CA2658344A1 - All terrain vehicle having layered body panel configuration - Google Patents
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Abstract
Vehicles, such as all terrain vehicles,(40) can be provided with a frame (41) and a fender assembly (46,56). The fender assembly can have layered fender panels (47,50, 57,60)
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1. An all terrain vehicle comprising:
a frame;
a first wheel supported with respect to the frame;
a second wheel supported with respect to the frame;
a first fender panel attached to the frame and extending at least partially over each of the first wheel and the second wheel; and a second fender panel at least partially covering the first fender panel and extending at least partially over each of the first wheel and the second wheel.
a frame;
a first wheel supported with respect to the frame;
a second wheel supported with respect to the frame;
a first fender panel attached to the frame and extending at least partially over each of the first wheel and the second wheel; and a second fender panel at least partially covering the first fender panel and extending at least partially over each of the first wheel and the second wheel.
2. The all terrain vehicle of claim 1 wherein each of the first fender panel and the second fender panel are formed from plastic.
3. The all terrain vehicle of claim 1 wherein the first fender panel and the second fender panel have differing colors.
4. The all terrain vehicle of claim 1 wherein the second fender panel is removably attached to at least one of the frame and the first fender panel.
5. The all terrain vehicle of claim 1 wherein a portion of the second fender panel extends beyond a portion of an outer perimeter of the first fender panel.
6. The all terrain vehicle of claim 1 wherein a portion of the first fender panel extends beyond a portion of an outer perimeter of the second fender panel.
7. The all terrain vehicle of claim 1 wherein each of the first wheel and the second wheel comprises a rear wheel of the all terrain vehicle.
8. The all terrain vehicle of claim 1 wherein each of the first fender panel and the second fender panel continuously extends from a left side of the all terrain vehicle to a right side of the all terrain vehicle.
9. The all terrain vehicle of claim 1 wherein the first fender panel has a first top surface and a first bottom surface, a portion of the first top surface provides a decorative body surface, and at least a portion of the first bottom surface is positioned for receiving contact from debris thrown by each of the first wheel and the second wheel.
10. The all terrain vehicle of claim 9 wherein the second fender panel has a second top surface and a second bottom surface, at least a portion of the second top surface provides a decorative body surface, and a portion of the second bottom surface is positioned for receiving contact from debris thrown by each of the first wheel and the second wheel.
11. The all terrain vehicle of claim 1 wherein the first fender panel contacts the second fender panel.
12. An all terrain vehicle comprising:
a frame;
a plurality of wheels supported with respect to the frame;
a first panel attached to the frame and having a first top surface and a first bottom surface, wherein a portion of the first top surface provides a decorative body surface for the all terrain vehicle, wherein the first panel continuously extends from a left side of the all terrain vehicle to a right side of the all terrain vehicle and extends over at least two of said wheels, and wherein the first bottom surface is positioned to receive contact from debris thrown by said at least two of said wheels; and a second panel removably attached to the first panel and having a second top surface and a second bottom surface, wherein at least a portion of the second top surface provides a decorative body surface for the all terrain vehicle, and wherein a portion of the second bottom surface is adjacent to at least a portion of the first top surface and another portion of the second bottom surface is positioned to receive contact from debris thrown by at least one of said at least two of said wheels.
a frame;
a plurality of wheels supported with respect to the frame;
a first panel attached to the frame and having a first top surface and a first bottom surface, wherein a portion of the first top surface provides a decorative body surface for the all terrain vehicle, wherein the first panel continuously extends from a left side of the all terrain vehicle to a right side of the all terrain vehicle and extends over at least two of said wheels, and wherein the first bottom surface is positioned to receive contact from debris thrown by said at least two of said wheels; and a second panel removably attached to the first panel and having a second top surface and a second bottom surface, wherein at least a portion of the second top surface provides a decorative body surface for the all terrain vehicle, and wherein a portion of the second bottom surface is adjacent to at least a portion of the first top surface and another portion of the second bottom surface is positioned to receive contact from debris thrown by at least one of said at least two of said wheels.
13. The all terrain vehicle of claim 12 wherein a portion of the second panel extends beyond a portion of an outer perimeter of the first panel.
14. The all terrain vehicle of claim 12 wherein the first panel and the second panel have differing colors.
15. The all terrain vehicle of claim 12 wherein the plurality of wheels comprises front wheels and rear wheels, and the first panel and the second panel together provide a fender for the rear wheels.
16. The all terrain vehicle of claim 12 wherein the second panel continuously extends from a left side of the all terrain vehicle to a right side of the all terrain vehicle and extends over said at least two of said wheels.
17. The all terrain vehicle of claim 16, wherein the second bottom surface is positioned to receive contact from debris thrown by said at least two of said wheels.
18. An all terrain vehicle comprising:
a frame;
a plurality of wheels supported with respect to the frame;
a first fender panel attached to the frame and having a first top surface and a first bottom surface, wherein the first bottom surface is positioned to receive contact from debris thrown by at least one of said wheels; and a second fender panel attached with respect to the first panel and having a second top surface and a second bottom surface, wherein a portion of the second bottom surface is adjacent to at least a portion of the first top surface and another portion of the second bottom surface is positioned to receive contact from debris thrown by said at least one of said wheels.
a frame;
a plurality of wheels supported with respect to the frame;
a first fender panel attached to the frame and having a first top surface and a first bottom surface, wherein the first bottom surface is positioned to receive contact from debris thrown by at least one of said wheels; and a second fender panel attached with respect to the first panel and having a second top surface and a second bottom surface, wherein a portion of the second bottom surface is adjacent to at least a portion of the first top surface and another portion of the second bottom surface is positioned to receive contact from debris thrown by said at least one of said wheels.
19. The all terrain vehicle of claim 18 wherein a portion of the first top surface provides a decorative body surface, and at least a portion of the second top surface provides a decorative body surface.
20. The all terrain vehicle of claim 18 wherein each of the first fender panel and the second fender panel are formed from plastic.
21. The all terrain vehicle of claim 18 wherein the first fender panel and the second fender panel have differing colors.
22. The all terrain vehicle of claim 18 wherein the second fender panel is removably attached to at least one of the frame and the first fender panel.
23. The all terrain vehicle of claim 18 wherein a portion of the second fender panel extends beyond a portion of an outer perimeter of the first fender panel.
24. The all terrain vehicle of claim 18 wherein a portion of the first fender panel extends beyond a portion of an outer perimeter of the second fender panel.
25. The all terrain vehicle of claim 18 wherein at least one of the first fender panel and the second fender panel continuously extends from a left side of the all terrain vehicle to a right side of the all terrain vehicle.
26. The all terrain vehicle of claim 18 wherein the first fender panel contacts the second fender panel.
27. A panel assembly comprising:
a first panel defining an aperture;
a T-nut comprising a base portion and a neck portion, the neck portion defining a threaded aperture;
a second panel comprising a pocket, wherein the pocket defines an opening extending through the second panel, and wherein the pocket is configured to receive the base portion of the T-nut in a snap-fit arrangement such that the neck portion of the T-nut extends into the opening; and a bolt configured for insertion into the aperture in the first panel and into the threaded aperture in the T-nut to facilitate attachment of the first panel to the second panel.
a first panel defining an aperture;
a T-nut comprising a base portion and a neck portion, the neck portion defining a threaded aperture;
a second panel comprising a pocket, wherein the pocket defines an opening extending through the second panel, and wherein the pocket is configured to receive the base portion of the T-nut in a snap-fit arrangement such that the neck portion of the T-nut extends into the opening; and a bolt configured for insertion into the aperture in the first panel and into the threaded aperture in the T-nut to facilitate attachment of the first panel to the second panel.
28. The panel assembly of claim 27 wherein each of the first panel and the second panel comprises plastic.
29. The panel assembly of claim 28 wherein the first panel and the second panel comprise vehicular body panels.
30. The panel assembly of claim 29 wherein the vehicular body panels comprise fender panels.
31. The panel assembly of claim 27 wherein the first panel comprises an annular portion interiorly defining the aperture, the annular portion has a greater thickness than that of portions of the first panel exteriorly adjacent to the annular portion, the bolt comprises a pan head having a compression surface, and the compression surface is configured to contact the annular portion of the first panel.
32. The panel assembly of claim 27 wherein the pocket includes two corner stops configured to selectively facilitate retention of the base portion of the T-nut in the snap-fit arrangement.
33. The panel assembly of claim 32 wherein the pocket comprises a perimeter through which the T-nut is configured for passage, and wherein the perimeter includes two beveled corners but is otherwise generally rectangular.
34. The panel assembly of claim 33 wherein the pocket further comprises a wall which extends from the perimeter and includes notches adjacent to each of said beveled corners, and said beveled corners and said notches together define said corner stops.
35. A panel comprising a pocket, the pocket defining an opening extending through the panel, wherein the pocket is configured to receive a base portion of a T-nut in a snap-fit arrangement such that a neck portion of the T-nut extends into the opening.
36. The panel of claim 35 wherein the pocket includes two corner stops configured to selectively facilitate retention of a base portion of a T-nut in the snap-fit arrangement.
37. The panel of claim 36 wherein the pocket comprises a perimeter through which a T-nut is configured for passage, and wherein the perimeter includes two beveled corners but is otherwise generally rectangular.
38. The panel of claim 37 wherein the pocket further comprises a wall which extends from the perimeter and includes notches adjacent to each of said beveled corners, and said beveled corners and said notches together define said corner stops.
39. The panel of claim 38 comprising plastic.
40. The panel of claim 39 comprising a vehicular body panel.
41. The panel of claim 40 comprising a fender panel.
42. A vehicle comprising:
a first body panel defining an aperture;
a T-nut comprising a base portion and a neck portion, the neck portion defining a threaded aperture;
a second body panel comprising a pocket, wherein the pocket defines an opening extending through the second body panel, and wherein the pocket is configured to receive the base portion of the T-nut in a snap-fit arrangement such that the neck portion of the T-nut extends into the opening; and a bolt configured for insertion into the aperture in the first body panel and into the threaded aperture in the T-nut to facilitate attachment of the first body panel to the second body panel.
a first body panel defining an aperture;
a T-nut comprising a base portion and a neck portion, the neck portion defining a threaded aperture;
a second body panel comprising a pocket, wherein the pocket defines an opening extending through the second body panel, and wherein the pocket is configured to receive the base portion of the T-nut in a snap-fit arrangement such that the neck portion of the T-nut extends into the opening; and a bolt configured for insertion into the aperture in the first body panel and into the threaded aperture in the T-nut to facilitate attachment of the first body panel to the second body panel.
43. The vehicle of claim 42 wherein each of the first body panel and the second body comprises plastic.
44. The vehicle of claim 43 wherein each of the first body panel and the second body panel comprises a respective fender panel.
45. The vehicle of claim 44 wherein the pocket includes two corner stops configured to selectively facilitate retention of the base portion of the T-nut in the snap-fit arrangement.
46. An all terrain vehicle comprising:
a first plastic fender panel defining an aperture;
a T-nut comprising a base portion and a neck portion, the neck portion defining a threaded aperture;
a second plastic fender panel comprising a pocket, wherein the pocket defines an opening extending through the second body panel, and wherein the pocket is configured to receive the base portion of the T-nut in a snap-fit arrangement such that the neck portion of the T-nut extends into the opening; and a bolt configured for insertion into the aperture in the first body panel and into the threaded aperture in the T-nut to facilitate attachment of the first body panel to the second body panel.
a first plastic fender panel defining an aperture;
a T-nut comprising a base portion and a neck portion, the neck portion defining a threaded aperture;
a second plastic fender panel comprising a pocket, wherein the pocket defines an opening extending through the second body panel, and wherein the pocket is configured to receive the base portion of the T-nut in a snap-fit arrangement such that the neck portion of the T-nut extends into the opening; and a bolt configured for insertion into the aperture in the first body panel and into the threaded aperture in the T-nut to facilitate attachment of the first body panel to the second body panel.
47. The all terrain vehicle of claim 46 wherein the pocket includes two corner stops configured to selectively facilitate retention of the base portion of the T-nut in the snap-fit arrangement.
48. A method of manufacturing a vehicle, the method comprising:
providing first and second body panels in at least a partially overlapping arrangement, wherein the first body panel defines an aperture, the second body panel defines a pocket, and the pocket defines an opening extending through the second panel;
inserting a T-nut into the pocket in a snap-fit arrangement such that a neck portion of the T-nut extends into the opening in the second body panel; and attaching the first body panel to the second body panel by inserting a bolt into the aperture in the first body panel and into a threaded aperture in the neck portion of the T-nut.
providing first and second body panels in at least a partially overlapping arrangement, wherein the first body panel defines an aperture, the second body panel defines a pocket, and the pocket defines an opening extending through the second panel;
inserting a T-nut into the pocket in a snap-fit arrangement such that a neck portion of the T-nut extends into the opening in the second body panel; and attaching the first body panel to the second body panel by inserting a bolt into the aperture in the first body panel and into a threaded aperture in the neck portion of the T-nut.
49. An all terrain vehicle comprising:
a frame;
a wheel supported with respect to the frame; and a fender assembly comprising:
a lower fender panel; and an upper fender panel at least partially overlapping the lower fender panel, a portion of the upper fender panel cooperating with a portion of the lower fender panel in a spaced relationship to define both an access opening and a channel, the channel at least partially overlying the wheel and being configured to facilitate passage of fluid along a predetermined pathway from the access opening to a predetermined egress opening.
a frame;
a wheel supported with respect to the frame; and a fender assembly comprising:
a lower fender panel; and an upper fender panel at least partially overlapping the lower fender panel, a portion of the upper fender panel cooperating with a portion of the lower fender panel in a spaced relationship to define both an access opening and a channel, the channel at least partially overlying the wheel and being configured to facilitate passage of fluid along a predetermined pathway from the access opening to a predetermined egress opening.
50. The all terrain vehicle of claim 49 wherein the upper fender panel is attached to the lower fender panel on opposite sides of the channel.
51. The all terrain vehicle of claim 50 wherein the upper fender panel contacts the lower fender panel on opposite sides of the channel.
52. The all terrain vehicle of claim 49 wherein the channel extends in a direction which is generally longitudinally oriented from a forward end of the all terrain vehicle to a rearward end of the all terrain vehicle.
53. The all terrain vehicle of claim 49 wherein the access opening is directed toward the forward end of the all terrain vehicle.
54. The all terrain vehicle of claim 49 wherein the predetermined egress opening is at least partially defined by the lower fender panel.
55. The all terrain vehicle of claim 54 wherein the predetermined egress opening is directed downwardly.
56. The all terrain vehicle of claim 49 wherein the channel is partially defined by a depressed portion of the lower fender panel.
57. The all terrain vehicle of claim 49 wherein the wheel comprises a front wheel and the fender assembly extends at least partially over the front wheel.
58. The all terrain vehicle of claim 49 wherein the wheel comprises a rear wheel and the fender assembly extends at least partially over the rear wheel.
59. A fender assembly for an all terrain vehicle, the fender assembly comprising:
a lower fender panel; and an upper fender panel configured for attachment to the lower fender panel in a partially overlapping relationship such that a portion of the upper fender panel cooperates with a portion of the lower fender panel in a spaced relationship to define both an access opening and a channel, wherein the channel is configured to facilitate passage of fluid along a predetermined pathway from the access opening to a predetermined egress opening.
a lower fender panel; and an upper fender panel configured for attachment to the lower fender panel in a partially overlapping relationship such that a portion of the upper fender panel cooperates with a portion of the lower fender panel in a spaced relationship to define both an access opening and a channel, wherein the channel is configured to facilitate passage of fluid along a predetermined pathway from the access opening to a predetermined egress opening.
60. The fender assembly of claim 59 wherein the upper fender panel is configured for attachment to the lower fender panel on opposite sides of the channel.
61. The fender assembly of claim 60 wherein the upper fender panel is configured to contact the lower fender panel on opposite sides of the channel.
62. The fender assembly of claim 59 wherein the predetermined egress opening is at least partially defined by the lower fender panel.
63. The fender assembly of claim 59 wherein the channel is partially defined by a depressed portion of the lower fender panel.
64. An all terrain vehicle comprising:
a frame;
a left wheel supported with respect to the frame;
a right wheel supported with respect to the frame; and a fender assembly comprising:
a lower fender panel; and an upper fender panel at least partially overlapping the lower fender panel, a left portion of the upper fender panel cooperating with a left portion of the lower fender panel in a spaced relationship to define both a left access opening and a left channel, the left channel at least partially overlying the left wheel and being configured to facilitate passage of fluid along a left predetermined pathway from the left access opening to a predetermined egress opening, a right portion of the upper fender panel cooperating with a right portion of the lower fender panel in a spaced relationship to define both a right access opening and a right channel, the right channel at least partially overlying the right wheel and being configured to facilitate passage of fluid along a right predetermined pathway from the right access opening to a predetermined egress opening.
a frame;
a left wheel supported with respect to the frame;
a right wheel supported with respect to the frame; and a fender assembly comprising:
a lower fender panel; and an upper fender panel at least partially overlapping the lower fender panel, a left portion of the upper fender panel cooperating with a left portion of the lower fender panel in a spaced relationship to define both a left access opening and a left channel, the left channel at least partially overlying the left wheel and being configured to facilitate passage of fluid along a left predetermined pathway from the left access opening to a predetermined egress opening, a right portion of the upper fender panel cooperating with a right portion of the lower fender panel in a spaced relationship to define both a right access opening and a right channel, the right channel at least partially overlying the right wheel and being configured to facilitate passage of fluid along a right predetermined pathway from the right access opening to a predetermined egress opening.
65. The all terrain vehicle of claim 64 wherein the upper fender panel is attached to the lower fender panel on opposite sides of the left channel and on opposite sides of the right channel.
66. The all terrain vehicle of claim 65 wherein the upper fender panel contacts the lower fender panel on opposite sides of the left channel and on opposite sides of the right channel.
67. The all terrain vehicle of claim 64 wherein the left channel extends in a direction which is generally longitudinally oriented from a forward end of the all terrain vehicle to a rearward end of the all terrain vehicle, and wherein the right channel extends in a direction which is generally longitudinally oriented from the forward end of the all terrain vehicle to the rearward end of the all terrain vehicle.
68. The all terrain vehicle of claim 64 wherein each of the left access opening and the right access opening is directed toward the forward end of the all terrain vehicle.
69. The all terrain vehicle of claim 64 wherein the left channel and the right channel are partially defined by respective depressed portions of the lower fender panel.
70. The all terrain vehicle of claim 64 wherein the left wheel and the right wheel comprise front wheels and the fender assembly extends at least partially over the front wheels.
71. The all terrain vehicle of claim 64 wherein the left wheel and the right wheel comprise rear wheels and the fender assembly extends at least partially over the rear wheels.
72. An all terrain vehicle comprising:
a frame;
a wheel supported with respect to the frame; and a fender assembly comprising:
a lower fender panel having a first top surface and a first bottom surface and extending from a first inner end to a first outer end, wherein the first inner end is attached to the frame, and wherein the first bottom surface is positioned to receive contact from debris thrown by the wheel; and an upper fender panel having a second top surface and a second bottom surface and extending from a second inner end to a second outer end, wherein the second inner end is attached to the frame, the upper fender panel is attached to the lower fender panel at an attachment location adjacent to at least one of the first outer end and the second outer end, and the second bottom surface is positioned to receive contact from debris thrown by the wheel;
wherein each of the lower fender panel and the upper fender panel extends at least partially over the wheel, and the lower fender panel and the upper fender panel cooperate to facilitate resistance of the attachment location to vertical deflection.
a frame;
a wheel supported with respect to the frame; and a fender assembly comprising:
a lower fender panel having a first top surface and a first bottom surface and extending from a first inner end to a first outer end, wherein the first inner end is attached to the frame, and wherein the first bottom surface is positioned to receive contact from debris thrown by the wheel; and an upper fender panel having a second top surface and a second bottom surface and extending from a second inner end to a second outer end, wherein the second inner end is attached to the frame, the upper fender panel is attached to the lower fender panel at an attachment location adjacent to at least one of the first outer end and the second outer end, and the second bottom surface is positioned to receive contact from debris thrown by the wheel;
wherein each of the lower fender panel and the upper fender panel extends at least partially over the wheel, and the lower fender panel and the upper fender panel cooperate to facilitate resistance of the attachment location to vertical deflection.
73. The all terrain vehicle of claim 72 wherein a portion of the upper fender panel cooperates with a portion of the lower fender panel in a spaced relationship to define both an access opening and a channel, and wherein the channel at least partially overlies the wheel and is disposed between the first inner end and the attachment location.
74. The all terrain vehicle of claim 73 wherein the access opening is directed toward a forward end of the all terrain vehicle, and wherein a predetermined egress opening is at least partially defined by the lower fender panel.
75. The all terrain vehicle of claim 74 wherein the channel extends in a direction which is generally longitudinally oriented from the forward end of the all terrain vehicle to a rearward end of the all terrain vehicle.
76. The all terrain vehicle of claim 72 wherein the first inner end contacts the second inner end, a fastener passes into aligned apertures in each of the first inner end, the second inner end, and the frame, and the upper fender panel contacts the lower fender panel at the attachment location.
77. The all terrain vehicle of claim 72 wherein each of the lower fender panel and the upper fender panel comprises plastic.
78. The all terrain vehicle of claim 72 wherein the lower fender panel integrally comprises a leg depending beneath the lower fender panel adjacent to the first inner end, and wherein the leg is configured to laterally compress against the frame.
79. The all terrain vehicle of claim 78 wherein the leg comprises a rubber bumper configured to contact the frame.
80. The all terrain vehicle of claim 72 wherein the attachment location is adjacent to the second outer end, and wherein the first outer end defines an outer perimeter of the fender assembly.
81. The all terrain vehicle of claim 72 wherein a portion of the first top surface provides a decorative body surface, and wlierein at least a portion of the second top surface provides a decorative body surface.
82. The all terrain vehicle of claim 72 wherein at least one of the lower fender panel and the upper fender panel continuously extends from a left side of the all terrain vehicle to a right side of the all terrain vehicle.
83. An all terrain vehicle comprising:
a frame;
a wheel supported with respect to the frame; and a fender assembly comprising:
a lower fender panel extending from a first inner end to a first outer end;
and an upper fender panel extending from a second inner end to a second outer end, the upper fender panel attached to the lower fender panel at an attachment location adjacent to at least one of the first outer end and the second outer end;
wherein each of the lower fender panel and the upper fender panel extends at least partially over the wheel, a portion of the upper fender panel cooperates with a portion of the lower fender panel in a spaced relationship to define both an access opening and a channel, the channel at least partially overlies the wheel and is disposed between the first inner end and the attachment location, the channel is configured to facilitate passage of fluid along a predetermined pathway from the access opening to a predetermined egress opening, and the lower fender panel and the upper fender panel cooperate to support the attachment location with respect to the frame to facilitate resistance of the attachment location to vertical deflection.
a frame;
a wheel supported with respect to the frame; and a fender assembly comprising:
a lower fender panel extending from a first inner end to a first outer end;
and an upper fender panel extending from a second inner end to a second outer end, the upper fender panel attached to the lower fender panel at an attachment location adjacent to at least one of the first outer end and the second outer end;
wherein each of the lower fender panel and the upper fender panel extends at least partially over the wheel, a portion of the upper fender panel cooperates with a portion of the lower fender panel in a spaced relationship to define both an access opening and a channel, the channel at least partially overlies the wheel and is disposed between the first inner end and the attachment location, the channel is configured to facilitate passage of fluid along a predetermined pathway from the access opening to a predetermined egress opening, and the lower fender panel and the upper fender panel cooperate to support the attachment location with respect to the frame to facilitate resistance of the attachment location to vertical deflection.
84. The all terrain vehicle of claim 83 wherein the channel extends in a direction which is generally longitudinally oriented from a forward end of the all terrain vehicle to a rearward end of the all terrain vehicle.
85. The all terrain vehicle of claim 84 wherein the access opening is directed toward the forward end of the all terrain vehicle, and wherein the predetermined egress opening is at least partially defined by the lower fender panel.
86. The all terrain vehicle of claim 83 wherein the attachment location is adjacent to the second outer end, and wherein the first outer end defines an outer perimeter of the fender assembly.
87. The all terrain vehicle of claim 83 wherein the first inner end contacts the second inner end, a fastener passes into aligned apertures in each of the first inner end, the second inner end, and the frame, and the upper fender panel contacts the lower fender panel at the attachment location.
88. The all terrain vehicle of claim 83 wherein at least one of the lower fender panel and the upper fender panel continuously extends from a left side of the all terrain vehicle to a right side of the all terrain vehicle.
89. An all terrain vehicle comprising:
a frame;
a left wheel supported with respect to the frame;
a right wheel supported with respect to the frame; and a fender assembly comprising:
a lower fender panel extending from a first inner end to a first outer end, the first inner end being attached to the frame; and an upper fender panel extending from a second inner end to a second outer end, the second inner end being attached to the frame, the upper fender panel being attached to the lower fender panel at an attachment location adjacent to at least one of the first outer end and the second outer end;
wherein each of the lower fender panel and the upper fender panel extends at least partially over each of the left wheel and the right wheel, and wherein the lower fender panel and the upper fender panel cooperate to support the attachment location to facilitate resistance of the attachment location to vertical deflection.
a frame;
a left wheel supported with respect to the frame;
a right wheel supported with respect to the frame; and a fender assembly comprising:
a lower fender panel extending from a first inner end to a first outer end, the first inner end being attached to the frame; and an upper fender panel extending from a second inner end to a second outer end, the second inner end being attached to the frame, the upper fender panel being attached to the lower fender panel at an attachment location adjacent to at least one of the first outer end and the second outer end;
wherein each of the lower fender panel and the upper fender panel extends at least partially over each of the left wheel and the right wheel, and wherein the lower fender panel and the upper fender panel cooperate to support the attachment location to facilitate resistance of the attachment location to vertical deflection.
90. The all terrain vehicle of claim 89 wherein a portion of the upper fender panel cooperates with a portion of the lower fender panel in a spaced relationship to define a channel at least partially overlying one of the left wheel and the right wheel and disposed between the first inner end and the attachment location, and wherein the channel extends in a direction which is generally longitudinally oriented from a forward end of the all terrain vehicle to a rearward end of the all terrain vehicle.
91. The all terrain vehicle of claim 89 wherein the first inner end contacts the second inner end, a fastener passes into aligned apertures in each of the first inner end, the second inner end, and the frame, and the upper fender panel contacts the lower fender panel at the attachment location.
92. The all terrain vehicle of claim 89 wherein the attachment location is adjacent to the second outer end, and the first outer end defines an outer perimeter of the fender assembly.
93. The all terrain vehicle of claim 89 wherein the left wheel and the right wheel comprise rear wheels and the fender assembly extends at least partially over the rear wheels.
94. An all terrain vehicle comprising:
a frame;
a rear wheel supported with respect to the frame;
a fender assembly extending at least partially over the rear wheel;
a footrest;
a mudguard; and a stay assembly comprising a first elongated metal wire and a second elongated metal wire, wherein each of the first elongated metal wire and the second elongated metal wire are attached to each of the frame, the fender assembly, the footrest, and the mudguard.
a frame;
a rear wheel supported with respect to the frame;
a fender assembly extending at least partially over the rear wheel;
a footrest;
a mudguard; and a stay assembly comprising a first elongated metal wire and a second elongated metal wire, wherein each of the first elongated metal wire and the second elongated metal wire are attached to each of the frame, the fender assembly, the footrest, and the mudguard.
95. The all terrain vehicle of claim 94 wherein the stay assembly is configured to facilitate consistent spacing between the mudguard and the fender assembly.
96. The all terrain vehicle of claim 94 wherein each of the first elongated metal wire and the second elongated metal wire is attached to the fender assembly at a common location, each of the first elongated metal wire and the second elongated metal wire is attached to the frame at differing locations, each of the first elongated metal wire and the second elongated metal wire is attached to the mudguard at differing locations, and each of the first elongated metal wire and the second elongated metal wire is attached to the footrest at differing locations.
97. The all terrain vehicle of claim 94 wherein at least one of the first elongated metal wire and the second elongated metal wire is attached to the frame through use of a swivel clip.
98. An all terrain vehicle comprising:
a frame;
a fender assembly;
a mudguard; and an elongated metal wire attached to each of the frame, the fender assembly, and the mudguard, wherein the elongated metal wire is configured to facilitate consistent spacing between the mudguard and the fender assembly.
a frame;
a fender assembly;
a mudguard; and an elongated metal wire attached to each of the frame, the fender assembly, and the mudguard, wherein the elongated metal wire is configured to facilitate consistent spacing between the mudguard and the fender assembly.
99. The all terrain vehicle of claim 98 wherein the elongated metal wire is attached to the frame through use of a swivel clip.
100. The all terrain vehicle of claim 98 wherein the elongated metal wire is attached to a footrest.
101. The all terrain vehicle of claim 98 further comprising rear wheels supported with respect to the frame, wherein the fender assembly extends at least partially over at least one of the rear wheels.
102. An all terrain vehicle comprising:
a frame;
a fender assembly;
a mudguard; and a stay assembly attached to each of the frame, the fender assembly, and the mudguard.
a frame;
a fender assembly;
a mudguard; and a stay assembly attached to each of the frame, the fender assembly, and the mudguard.
103. The all terrain vehicle of claim 102 wherein the stay assembly comprises a first elongated metal wire attached to each of the frame, the fender assembly, and the mudguard.
104. The all terrain vehicle of claim 103 wherein the stay assembly further comprises a second elongated metal wire attached to the each of the frame, the fender assembly, and the mudguard.
105. The all terrain vehicle of claim 104 wherein each of the first elongated metal wire and the second elongated metal wire is attached to the frame at differing locations.
106. The all terrain vehicle of claim 104 wherein at least one of the first elongated metal wire and the second elongated metal wire is attached to the frame through use of a swivel clip.
107. The all terrain vehicle of claim 104 wherein each of the first elongated metal wire and the second elongated metal wire is attached to the fender assembly at a common location.
108. The all terrain vehicle of claim 104 wherein each of the first elongated metal wire and the second elongated metal wire is attached to the mudguard at differing locations.
109. The all terrain vehicle of claim 104 wherein each of the first elongated metal wire and the second elongated metal wire is attached to a footrest.
110. The all terrain vehicle of claim 102 wherein the stay assembly is configured to facilitate consistent spacing between the mudguard and the fender assembly.
111. The all terrain vehicle of claim 102 further comprising rear wheels supported with respect to the frame, wherein the fender assembly extends at least partially over at least one of the rear wheels.
112. An all terrain vehicle comprising:
a frame;
a wheel supported with respect to the frame;
a fender assembly extending at least partially over the wheel and comprising an inside edge portion; and a seat comprising a compression surface and configured for selective attachment to the frame, wherein the compression surface is configured, upon attachment of the seat to the frame, to contact and sandwich the inside edge portion of the fender assembly between the compression surface and the frame.
a frame;
a wheel supported with respect to the frame;
a fender assembly extending at least partially over the wheel and comprising an inside edge portion; and a seat comprising a compression surface and configured for selective attachment to the frame, wherein the compression surface is configured, upon attachment of the seat to the frame, to contact and sandwich the inside edge portion of the fender assembly between the compression surface and the frame.
113. The all terrain vehicle of claim 112 wherein the seat comprises a bumper member, and the bumper member comprises the compression surface.
114. The all terrain vehicle of claim 113 wherein the bumper member is formed from rubber.
115. The all terrain vehicle of claim 112 wherein, upon attachment of the seat to the frame, a portion of the inside edge portion of the fender assembly which corresponds with the compression surface is configured to contact the frame.
116. The all terrain vehicle of claim 115 wherein the fender assembly comprises an upper fender panel and a lower fender panel, and wherein the inside edge portion comprises an upper inside edge portion of the upper fender panel and a lower inside edge portion of the lower fender panel.
117. The all terrain vehicle of claim 116 wherein, upon attachment of the seat to the frame, the compression surface is configured to contact the upper inside edge portion and to sandwich both the upper inside edge portion and the lower inside edge portion between the compression surface and the frame to facilitate securement of the fender assembly with respect to the frame.
118. The all terrain vehicle of claim 117 wherein, upon attachment of the seat to the frame, a portion of the lower inside edge portion which corresponds with the compression surface is configured to contact the frame.
119. The all terrain vehicle of claim 118 wherein, upon attachment of the seat to the frame, a portion of the lower inside edge portion which corresponds with the compression surface is configured to contact a portion of the upper inside edge portion which corresponds with the compression surface.
120. An all terrain vehicle comprising:
a frame;
a wheel supported with respect to the frame;
a fender assembly comprising an upper fender panel and a lower fender panel each extending at least partially over the wheel, wherein the upper fender panel comprises an upper inside edge portion, the lower fender panel comprises a lower inside edge portion, and the upper inside edge portion overlaps the lower inside edge portion; and a seat comprising a compression surface and configured for selective attachment to the frame, wherein the compression surface is configured, upon attachment of the seat to the frame, to contact the upper inside edge portion and to sandwich both the upper inside edge portion and the lower inside edge portion between the compression surface and the frame.
a frame;
a wheel supported with respect to the frame;
a fender assembly comprising an upper fender panel and a lower fender panel each extending at least partially over the wheel, wherein the upper fender panel comprises an upper inside edge portion, the lower fender panel comprises a lower inside edge portion, and the upper inside edge portion overlaps the lower inside edge portion; and a seat comprising a compression surface and configured for selective attachment to the frame, wherein the compression surface is configured, upon attachment of the seat to the frame, to contact the upper inside edge portion and to sandwich both the upper inside edge portion and the lower inside edge portion between the compression surface and the frame.
121. The all terrain vehicle of claim 120 wherein the seat comprises a bumper member, and the bumper member comprises the compression surface.
122. The all terrain vehicle of claim 121 wherein the bumper member is formed from rubber.
123. The all terrain vehicle of claim 120 wherein, upon attachment of the seat to the frame, a portion of the lower inside edge portion which corresponds with the compression surface is configured to contact the frame.
124. The all terrain vehicle of claim 123 wherein, upon attachment of the seat to the frame, a portion of the lower inside edge portion which corresponds with the compression surface is configured to contact a portion of the upper inside edge portion which corresponds with the compression surface.
125. An all terrain vehicle comprising:
a frame;
a left wheel supported with respect to the frame;
a right wheel supported with respect to the frame;
a fender assembly comprising a left upper fender panel, a left lower fender panel, a right upper fender panel, and a right lower fender panel, wherein the left upper fender panel and the left lower fender panel each extend at least partially over the left wheel, the right upper, fender panel and the right lower fender panel each extend at least partially over the right wheel, the left upper fender panel comprises a left upper inside edge portion, the left lower fender panel comprises a left lower inside edge portion, the left upper inside edge portion overlaps the left lower inside edge portion, the right upper fender panel comprises a right upper inside edge portion, the right lower fender panel comprises a right lower inside edge portion, and the right upper inside edge portion overlaps the right lower inside edge portion; and a seat comprising a left compression surface and a right compression surface and configured for selective attachment to the frame, wherein the seat is configured, upon attachment of the seat to the frame, such that the left compression surface contacts the left upper inside edge portion to sandwich both the left upper inside edge portion and the left lower inside edge portion between the left compression surface and the frame, and such that the right compression surface contacts the right upper inside edge portion to sandwich both the right upper inside edge portion and the right lower inside edge portion between the right compression surface and the frame.
a frame;
a left wheel supported with respect to the frame;
a right wheel supported with respect to the frame;
a fender assembly comprising a left upper fender panel, a left lower fender panel, a right upper fender panel, and a right lower fender panel, wherein the left upper fender panel and the left lower fender panel each extend at least partially over the left wheel, the right upper, fender panel and the right lower fender panel each extend at least partially over the right wheel, the left upper fender panel comprises a left upper inside edge portion, the left lower fender panel comprises a left lower inside edge portion, the left upper inside edge portion overlaps the left lower inside edge portion, the right upper fender panel comprises a right upper inside edge portion, the right lower fender panel comprises a right lower inside edge portion, and the right upper inside edge portion overlaps the right lower inside edge portion; and a seat comprising a left compression surface and a right compression surface and configured for selective attachment to the frame, wherein the seat is configured, upon attachment of the seat to the frame, such that the left compression surface contacts the left upper inside edge portion to sandwich both the left upper inside edge portion and the left lower inside edge portion between the left compression surface and the frame, and such that the right compression surface contacts the right upper inside edge portion to sandwich both the right upper inside edge portion and the right lower inside edge portion between the right compression surface and the frame.
126. The all terrain vehicle of claim 125 wherein the seat comprises a left bumper member and a right bumper member, the left bumper member comprises the left compression surface, and the right bumper member comprises the right compression surface.
127. The all terrain vehicle of claim 126 wherein each of the left bumper member and the right bumper member is formed from rubber.
128. The all terrain vehicle of claim 125 wherein, upon attachment of the seat to the frame, a portion of the left lower inside edge portion which corresponds with the left compression surface is configured to contact the frame, and a portion of the right lower inside edge portion which corresponds with the right compression surface is configured to contact the frame.
129. The all terrain vehicle of claim 128 wherein, upon attachment of the seat to the frame, a portion of the left lower inside edge portion which corresponds with the left compression surface is configured to contact a portion of the left upper inside edge portion which corresponds with the left compression surface, and a portion of the right lower inside edge portion which corresponds with the right compression surface is configured to contact a portion of the right upper inside edge portion which corresponds with the right compression surface.
130. An all terrain vehicle comprising:
a frame extending from a forward end to a rearward end, the frame comprising a forward attachment structure disposed adjacent to the forward end, a rearward attachment structure disposed adjacent to the rearward end, and a midpoint attachment structure disposed about midway between the forward end and the rearward end;
a front fender assembly attached to each of the forward attachment structure and the midpoint attachment structure and extending at least partially over a front wheel;
a rear fender assembly attached to each of the midpoint attachment structure and the rearward attachment structure and extending at least partially over a rear wheel; and a midpoint fastener inserted into first aligning apertures defined by each of the front fender assembly, the rear fender assembly, and the midpoint attachment structure.
a frame extending from a forward end to a rearward end, the frame comprising a forward attachment structure disposed adjacent to the forward end, a rearward attachment structure disposed adjacent to the rearward end, and a midpoint attachment structure disposed about midway between the forward end and the rearward end;
a front fender assembly attached to each of the forward attachment structure and the midpoint attachment structure and extending at least partially over a front wheel;
a rear fender assembly attached to each of the midpoint attachment structure and the rearward attachment structure and extending at least partially over a rear wheel; and a midpoint fastener inserted into first aligning apertures defined by each of the front fender assembly, the rear fender assembly, and the midpoint attachment structure.
131. The all terrain vehicle of claim 130 wherein the first aligning apertures defined by the front fender assembly and the rear fender assembly are substantially round.
132. The all terrain vehicle of claim 131 wherein the midpoint fastener comprises a threaded bolt and the midpoint attachment structure comprises a threaded aperture.
133. The all terrain vehicle of claim 132 further comprising a first fastener which passes through a first aperture defined by one of the front fender assembly and the rear fender assembly and then into a first threaded aperture defined by one of the forward attachment structure and the rearward attachment structure.
134. The all terrain vehicle of claim 133 further comprising a second fastener which passes through a second aperture defined by the other one of the front fender assembly and the rear fender assembly and then into a second threaded aperture defined by the other one of the forward attachment structure and the rearward attachment structure.
135. The all terrain vehicle of claim 134 wherein at least one of the first aperture and the second aperture comprises an elongated slotted aperture.
136. The all terrain vehicle of claim 133 wherein the first aperture comprises an elongated slotted aperture.
137. The all terrain vehicle of claim 130 further comprising a first fastener which passes through a first aperture defined by one of the front fender assembly and the rear fender assembly and then into a first threaded aperture defined by one of the forward attachment structure and the rearward attachment structure.
138. The all terrain vehicle of claim 137 further comprising a second fastener which passes through a second aperture defined by the other one of the front fender assembly and the rear fender assembly and then into a second threaded aperture defined by the other one of the forward attachment structure and the rearward attachment structure.
139. The all terrain vehicle of claim 138 wherein at least one of the first aperture and the second aperture comprises an elongated slotted aperture.
140. The all terrain vehicle of claim 137 wherein the first aperture comprises an elongated slotted aperture.
141. The all terrain vehicle of claim 130 further comprising a seat attached to the frame, wherein the first aligning aperture defined by the midpoint attachment structure is disposed at a location vertically beneath a lowermost portion of the seat.
142. The all terrain vehicle of claim 130 wherein the first aligning aperture defined by the midpoint attachment structure is disposed at a location horizontally forward of a forwardmost portion of the seat.
143. The all terrain vehicle of claim 130 wherein the midpoint fastener provides a datum to facilitate a consistent interface between the front fender assembly and the rear fender assembly such that tolerance variability in at least one of the front fender assembly and the rear fender assembly results in variation in attachment to at least one of the forward attachment structure and the rearward attachment structure.
144. The all terrain vehicle of claim 130 wherein the front fender assembly extends at least partially over a pair of front wheels and the rear fender assembly extends at least partially over a pair of rear wheels.
145. The all terrain vehicle of claim 144 wherein the midpoint fastener comprises a left midpoint fastener and a right midpoint fastener correspondingly disposed upon opposite sides of the all terrain vehicle, wherein the left midpoint fastener is inserted into the respective first aligning apertures defined by each of the front fender assembly, the rear fender assembly, and the midpoint attachment structure, and wherein the right midpoint fastener is inserted into respective second aligning apertures defined by each of the front fender assembly, the rear fender assembly, and the midpoint attachment structure.
146. A method of assembling an all terrain vehicle, the method comprising:
providing a frame extending from a forward end to a rearward end, the frame comprising a forward attachment structure disposed adjacent to the forward end, a rearward attachment structure disposed adjacent to the rearward end, and a midpoint attachment structure disposed about midway between the forward end and the rearward end;
attaching a front fender assembly to each of the forward attachment structure and the midpoint attachment structure such that the front fender assembly is configured to extend at least partially over a front wheel;
attaching a rear fender assembly to each of the midpoint attachment structure and the rearward attachment structure such that the rear fender assembly is configured to extend at least partially over a rear wheel; and inserting a midpoint fastener into first aligning apertures defined by each of the front fender assembly, the rear fender assembly, and the midpoint attachment structure.
providing a frame extending from a forward end to a rearward end, the frame comprising a forward attachment structure disposed adjacent to the forward end, a rearward attachment structure disposed adjacent to the rearward end, and a midpoint attachment structure disposed about midway between the forward end and the rearward end;
attaching a front fender assembly to each of the forward attachment structure and the midpoint attachment structure such that the front fender assembly is configured to extend at least partially over a front wheel;
attaching a rear fender assembly to each of the midpoint attachment structure and the rearward attachment structure such that the rear fender assembly is configured to extend at least partially over a rear wheel; and inserting a midpoint fastener into first aligning apertures defined by each of the front fender assembly, the rear fender assembly, and the midpoint attachment structure.
147. The method of claim 146 further comprising inserting a first fastener through a first aperture defined by one of the front fender assembly and the rear fender assembly and then into a first threaded aperture defined by one of the forward attachment structure and the rearward attachment structure.
148. The method of claim 147 further comprising inserting a second fastener through a second aperture defined by the other one of the front fender assembly and the rear fender assembly and then into a second threaded aperture defined by the other one of the forward attachment structure and the rearward attachment structure.
149. A vehicle comprising:
a frame defining a threaded aperture;
a first body panel defining a first aperture;
a second body panel defining a second aperture;
a sleeve defining a longitudinally extending sleeve bore, the sleeve extending into the first aperture in the first body panel;
a grommet having a grommet exterior surface and defining a grommet bore extending longitudinally from a first end to a second end, the grommet bore surrounding the sleeve, the grommet exterior surface defining an annular channel having a reduced diameter as compared to longitudinally adjacent annular portions of the grommet disposed upon opposite sides of the annular channel, one of said longitudinally adjacent annular portions defining the first end, the other of said longitudinally adjacent annular portions defining the second end, the second aperture surrounding the annular channel such that a portion of the second body panel is retained within the annular channel, and the first end contacting the first body panel adjacent to the first aperture; and a fastener extending through the first aperture and the sleeve bore and into the threaded aperture in the frame, wherein the fastener is configured to compress the grommet between the first body panel and the frame.
a frame defining a threaded aperture;
a first body panel defining a first aperture;
a second body panel defining a second aperture;
a sleeve defining a longitudinally extending sleeve bore, the sleeve extending into the first aperture in the first body panel;
a grommet having a grommet exterior surface and defining a grommet bore extending longitudinally from a first end to a second end, the grommet bore surrounding the sleeve, the grommet exterior surface defining an annular channel having a reduced diameter as compared to longitudinally adjacent annular portions of the grommet disposed upon opposite sides of the annular channel, one of said longitudinally adjacent annular portions defining the first end, the other of said longitudinally adjacent annular portions defining the second end, the second aperture surrounding the annular channel such that a portion of the second body panel is retained within the annular channel, and the first end contacting the first body panel adjacent to the first aperture; and a fastener extending through the first aperture and the sleeve bore and into the threaded aperture in the frame, wherein the fastener is configured to compress the grommet between the first body panel and the frame.
150. The vehicle of claim 149 wherein portions of the first body panel adjacent to the first aperture are spaced from each of the second body panel and the frame.
151. The vehicle of claim 150 wherein portions of the second body panel adjacent to the second aperture are spaced from the frame.
152. The vehicle of claim 149 wherein the sleeve comprises a radially extended portion contacting the frame, and wherein the second end of the grommet contacts the radially extended portion of the sleeve such that the grommet is compressed between the first body panel and the radially extended portion of the sleeve.
153. The vehicle of claim 149 wherein the grommet comprises a resilient material.
154. The vehicle of claim 153 wherein the grommet comprises rubber.
155. The vehicle of claim 153 wherein the sleeve comprises metal.
156. The vehicle of claim 155 wherein the sleeve comprises stainless steel.
157. The vehicle of claim 149 wherein the fastener comprises a bolt having a head and a threaded end, the threaded end is inserted into the threaded aperture in the frame, and the head contacts the first body panel and the sleeve.
158. The vehicle of claim 149 wherein the frame extends from a forward end to a rearward end and the frame defines the threaded aperture about midway between the forward end and the rearward end.
159. The vehicle of claim 158 further comprising a seat attached to the frame, wherein the threaded aperture in the frame is disposed at a location vertically beneath a lowermost portion of the seat and horizontally forward of a forwardmost portion of the seat.
160. The vehicle of claim 149 wherein one of the first body panel and the second body panel comprises a front fender panel, and the other of the first body panel and the second body panel comprises a rear fender panel.
161. The vehicle of claim 160 further comprising a fuel tank cover attached to at least one of the first body panel and the second body panel by a second fastener located adjacent to the fastener such that the fuel tank cover is indirectly attached to the frame by way of the fastener and the at least one of the first body panel and the second body panel.
162. The vehicle of claim 160 comprising an all terrain vehicle.
163. A vehicle comprising:
a frame defining a threaded aperture;
a first body panel defining a first aperture;
a second body panel defining a second aperture, wherein the first body panel at least partially overlaps the second body panel such that the first aperture aligns with the second aperture;
a fastener extending into each of the first aperture, the second aperture, and the threaded aperture to facilitate attachment of the first body panel and the second body panel to the frame; and a grommet surrounding a portion of the fastener, the grommet disposed between the first body panel and the second body panel to prevent the first body panel from contacting the second body panel adjacent to the fastener, and the grommet disposed between the second body panel and the frame to prevent the second body panel from. contacting the frame adjacent to the fastener.
a frame defining a threaded aperture;
a first body panel defining a first aperture;
a second body panel defining a second aperture, wherein the first body panel at least partially overlaps the second body panel such that the first aperture aligns with the second aperture;
a fastener extending into each of the first aperture, the second aperture, and the threaded aperture to facilitate attachment of the first body panel and the second body panel to the frame; and a grommet surrounding a portion of the fastener, the grommet disposed between the first body panel and the second body panel to prevent the first body panel from contacting the second body panel adjacent to the fastener, and the grommet disposed between the second body panel and the frame to prevent the second body panel from. contacting the frame adjacent to the fastener.
164. The vehicle of claim 163 further comprising a sleeve surrounding a portion of the fastener and disposed between the grommet and the fastener, wherein the sleeve contacts the frame.
165. The vehicle of claim 164 wherein the fastener comprises a bolt having a head, a portion of the sleeve extends into the first aperture, and the head contacts each of the first body panel and the sleeve.
166. The vehicle of claim 165 wherein the sleeve comprises a radially extended portion contacting the frame and the grommet.
167. The vehicle of claim 165 wherein one of the first body panel and the second body panel comprises a front fender panel, and the other of the first body panel and the second body panel comprises a rear fender panel.
168. The vehicle of claim 167 further comprising a fuel tank cover attached to at least one of the first body panel and the second body panel by a second fastener located adjacent to the fastener such that the fuel tank cover is indirectly attached to the frame by way of the fastener and the at least one of the first body panel and the second body panel.
169. The vehicle of claim 163 comprising an all terrain vehicle.
170. A method of assembling a vehicle, the method comprising:
overlapping respective first and second body panels such that a first aperture in the first body panel aligns with a second aperture in a second body panel;
disposing a grommet between a portion of the first body panel adjacent to the first aperture and a portion of the second body panel adjacent to the second aperture, and additionally between a frame and a portion of the second body panel adjacent to the second aperture, wherein the grommet defines a grommet bore;
inserting a sleeve through the grommet bore, the sleeve defining a sleeve bore aligning with the first aperture and the second aperture; and inserting a fastener into the first aperture, the sleeve bore, and a threaded aperture in the frame to facilitate attachment of the first body panel and the second body panel to the frame.
overlapping respective first and second body panels such that a first aperture in the first body panel aligns with a second aperture in a second body panel;
disposing a grommet between a portion of the first body panel adjacent to the first aperture and a portion of the second body panel adjacent to the second aperture, and additionally between a frame and a portion of the second body panel adjacent to the second aperture, wherein the grommet defines a grommet bore;
inserting a sleeve through the grommet bore, the sleeve defining a sleeve bore aligning with the first aperture and the second aperture; and inserting a fastener into the first aperture, the sleeve bore, and a threaded aperture in the frame to facilitate attachment of the first body panel and the second body panel to the frame.
171. An all terrain vehicle comprising:
a frame;
a body panel;
an elongated metal wire attached to the body panel and having a longitudinal portion;
and a ribbon extending from a first end to a second end, the ribbon at least partially surrounding the longitudinal portion of the elongated metal wire such that the first end overlaps the second end, wherein the first end and the second end are attached to the frame such that the elongated metal wire is movably attached to the frame by the ribbon.
a frame;
a body panel;
an elongated metal wire attached to the body panel and having a longitudinal portion;
and a ribbon extending from a first end to a second end, the ribbon at least partially surrounding the longitudinal portion of the elongated metal wire such that the first end overlaps the second end, wherein the first end and the second end are attached to the frame such that the elongated metal wire is movably attached to the frame by the ribbon.
172. The all terrain vehicle of claim 171 further comprising a fastener, wherein the first end of the ribbon defines a first aperture, the second end of the ribbon defines a second aperture, the frame defines a third aperture, and the fastener passes through each of the first aperture and the second aperture and into the third aperture to facilitate attachment of the swivel clip to the frame.
173. The all terrain vehicle of claim 172 wherein the third aperture comprises a threaded aperture.
174. The all terrain vehicle of claim 173 wherein the fastener comprises a bolt.
175. The all terrain vehicle of claim 173 wherein the ribbon is formed from metal.
176. The all terrain vehicle of claim 173 wherein the body panel comprises a fender assembly.
177. The all terrain vehicle of claim 176 further comprising a mudguard, wherein the elongated metal wire is additionally attached to the mudguard and is configured to at least partially support the mudguard with respect to the frame.
178. The all terrain vehicle of claim 177 wherein the elongated metal wire is attached to the fender assembly and the mudguard on opposite sides of the longitudinal portion of the elongated metal wire.
179. An all terrain vehicle comprising:
a frame;
a fender assembly;
a mudguard;
an elongated metal wire having a longitudinal portion, wherein the elongated metal wire is attached to the fender assembly and the mudguard on opposite sides of the longitudinal portion; and a swivel clip comprising a retention portion and a mounting portion, wherein the retention portion at least partially surrounds the longitudinal portion of the elongated metal wire, and wherein the mounting portion is attached to the frame such that the elongated metal wire is movably attached to the frame.
a frame;
a fender assembly;
a mudguard;
an elongated metal wire having a longitudinal portion, wherein the elongated metal wire is attached to the fender assembly and the mudguard on opposite sides of the longitudinal portion; and a swivel clip comprising a retention portion and a mounting portion, wherein the retention portion at least partially surrounds the longitudinal portion of the elongated metal wire, and wherein the mounting portion is attached to the frame such that the elongated metal wire is movably attached to the frame.
180. The all terrain vehicle of claim 179 wherein the swivel clip comprises a ribbon extending from a first end to a second end, the retention portion is located about midway along the ribbon between the first end and the second end, and the ribbon is configured such that the first end overlaps the second end.
181. The all terrain vehicle of claim 180 further comprising a fastener, wherein the first end of the ribbon defines a first aperture, the second end of the ribbon defines a second aperture, the frame defines a third aperture, and the fastener passes through each of the first aperture and the second aperture and into the third aperture to facilitate attachment of the swivel clip to the frame.
182. The all terrain vehicle of claim 181 wherein the ribbon is formed from metal.
183. The all terrain vehicle of claim 181 wherein the fastener comprises a bolt.
184. A method of attaching a body panel to a frame of an all terrain vehicle, the method comprising:
attaching an elongated metal wire to a body panel;
wrapping a ribbon at least partially around a longitudinal portion of the elongated metal wire;
aligning respective apertures in respective ends of the ribbon; and inserting a fastener through the respective apertures in the ribbon and into another aperture provided in the frame of the all terrain vehicle to facilitate movable attachment of the elongated metal wire with respect to the frame of the all terrain vehicle.
attaching an elongated metal wire to a body panel;
wrapping a ribbon at least partially around a longitudinal portion of the elongated metal wire;
aligning respective apertures in respective ends of the ribbon; and inserting a fastener through the respective apertures in the ribbon and into another aperture provided in the frame of the all terrain vehicle to facilitate movable attachment of the elongated metal wire with respect to the frame of the all terrain vehicle.
185. The method of claim 184 wherein the inserting of the fastener comprises threading of the fastener into the another aperture provided in the frame of the all terrain vehicle.
186. The method of claim 184 further comprising attaching the elongated metal wire to a mudguard, wherein the body panel comprises a fender assembly.
187. The method of claim 186 wherein the attaching of the elongated metal wire to the fender assembly and the mudguard comprises attaching the elongated metal wire to the fender assembly and the mudguard on opposite sides of the longitudinal portion of the elongated metal wire.
188. The method of claim 187 wherein the inserting of the fastener comprises threading of the fastener into the another aperture provided in the frame of the all terrain vehicle.
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