Textured all-terrain vehicle fenders
AssigneeArctic Cat Inc.
InventorsTimothy Benedict, Ole Tweet
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AssigneeArctic Cat Inc.
InventorsTimothy Benedict, Ole Tweet
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The present disclosure describes an all terrain straddle-type vehicle for carrying a load including a rider. The vehicle includes a frame, a plurality of wheels, a rear fender, a front fender, and a body panel. The wheels, including front and rear wheels coupled to the frame. The fenders are secured to the frame for covering the wheels. The fenders are formed from a plastic material having a smooth portion and a textured portion thereon. The smooth and textured portions are disposed adjacent to one another and formed integrally on the fender. The textured portion is positioned on the fender in a location of frequent rider or other load contact. The body panel is secured to the frame forward of the rear fender. The body panel includes a textured portion situated in a location of frequent rider contact. A method of manufacturing a fender is also disclosed.
A body panel for a straddle-ridden type vehicle, the panel comprising:
A plastic fender for an all-terrain vehicle comprising:
An all-terrain straddle-type vehicle for carrying a load including a rider, the vehicle comprising:
A method of manufacturing a fender for a straddle-ridden vehicle configured for hauling a load including at least a rider, the method comprising molding a plastic panel with a smooth portion adjacent a textured portion, the textured and smooth portions being integrally formed in the same mold, said textured portion being situated on said fender in a load-contact location.
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