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Vehicle controler for straddle type vehicle

  • US 8,130,088 B2
  • Filed: 05/19/2006
  • Issued: 03/06/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/20/2005
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A vehicle controller for a straddle type vehicle comprising:

  • a steering lock including a push-type locking element that locks a steering assembly, anda control unit including;

    a portable device, the portable device programmed to transmit a code signal,an authenticator programmed to receive and authenticate the code signal,a release control unit in electrical communication with the steering lock, whereinthe release control unit issues a release signal to the steering lock if the code signal is successfully authenticated,the steering lock automatically unlocks the steering assembly in response to the release signal, andthe steering lock locks the steering assembly in response to an operation of the push-type locking element only if a power source for the control unit is turned off.

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