DESC:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present subject matter relates generally to a fender assembly for a motor vehicle, and more particularly but not exclusively to a front fender assembly for a saddle ride-type vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Generally, in a two-wheeled or a three-wheeled vehicle a body frame extends rearward from a head tube. The body frame acts as a skeleton for the vehicle that supports the vehicle loads. A front portion of the body frame supports one or more front wheel(s) through one or more front suspension(s). Further, the body frame extends rearward towards a rear portion of the vehicle. One or more rear wheel(s) is connected to a body frame through one or more rear suspension(s). A power unit is either fixedly mounted or swingably connected to the body frame of the vehicle. Further, the power unit is functionally connected to at least one wheel of the vehicle, which provides the forward/rearward motion to the vehicle. The forward or rearward motion of the vehicle is achieved by the rotation of the wheels.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0003] The detailed description of the present subject matter is described with reference to the accompanying figures. Same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference like features and components.
[0004] Fig. 1 illustrates a left side view of an exemplary motor vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0005] Fig. 2 illustrates a perspective view of the fender assembly, in accordance with the embodiment of Fig. 1.
[0006] Fig. 3 depicts an enlarged side view of the fender assembly provided on the vehicle, in accordance with the embodiment of Fig. 1.
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[0008] Fig. 4 depicts an exploded view of the fender assembly provided on the vehicle, in accordance with the embodiment of Fig. 1.
[0009] Fig. 5 depicts a front view of the fender assembly provided on the vehicle, in accordance with the embodiment of Fig. 1.
[00010] Fig. 6 depicts another enlarged side view of the fender assembly, in accordance with the embodiment of Fig. 3.
[00011] Fig. 7 depicts a top view of the fender assembly provided on the vehicle, in accordance with the embodiment of Fig. 3
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[00012] Typically, the two-wheeled or three-wheeled vehicles which are colloquially referred to motorcycle, scooter, trike, auto-rickshaw etc. are provided with a fender that covers at least a portion of the wheel about which it is disposed. This fender protects the components of the vehicle, which are disposed in vicinity, from dirt splashing that occurs to rotational motion of the wheel. The fender also protects the passersby and adjacent vehicles from dirt being splashed onto them. Moreover, fender also protects the forks from accumulation of dirt and dust onto the suspension.
[00013] In some vehicles, the fender is either integrated with the body of the vehicle or is either secured to the frame assembly of the vehicle. However, in some vehicle, the front wheel(s) are connected to the frame assembly through one or more elongated type front suspension. The front wheel(s) being used for maneuvering of the vehicle requires the fender to be isolated from the rest of the body of the vehicle. In such system, the fender is secure to the front suspension of vehicle. Conventionally, the fender is mounted to the front suspension, which is typically having one or more forks. The suspension undergoes compression and expansion during operation of the vehicle for dampening the impacts and the suspension is subject to vibration that gets transferred from the power unit. Moreover, the front wheel being first point of contact against bumps or uneven road conditions, the front portion of the vehicle receives higher impacts. During to the aforementioned situations, the impact or forces are also transferred to the front suspension and to the fender of the vehicle.
[00014] Generally, some fender designs use a metal bracket that is connected to the front forks for supporting the fender. Such brackets are also referred to as stabilizers which enable achieving rigidity of the front portion of the vehicle & deliver good handling performance & stability of the vehicle. Such metal bracket is exposed to dirt and water splashing as they are typically disposed a downward surface of the fender. This makes the metal bracket vulnerable to breakage as dirt and water forms/aggravates corrosion of the metal part. Also, such designs require mounting on the fork that requires additional machining and tooling on the fork that is costlier and also machining affects the structural strength of the fork. Moreover, some other designs are known to provide a bracket mounted to the forks and the fender mounted to the bracket, wherein the bracket is above the fender. In the aforementioned designs, the use of a single metal sheet bracket will still lead to breakage at the portions where there is a change in cross-section of the bracket. Such portion where the change in cross-section forms as stress zones that would experience breakage as the vibration from the vehicle and impacts on the front forks are transferred to bracket. Moreover, the fenders have uneven distribution of length with respect to the mounting point due to the functional requirement, which requires the fender to be longer at the rear portion for avoiding splashing, which creates overhang effect on the bracket which also affects the stress zones.
[00015] In addition to the above, some brackets are provided with mountings on either side of the forks to address overhanging. However, the stress zones at which the change in cross-section happens is still subject to failure. Moreover, such brackets offer poor aesthetics due to multiple mounting points that requires more number of fasteners.
[00016] Thus there is a need for addressing the aforementioned and other problems in the port art.
[00017] Hence, the present subject matter provides a fender assembly for a motor vehicle.
[00018] In one embodiment, the fender assembly includes a pair of arms, a central member, and a body member. The pair of arms is mounted to the front forks and the central member is seated on the pair of arms forming a fixture. The body member is suspended to the fixture. Preferably, the front forks are inverted type having an inner tube, an outer tube, and a mounting portion at the end of the inner tube for supporting the axle. The arms are secured to the mounting portion that is structurally rigid structure.
[00019] It is an aspect of the subject matter that the fender assembly offers improved load transfer or impact sharing at the contact portion(s) that are formed between the arms and the central member.
[00020] It is a feature of the present subject matter that the body member is suspended from the central member or is suspended by sandwiching between the contact portion(s) between the arms and the central member as desired. It is an advantage that the central member, which in one embodiment made of metal, is disposed above the body member whereby the central member is securely disposed away from direct splashing and accumulation of the dirt or mud thereby reducing any corrosion and improving reliable working of the fender assembly.
[00021] It is another feature that the central member, the arms, and the body member are provided with common mounting point(s) that enables ease of assembly and also the number of fasteners is kept minimal.
[00022] It is a feature that the central member is having a substantial land area to offer optimum contact between the body member and the central member for rigidly and securely supporting the body member that is covering at least a portion of the wheel.
[00023] It is yet another feature that the central member is having a butterfly shape/profile when viewed from vehicle top. Thus, the central member is having a wider cross-section at the lateral end when compared to the lateral center portion of the central member. It is an advantage that the central member at the lateral ends at which the central member sits on the arms of the fender assembly offers improved impact transfer due to larger contact area. This offers improved sharing of impacts by the fixture. Also, the stress zones at which there is a contact in profile/cross-section is strengthened offering higher contact area between the members.
[00024] It is a feature that a top portion of the arm(s) is bent or is extending towards a substantial longitudinal center of the body member. Thus, the central member can be disposed at the substantial center of the body member avoiding overhang of the body member on any side.
[00025] Further, it is yet another feature that the arms are having V-shaped cross-section/ profile having an imaginary vertex portion passing along at least a portion from top to bottom, wherein the vertex portion is substantially at the bent portion of the arm forming the V-shape. In another embodiment, more than one V-shaped bend is provided. It is a feature that the arm is provided with the structural rigidity to support the weight of the central member and the body member without any deflection.
[00026] Further, it is a feature that the vertex portion divides the arm into a first portion and a second portion. The first portion disposed ahead in longitudinal direction F-R with respect to the second portion, wherein the first portion is having a longer width compared to the width of the second portion. It is an advantage that the first portion is disposed at an angle in order to deflect air. Also, the arms protect an inner tube of the forks that is exposed. As the inner fork is movable into the outer tube, any dust/dirt accumulation onto the inner tube may result in failure of the oil seal or may result in entry of dirt/dust into the outer tube that affects the damping characteristics of the suspension.
[00027] It is a feature that the fender assembly of the present subject matter enables ease of manufacture due to presence of sub-parts like the arms, the central member, and the body member. Moreover, it is an advantage that the present subject matter offers ease of part replacement during damage or for aesthetics without the need for replacing the entire fender assembly. It is yet an additional advantage that the fender assembly offers ease of assembly and requires less number of fasteners due to the commonized mounting feature.
[00028] Arrows provided in the top right corner of each figure depicts direction with respect to the vehicle, wherein an arrow F denotes front direction, an arrow R indicates rear direction, an arrow Up denotes upward direction, and an arrow Dw denotes downward direction.
[00029] Fig. 1 illustrates a left side view of an exemplary motor vehicle 100, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The vehicle 100 includes a body frame 105 that extends from a head tube 105A, which is disposed in the front portion of the vehicle 100, towards a rear portion of the vehicle 100. The body frame 105 extends in longitudinal direction F-R of the vehicle 100. The body frame 105 may further comprise a sub-frame formed by a pair of rear tubes (not shown) that extend obliquely rearward from the main frame. A power unit 110 is fixedly mounted to the body frame 105.
[00030] The power unit 110 includes at least one of an internal combustion engine and a traction/electrical motor (not shown). A front portion of a swing arm 115 is swingably connected to the body frame 105 and a rear portion of the swing arm 115 rotatably supports a rear wheel 120. The rear wheel 120 is functionally coupled to the power unit 110 through a transmission system. The transmission system (not shown) includes a chain drive/belt drive, a variable gear ratio system, or an automatic type transmission. A rear fender 125 disposed upwardly of the rear wheel 120 covers at least a portion of the rear wheel 120. Further, the swing arm 115 is coupled to the body frame 105 through one or more rear suspension(s) (not shown). In the present embodiment, a mono-shock type rear suspension connects the swing arm 115 to the body frame 105. Similarly, a pair of front suspension 130, interchangeably referred to as a suspension assembly 130, supports a front wheel 135 and is steerably supported by the head tube 105A. A handlebar assembly 140 is connected to an upper portion of the pair of front forks 130. Further, a front fender assembly 200 covers at least a portion of the front wheel 135 and the front fender assembly 200 is mounted to the front suspension 130.
[00031] A fuel tank assembly 150 is mounted to the body frame 105 and is disposed rearwardly of the handlebar assembly 140. A seat assembly 155 including a rider seat is disposed rearwardly of the fuel tank assembly 150 and is supported by the body frame 105. The seat assembly may include a pillion seat. Further, a pair of rider foot pegs 165 mounted to the body frame 105 of the vehicle 100 that enable in supporting rider foot.
[00032] Further, the engine assembly 110 includes an air-fuel supply system (not shown) that supplies air and fuel to the engine assembly 110. An exhaust pipe (not shown) extends from the engine assembly 110 towards a muffler (not shown) that is disposed adjacently of the rear wheel 120.
[00033] The vehicle 100 is employed with a guard member 200 disposed adjacently of at least a portion of the exhaust pipe 170 and the guard member is mounted to the body frame 105. Further, at least a portion of the guard member 200 extends adjacently downward and beyond a lower most portion of the exhaust pipe 170 thereby protecting the exhaust pipe 170 from being hit.
[00034] Furthermore, the vehicle 100 includes various electrical and electronic systems including a starter motor (not shown), a headlamp 175, a vehicle control unit, and a tail lamp 180. In addition, the vehicle includes safety systems including a synchronous braking system (not shown), and an anti-lock braking system.
[00035] Fig. 2 – Fig. 7 depicts various views of the fender assembly, in accordance with the present subject matter. The fender assembly 200 is mounted to the front suspension 130, wherein the front suspension 130 includes a pair of forks viz. a first fork 131 and a second fork 132 (shown in Fig. 4) that move according to the motion of the wheel 135. In the present embodiment, the forks 131, 132 are inverted type forks that are connected to handle bar assembly140. The wheel 135 is disposed at the gap formed between the pair of forks 131, 132. Each fork includes an outer tube and inner tube, wherein the inner tube is slidable within the outer tube and at least a portion of the inner tube is exposed. The outer tube is connected to one or more triple clamps (not shown) and the inner tube support the wheel 135 through an axle (not shown) mounted to the forks 131, 132. The forks 131, 132 includes a mounting portion 133 provided at the lower end portion of the inner tube. The mounting portion 133 includes a protruded portion 134 that is extending upwards from a stem portion at which it is secured to the mounting portion 133. Preferably the protruded portion 134 (shown in Fig. 3) that is integrally formed with the mounting portion 133.
[00036] As shown in Fig. 2, the fender assembly 200 includes a body member 220, a central member 215, a first arm 205, and a second arm 210. The first arm 205 and the second arm 210 are extending substantially along at least a portion/ length of the first fork 131 and the second fork 132, respectively. The first arm 205 and the second arm 210 are adapted to extend into at least a portion of the central member 215 annularly covering at least a portion of the at least one front wheel 135 thereby making the arms 205, 210 functional for covering the wheel 135.
[00037] In the present implementation, the first arm 205 and the second 210 are disposed ahead of the forks 131, 132 in the longitudinal direction F-R of the vehicle 100. Each of the arms is provided with one or more fastening points 225 for securing the arms 205, 210 to the forks 131, 132. Further, the central member 215 is disposed substantially in a lateral direction RH-LH of the vehicle 100. The central member 215 is secured to the arms 205, 210 that are further secured to the front suspension 130. The terms ‘front suspension’ and ‘front forks’ are interchangeably used to represent the same system. Further, the fender body 220 is secured and suspended from the fixture 201 formed by the arms 205, 210 and the central member 215, which acts as a frame structure for the fender assembly 200. In one embodiment, the body member 220 is secured to the central member 215 and the central member 215 is seated on the arms 205, 210. However, in another embodiment, the body member 220 is sandwiched between the arms 205, 210 and the central member 215. The body member 220 includes a front portion 221 and the rear portion 222 that are virtually divided with respect to the central member 215, wherein the central member 215 is optimally disposed avoiding overhang on any side.
[00038] In the depicted embodiment, the central member 215 of the front fender assembly 200 is seated on an upper periphery 250 (shown in Fig. 6) of the first arm 205 and the second arm 210 and is secured thereto. The first arm 205 and the second arm 210 being secured to a mounting portion 133 provided at a lower end portion of the front suspension 130 and the mounting portion 133 includes a protruded portion 134 extending upwards.
[00039] In one implementation, the fender assembly 200 is provided with commonized mounting(s) 223 for securing the arms 205, 210, the central member 215, and the body member 220. As shown in Fig. 2, the commonized mounting(s) 223 are provided at the lateral end(s) RH, LH of the central member, at top portion(s) of the arm(s) 205, 210 and at a matching portion on the body member 220. In one implementation, the fixture 201 is made of a rigid material, wherein the arms 205, 210 and the central member 215 are made of a rigid material including any known metal, polymer, or fiber reinforced polymer. Further, the body member 220 is made of a relatively lightweight material including a sheet made of any known metal, any known polymer, or a fiber reinforced polymer. It is a feature that the fixture 201 formed by the arms 205, 210 and central member 215 acts as an impact receiving member and reduces the amount of forces being transferred to the body member 220.
[00040] Furthermore, the arms 205, 210 are provided with ribs 235 that are provided in the inward facing side of the arms. In the depicted embodiment, the ribs 235 are provided in a zigzag pattern that is extending in the vertical direction. This provides the structural strength to the arms 205, 210 and at the same time the ribs 235 do not appear when viewed from sides or when seen from front in an assembled condition of the fender assembly 200 thereby offering aesthetic appeal.
[00041] The central member 215 is having a cross-section substantially matching the upper profile of the body member 220, which is substantially curved. Further, the central member 215, when viewed from top (as shown in Fig. 7), is having substantially a butterfly profile. In other words, the body member 220 is having a width 231, taken in longitudinal direction, substantially greater at the lateral end RH, LH and the width is tapering towards a lateral center 265 of the body member 220. Therefore, the body member 220 is having the lateral end(s) that are seated on the arms 205, 210 to be wider offering greater contact area. In one embodiment, the contact portion(s) 230 of the arms 205, 210 and the central member 215 is substantially horizontally provided. However, in another embodiment to provide a greater area of cross-section, the contact portion(s) 230 are inclinedly disposed thereby providing greater area of contact enabling higher load distribution between the parts. Further, in yet another implementation, the contact portion(s) 230 can be of any regular or irregular profile depending on the application. Moreover, the butterfly profile of the body member 220 provides larger contact portion(s) 230 at the lateral end(s) and at the same time optimum land area that is in contact with the body member 220 for securing holding thereof.
[00042] Further, as depicted in Fig. 7, the central member 215 is provided with a dimple portion 216 on an upper periphery thereof, and the dimple portion 216 extending in at least a first direction. The first direction includes one of a longitudinal direction, a lateral direction, and angular direction. In the depicted embodiment, the dimple portion 216 extends in a lateral direction RH-LH.
[00043] In one embodiment, as depicted in Fig. 3, the arm 205, 210 are having a top portion 206 extending in an inclined portion towards a substantial center of the body member 220. The central member 215 is also disposed at the substantial center thereof at which the top portion(s) 206 extend. This enables the fixture 201 formed by the central member 215 and the arms 205, 210 to optimally support the body member 220 without overhang on either side, in longitudinal direction. In a preferred embodiment, the body member 220 is disposed covering a substantially rear portion of the wheel 135, as the various comprises various components like the power unit, radiator etc. disposed rearward of the wheel 135. Therefore, preferably the top portion(s) 206 extend rearward towards the substantial center of the body member 220.
[00044] Further, as shown in Fig. 4, at least a portion of the arms 205, 210 extend substantially outward with respect to an outer most portion of the inner tube, when viewed from front. Thus, the fender assembly 200 protects the inner tube of the front forks 131, 132 during any lateral impacts. Further, a substantial lateral gap 224 is provided between the arm(s) 205, 210 and the wheel 135 in order to eliminate any immediate contact between the wheel 135 and the arms 205, 210 during any lateral impacts thereby retaining substantial clearance between the wheel 135 and the arms 205, 210. This protects the spokes of the wheel 135 from any damage from the arms(s) 205, 210.
[00045] Further, the body member 220 is provided with a dent portion 260, the dent portion 260 having a width thereat lesser than width of rest of body member 220. The dent portion 260 is adapted to receive the central member 215 forming a substantially uniform upper periphery of the fender assembly 200. Thus, in spite of provision of the central member 215 on the upper portion/surface of the body member 220, the upper surface of the assembled fender assembly 200 does not have any substantial surface variation. Thus, the fender assembly 200 also enables smooth flow of air from above the fender assembly 200 towards a radiator or the like disposed rearward of the front wheel 135.
[00046] Further as shown in Fig. 5, arms 205, 210 are having a V-shaped cross-section, when viewed from top or which is the side profile, with the vertex facing outward. Preferably, the V-shaped cross-section/ profile are having an imaginary vertex portion 227 passing along at least a portion from top to bottom thereof. With respect to the vertex portion 227, a first portion 228 disposed ahead in longitudinal direction F-R is having a longer width compared to the width of the second portion 229 that is on other side of the vertex portion 227. Thus, the first portion 228 of the arms 205, 210 is deflecting air, dirt and other particles away from the inner tube of the forks 131, 132. As accumulation of dirt or mud on the inner tube may result in reaching of the dirt or mud towards the oil sealing of the outer tube thereby affecting the function of the oil that could lead to breakage. The vertex portion 227 is portion of the arms 205, 210 that is protruded substantially outward in lateral direction that forms the first point of contact in lateral direction, during impact at the specific location.
[00047] Further, the arms 205, 210 include a transition portion 240 at which the top portion(s) 206 thereof are extending inward toward the central member. The transition portion 240 is having a cross-section substantially higher with respect to the respect to rest of the portion of the arm 205 offering structural strength thereat. The transition portion 240 also causes the arm 205, 210 to extend inward towards the central member 215, and the transition portion 240 is having a cross-sectional area substantially greater/higher with respect to rest of the portion of the arms 205, 210. Further, as depicted in Fig. 6, the arms 205, 210 subsequent to the transition portion 240extend rearward towards the central member 215 whereby the arms 205, 210 are disposed ahead of the forks 131, 132 and the central member 215 is disposed at a substantial center of the body member 220, which may fall between the forks 131, 132. This helps in meeting the support requirements and also the protection requirement of the fender assembly 200.
[00048] Further, the fender assembly 200 of the present subject matter can be optimally assembled using a method of fender assembly 200. The method comprising the steps of securing the first arm 205 and the second arm 210, of the fender assembly 200, to a first fork 131 and a second fork 132 that form a front suspension 130. The first arm 205 and the second arm 210 are extending substantially along at least a portion of first fork 131 and a second fork 132. Securing a central member 215 of the fender assembly 200 to the first arm 205, and to the second arm 210 at a top portion thereof. Thus, the first arm 205, the second arm 210 and the central member 215, which is extending substantially in a lateral direction, forming the fixture 201. Suspending the body member 220 of the fender assembly 200 from the fixture 201 formed by the first arm 205, said second arm 210, and said central member 215.
[00049] The steps mentioned above are not to be limited in the define order. The fixture 201 may be first formed and secured to the front suspension 130. Then the body member 220 is suspended to the fixture 201. However, in another implementation, the body member 220 is secured to the central member 215 and this assembly is secured to the arms 205, 210, whereby the body member 220 is suspended from the formed fixture 201. Thus, method of assembly of the present subject matter offers convenience for assembly as desired by the user. Also, the ease of maintained and servicing is improved.
[00050] Many modifications and variations of the present subject matter are possible in the light of above disclosure. Therefore, within the scope of claims of the present subject matter, the present disclosure may be practiced other than as specifically described.

List of reference signs:

100 vehicle
105 body frame
105A head tube
110 power unit
115 swing arm
120 rear wheel
125 rear fender
130 front suspension/
suspension assembly
131 first fork
132 second fork
133 mounting portion
134 protruded portion
135 front wheel
140 handlebar assembly
150 fuel tank assembly
155 seat assembly
165 foot pegs
170 exhaust pipe
175 headlamp
180 tail lamp
185 visor
190 instrument console
200 fender assembly
201 fixture
205 first arm
210 second arm
215 central member
216 dimple portion
220 body member
221 front portion
222 rear portion
223 commonized mounting
224 lateral gap
225 fastening points
227 vertex portion
228 first portion
229 second portion
230 contact portion
231 width
235 rib(s)
240 transition portion
250 upper periphery
260 dent portion
265 lateral center
270 width
,CLAIMS:We claim:
1. A motor vehicle (100) comprising:
at least one front wheel (135);
a suspension assembly (130), said suspension assembly (130) including a first fork (131) and a second fork (132), said first fork (131) and said second fork (132) are disposed on either lateral sides of said at least one front wheel (135), said suspension assembly (135) rotatably supporting the at least one front wheel (135); and
a front fender assembly (200) disposed to annularly cover at least a portion of said at least one front wheel (135), said front fender assembly (200) comprising:
a body member (220), a central member (215), a first arm (205), and a second arm (210),
said first arm (205) and said second arm (210) are secured to and are extending substantially along at least a portion of said first fork (131) and said second fork (132) respectively,
said central member (215) extending substantially in a lateral direction (RH-LH) of said vehicle (100) is secured to said first arm (205) and said second arm (210), and
said first arm (205), said second arm (210) and said central member (215) form a fixture (201), and said body member (220) capable of covering at least a portion of the at least one wheel (135) is suspended from said fixture (201).
2. The motor vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said central member (215) of said front fender assembly (200) is seated on an upper periphery (250) of the first arm (205) and the second arm (210) and secured thereto, and said first arm (205) and said second arm (210) being secured to a mounting portion (133) provided at a lower end portion of front suspension (130) and said mounting portion (133) includes a protruded portion (134) extending upwards.
3. The motor vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first arm (205) and said second arm (210) are adapted to extend into at least a portion of said central member (215) annularly covering at least a portion of said at least one front wheel (135).
4. The motor vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said body member (220) is provided with a dent portion (260), said dent portion (260) having a width thereat lesser than width of rest of body member (220), and said dent portion (260) is adapted to receive said central member (215) forming a substantially uniform upper periphery of the fender assembly (200).
5. The motor vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said central member (215) is provided with a width (231), taken in longitudinal direction (F-R), substantially greater at lateral end(s) (RH, LH) and said width (231) tapering in a direction towards a lateral center (265) thereof.
6. The motor vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said central member (215) is provided with a dimple portion (216) on an upper periphery thereof, and said dimple portion (216) extending in at least a first direction, and wherein said first direction includes one of a longitudinal direction, a lateral direction, and angular direction.
7. The motor vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said arms (205, 210) includes a transition portion (240) at a top portion(s) (206) thereof, said transition portion (240) causing said arm (205, 210) to extend inward towards the central member (215), and said transition portion (240) is having a cross-sectional area substantially higher with respect to rest of the portion of the arms (205, 210), and said arms (205, 210) subsequent to said transition portion (240) extend rearward towards said central member (215).
8. The motor vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said arms (205, 210) an imaginary vertex portion (227) extending substantially outward in lateral direction (RH, LH), and a first portion (228) of said arms (205, 210) is disposed ahead of said vertex portion (227) in a longitudinal direction (F-R) is having a width (270) greater than a width of remaining portion of said arms (205, 210).
9. The motor vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said central member (215) is disposed substantially rearward with respect to said arms (205, 210) and said central member (215) is disposed substantially at a longitudinal center of said body member (220).
10. A method of assembly a fender assembly (200) for a motor vehicle (100), said method comprising the steps of:
securing a first arm (205) and a second arm (210), of said fender assembly (200), to a first fork (131) and a second fork (132), and said first arm (205) and said second arm (210) are extending substantially along at least a portion of first fork (131) and a second fork (132) respectively;
securing a central member (215) of said fender assembly (200) to said first arm (205), and to said second arm (210); and
suspending a body member (220) of said fender assembly (200) a fixture (201) formed by said first arm (205), said second arm (210), and said central member (215).