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Abstract

An apparatus is disclosed for covering and protecting the forward surface of the fuel tank mounted to a motor vehicle. The protective device is adapted for a motorcycle framework, which may include a fork assembly in the vicinity of the mounted fuel tank. The apparatus has coverings, which may be flexible material, sized and adapted to cover the exposed areas of the forward surface of the fuel tank. The apparatus comprises several embodiments configured to cover different selected portions of the fuel tank with connecting assemblies to accommodate the motorcycle frame and fork assemblies where the fuel tank is attached. A first connecting assembly spans a portion of the forward surface of the fuel tank and interconnects the first and second cover portions when mounted to the tank. A second connecting assembly extends rearwardly from the covering sections to operatively engage a portion of the motorcycle. Each of the cover portions is generally triangular in shape having two linear sides and an arcuate side. Each cover portion preferably includes a flexible material such as a leather or vinyl panel, as well as an elastic member disposed on an edge of each cover portion. The connecting assemblies include a plurality of elastic straps having fasteners affixed thereto, such as filaform (hook and loop), hook and eye, or button snap fasteners. Where the motorized vehicle includes a fork assembly, the first connecting assembly connecting for the cover portions is used to stabilize the cover portions relative to the fork assembly by surrounding a portion of the fork assembly, and may be releasably securable and selectively adjustable and may further include a rigid member. The second connecting assembly extends rearwardly from the cover sections and engages and secures the covers to the vehicle framework and thereby also tensions, contours and secures the covers to the fuel tank forward surfaces.

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First Claim