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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 29, 2013
Filed:
May. 01, 2007
Hidehiro Nishimura, Shizuoka-ken, JP;
Hiromi Suzuki, Shizuoka-ken, JP;
Manabu Shimoishi, Shizuoka-ken, JP;
Hidehiro Nishimura, Shizuoka-ken, JP;
Hiromi Suzuki, Shizuoka-ken, JP;
Manabu Shimoishi, Shizuoka-ken, JP;
Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki Kaisha, Shizuoka, JP;
Abstract
An exhaust device for a vehicle, such as a motorcycle or scooter, includes an exhaust pipe and a muffler. A first end portion of the exhaust pipe is connectable to an engine of the vehicle. A second end portion of the exhaust pipe is located within the muffler. A secondary air induction pipe supplies air to the exhaust pipe and is connected to a portion of the exhaust pipe located within the muffler. Furthermore, at least the portion of the exhaust pipe to which the secondary air induction pipe is connected is linear. A purification tube member for purifying exhaust gas forms a portion of the second end portion of the exhaust pipe.