Locking arrangement for motorcycle

Abstract

A motorcycle includes an integrated locking system. The locking system actuates a seat lock from the main switch as well as a handlebar or steering lock. The steering lock is structured such that an overlap of components results in a locking pin passage that extends into a locking pin chamber. The locking pin passage is substantially shielded by a labyrinth defined by overlapping components. The main switch is positioned forward of at least one gauge and a meter cover surrounds at least the gauge and the main switch as well as covers at least a portion of the fuel tank.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . An integrated locking system for a motorcycle, said system comprising a main switch adapted to be mounted on the motorcycle, a steering lock and a seat lock, said seat lock being remotely positioned relative to said main switch, said seat lock selectively locking a seat of the motorcycle in a closed position, a cable connecting said seat lock to said main switch, said main switch selectively unlocking said seat lock by moving said cable, said steering lock being constructed to selectively limit movement of a steering system of the motorcycle, said steering lock also being actuated by said main switch between a locked position and an unlocked position, said main switch being operated by a key and said main switch also controlling various electrical components of the motorcycle.  
     
     
         2 . The system of    claim 1   , wherein said main switch is operable between a plurality of positions, one of said positions corresponding to activating the various electrical components and a different one of said positions corresponding to unlocking said seat lock.  
     
     
         3 . The system of    claim 2   , wherein a third one of said positions corresponds to unlocking said steering lock.  
     
     
         4 . The system of    claim 1   , wherein said main switch pulls said cable at said main switch in a direction generally parallel to an axis of rotation of said key.  
     
     
         5 . The system of    claim 4   , wherein said cable bends rearward such that the movement of said cable at a position between said seat lock and said main switch is in a direction generally parallel to a rear wheel of the motorcycle.  
     
     
         6 . The system of    claim 5    further comprising a guiding member positioned along said cable proximate a location at which the cable bends from a generally vertical orientation to a generally horizontal orientation.  
     
     
         7 . The system of    claim 6   , wherein said guiding member is a tubular component.  
     
     
         8 . A motorcycle comprising a frame, a front wheel being dirigibly connected to a forward portion of said frame with a steering assembly, a seat being moveably attached to said frame, a fuel tank being mounted on said frame and being positioned at least partially between said seat and said steering assembly, a main switch being positioned forward of at least a portion of said fuel tank, a gauge mounted above said fuel tank, a dash cover extending around said gauge and said main switch, said main switch controlling at least a portion of an electrical system of the motorcycle, said main switch also controlling a front wheel lock and a seat lock, said front wheel lock comprising a strike member that limits steering movement of said front wheel when engaged, and said seat lock comprising a latch mechanism that locks said seat to said frame when engaged.  
     
     
         9 . The motorcycle of    claim 8    further comprising resilient members that are positioned between said gauge and said frame such that vibratory energy transmission between said frame and said gauge may be reduced.  
     
     
         10 . The motorcycle of    claim 8   , wherein said front wheel lock forms a portion of said main switch, said steering assembly including a recess into which said portion of said main switch extends.  
     
     
         11 . The motorcycle of    claim 10   , wherein said striking member moves between an engaged position and a disengaged position within said recess.  
     
     
         12 . The motorcycle of    claim 11   , wherein said striking member is a lock pin.  
     
     
         13 . The motorcycle of    claim 8   , wherein said gauge and said main switch are positioned along a longitudinally extending substantially vertical plane that substantially bisects said motorcycle.  
     
     
         14 . The motorcycle of    claim 8   , wherein said dash cover is attached to said fuel tank with a fastener that extends through a slot such that said dash cover is adjustably fitted to said fuel tank.  
     
     
         15 . The motorcycle of    claim 8   , wherein said gauge is mounted above said fuel tank in said dash cover.  
     
     
         16 . The motorcycle of    claim 8   , wherein said main switch is mounted to said frame.  
     
     
         17 . The motorcycle of    claim 8    further comprising an interface between said dash cover and said fuel tank and a resilient gasket being positioned along said interface.  
     
     
         18 . The motorcycle of    claim 17   , wherein said gasket includes a lip that accommodates manufacturing tolerances.  
     
     
         19 . The motorcycle of    claim 8   , wherein said main switch is actuated by a key and said key rotates about an axis that is inclined relative to a vertically extending axis.  
     
     
         20 . A seat locking mechanism for a motorcycle, the mechanism comprising a main switch positioned forward of a substantial portion of a fuel tank of the motorcycle, said main switch being operated by rotating a key, a seat lock mounted to a seat of the motorcycle, and a wire extending between said main switch and said seat lock, said wire extending away from said main switch in a direction generally parallel to an axis of rotation of said key in said main switch, and said main switch moving said wire in a direction generally parallel to said axis.  
     
     
         21 . The mechanism of    claim 20    further comprising a guide member that turns said wire from said direction generally parallel to said axis to a generally longitudinal direction wherein said wire extends in said generally longitudinal direction between said main switch and said seat lock.  
     
     
         22 . The mechanism of    claim 21   , wherein said guide member is a tubular component.  
     
     
         23 . The mechanism of    claim 21   , wherein said wire extends along said generally longitudinal direction at least partially above a main wiring harness of an electrical system of the motorcycle.  
     
     
         24 . The mechanism of    claim 20   , wherein said seat lock is positioned under a forward portion of said seat.