Title of Invention

FRONT BODY COVER STRUCTURE FOR MOTORCYCLE

Abstract

[Problem] To enhance the ease of maintenance while enhancing the freedom of maintenance lid design and exterior design, with respect to a front body cover structure for a motorcycle in which lamps are disposed on both sides of a front cover, and an auxiliary machine covered from the front by the front cover is disposed between both the lamps. [Solution] The front cover 36 includes a cover main body 59 having a maintenance opening 58 formed between inner side edges of both the lamps 49 that are vertically elongated in front view, and a maintenance lid 60 formed by a plurality of lid component members 66, 67. [Selected Drawing] Fig. 3

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[Document Name] Specification [Title of the Invention] FRONT BODY COVER STRUCTURE FOR MOTORCYCLE [Technical Field] [0001] The present invention relates to a front body cover structure for a motorcycle, in which lamps are arranged at a spacing from each other on both sides of a front cover for covering a head pipe, which steerably supports a steering stem and is provided at a front end of a body frame, and the steering stem from the front, and in which an auxiliary machine that is covered from the front by the front cover is disposed in front of the stem and the head pipe and between both the lamps. [Background Art] [0002] In a known front body cover structure for a motorcycle disclosed in Patent Document 1, in order to allow maintenance of items stored inside a front cover, and lamps, a maintenance opening is provided in the front cover between left and right lamps, and the opening is closed by a maintenance lid. [Patent Document 1] JP Patent No. 3321673 [Disclosure of the Invention] [Problem to be Solved by the Invention] [0003] However, in the structure disclosed in Patent Document 1 mentioned above, the maintenance opening is provided in the front cover at a position spaced from the inner side edges of the left and right lamps, and there is still room for improvement to achieve ease of maintenance such as lamp bulb replacement. One conceivable way to achieve this is to enlarge the opening so as to extend to the inner side edges of both the lamps. However, this also leads to an enlarged size of the maintenance lid to make the maintenance lid more conspicuous, so the freedom of design of the maintenance lid decreases, and also the freedom of exterior design decreases. [0004] The present invention has been made in view of the circumstances mentioned above, and accordingly it is an object of the present invention to provide a front body cover structure for a motorcycle which can enhance the ease of maintenance while enhancing the freedom of maintenance lid design and exterior design. [Means for Solving the Problem] [0005] To attain the above-mentioned object, in an aspect of the invention in Claim 1, there is provided a front body cover structure for a motorcycle, including: lamps arranged at a spacing from each other on both sides of a front cover for covering a head pipe, which steerably supports a steering stem and is provided at a front end of a body frame, and the steering stem from the front; and an auxiliary machine covered from the front by the front cover, the auxiliary machine being disposed in front of the stem and the head pipe and between both the lamps, wherein both the lamps are formed vertically elongated in front view, and the front cover includes a cover main body to which both the lamps are attached and which has a maintenance opening formed between inner side edges of both the lamps, and a maintenance lid that is formed by a plurality of lid component members including a first lid component member and is detachably attached to the cover main body so as to close the opening. [0006] In an aspect of the invention in Claim 2, in addition to the aspect of the invention in Claim 1, the first lid component member integrally has a pair of left and right vertically elongated portions adjacent to the inner side edges of both the lamps and extending vertically, and a connecting portion connecting between lower portions of both the vertically elongated portions so as to form an upwardly open recess between both the vertically elongated portions, and a portion of the maintenance lid excluding the first lid component member is formed in a downwardly convex shape so as to close the recess. [0007] In an aspect of the invention in Claim 3, in addition to the aspect of the invention in Claim 2, the cover main body is formed by fastening a pair of left and right side cover members, to which the lamps are attached, to a laterally central portion of the body frame below the opening, and the first lid component member is formed in a substantially Y shape and integrally has a projection projecting downward from the connecting portion so as to cover a fastening portion of both the side cover members to the body frame from the front. [0008] In an aspect of the invention in Claim 4, in addition to the aspect of the invention in Claim 3, both the side cover members integrally have extended portions whose distal ends are fastened to the body frame and which are arranged below lower ends of the vertically elongated portions of the first lid component member and extend on sides in close proximity to each other so as to form a lower edge of the opening, and a pair of left and right windows are formed by both lower left and right side portions of the first lid component member, lower inner side edges of both the lamps, and upper edges of both the extended portions. [0009] In an aspect of the invention in Claim 5, in addition to the aspect of the invention in Claim 4, a support stay extending through each of the windows and projected forward of the front cover is secured to the body frame, and a front license plate is attached to a front end of the support stay. [0010] In an aspect of the invention in Claim 6, in addition to the aspect of the invention in any one of Claims 1 to 5, the first lid component member is formed such that in a state with the opening covered by the maintenance lid, upper edges of the vertically elongated portions are smoothly continuous to upper edges of the lamps. [0011] It should be noted that a front cowl 36 according to an embodiment corresponds to the front cover according to the present invention, a leg shield 39 according to an embodiment corresponds to the side cover member according to the present invention, a winker 49 according to an embodiment corresponds to the lamp according to the present invention, and a battery 50 and a horn 51 according to an embodiment correspond to the auxiliary machine according to the present invention. [Effect of the Invention] [0012] According to the aspect of the invention in Claim 1, a maintenance opening is formed between the inner side edges of the left and right lamps, thereby facilitating maintenance of the auxiliary machine and lamps. Further, the maintenance lid is formed by a plurality of lid component members, and the first lid component member as one of those lid component members is arranged adjacent to the inner side edges of the lamps and forms an upwardly open recess. The portion of the maintenance lid excluding the first lid component member is formed in a downwardly convex shape so as to close the recess. Therefore, by dividing up the maintenance lid into smaller parts, the freedom of design of the maintenance lid is enhanced, and it is also possible to achieve a design that makes the maintenance lid look small and relatively inconspicuous. [0013] According to the aspect of the invention in Claim 2, a structure is employed in which the vicinity of the areas adjacent to the lamps is formed by the vertically elongated portions of the first lid component member that is separate from the other areas, a distinctive design that makes the lamps conspicuous can be attained, thereby making it possible to enhance the viewability of the lamps and also achieve an improvement in terms of outward appearance. According to the aspect of the invention in Claim 3, the fastening portion of both the side cover members to the body frame is covered by the substantially Y-shaped first lid component member; Therefore, it is possible to suppress an increase in the size of the maintenance lid while keeping the number of members constituting the maintenance lid to the absolute minimum. [0015] According to the aspect of the invention in Claim 4, a pair of left and right windows are formed by both lower left and right side portions of the first lid component member, lower inner side edges of both the lamps, and upper edges of both the extended portions of both the side cover members. Therefore, as compared with a case where windows are formed in a single member, the molding die can be simplified. Further, the lamps as heat-generating members, and the auxiliary machine received within the front cover can be cooled by the running wind introduced into the front cover from the windows. [0016] According to the aspect of the invention in Claim 5, since the front license plate is attached to the front end of the support stay extending through each of the windows, detachment of the maintenance lid is possible without detaching the support stay, so the ease of maintenance is not affected by the presence/absence of the support stay. [0017] According to the aspect of the invention in Claim 6, in a state with the opening covered by the maintenance lid, upper edges of the vertically elongated portions of the first lid component member are smoothly continuous to upper edges of the lamps. This can provide an effect of making the first lid component member look integral with the lamps, thereby making the maintenance lid less conspicuous. [Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention] [0018] Hereinbelow, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. [0019] Figs. 1 to 10 show a first embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 1 is a side view of a scooter-type motorcycle, Fig. 2 is an enlarged side view of the front portion of the scooter-type motorcycle, Fig. 3 is a view as seen along the arrow 3 in Fig. 2, Fig. 4 is a rear view as seen along the arrow 4 in Fig. 2, Fig. 5 is a rear view corresponding to Fig. 4 in a state with a cover member detached, Fig. 6 is an enlarged sectional view taken along the line 6-6 in Fig. 4, Fig. 7 is an enlarged sectional view taken along the line 7-7 in Fig. 4, Fig. 8 is an enlarged sectional view taken along the line 8-8 in Fig. 4, Fig. 9 is an enlarged sectional view taken along the line 9-9 in Fig. 4, and Fig. 10 is an enlarged sectional view taken along the line 10-10 in Fig. 4 [0020] First, in Fig. 1, a body frame F of a scooter-type motorcycle includes a main frame pipe 17 with a head pipe 16 secured to its front end, a cross pipe 18 that is secured at right angles to the rear end of the main frame pipe 17, and a pair of left and right rear frame pipes 19 whose front ends are linked to both end portions of the cross pipe 18. [0021] The main frame pipe 17 is formed by integrally linking a down frame portion 17a inclined rearwardly downward form the head pipe 16, and a lower frame portion 17b extending rearward substantially horizontally from the rear end of the down frame portion 17a. The cross pipe 18 extends in the lateral direction of the body frame F, and the axially central portion of the cross pipe 18 is secured at right angles to the rear end portion of the main frame pipe 17. [0022] A steering stem 20 is steerably supported on the head pipe 16. A front fork 21 with a front wheel WF journaled to its lower end portion is connected to the lower end of the steering stem 20. The central portion of a bar-shaped steering handlebar 22 is coupled to the upper end of the steering stem 20. [0023] A power unit P of a unit swing type is supported on the front portions of both the rear frame pipes 19 in the body frame F in a vertically swingable manner via a link 23. The power unit P includes an engine E arranged on the front side of a rear wheel WR, and a transmission device M arranged to the left of the rear wheel WR. The rear wheel WR is journaled to the rear portion of the power unit P. A rear cushion unit 24 is provided between the left-side rear frame pipe 19 of the pair of left and right rear frame pipes 19 and the rear portion of the power unit An intake pipe 26 is connected to the upper side wall of a cylinder head 25 in the engine E. The intake pipe 26 is connected via a carburetor 28 to an air cleaner 27 arranged to the left of the rear wheel WR. Further, the upstream end of an exhaust pipe 29, which is extended to the right side of the rear wheel WR so as to guide exhaust gas, is connected to the lower side wall of the cylinder head 25. The downstream end of the exhaust pipe 29 is connected to an exhaust muffler 30 arranged to the right of the rear wheel WR. [0025] A storage box 31 arranged above the engine E is supported in place between the front portions of both the rear frame pipes 19 in the body frame F. An occupant seat 32 that covers the storage box 31 from above is supported on the upper front portion of the storage box 31 so as to be openable and closable. Further, a fuel tank 33 is arranged in rear of the storage box 31 so as to be supported by both the rear frame pipes 19. [0026] Referring also to Fig. 2, the body frame F, the engine E, the storage box 31, and the fuel tank 33 are covered with a body cover 35. The body cover 35 includes a front cowl 36 as a front cover that covers the head pipe 16 and the steering stem 20 from the front, a center cowl 37 for covering the head pipe 16, the steering stem 20, and the upper portion of the down frame portion 17a of the main frame pipe 17 from the rear side, a step floor 38 linked to the lower portion of the center cowl 37, a pair of. left and right leg shields 39 as side cover members that connect both sides of the front cowl 36, center cowl 37, and step floor 38 to each other, a pair of left and right upper side under cowls 40, which extend rearward from the lower ends of both the leg shields 39 while covering the lower frame portion 17b of the main frame pipe 17 from the side and are linked to both sides of the step floor 38, a pair of left and right lower side under cowls 41 suspended downward from the lower edges of both the upper side under cowls 40, and rear covers 42 that cover the storage box 31 and the fuel tank 33 from both sides and are continuous to the rear ends of the upper side under cowls 40 and lower side under cowls 41. The occupant seat 32 is arranged on the rear covers 42. [0027] The step floor 38 integrally includes a floor portion 38a that is formed flat so that the feet of the rider seated on the occupant seat 32 are placed thereon, and an upright portion 38b extending upright from the front end of the floor portion 38a so as to cover the lower portion of the down frame portion 17a in the main frame pipe 17 from the rear side. The leg shields 39 are coupled to both sides of the upright portion 38b, and the upper side under cowls 40 are coupled to both sides of the floor portion 38a. Further, the lower end of the center cowl 37 is linked to the upper end of the upright portion 38b. [0028] The front wheel WF is covered from above by a front fender 45 including a first-half fender member 43 and a latter-half fender member 44. The front fender 45 is supported by the front fork 17. Further, the rear wheel WR is covered from the rear side and above by a rear fender 46 arranged so as to be suspended downward from the rear portion of the rear cover 42. The rear fender 46 is supported by the rear frame pipes 19. [0029] Of the body cover 35, the leg shields 39 and the upper side under cowls 40 are made of metal, for example, iron, and the portion excluding the leg shields 39 and the upper side under cowls 40 is made of synthetic resin. Further, of the front fender 45, the first-half fender member 43 is made of iron, for example, and the latter-half fender member 44 is made of synthetic resin. [0030] The upper portion of the steering stem 20 and the central portion of the steering handlebar 22 are covered by a handlebar cover 47 made of synthetic resin. A headlight 4 8 is disposed in the front portion of the handlebar cover 47, and winkers 4 9 as lamps are disposed on both the left and right sides of the front cowl 36. A battery 50 and a horn 51 as auxiliary machines are disposed in front of the head pipe 16 so as to be covered by the front cowl 36 from the front. The battery 50 and the horn 51 are supported on a support frame 52 secured in place by the head pipe 16. Further, a front license plate 54 is fixed to the front ends of a pair of bar-shaped support stays 53 extending forwardly downward from the support frame 52 and projected forward of the front cowl 36. As shown in Fig. 1, a rear license plate 55 is attached to the rear fender 46. In Figs. 3 to 8, both the winkers 4 9 are formed vertically elongated in front view. The front cowl 36 includes a cover main body 59 to which both the winkers 49 are attached' and which has a maintenance opening 58 formed between the inner side edges of both the winkers 4 9, and a maintenance lid 60 detachably attached to the cover main body 59 so as to close the opening 58. [0032] Both the leg shields. 39 integrally have front cowl component portions 39a that are curved forward so as to form a part of the front cowl 36. The cover main body 59 is formed by the front cowl component portions 39a fastened to the laterally central portion of the body frame F below the opening 58. That is, the support frame 52 received within the front cowl 36 and secured to the head pipe 16 of the body frame F is provided with a support member 61 located below the opening 58. The front cowl component portions 39a in the leg shields 39 are integrally provided with extended portions 39b that extend on the sides in close proximity to each other so as to form the lower edge of the opening 58. The distal ends of the extended portions 39b are fastened to the support member 61 with bolts 62. [0033] Both the winkers 49 are attached to the front cowl component portions 39a so as to be continuous to the inner edges of the front cowl component portions 39a of the leg shields 39. That is, the inner edges of the front cowl component portions 39a are formed in a curve in conformity to the outer side edges and lower side edges of the winkers 49. The winkers 49 are attached to a plurality of, for example, three winker support portions 63, 64, 65 provided so as to project from the inner edges of the front cowl component portions 39a. [0034] The maintenance lid 60 includes a plurality of lid component members. In this embodiment, first and second lid component members 66, 67 constitute the maintenance lid 60. [0035] The first lid component member 66 is formed in a substantially Y shape and integrally has a pair of left and right vertically elongated portions 66a, 66a that are adjacent to the inner side edges of both the winkers 47 and extend vertically, a connecting portion 66b connecting between the ldwer portions of both the vertically elongated portions 66a so as to form an upwardly open recess 68 of a substantially inverted triangle shape between both the vertically elongated portions 66a, and a projection 66c that projects downward from the connecting portion 66b so as to cover the fastening portions of both the front cowl component portions 39a to the support member 61. The portion of the maintenance lid 60 excluding the first lid component member 66, that is, the second lid component member 67, is formed in a downwardly convex shape so as to close the recess 68. [0036] A circular insertion hole 69 is provided at the central portion in the width direction of the support member 61, insertion holes 70 are provided in the upper inner sides of both the winkers 49 in a state attached to the cover main body 59, and engaging holes 71 formed in a rectangular shape are provided in the lower inner sides of both the winkers 49. Further, a fitting projection 72 that is elastically fitted in the insertion hole 69 integrally projects from the projection 66c of the first lid component member 66, and fitting projections (not shown) that are elastically fitted in the insertion holes 70 integrally project from the upper portions of the vertically elongated portions 66a in the first lid component member 66. Further, substantially L-shaped engaging claws 74 that are respectively passed through and engaged with the engaging holes 71 integrally project from the vertically elongated portions 66a. [0037] In the first lid component member 66, a flange portion 66d juts out inward from the side edges of both the vertically elongated portions 66a on the recess 68 side and from the side edge of the connecting portion 66b. The flange portion 66d abuts on the side edge of the second lid component member 67 from the inner side. Pass-through holes 75 are provided in the lower portion and both upper side portions of the flange portion 66d. On the other hand, as shown in Fig. 8, boss portions 67a that abut on the flange portion 66d at a position corresponding to the insertion holes 75 integrally project from the second lid component member 67 that covers the recess 68. Screw members 77 to be passed through the pass-through holes 75 are brought into threaded engagement with the boss portions 67a. [0038] Further, a pair of rectangular engaging holes 76, 76 are provided at a vertical interval on both left and right sides of the flange portion 66dy. As shown in Fig. 8, substantially L-shaped engaging craws 78 that integrally project from the second lid component member 67-are passed through and engaged with the engaging holes 76. [0039] In Fig. 9, rearwardly extending mounting portions 79 are integrally provided in both the left and right sides of the upper portion of the second lid component member 67. In both the left and right sides of the upper portion of the center cowl 37, projections 81 projecting forward so as to form recesses 80 that are rearwardly open are integrally provided such that their distal ends are abutted on the mounting portions 79 from the rear side. Screw members 82, which are passed through the distal ends of the projections 81 and the mounting portions 79 so that their enlarged head portions 82a are received in the recesses 80, are brought into threaded engagement with nuts 83 that are abutted on and engaged with the mounting portions 79 from the front. [0040] The extended portions 39b extending inward from the front cowl component portions 39a of the leg shields 39 are arranged below the lower ends of the vertically elongated portions 66a of the first lid component member 66 so as to form the lower edge of the maintenance opening 58. A pair of left and right windows 85 are formed by the both lower left and right side portions of the first lid component member 66, the lower inner side edges of both the winkers 49, and the upper edges of both the extended portions 39b. Stays 53 with a front license plate 54 attached to their distal end portions are secured to the support frame 52 so as to extend through the windows 85. [0041] The first lid component member 66 is formed so that in a state with the opening 58 covered by the maintenance lid 60 formed by the first and second lid component members 66, 67, as shown in Fig. 3, the upper edges of the vertically elongated portions 66a are smoothly continuous to the upper edges of the winkers 49. [0042] Next, operation of this embodiment will be described. The pair of left and right winkers 49 are formed vertically-elongated in front view, and the front cowl 36 includes the cover main body 59 to which both the winkers 49 are attached and which has the maintenance opening 58 formed between inner side edges of both the winkers 49, and the maintenance lid 60 detachably attached to the cover main body 59 so as to close the opening 58. Therefore, it is possible to enlarge the opening area of the opening 58 to allow easy maintenance of the battery 50, the horn 51, and both the winkers 49. [0043] Further, the maintenance lid 60 is formed by the plurality of lid component members, which in this embodiment are the first and second lid component members 66, 67. The maintenance lid 60 is thus divided up into smaller parts, which enhances the freedom of design of the maintenance lid 60, and also enables a design that makes the maintenance lid 60 look small and relatively inconspicuous. Further, the first lid component member 66 integrally has the pair of left and right vertically elongated portions 66a adjacent to the inner side edges of both the winkers 49 and extending vertically, and the connecting portion 66b connecting between lower portions of both the vertically elongated portions 66a so as to form the upwardly open recess 68 between both the vertically elongated portions 66a. A portion of the maintenance lid 60 excluding the first lid component member 66, that is, the second lid component member 67 is formed in a downwardly convex shape so as to close the recess 68. Therefore, by employing a structure in which the vicinity of the areas adjacent to the winkers 49 is formed by the vertically elongated portions 66a of the first lid component member 66 that are separate from other areas, a distinctive design that makes the winkers 49 conspicuous can be attained, thereby making it possible to enhance the viewability of the winkers 49 and also achieve an improvement in terms of outward appearance. [0045] Further, the cover main body 59 is formed by fastening the front cowl component portions 39a, which are integrally-included in the leg shields 39 and to which the winkers 49 are attached, to a laterally central portion of the body frame F below the opening 58. The first lid component member 66 is formed in a substantially Y shape and integrally has the projection 66c projecting downward from the connecting portion 66b so as to cover the fastening portion of both the front cowl component portions 39a to the body frame F from the front. Therefore, it is possible to suppress an increase in the size of the maintenance lid 60 while keeping the number of members constituting the maintenance lid 60 to the absolute minimum. [0046] Further, both the leg shields 39 integrally have the extended portions 39b whose distal ends are fastened to the body frame F and which are arranged below lower ends of the vertically elongated portions 66a of the first lid component member 66 and extend on sides in close proximity to each other so as to form a lower edge of the opening 58. The pair of left and right windows 85 are formed by both lower left and right side portions of the first lid component member 66, lower inner side edges of both the winkers 49, and upper edges of both the extended portions 39b. Therefore, the molding die can be simplified as compared with a case where windows are formed in a single member. Further, the winkers 49 as heat-generating members, and the battery 50 and the horn 51 received within the front cowl 36 can be cooled by the running wind introduced into the front cowl 36 from the windows 85 and, in this embodiment, noise generated by the horn 51 can be effectively emitted forward from the windows 85. [0047] Further, the support stays 53 extending through the windows 85 and projected forward of the front cowl 36 are secured to the body frame F, and the front license plate 54 is attached to the front ends of the support stays 53. Therefore, detachment of the maintenance lid 60 is possible without detaching the support stays 53, so the ease of maintenance is not affected by the presence/absence of the support stays 53. [0048] Further, the first lid component member 66 is formed such that in a state with the opening 58 covered by the maintenance lid 60, upper edges of che vertically elongated portions 66a are smoothly continuous to upper edges of the winkers 49. This provides an effect of making the first lid component member 66 look integral with the winkers 4 9, thereby making the maintenance lid 60 less conspicuous. [0049] While the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments but various design modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention defined in the appended claims. [Brief Description of the Drawings] [0050] [Fig. 1] is a side view of a scooter-type motorcycle. [Fig. 2] is an enlarged side view of the front portion of a scooter-type motorcycle. [Fig. 3] is a view as seen along the arrow 3 in Fig. 2. [Fig. 4] is a view corresponding to Fig. 3, showing a state with a second lid component member detached from a front cowl. [Fig. 5] is a view corresponding to Fig. 3, showing a state with a maintenance lid detached from a front cowl. [Fig. 6] is a view of a pair of left and right leg shields as seen in the same direction as Fig. 3. [Fig. 7] is a view corresponding to Fig. 3, showing a state with winkers detached from both leg shields. [Fig. 8] is an enlarged sectional view taken along the line 8-8 in Fig. 3. [Fig. 9] is an enlarged sectional view taken along the line 9-9 in Fig. 3. [Description of Reference Numerals] [0051] 16: Head pipe 20: Steering stem 36: Front cowl as front cover 39: Leg shield as side cover member 39b: Extended portion 49: Winker as lamp 50: Battery as auxiliary machine 51: Horn as auxiliary machine 53: Support stay 54: Front license plate 58: Opening 59: Cover main body 60: Maintenance lid 66: First lid component member 66a: Vertically elongated portion 66b: Connecting portion 66c: Projection 67: Second lid component member 68: Recess 85: Window F: Body frame [Document Name] Scope of Claims [Claim 1] A front body cover structure for a motorcycle, comprising: lamps (49) arranged at a spacing from each other on both sides of a front cover (36) for covering a head pipe (16), which steerably supports a steering stem (20) and is provided at a front end of a body frame (F), and the steering stem (20) from the front; and an auxiliary machine (50, 51) covered from the front by the front cover (36), the auxiliary machine (50, 51) being disposed in front of the stem (20) and the head pipe (16) and between both the lamps (49), wherein both the lamps (49) are formed vertically elongated in front view, and the front cover (36) includes a cover main body (59) to which both the lamps (49) are attached and which has a maintenance opening (58) formed between inner side edges of both the lamps (49), and a maintenance lid (60) that is formed by a plurality of lid component members (66, 67) including a first lid component member (66) and is detachably attached to the cover main body (59) so as to close the opening (58) . [Claim 2] The front body cover structure for a motorcycle according to Claim 1, wherein: the first lid component member (66) integrally has a pair of left and right vertically elongated portions (66a) adjacent to the inner side edges of both the lamps (49) and extending vertically, and a connecting portion (66b) connecting between lower portions of both the vertically elongated portions (66a) so as to form an upwardly open recess (68) between both the vertically elongated portions (66a); and a portion of the maintenance lid (60) excluding the first lid component member (66) is formed in a downwardly convex shape so as to close the recess (68). [Claim 3] The front body cover structure for a motorcycle according to Claim 2, wherein: the cover main body (59) is formed by fastening a pair of left and right side cover members (39), to which the lamps (49) are attached, to a laterally central portion of the body frame (F) below the opening (58); and the first lid component member (66) is formed in a substantially Y shape and integrally has a projection (66c) projecting downward from the connecting portion (66b) so as to cover a fastening portion of both the side cover members (39) to the body frame (F) from the front. [Claim 4] The front body cover structure for a motorcycle according to Claim 3, wherein: both the side cover members (39) integrally have extended portions (39b) whose distal ends are fastened to the body frame (F) and which are arranged below lower ends of the vertically elongated portions (66a) of the first lid component member (66) and extend on sides in close proximity to each other so as to form a lower edge of the opening (58); and a pair of left and right windows (85) are formed by both lower left and right side portions of the first lid component member (66), lower inner side edges of both the lamps (49), and upper edges of both the extended portions (39b). [Claim 5] The front body cover structure for a motorcycle according to Claim 4, wherein a support stay (53) extending through each of the windows (85) and projected forward of the front cover (36) is secured to the body frame (F), and a front license plate (54) is attached to a front end of the support stay (53). [Claim 6] The front body cover structure for a motorcycle according to any one of Claims 1 to 5, wherein the first lid component member (66) is formed such that in a state with the opening (58) covered by the maintenance lid (60), upper edges of the vertically elongated portions (66a) are smoothly continuous to upper edges of the lamps (49).

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