JP2014162409A - Brake cable support structure in saddle-riding type vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable avoidance of interference with a main stand and securing of a bank angle, and to support an intermediate part of a brake cable with a compact and simple structure in a saddle-riding type vehicle in which the brake cable is connected to a brake arm of a drum brake disposed on a rear wheel supported to a rear end part of a transmission case of a swing type power unit, the intermediate part of the brake cable extending forward from the brake arm and passing downward of the power unit is held on a lower surface of the power unit, and the main stand is supported to the power unit so as to rotate between a standing position and a storage position.SOLUTION: A holding part 60 holding an intermediate part of a brake cable 48 is disposed on a lower surface of a power unit P in an integrated manner so as to position above a main stand 52A present on a storage position.

Description

  In the present invention, a swing type power unit having a crankcase and a transmission case extending rearward from the crankcase and having a rear wheel pivotally supported at a rear end portion thereof is swingably supported on the body frame, A brake cable is connected to a brake arm of a drum brake provided on the rear wheel, a middle portion of the brake cable extending forward from the brake arm through the lower part of the power unit is held on the lower surface of the power unit, The present invention relates to a saddle-ride type vehicle that is supported by the power unit so as to be able to rotate between a standing position that is in a grounded state and a storage position that is arranged along the lower surface of the power unit, and in particular, a brake cable support structure. Regarding improvements.

  A rear wheel is pivotally supported at the rear end of a swing-type power unit that is supported on the body frame so as to be swingable up and down, and a brake cable connected to a brake arm of a drum brake provided on the rear wheel extends toward the front of the vehicle. Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H10-228707 is known that is arranged and held by a front part and a rear part of the lower surface of the power unit via a clip.

Japanese Patent No. 4067619

  Although not disclosed in Patent Document 1, the main stand may be supported on the lower surface of the power unit so as to be able to rotate between the standing position and the storage position. In this case, the power unit is stored when the main stand is stored. Since the main stand is disposed along the lower surface, it is necessary to lock and route the brake cable so as not to interfere with the main stand due to vibration or the like. However, when the brake cable is to be held with a clip or stay as disclosed in Patent Document 1, the clip or stay is prevented from rotating with respect to the power unit so that the brake cable is locked in a desired direction or position. A structure for positioning is required, which tends to increase the size of the locking structure. Further, when the brake cable has to be locked so as to be bent, the rigidity of the clip and the stay must be ensured, so that the support structure including the clip and the stay may be further increased in size.

  On the other hand, it is conceivable to set the storage position of the main stand at a lower position separated from the lower surface of the power unit so that the brake cable and the clip or stay do not interfere with the main stand. Since the stand approaches the ground, it becomes difficult to secure the minimum ground clearance, and it becomes difficult to secure the bank angle.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and enables the intermediate portion of the brake cable to be supported with a compact and simplified structure while avoiding interference with the main stand and securing the bank angle. An object of the present invention is to provide a brake cable support structure in a riding type vehicle.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a swing-type power unit having a crankcase and a transmission case that extends rearward from the crankcase and has a rear wheel pivotally supported at the rear end. A brake cable is connected to a brake arm of a drum brake provided on the rear wheel, and an intermediate portion of the brake cable extending forward from the brake arm through the lower portion of the power unit is a lower surface of the power unit. A saddle-ride type vehicle that is supported by the power unit so that the main stand can rotate between a standing position where the main stand is in a grounded state and a storage position that is disposed along the lower surface of the power unit. The holding portion that holds the intermediate portion of the brake cable is in the storage position. So as to be positioned above the down stand to the first, characterized in that provided integrally on the lower surface of the power unit.

  According to the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first feature, the holding portion is formed such that a portion of the brake cable held by the holding portion is inclined in a direction that forms an angle with respect to the vehicle front-rear direction. This is a second feature.

  According to the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the second feature, a pair of left and right stand support brackets that rotatably support the main stand are provided such that one of the stand support brackets is positioned forward of the brake arm. The holding unit is disposed on the lower surface of the power unit so as to be disposed on the outer side in the vehicle width direction, and the holding portion faces forward to guide the brake cable forward of the one stand support bracket and outward of the vehicle width direction. The third characteristic is that it is formed so as to be directed outward in the vehicle width direction.

  The fourth feature of the present invention is that, in addition to the configuration of the third feature, the holding portion is disposed on the outer side in the vehicle width direction than the one stand support bracket.

  In addition to any of the configurations of the first to fourth characteristics, the present invention provides the main stand so that a part of the main stand in the storage position and a part of the holding portion are overlapped in the vertical direction. A fifth feature is that the relative positions of the stand and the holding portion are set.

  In addition to any of the configurations of the first to fifth features, the present invention regulates the rotation of the main stand at the storage position when the main stand rotates from the standing position to the storage position side. A sixth feature is that the stopper is provided integrally with the holding portion.

  According to the present invention, in addition to any of the first to sixth features, a grommet that is inserted through the brake cable and attached to the brake cable is press-fitted into a holding groove provided in the holding portion. The seventh feature is provided.

  In addition to the seventh feature, the present invention is characterized in that a cover member that covers the opening end of the holding groove is fastened to the power unit by a fastening member from the outside along the vehicle width direction. .

  According to the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the eighth feature, at least a part of the lower surface of the fastening member and a part of a portion of the main stand that is located below the fastening member in the storage position. It is a ninth feature that it is arranged at a position overlapping in the vertical direction.

  According to the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the eighth or ninth feature, at least a part of the outer end portion of the fastening member and the outer side in the vehicle width direction of the fastening member of the main stand at the storage position. It is a tenth feature that a part of a portion overlapped in the vehicle width direction.

  Further, according to the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the tenth feature, the screwing length of the fastening member to the power unit is outside the fastening member in the vehicle width direction of the main stand at the storage position. The eleventh feature is that the distance is set longer than the distance between the portion and the fastening member.

  According to the first feature of the present invention, the holding unit is integrally provided on the lower surface of the power unit so as to be positioned above the main stand in the storage position, and the intermediate portion of the brake cable is held by the holding unit. Therefore, not only the structure for preventing rotation and positioning with respect to the power unit is required when holding the brake cable while avoiding interference with the main stand, but also the rigidity of the holding portion can be sufficiently secured. Thereby, the structure and shape of the holding part can be simplified, and the holding part can be effectively arranged in a narrow space between the main stand and the lower surface of the power unit at the storage position. Further, the main stand in the retracted position can be disposed close to the lower surface of the power unit, and the bank angle can be effectively secured in a saddle-ride type vehicle in which the main stand is disposed on the lower surface of the swing type power unit. .

  According to the second feature of the present invention, the holding portion is formed so that the portion of the brake cable held by the holding portion is inclined in a direction that forms an angle with respect to the vehicle longitudinal direction. Even when it has to be held while curving, a highly rigid holding part can be easily formed.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, one of the pair of left and right stand support brackets that rotatably support the main stand is provided on the lower surface of the power unit so as to be positioned in front of the brake arm and outside in the vehicle width direction. In order to guide the brake cable in front of one of the stand support brackets and outside in the vehicle width direction, the holding portion is formed so as to be directed toward the outside in the vehicle width direction. Even when the brake cable that is routed in a curved shape is held so as to avoid the stand support bracket, a highly rigid holding portion can be easily formed.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the holding portion that holds the brake cable in a curved manner is located on the outer side in the vehicle width direction than the one stand support bracket, the holding portion is disposed at a position that is easily accessible from the outside. It is possible to easily hold the intermediate portion of the brake cable by the holding portion when routing the brake cable.

  According to the fifth feature of the present invention, since the part of the main stand in the storage position and the part of the holding part are superposed in the vertical direction, the holding part is held by the main stand without providing a special protective structure. Can be protected from external factors such as stepping stones.

  According to the sixth feature of the present invention, since the stopper for restricting the main stand at the storage position is provided integrally with the holding portion, the rigidity of the holding portion can be strengthened by the stopper, and the stopper is The rigidity is strengthened, and the rigidity can be increased synergistically.

  According to the seventh feature of the present invention, the grommet that is inserted into the brake cable through the brake cable is press-fitted into the holding groove of the holding portion, so that the intermediate portion of the brake cable is pressed into the holding groove of the grommet. Since the brake cable is held by the holding portion, the brake cable can be easily held by the holding portion, and the brake cable can be prevented from easily falling off from the holding portion.

  According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, since the opening end of the holding groove is covered with the cover member, it is possible to more effectively prevent the brake cable from falling off the holding portion, and the cover member is arranged in the vehicle width direction. Therefore, the cover member can be easily attached to the power unit from the outside in the vehicle width direction.

  According to the ninth feature of the present invention, at least a part of the lower surface of the fastening member and a part of the main stand in the retracted position are in a position overlapping in the vertical direction, so without providing a special protective structure, The fastening member can be protected from external factors such as stepping stones by the main stand.

  According to the tenth feature of the present invention, at least a part of the outer end portion of the fastening member and a part of the main stand in the retracted position are arranged at a position where they overlap in the vehicle width direction. The member can be more effectively protected from external factors such as stepping stones.

  Furthermore, according to the eleventh feature of the present invention, the screwing length of the fastening member to the power unit is greater than the distance between the fastening member and the portion of the main stand at the storage position outside the fastening member in the vehicle width direction. Since it is long, it is possible to prevent the fastening member from loosening and falling off from the power unit.

1 is a left side view of a motorcycle. It is a principal part enlarged view of FIG. FIG. 3 is a view taken in the direction of arrow 3 in FIG. 2. FIG. 4 is an enlarged sectional view taken along line 4-4 of FIG. FIG. 5 is an enlarged sectional view taken along line 5-5 in FIG. It is sectional drawing corresponding to FIG. 5 of 2nd Embodiment.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, front and rear, left and right, and top and bottom refer to directions viewed from a passenger who rides a motorcycle.

  A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. First, in FIG. 1, this saddle-ride type vehicle is a low floor on which an occupant sitting on a riding seat 16 places his / her feet. The vehicle body frame F has a front pipe 11 for pivotally supporting a front wheel WF and a steering pipe 12 for steering the steering handle 12 connected to the front fork 11 so as to be steerable. 13, a down tube 14 that extends rearwardly downward from the head pipe 13, and a pair of left and right side frames 15 that are joined at the front end to the lower end of the down tube 14.

  The side frame 15 includes a down frame portion 15a hanging downward from a lower end portion of the down tube 14, a lower frame portion 15b extending rearward from the lower end portion of the down frame portion 15a below the floor 10, and a lower frame portion 15a. A rising frame portion 15c extending rearward from the rear end of the frame portion 15b and a seat rail portion 15d extending rearward from the upper end of the rising frame portion 15c are integrally formed, and a single pipe is formed by bending.

  A fuel tank 17 is supported between the lower frames 15b of the side frames 15 so as to be covered with the floor 10 from above. A storage box 18 is disposed between the rising frame portions 15c and the seat rail portions 15d in the side frames 15 so as to be supported by the rising frame portions 15c and the seat rail portions 15d. The riding seat 16 covering the storage box 18 is supported by the storage box 18 so as to be openable and closable.

  Referring also to FIG. 2, brackets 19 are provided at the connecting portions of the lower frames 15 b and the rising frames 15 c in the side frames 15. A front part of a swing type power unit P is supported on the bracket 19 via a link mechanism 20 so as to be swingable up and down, and a rear wheel WR disposed on the right side of the rear part of the power unit P is pivotally supported on the rear part of the power unit P. A rear cushion unit 21 is provided between the rear end portion of the seat rail portion 15d in the left side frame 15 and the rear end portion of the power unit P.

  The power unit P includes an internal combustion engine E and a transmission (not shown) provided between the internal combustion engine E and the rear wheel WR. The engine body 23 of the internal combustion engine E includes a crankcase 25 that rotatably supports a crankshaft (not shown) having an axis extending in the vehicle width direction, and a cylinder axis C that extends slightly upward. A cylinder body 26 coupled to the front portion of the crankcase 25, a cylinder head 27 coupled to the cylinder body 26, and a head cover 28 coupled to the cylinder head 27 from the opposite side of the cylinder body 26 are provided.

  The transmission is connected to the crankcase 25 and housed in a transmission case 29 extending rearward from the crankcase 25. The rear wheel WR is pivotally supported at the rear end of the transmission case 29. Is done.

  Referring also to FIG. 3, the transmission case 29 includes a case main body 31 integral with the crankcase 25, a left case member 32 fastened to the case main body 31 from the outside, and the case main body 31. It is comprised by the right side case member 33 fastened by the rear right side.

  An upstream end of an exhaust pipe 35 extending to the right side of the rear wheel WR through the lower side of the engine body 23 is connected to a side surface facing the front lower side of the cylinder head 25. The exhaust muffler 36 is connected to the downstream end of the exhaust pipe 35 on the right side of the rear wheel WR.

  An intake device 38 is connected to the side facing the rear upper side of the cylinder head 25, and the intake device 38 includes an air cleaner 39 disposed behind the engine body 23 and above the transmission case 29. A connecting tube 40 having an upstream end inserted into the air cleaner 39; a throttle body 41 connected to the downstream end of the connecting tube 40; and an intake pipe 42 connecting the throttle body 41 and the cylinder head 25. A fuel injection valve 43 is attached to the intake pipe 42.

  A drum brake B is provided in a wheel hub 45 provided in the wheel 44 of the rear wheel WR, and a brake arm 46 provided in the drum brake B extends downward from a rear portion of the right case member 33 of the transmission case 29. A return spring 47 is disposed between the brake arm 46 and the right case member 33 so as to bias the brake arm 46 toward the side where the drum brake B is inoperative.

  A brake operating force is transmitted to the brake arm 46 by a brake cable 48 through which the inner cable 50 is movably inserted into the outer cable 49. The brake arm of the outer cable 49 in the brake cable 48 is transmitted to the brake arm 46. The end portion on the 46 side is fixed to a support protrusion 51 provided on the lower surface of the right case, and the inner cable 50 protruding from the end portion of the outer cable 49 is attached to the distal end portion of the brake arm 46.

  The brake cable 48 is routed from the brake arm 46 so as to extend forward through the lower portion of the power unit P, and an intermediate portion of the brake cable 48 is held on the lower surface of the power unit P. Further, on the lower surface of the power unit P, it is possible to rotate between a standing position that is in a grounded state when the motorcycle is parked and a storage position that is arranged along the lower surface of the power unit P. The main stand 52A is supported.

  The main stand 52 </ b> A includes a metal rod 53 that is bent and formed, a support plate 54 that is fixed to the metal rod 53, and a cylindrical collar 55 that is fixed to the support plate 54.

  The metal rod 53 has a substantially U-shaped stand main part 53a, a left grounding part 53b that protrudes outward at right angles to one end of the stand main part 53a on the left side in the vehicle width direction, and an occupant's foot. A leg rest 53c projecting outward from the left ground contact portion 53b, and a right ground contact portion 53d projecting outward at right angles to the other end of the stand main portion 53a on the right side in the vehicle width direction.

  The support plate 54 is fixed to the stand main portion 53a. Further, a collar 55 for inserting a support shaft 56 for rotatably supporting the main stand 52A on the lower surface of the power unit P is fixed to the support plate 54, and both ends of the support shaft 56 are supported. The left and right pair of stand support brackets 57 and 58 are arranged such that the left stand support bracket 57, which is one of the stand support brackets 57 and 58, is disposed in front of the brake arm 46 and outside in the vehicle width direction. Provided on the lower surface of the crankcase 25 in the power unit P.

  Both ends of the support shaft 56 inserted through the collar 55 of the support plate of the main stand 52A are supported by a pair of left and right stand support brackets 57 and 58, so that the main stand 52A has the left grounding portion 53b and It is possible to rotate between the standing position where the right grounding portion 53d is grounded and the storage position (position shown in FIGS. 1 and 2) arranged along the lower surface of the power unit P. A spring 59 that biases the main stand 52A to the storage position is provided between the support plate 54 of the main stand 52A and the crankcase 25 of the power unit P.

  4 and 5 together, an intermediate portion of the brake cable 48 is integrally formed on the lower surface of the power unit P so as to be located above the main stand 52A in the retracted position. It is held by a holding unit 60 provided.

  A grommet 61 through which the brake cable 48 is inserted is attached to the brake cable 48 at a portion held by the holding portion 60, and the grommet 61 is press-fitted into a holding groove 62 provided in the holding portion 60. Thus, the intermediate portion of the brake cable 48 is held by the holding portion 60.

  The holding portion 60 is formed so that a portion of the brake cable 48 held by the holding portion 60 is inclined in a direction that forms an angle with respect to the vehicle front-rear direction. In this embodiment, the holding portion 60 is one of a pair of left and right stand support brackets 57 and 58, and is located on the front side of the brake arm 46 and on the outer side in the vehicle width direction than the left stand support bracket 57. Further, the holding groove 62 of the holding portion 60 is arranged forward in order to guide the brake cable 48 forward of the left side stand support bracket 57 and outward in the vehicle width direction. And is formed so as to be directed outward in the vehicle width direction.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the main stand 52A and the holding portion are arranged such that a part of the support plate 54 of the main stand 52A in the storage position and a part of the holding portion 60 overlap in the vertical direction. The relative position of the part 60 is set.

  The main stand 52A includes a restricting plate 63 fixed to one end of the stand main portion 53a near the left grounding portion 53b, a part of the left grounding portion 53b and the footrest portion 53c. A stopper 65 that restricts the rotation of the main stand 52A at the retracted position when the main stand 52A is pivoted from the standing position to the retracted position side by contacting the elastic member 64 fixed to the 63. Provided integrally with the holding portion 60.

  The cover member 66 covering the opening end of the holding groove 62 is a bolt 67 as a fastening member having an axis along the vehicle width direction, and the stopper integrally connected to the holding portion 60 of the power unit P from the outside in the vehicle width direction. 3 and at least a part of the lower surface of the bolt 67 and a part of the regulating plate 63 located below the bolt 67 in the main stand 52A in the retracted position. As shown by, it is arranged at a position overlapping in the vertical direction.

  5 shows at least a part of the outer end of the bolt 67 and a part of the footrest 53c on the outer side in the vehicle width direction of the bolt 67 in the main stand 52A in the retracted position. Are arranged at positions overlapping in the vehicle width direction.

  Next, the operation of the first embodiment will be described. The holding portion 60 that holds the intermediate portion of the brake cable 48 is placed on the lower surface of the power unit P so as to be located above the main stand 52A in the storage position. Since it is provided integrally, it is possible not only to eliminate the need for a detent or positioning structure with respect to the power unit P when holding the brake cable 48 while avoiding interference with the main stand 52A, but also the holding portion 60 has sufficient rigidity. Can be secured. Thereby, the structure and shape of the holding part 60 can be simplified, and the holding part 60 can be effectively arranged in a narrow space between the main stand 52A and the lower surface of the power unit P in the storage position. Further, the main stand 52A in the retracted position can be disposed close to the lower surface of the power unit P, and the bank angle is effectively secured in the motorcycle in which the main stand 52A is disposed on the lower surface of the swing type power unit P. Can do.

  Further, since the holding portion 60 is formed so that a portion of the brake cable 48 held by the holding portion 60 is inclined in a direction that forms an angle with respect to the vehicle front-rear direction, the brake cable 48 is curved. Even when it must be held, the highly rigid holding portion 60 can be easily formed.

  Further, a pair of left and right stand support brackets 57 and 58 that rotatably support the main stand 52A are arranged such that the left stand support bracket 57 of the stand support brackets 57 and 58 is positioned forward of the brake arm 46 and in the vehicle width direction. The holding unit 60 is provided on the lower surface of the power unit P so as to be arranged on the outer side, and is directed forward to guide the brake cable 48 forward of the left stand support bracket 57 and outward in the vehicle width direction. Since it is formed so as to be directed outward in the vehicle width direction, even when the brake cable 48 routed forward from the brake arm 46 is curved and held so as to avoid the left stand support bracket 57, it has high rigidity. The holding part 60 can be easily formed.

  Further, since the holding portion 60 is arranged on the outer side in the vehicle width direction than the left stand support bracket 57, the holding portion 60 can be arranged at a position that is easily accessible from the outside, and the brake cable 48 is routed. At this time, it is possible to easily perform the operation of holding the intermediate portion of the brake cable 48 by the holding portion 60.

  Further, since the relative positions of the main stand 52A and the holding unit 60 are set so that a part of the main stand 52A in the storage position and a part of the holding unit 60 overlap in the vertical direction, a special position is set. Without providing a protective structure, the main stand 52A can protect the holding portion 60 from external factors such as stepping stones.

  A stopper 65 that restricts the rotation of the main stand 52A at the storage position when the main stand 52A is rotated from the standing position to the storage position side is provided integrally with the holding portion 60. The rigidity of the part 60 can be strengthened by the stopper 65, and the rigidity of the stopper 65 is strengthened by the holding part 60, and the rigidity can be increased synergistically.

  Further, since the grommet 61 inserted through the brake cable 48 and attached to the brake cable 48 is press-fitted into the holding groove 62 provided in the holding portion 60, the press-fitting of the grommet 61 into the holding groove 62 causes the brake cable 48 to be Since the intermediate portion is held by the holding portion 60, the brake cable 48 can be easily held by the holding portion 60, and the brake cable 48 can be prevented from easily falling off from the holding portion 60.

  Further, since the opening end of the holding groove 62 is covered with the cover member 66, it is possible to more effectively prevent the brake cable 48 from falling off the holding portion 60, and the cover member 66 extends along the vehicle width direction. Since it is fastened to the power unit P by the bolt 67 from the outside, the cover member 66 can be easily attached to the power unit P from the outside in the vehicle width direction.

  Also, since at least a part of the lower surface of the bolt 67 and a part of the main stand 52A in the retracted position below the bolt 67 overlap each other in the vertical direction, a special The bolt 67 can be protected from external factors such as a stepping stone without providing a protective structure. In addition, at least a part of the outer end portion of the bolt 67 and a part of the main stand 52A located at the storage position on the outer side in the vehicle width direction of the main stand 52A overlap with each other in the vehicle width direction. Therefore, the main stand 52A can more effectively protect the bolt 67 from external factors such as stepping stones.

  The second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 6, but the parts corresponding to those of the first embodiment of FIGS. Detailed description will be omitted.

  On the lower surface of the power unit P, it is possible to rotate between a standing position that is in a grounded state when the motorcycle is parked and a storage position that is arranged along the lower surface of the power unit P. 52B is supported, and the main stand 52B is a stopper that is opposed to the outer end portion of the bolt 67 that is screwed into the stopper 65 to fasten the cover plate 66 to the stopper 65 of the power unit P. A plate 69 is provided, and the retaining plate 69 extends in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the bolt 67 and is connected to the regulation plate 63.

  Moreover, the retaining plate 69 on the outer side of the bolt 67 in the vehicle width direction of the main stand 52B in which the screw 67 is screwed into the stopper 765 of the power unit P of the bolt 67 and the bolt 67 It is set longer than the distance L <b> 2 between the bolts 67.

  According to the second embodiment, it is possible to prevent the bolt 67 from loosening and falling off from the power unit P.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various design changes can be made without departing from the present invention described in the claims. Is possible.

  For example, the present invention can be applied to a tricycle.

25 ... Crank case 29 ... Transmission case 46 ... Brake arm 48 ... Brake cables 52A, 52B ... Main stand 57, 58 ... Stand support bracket 60 ... Holding portion 61 ... Grommet 62 ... Holding groove 65 ... Stopper 66 ... Cover member 67 ... Bolt B as a fastening member ... Drum brake F ... Body frame L1 ... Screw of bolt to power unit Total length L2 ... The portion of the main stand on the outer side in the vehicle width direction of the bolt and the distance P between the bolts P ... Power unit WR ... Rear wheel

Claims (11)

  A swing type power unit (P) having a crankcase (25) and a transmission case (29) extending rearward from the crankcase (25) and having a rear wheel (WR) pivotally supported at the rear end portion Is swingably supported on the vehicle body frame (F), and a brake cable (48) is connected to a brake arm (46) of a drum brake (B) provided on the rear wheel (WR). The intermediate portion of the brake cable (48) extending forward from below the power unit (P) is held on the lower surface of the power unit (P), and the main stand (52A, 52B) The power unit (P) is supported by the power unit (P) so as to be able to rotate between a storage position arranged along the lower surface of the power unit (P). In the saddle-ride type vehicle, the power unit (60) holding the intermediate portion of the brake cable (48) is positioned above the main stand (52A, 52B) in the storage position. A brake cable support structure in a saddle-ride type vehicle, which is integrally provided on a lower surface of P).   The holding portion (60) is formed so that a portion of the brake cable (48) held by the holding portion (60) is inclined in a direction that forms an angle with respect to the vehicle front-rear direction. The brake cable support structure in the saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 1.   A pair of left and right stand support brackets (57, 58) that rotatably support the main stand (52A, 52B), one of the stand support brackets (57, 58) is supported by the brake. The power unit (P) is provided on the lower surface of the power unit (P) so as to be disposed in front of the arm (46) and outside in the vehicle width direction, and the holding portion (60) is in front of the one stand support bracket (57). 3. A brake cable support in a saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 2, wherein the brake cable support is formed so as to be directed outward in the vehicle width direction toward the front to guide the brake cable (48) outward in the vehicle width direction. Construction.   The brake cable support structure in a saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 3, wherein the holding portion (60) is disposed on the outer side in the vehicle width direction with respect to the one stand support bracket (57).   The main stand (52A, 52B) and the holding part (60) so that a part of the main stand (52A, 52B) in the storage position and a part of the holding part (60) overlap in the vertical direction. The brake cable support structure in a saddle-ride type vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a relative position of   A stopper (65) for restricting the rotation of the main stand (52A, 52B) at the storage position when the main stand (52A, 52B) is rotated from the standing position to the storage position side includes the holding portion (60 The brake cable support structure in a saddle-ride type vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the brake cable support structure is provided integrally with the brake cable.   The grommet (61) inserted through the brake cable (48) and attached to the brake cable (48) is press-fitted into a holding groove (62) provided in the holding portion (60). The brake cable support structure in the saddle riding side vehicle of any one of 1-6.   The cover member (66) covering the open end of the holding groove (62) is fastened to the power unit (P) by a fastening member (67) from the outside along the vehicle width direction. Brake cable support structure for saddle-ride type vehicles.   At least a part of the lower surface of the fastening member (67) and a part of the main stand (52A, 52B) in the retracted position below the fastening member (67) are in the vertical direction. The brake cable support structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 8, wherein the brake cable support structure is disposed at an overlapping position.   At least a part of the outer end of the fastening member (67) and a part of a portion of the main stand (52A, 52B) at the retracted position that is on the outer side in the vehicle width direction of the fastening member (67). The brake cable support structure in a saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that is disposed at a position overlapping with each other in the vehicle width direction.   The screwing length (L1) of the fastening member (67) to the power unit (P) is outside the fastening member (67) in the vehicle width direction of the main stand (52B) in the retracted position. The brake cable support structure in a saddle-ride type vehicle according to claim 10, wherein the brake cable support structure is set longer than a distance (L2) between the portion and the fastening member (67).

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