Fuel tank assembly and straddle-type vehicle having the same

Details Fuel tank assembly and straddle-type vehicle having the same Fuel tank assembly and straddle-type vehicle having the same

2006-10-23

2009-02-03

Dickson, Paul N (Department: 3611)

Land vehicles

Tank or boiler

Saddle type; vehicle frame straddling

C180S219000, C280S834000, C280S835000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07484766

ABSTRACT:
A fuel-tank assembly disposed in a space between a rear wheel and a seat of a straddle-type vehicle without impairing ride comfort, At least part of the seat is disposed above the rear wheel. A fuel tank has a bottom including a part inclined in a front-rear direction of the vehicle above the rear wheel and below the seat. A fuel pump unit for supplying fuel in the fuel tank to an engine has a body extending on and along the inclined part of the bottom in the fuel tank.

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