartment  84  is accessible when front rack  32  is opened (e.g., the fully opened position of  FIG. 5 ). 
     Referring specifically to  FIGS. 8-9B , battery  86  is shown mounted within electrical compartment  84 . Battery  86  is received within a battery tray or well  94  and is secured using at least one battery hold down or clamp  96 . Battery well  94  illustratively comprises a molded plastic that surrounds or encapsulates battery  86 . As shown in  FIG. 9A , battery  86  is supported on a floor  95  of battery well  94 , which includes a plurality of corrugations  99  that provide a raised surface supporting battery  86  as well as a space for dirt, debris, or water to collect. Floor  95  also includes at least one drain hole  101  positioned intermediate corrugations  99  to provide an outlet for any water within battery well  94 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 9B , battery well  94  is supported on a mounting bracket  103  of frame  4 . In some embodiments, battery well  94  may be coupled to mounting bracket  103  using, for example, one or more fastener. In other embodiments, battery well  94  may be supported by mounting bracket  103  while front fascia  34  is coupled to frame  4 . Mounting bracket  103  illustratively comprises a structural member of frame  4  and is coupled to rails  105  of frame  4 . In some embodiments, mounting bracket  103  may be coupled to rails  105  using at least one fastener. In other embodiments, mounting bracket  103  may be welded to rails  105 . 
     In the embodiment shown, mounting bracket  103  comprises a box at least partially surrounding and supporting battery well  94 . A floor  107  of mounting bracket  103  includes at least one opening  109  sized to permit water from drain hole  101  to pass through. As a result, battery  86  is positioned longitudinally forward of a firewall  98  (see  FIG. 7 ) and steering assembly  18  of ATV  2 . Firewall  98  may be a panel or other assembly or component which separates at least the operator area (e.g., seat assembly  16 ) from electrical compartment  84 . Illustratively, firewall  98  may be positioned adjacent a portion of steering assembly  18 , for example generally below a portion of handlebars  19 . An advantage, among others, of battery well  94  is a reduction in cost by incorporating battery well  94  into front fascia  34  while increasing the extent of protection provided to battery  96 . 
     In the embodiment shown, battery  86  is intersected by longitudinal axis A of ATV  2  and is laterally oriented generally perpendicular to longitudinal axis A. It is contemplated, however, that battery  86  may be oriented parallel to longitudinal axis A or may be positioned substantially or entirely on one lateral side of longitudinal axis A. 
     Battery clamp  96  comprises a laterally-extending body  100  having a flange  102  at a first end  104  configured to be received in a sidewall  106  of battery well  94  or electrical compartment  84  and a plurality of apertures  108  at a second end  110  of body  100 . Second end  110  of body  100  is secured to a flange  112  of battery well  94  or electrical compartment  84  with removable fasteners (not shown) to secure battery  86  within battery well  94 . In this way, battery  86  may be removed from vehicle  2  by pivoting cargo rack  32  to an open position, removing fasteners from second end  110 , and laterally moving clamp  96  to disengage flange  102  from first end  104  of sidewall  106 . With clamp  96  removed, battery  86  is accessible for repair, cleaning, replacing, testing, etc. Body  100  of clamp  96  illustratively comprises a rigid plastic such as, for example, a glass filled polypropylene. It is contemplated, however, that clamp  96  may comprise, for example, a rubber strap, bungee cord, or other retaining member. Battery clamp  96  also includes at least one vibration isolator  97  pressed into an upper surface of body  100 . Isolators  97  illustratively comprise a synthetic rubber, specifically ethylene propylene diene monomer (“EPDM”) rubber configured to reduce the magnitude or extent of vibrations battery  86  is exposed to during operation of ATV  2 . Illustratively, battery  86  comprises a 12-volt valve-regulated lead-acid absorbent glass mat battery having protruding terminals, illustratively terminals  114   a ,  114   b . It is contemplated, however, that battery  86  comprise a different type or shape of battery than illustrated. 
     Referring now to  FIGS. 10-12 , ECU  88 , fuse holder  90 , and mounting bracket  92  are shown in more detail. Illustratively, ECU  88 , fuse holder  90 , and mounting bracket  92  are positioned longitudinally intermediate firewall  98  and battery  86 . Mounting bracket  92  is adjacent and/or mounted to firewall  98 , and ECU  88  and fuse holder  90  are supported by mounting bracket  92 . Accordingly, mounting bracket  92  includes an upper, generally vertical flange  116  and a lower, generally vertical flange  118 , which are configured to couple to firewall  98 . Specifically, flanges  116 ,  118  each include at least one respective aperture  120 ,  122  for receiving a fastener or stud for coupling to firewall  98 . A horizontal flange  124  extends outwardly from upper vertical flange  116  along longitudinal axis A of ATV  2  to join together upper and lower flanges  116 ,  118 . In various embodiments, mounting bracket  92  may include an opening (not shown) configured to receive an accessory fuse relay, accessory fuse holder, or the like such that the accessory fuse relay, accessory fuse holder or the like may be attached to mounting bracket  92 . 
     Lower flange  118  includes a vertical portion  126  which extends downwardly from horizontal flange  124  and a horizontal portion  128  which extends along longitudinal axis A toward firewall  98  from vertical portion  126 . Horizontal portion  128  includes at least one opening or aperture  144 , illustratively apertures  144   a ,  144   b ,  144   c , sized and shaped to route or guide a variety of components of ATV  2 . In the embodiment shown, apertures  144  of horizontal portion  128  route vent lines for a transmission of powertrain  10 , lines, wires, or conduits for a front drive of powertrain  10 , and conduits for a coolant bottle of a cooling assembly. Vertical flange  116  includes an engagement feature  146  for securing one or more electrical cables to mounting bracket  92  using, for example, a cable tie fastener. Vertical flange  116  also includes an opening  148  sized and shaped to permit components, illustratively a hose or conduit  111  for electrical wires for light pod  38 , of ATV  2  to pass therethrough. Firewall  98  may include an opening at least partially aligned with opening  148  of vertical flange  116  for the pass through of such components. 
     As shown in  FIG. 11 , fuse holder or fuse block  90  is mounted to horizontal flange  124  of mounting bracket  92  using at least one fastener  130 , illustratively a bolt. Fuser holder  90  includes a cover  140  removably coupled to a body  142 . Body  142  of fuse holder  90  may include one or more fuses that provide overcurrent protection of the electrical systems or subsystems of ATV  2 . Fuse holder  90  may also include one or more relays for the electrical system or subsystems of ATV  2 . 
     ECU  88  is mounted to an aperture  134  of vertical portion  126  of mounting bracket  92  using at least one fastener  132 , illustratively a bolt. ECU  88  is electrically coupled to battery  86  and controls one or more electrical systems or subsystems of ATV  2 . ECU  88  may include one or more electrical ports  136 ,  138  for electrically coupling to one or more electrical systems or subsystems of ATV  2  such as, for example, fuse holder  90 . An advantage, among others, of electrical compartment  84  is that battery  86 , ECU  88 , and fuse holder  90  may be grouped in close proximity to one another and may be accessed simultaneously when, for example, front rack  32  is in the fully opened position. Additionally, because such components are positioned in close proximity to each other, wires and lines extending between such components may be short. In addition, mounting bracket  92  permits at least two components, illustratively ECU  88  and fuse holder  90 , to be grouped together in close proximity to each other on the same mounting member. 
     Turning now to  FIGS. 13-14C , a throttle assembly  150  of the present disclosure is illustrated. Throttle assembly  150  includes a throttle body  152  positioned intermediate an intake assembly  154  and an intake portion  156  of a power source, illustratively an engine. Throttle body  152  houses a throttle valve such as, for example, a butterfly valve rotatable about a throttle valve axis  158  to control an amount of intake air which enters intake portion  156  of the engine. More specifically, the throttle valve is rotatable about axis  158  in a direction  160  to increase the amount of air which enters intake portion  156  and is rotatable about axis  158  in a direction  162  to decrease the amount of air which enters intake portion  156 . The rotation of the throttle valve about axis  158  may be controlled by a biasing member (not shown) which biases throttle valve in direction  162  and by an input on handlebars  19  (e.g., a throttle lever) via a throttle cable  164 . 
     Throttle cable  164  is received within a circumferential groove  168  of a cam or pulley  166  fixedly coupled to the throttle valve. In this way, throttle cable  164  at least partially encircles pulley  166 , which is rotatable about axis  158  in directions  160 ,  162  with the throttle valve. An end of throttle cable  164  includes a crimp or weldnut  165  that is received within an opening or slot  167  of pulley  166 . Throttle cable  164  is axially displaceable along an axis  170  tangent to circumferential groove  168  of pulley  166  in directions  172 ,  174 . More specifically, when throttle cable  164  is displaced in direction  174  as a result of, for example, an operator input to handlebars  19 , pulley  166  is rotated about axis  158  in direction  160  to increase the amount of air provided to intake portion  156  of the engine. When the biasing member biases the throttle valve and pulley  166  in direction  162 , throttle cable  164  is displaced in direction  172 . 
     Throttle assembly  150  also includes an adjustable throttle limiter  176  coupled to pulley  166  and configured to control or limit an extent of rotation of the throttle valve and pulley  166  about axis  158  in direction  160 . More specifically, throttle limiter  176  is adjustable between a first amount of rotation of the throttle valve corresponding to full throttle access and a second amount of rotation of the throttle valve corresponding to no throttle access. In embodiments, the second amount of rotation of the throttle valve may be no rotation of the throttle valve about axis  158 . 
     Throttle limiter  176  comprises a cylindrically shaped housing  178 . An exterior surface of housing  178  includes a plurality of engagement features  180 , illustratively threads. In the embodiment shown, threads  180  of housing  178  engage with a weldnut  182  of a mounting bracket  184  to align housing  178  with pulley  166  and permit housing  178  to be axially adjusted relative to mounting bracket  184 . A fastener  188 , illustratively a lock nut, engages threads  180  of housing  178  opposite bracket  184  and weldnut  182 . When lock nut  188  is rotated to engage mounting bracket  184 , housing  178  is prohibited from axially displacing toward mounting bracket  184 . Mounting bracket  184  is coupled to throttle body  152  and provides a reference point or datum  186  (see  FIGS. 14A-14C ) for adjusting housing  178  along an axis  190  in directions  192 ,  194  relative to mounting bracket  184  and pulley  166 . Throttle limiter  176  also includes a cable  196  that passes through housing  178  and is received within circumferential groove  168  of pulley  166 . A first end of cable  196  includes a crimp or weldnut  198  that is received within an opening or slot  169  of pulley  166 . As a result, when pulley  166  rotates about axis  158  in direction  160 , cable  196  is axially displaced in direction  194 . Conversely, when pulley  166  rotates about axis  158  in direction  162 , cable  196  is axially displaced in direction  192 . 
     A second end of cable  196  includes a crimp or weldnut  200  secured by a biasing assembly  202 . Biasing assembly  202  is positioned intermediate weldnut  200  of cable  196  and an adjustment end  204  of housing  178 . Biasing assembly  202  includes a biasing member  206 , illustratively a compression spring, positioned intermediate opposing end caps  208 , illustratively end caps  208   a ,  208   b . Biasing member  206  applies a biasing force tending to spread ends caps  208   a ,  208   b  apart from one another. Because end cap  208   b  abuts adjustment end  204  of housing  178 , biasing member  206  biases end cap  208   a  in direction  192  away from end cap  208   b , indicated by a variable distance  210  in  FIGS. 14A-14C . In the embodiment shown, distance  210  generally corresponds to an extent of angular displacement of pulley  166  about axis  158  in direction  160 . Thus, the larger distance  210  is, the larger the angular displacement of pulley  166  and the more air that enters intake portion  156  of the engine. Conversely, the smaller distance  210  is, the smaller the angular displacement of pulley  166  and the more air that enters intake portion  156  of the engine. In this way, throttle limiter  176  controls and modulates the throttle body  152  and the performance characteristics of the vehicle. 
     Because weldnut  198  is secured to pulley  166  and pulley  166  is a fixed distance from mounting bracket  184 , a distance  212  of adjustment end  204  of housing  178  relative to mounting bracket  184  (and datum  186 ) influences an extent of distance  210 . In the embodiment shown, distance  212  and distance  210  have an inverse relationship. For example, the smaller distance  212  is, the larger distance  210  is (see  FIG. 14A ); and the greater distance  212  is, the smaller distance  210  is (see  FIG. 14C ). Adjustment end  204  of housing  178  includes an engagement feature  214  configured to be grasped by an operator or a tool to rotate housing  178  about axis  190 . Rotation of threaded housing  178  about axis  190  results in axial displacement of housing  178  along axis  190  in directions  192 ,  194  depending upon the direction of rotation of housing  178  about axis  190 . When housing  178  is rotated about axis  190  to displace housing  178  along axis  190  in direction  192 , distance  212  increases and distance  210  decreases thereby reducing the amount of air which can enter intake portion  156  of the engine. When housing  178  is rotated about axis  190  to displace housing  178  along axis  190  in direction  194 , distance  212  decreases and distance  210  increases thereby increasing the amount of air which enter intake portion  156  of the engine. Accordingly,  FIG. 14A  illustrates a position of throttle limiter  176  corresponding to the maximum amount of air which can enter intake portion  156  of the engine,  FIG. 14B  illustrates a position of throttle limiter  176  corresponding to a partial amount of air which can enter intake portion  156  of the engine relative to the position of  FIG. 14A , and FIG.  14 C illustrates a position of throttle limiter  176  corresponding to a minimum amount of air which can enter intake portion  156  of the engine. 
     In the embodiment shown, both throttle cable  164  and cable  196  of throttle limiter  176  are mounted to mounting bracket  184 . It is contemplated, however, that only cable  196  of throttle limiter  176  may be mounted to mounting bracket  184 . Throttle limiter  176  may be located internally of the outer body of the vehicle. In one embodiment, throttle limiter  176  is accessible through the front, left wheel well. In addition, a sensor may relay information regarding the position of throttle limiter  176  to an operator or a display screen of light pod  38 . 
     Turning now to  FIGS. 15 and 16 , ATV  2  includes a plurality of multi-component routing clips  216  coupled to a frame rail  218  of frame  4 . Each of routing clips  216  are configured to secure one or more components of ATV  2  along frame  4 . More specifically, routing clip  216  includes an elongated body  220  having a mounting flange  222  for coupling to frame  4 . In the embodiment shown, mounting flange  222  has a vertical portion  222   a  and a horizontal portion  222   b . Vertical portion  222   a  includes an aperture  224  sized to receive a fastener, for example, a push dart style fastener, for coupling routing clip  216  to frame  4 . Similarly, horizontal portion  222   b  may include an aperture sized to receive a fastener, for example, a push dart style fastener, for coupling routing clip  216  to frame  4 . In this way, routing clip  216  may be coupled to frame  4  with at least one of vertical portion  222   a  and horizontal portion  222   b  of mounting flange  222 . 
     Body  220  includes an elongated portion  226  extending from horizontal portion  222   b  of mounting flange  222 . Elongated portion  226  includes a planar portion  228 , a plurality of snaps or clips  230 , illustratively clips  230   a - d , and a cradle  232  at a distal end of elongated portion  226 . Planar portion  228  is positioned intermediate horizontal portion  222   b  of mounting flange  222  and intermediate clips  230   a - d . Planar portion  228  includes at least one slot  234 , illustratively slots  234   a ,  234   b , configured to receive a fastener such as, for example, a cable tie. In this way, at least one electrical cable or wiring harness  233  of ATV  2  may be secured to planar portion  228  of routing clip. Clips  230   a - d  are positioned intermediate planar portion  228  and cradle  232  and are sized and shaped to receive and secure, for example, an electrical cable  235  or an Evaporative Emission Control (hereinafter “EVAP”) System hose  237 . Each of clips  230   a - d  is circular in shape and includes a respective springed opening  236   a - d . Springed openings  236   a - d  include flexible protrusions  238 , which provide a positive indication for an assembler that a respective component of ATV  2  is aligned with the respective one of springed openings  236   a - d . Flexible protrusions  238  also provide a biasing force to retain the component of ATV  2  within the respective one of clips  230   a - d . In the embodiment shown, clips  230   a - d  are sized to secure a corresponding component of ATV  2 . Accordingly, a diameter of clip  230   a  is smaller than a diameter of clips  230   b - d . It is contemplated, however, that clips  230   a - d  may be the same size or a different size than shown in  FIGS. 15 and 16 . It is also contemplated that routing clip  216  may include more or fewer than clips  230   a - d.    
     Arcuately shaped cradle  232  (e.g., generally a “C” or “U” shape) is sized and adapted to conform to an outer circumference of a coolant hose  239 . Cradle  232  includes at least one slot  240  configured to receive a fastener such as, for example, a cable tie for securing coolant hose  239  (or another component of ATV  2 ) to cradle  232 . In other embodiments, cradle  232  may include springed openings and flexible protrusions similar to clips  230   a - d . In this way, at least cradle  232  is configured to accommodate conduits, lines, wires, and/or tubes of different diameters because the fastener (e.g., a cable tie) can be lengthened or shortened to secure such members within cradle  232 . Elongated body  220  of routing clip  216  also includes a laterally extending side tab  242  positioned laterally adjacent clips  230   a - d . In the embodiment shown, side tab  242  provides a mounting location for a component of ATV  2  such as, for example, an air breather for the engine. Routing clip  216  may comprise a polymer injected molded part. 
     Turning now to  FIGS. 17-19 , light pod  38  is shown in more detail. A side of light pod  38  facing seat assembly  16  includes an information display  244  having a display screen  246  configured to display information regarding ATV  2  to an operator. Information display  244  may also include at least one operator input  248 , such as a push button, to interact with the information displayed on information display  246 . Display screen  246  may be a touch-screen display configured for two-way input such that the operator may input selections through display screen  246  and received information from display screen  246 . Alternatively, display screen  246  may merely be a one-way screen configured to display information only. 
     Positioned adjacent information display  244  is at least one accessory port  250 , illustratively accessory ports  250   a - d . Accessory ports  250   a ,  250   b  include an operator input  251 , illustratively a switch, configured to operate an accessory of ATV  2 , and accessory ports  250   c ,  250   d  include an accessory plug  252 . Accessory plug  252  is inserted into and covers unused accessory ports  250  but may be removed to add a switch when an accessory is added to ATV  2 . Accessories include, but are not limited to, a winch and auxiliary lighting. An advantage, among others, of accessory plug  252  is that unused accessory port  250  may be covered until an accessory switch needs to be added to light pod  38 . The accessory switch can be added to light pod  38  without modifying light pod  38 . As shown in  FIGS. 18 and 19 , accessory plug  252  comprises a generally planar cover  254 . Extending rearward from planar cover  254  are at least one retaining member  256 , illustratively retaining members  256   a ,  256   b , for retaining accessory plug  252  in accessory port  250 . Accessory plug  252  also includes a tab  258  extending laterally outward from planar cover  254 . Tab  258  facilitates removal of accessory plug  252  from accessory port  250 . 
     Referring specifically to  FIG. 17 , light pod  38  also includes an ignition switch  260  and a battery tender port  262 . Battery tender port  262  is electrically coupled to battery  86  and permits an operator to charge battery  86  when ATV  2  is not in use. That is, battery tender port  262  is configured to receive a complementary electrical connector from a battery tender and transfer power from the battery tender to battery  86 . In the embodiment shown, battery tender port  262  is positioned vertically below display screen  246  and horizontally aligned with ignition switch  260 . An advantage, among others, of battery tender port  262  positioned on light pod  38  is that battery tender port  262  is in an easily accessible location for charging battery  86 . Another advantage, among others, of battery tender port  262  positioned on light pod  38  is that battery tender port  262  is readily visible to an operator and provides a visual reminder to charge battery  86 . Battery tender port  262  may include a cover  264  configured to protect battery tender port  262  when not in use such as, for example, during operation of ATV  2 . 
     Light pod  38  further includes a 12v accessory socket or port  266  and an off switch  268 . Accessory port  266  is configured to receive a complementary adapter or plug and provide electrical power from the electrical system of ATV  2  to a portable accessory. Accessory port  266  may include a cover  270  configured to protect battery tender port  262  when not in use. Off switch  268  is controllably coupled to, for example, powertrain  10  or battery  86  and includes a base  272  and a leash or tether  274  releasably coupled thereto. When tether  274  is detached from base  272  during operation of ATV  2 , powertrain  10  may be shut off to prohibit ATV  2  from further operation until tether  274  is reattached to base  272 . In some embodiments, ATV  2  may not be operable until and unless tether  274  is attached to base  272 . 
     While this invention has been described as having an illustrative design, the present invention may be further modified within the spirit and scope of this disclosure. This application is therefore intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the invention using its general principles. Further, this application is intended to cover such departures from the present disclosure as come within known or customary practice in the art to which this invention pertains.