Support structure for communication device

A support structure for a communication device mounted on a straddle-type vehicle, the support structure comprising:

• a headlamp unit configured to illuminate in front of the vehicle;
• and
• a communication device support portion including a support surface configured to support the communication device from below,
• wherein the support surface of the communication device support portion is located below the headlamp unit,
• the support surface of the communication device support portion is inclined obliquely downward toward the front such that the communication device is inclined obliquely downward toward a front of the vehicle,
• a periphery of the headlamp unit is covered with a front cover,
• the front cover protrudes forward from below the headlamp unit,
• a front center cover and a pair of front side covers are provided in a protruding portion of the front cover, the front center cover and the pair of front side covers being configured to cover the communication device support portion from above,
• a front lower cover is provided in the protruding portion of the front cover, the front lower cover being configured to be attached to and to be detached from the front center cover and the pair of front side covers,
• the protruding portion of the front cover secures a space for providing the communication device below the headlamp unit,
• the communication device support portion is provided on an inner side of the protruding portion below the headlamp unit to support the communication device,
• the communication device is configured to transmit and receive radio waves through an upper surface of the communication device,
• the communication device support portion is configured to support the communication device in a state where a front end of the communication device is located in front of a front end of the headlamp unit,
• the communication device is supported by the communication device support portion in a state where a front end of the communication device is located in front of a front end of the headlamp unit,
• the communication device support portion is configured to support the communication device in a state where a receiving direction of the communication device is directed forward and obliquely upward, and
• the receiving direction of the communication device is directed to a space in front of a lens of the headlamp unit.