All terrain vehicle with a seat backrest

Details All terrain vehicle with a seat backrest All terrain vehicle with a seat backrest

2006-10-17

2006-10-17

Fleming, Faye M. (Department: 3616)

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07121371

ABSTRACT:
An ATV is described with a frame and at least three wheels suspended from the frame. At least one of the wheels is a front wheel and at least one of the wheels is a rear wheel. The front wheel defines a front axis and the rear wheel defines a rear axis. A power unit drives at least one of the wheels on the frame. A straddle-type seat is provided with a main seat portion for a driver and a secondary seat portion, rearward of the main portion, for a passenger. A back rest is also provided for the secondary seat portion, the back rest having a back-supporting front surface positioned in front of the rear axis. At least one of the wheels is steered by a steering member.

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