JP5555519B2 - Kick pedal mechanism for saddle riding type vehicles - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a kick pedal mechanism for a straddle-type vehicle.

Conventionally, an engine such as a motorcycle is started by a starter motor. And since the engine cannot be started when the power of the battery that supplies power to the starter motor is weakened, there is a technology for starting the engine by applying a rotational force to the crankshaft of the engine by the provided kick pedal. Are known.
In Patent Document 1, the center line of the longitudinal portion of the kick arm is decentered so as to deviate from the axial center of the kick shaft, and this longitudinal portion is formed integrally with the attachment portion to the kick shaft. A kick pedal mechanism has been proposed in which the kick pedal in a folded state is substantially contained within a columnar shape that is perpendicular to the center of the kick arm and includes a cross section of the kick arm mounting portion including the center line of the kick shaft. The pedal can be accommodated compactly.

Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 58-102773

By the way, when there is a cover above the kick pedal, a sufficient gap is required between the kick pedal and the cover in order to avoid mutual interference. The kick pedal according to Patent Document 1 includes a spring that presses the kick pedal downward on the upper portion of the shaft portion that supports the kick pedal so that the kick pedal can be held in a deployed state or a retracted state. Since it protrudes greatly from the upper surface of the pedal, there is a problem that the shape of the cover is restricted and the degree of freedom in design is reduced.
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and provides a straddle-type vehicle kick pedal mechanism capable of increasing the degree of freedom in designing the cover even when the cover is above the kick pedal. For the purpose.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides an engine unit (E), a case (31) that covers the side of the engine unit (E), a projecting case from the case (31), and rotatably supported. (23) a starting shaft (KS), one end (121) supported by the starting shaft (KS) and extending in the vehicle front-rear direction, and the other end of the kick arm (120) ( 129), a kick pedal (130) rotatably supported by the shaft (127), and a side cover provided above the kick pedal (130) and covering the side surface of the vehicle body ( 54), a shaft portion (127) provided at the other end portion (129) is directed to the side cover (54) and the kick pedal (130). Rotate Has a surface substantially perpendicular axis to (M) (L) containing the locus in which the top side (136) forms a kick pedal (130) when allowed, the kick pedal (130), said shank (127) A step portion (132) bent in the direction of the root portion (126) is provided, and the tip (128) of the shaft portion (127) is substantially the same as the surface (M) including the locus formed by the upper side (136) . It is set to a height.

Also, the present invention is characterized in that provided along the extension line of the upper side (136) of the kick pedal in a side view (130) (N) to the side cover (54).

Further, the present invention includes a main stand (200) provided at a position overlapping the rotation locus (D) of the kick arm (120) and capable of rotating between an upright state and a retracted state. 200), when the kick arm (120) is rotated in the retracted state, a restricting portion (125) that contacts the main stand (200) and restricts the rotation of the kick arm (120) is provided. (120) is formed integrally.
Further, according to the present invention, the kick arm (120) includes a bent portion (124) bent downward in the middle, and the restricting portion (125) includes the bent portion (124 on the other end (129) side. ) It is provided in the vicinity.

According to the present invention, a part of the shaft portion is housed in a space formed above the stepped portion of the kick pedal, and the amount of protrusion of the shaft portion protruding above the kick pedal can be reduced. A clearance between the arm and the shaft portion can be secured, and the degree of freedom in designing the side cover can be improved.
Further, according to the present invention, when the kick pedal is opened, the tip of the kick arm shaft and the top side of the kick pedal are substantially at the same height. It is possible to improve the feeling of depression when it is depressed.
Further, according to the present invention, since the upper side of the kick pedal is along the side cover, a clearance between the side cover and the entire upper side of the kick pedal can be secured, and the degree of freedom in designing the side cover is further improved. be able to.
Further, according to the present invention, since the kick pedal can be depressed only when the main stand is raised, the start operation by the kick pedal is a reliable operation according to the procedure.
In addition, according to the present invention, since the position of the kick pedal and the shaft portion of the kick arm that supports the kick pedal is lowered, the clearance between the side cover and the kick pedal and the shaft portion of the kick arm is more easily secured. The degree of freedom in designing the side cover can be further improved. Furthermore, since the distance between the kick arm restricting portion and the retracted main stand can be shortened, the restricting portion can be brought into contact with the main stand at a stage where the kick arm rotation amount is small. Is possible.

1 is a left side view of a motorcycle according to an embodiment. Fig. 2 is an enlarged side view of the rear part of the motorcycle. It is a principal part expanded side view of the kick pedal mechanism. It is a top view of the kick arm. It is a bottom view of the kick pedal. FIG. 3 is an enlarged side view of the rear part of the motorcycle according to the present embodiment when the main stand is stored. (A) is a partially omitted plan view of the kick pedal mechanism during storage, and (b) is the same plan view during deployment.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
In the following description, descriptions of directions such as front and rear, left and right, and top and bottom are the same as directions in a vehicle unless otherwise specified. In the figure, arrow F indicates the front of the vehicle body, and arrow U indicates the upper side of the vehicle body.
FIG. 1 is a left side view of a motorcycle 1 to which an embodiment of the present invention is applied.
A body frame 2 of the motorcycle 1 includes a front frame 3 and a rear frame 5. A head pipe 3 a that rotatably supports the operation handle 7 is provided at the front end of the front frame 3, and a front fork 11 that supports the front wheel 9 is connected to the operation handle 7. The front frame 3 extends obliquely downward behind the head pipe 3a, bends in the middle and extends in a substantially horizontal direction, and is then coupled to the rear frame 5. A fuel tank 13 is supported at the rear portion of the front frame 3. The rear frame 5 has a front end coupled to the front frame 3 and extends rearward and obliquely upward, bends in the middle and extends in a substantially horizontal direction to reach the rear end. A front portion of the engine unit E is supported on the front portion of the rear frame 5 so as to be swingable up and down, and a rear wheel 15 is pivotally supported on the rear end of the engine unit E. A storage box 17 is supported above the front portion of the rear frame 5, and a riding seat 19 is provided above the storage box 17. A pair of left and right rear cushions 21 are interposed between the rear part of the rear frame 5 and the rear part of the engine unit E.

A part of the body frame 2 and the engine unit E are covered with a resin body cover 50. The vehicle body cover 50 includes a front cover 51 that covers the front of the head pipe 3a, a leg shield 52 that covers the front of the driver's feet, a step floor 53 that is connected to the lower portion of the leg shield 52, and on which the driver places his / her feet, The left and right side covers 54 that cover the side surfaces of the step floor 53, the under cover 55 that covers between the lower edges 54a of these side covers 54, and the body cover 56 that continues to the rear upper part of the step floor 53 and the side covers 54 and covers the rear part of the vehicle body. Prepare.
Since the side cover 54 continuously covers the side surface of the step floor 53 and the lower edge 56a of the body cover 56 above the rear part of the vehicle body, the lower edge 54a extends substantially horizontally below the step floor 53 and will be described later. It bends at the front of the speed change mechanism case 31 and extends obliquely upward and rearward and continues to the lower edge 56 a of the body cover 56.

The engine unit E includes an engine 23 and a speed change mechanism 25.
The engine 23 is a water-cooled engine in which the axis of the crankshaft CS extends in the left-right direction of the vehicle body, and the cylinder axis of the cylinder portion 27 is largely inclined forward to a substantially horizontal direction.
The speed change mechanism 25 is a dry stepless speed change mechanism that changes the rotation of the crankshaft CS of the engine 23 in a stepless manner and transmits the rotation to the rear wheel 15. The speed change mechanism 25 is connected to the left side of a crankcase (not shown) and is connected to the rear wheel. 15 is accommodated in a transmission mechanism case 31 extending to the left side. A rear wheel shaft 32 protruding rightward is rotatably supported at the rear end of the transmission mechanism case 31, and the rear wheel 15 is connected to the rear wheel shaft 32. As a result, the rotation of the crankshaft CS is transmitted to the rear wheel shaft 32 via the speed change mechanism 25, and the rear wheel 15 rotates to cause the motorcycle 1 to travel.
An intake pipe 33 is connected to the upper side of the cylinder portion 27 of the engine 23, and the intake pipe 33 extends upward and is connected to a throttle body 35 and an air cleaner 37 supported by the rear frame 5. An exhaust pipe 39 is connected to the lower side of the cylinder portion 27. The exhaust pipe 39 extends downward and then bends and extends to the rear right side, and is connected to a muffler 41 disposed on the right side of the rear wheel 15.
A kick pedal mechanism 100 for starting the engine 23 is provided on the left side surface of the speed change mechanism case 31, and a lower part of the speed change mechanism case 31 is used for stopping the vehicle body via a main stand bracket 42. A main stand 200 is attached.

FIG. 2 shows an enlarged side view of the rear part of the motorcycle 1 according to the present embodiment.
The kick pedal mechanism 100 is pivotally supported by a speed change mechanism case 31 as a case, and includes a start shaft KS that penetrates the inside and outside of the speed change mechanism case 31, and a plurality of gears arranged inside the speed change mechanism case 31. A rotation transmission mechanism 110 that transmits the rotation of KS to the crankshaft CS, a kick arm 120 that is provided outside the speed change mechanism case 31 and has a rear end 121 that is one end fixed to the start shaft KS, and a kick arm 120 A kick pedal 130 that is pivotally supported by a shaft portion 127 of a front end portion 129, which is the other end portion, and can be folded and stored in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body, is a main configuration.
The kick pedal 130 is located at the front part of the speed change mechanism case 31 and is close to the side cover 54 described above. This is because the initial position of the kick pedal 130 is set to a certain height to ensure the rotation angle of the start shaft KS, and the distance between the kick pedal 130 and the start shaft KS is ensured, so that the start shaft can be operated even with a relatively small stepping force. This is because the KS can be rotated.
On the other hand, a gap V is secured between the tip 128 of the shaft portion 127 of the kick pedal 130 and the kick arm 120 and the lower edge 54 a of the side cover 54. This is to prevent the tip 128 of the shaft 127 of the kick pedal 130 or the kick arm 120 from interfering with the side cover 54 when the engine unit E swings up and down.

As shown in FIG. 2, the rotation transmission mechanism 110 includes a kick drive gear 111 fixed to the start shaft KS, a first intermediate gear 112, a second intermediate gear 113, and a kick that are all supported by the speed change mechanism case 31. A driven gear 114 is provided. A first intermediate gear 112 disposed in front of the kick drive gear 111 is engaged with the first intermediate gear 112, and a second intermediate gear 113 is coaxially connected to the first intermediate gear 112. A kick driven gear 114 disposed in front of and coaxially with the crankshaft CS is engaged.
A return spring (not shown) is provided between the start shaft KS and the speed change mechanism case 31, and applies a biasing force to the start shaft KS so as to hold the kick arm 120 in front of the start shaft KS and in a substantially horizontal direction. The kick driven gear 114 is a so-called dive-type gear, and is usually away from the crankshaft CS and is not connected to the crankshaft CS. When a counterclockwise rotation is applied, the crankshaft CS is approached and connected to the crankshaft CS.
Thus, only when the kick pedal 130 is depressed, the kick driven gear 114 is connected to the crankshaft CS and the rotation of the start shaft KS is transmitted to the crankshaft CS. Further, when the foot is released after stepping on, the kick arm 120 returns to the initial position by the biasing force of the return spring described above.

FIG. 3 shows an enlarged side view of the main part of the kick pedal mechanism 100.
The rear end 121 of the kick arm 120 has a serration and a shaft hole 122 that fits with the starting shaft KS, a slit 123 that communicates the shaft hole 122 and the rear end surface of the kick arm, and a bolt hole BH that is perpendicular to the slit 123. The shaft hole 122 is fitted into the start shaft KS, and the mounting bolt 140 assembled in the bolt hole BH is tightened so as to narrow the slit 123, whereby the rear end portion 121 of the kick arm 120 is started. Fixed to the axis KS.
The kick arm 120 extends substantially forward from the starting axis KS, but has a bent portion 124 at the center in the front-rear direction, and extends obliquely downward in front of the bent portion 124. For this reason, the position of the front end portion 129 is lower than the rear end portion 121 and the bent portion 124. A restricting portion 125 is provided in front of and below the bent portion 124. When the kick arm 120 is rotated about the starting axis KS, the restricting portion 125 contacts the main stand 200 in a retracted state, which will be described later.
A shaft root portion 126 that is a root portion of the shaft portion 127 is provided at the front end portion 129 of the kick arm 120.
As shown in FIG. 4, the shaft-equipped root portion 126 has a left-side flat portion 126a and a rear-side flat portion 126b, and the shape between the two flat portions is rounded and chamfered.
Further, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, a shaft portion 127 extending obliquely forward toward the side cover 54 is provided above the shaft root portion 126. A kick pedal 130 is rotatably attached to the shaft portion 127.

As shown in FIG. 3, the kick pedal 130 has a substantially cylindrical kick portion 131 and a stepped portion 132 bent downward from the kick portion 131 and offset.
As shown in FIG. 5, a shaft hole 133 having substantially the same diameter as the shaft portion 127 of the kick arm 120 described above passes through the central portion of the stepped portion 132, and the shaft hole 133 serves as the shaft of the kick arm 120. By fitting into the portion 127, the kick pedal 130 is pivotally supported by the kick arm 120. Further, a regulation surface 135 perpendicular to the central axis 134 of the kick portion 131 is formed on the bottom surface of the step portion 132 of the kick pedal 130, and this regulation surface 135 slides on the shaft root portion 126 of the kick arm 120 described above. To do.
Returning to FIG. 3, a washer 150 is fixed to the tip 128 of the shaft portion 127 of the kick arm 120 by a clip (not shown). A pressing spring 160 is inserted between the washer 150 and the stepped portion 132 of the kick pedal 130 to press the stepped portion 132 of the kick pedal 130 against the shaft root portion 126 of the kick arm 120.
The central axis L of the shaft portion 127 of the kick arm 120 is substantially perpendicular to the plane M including the locus formed by the upper side 136 of the kick pedal 130 when the kick pedal 130 is rotated. The leading end 128 of 127 is set to have substantially the same height as the surface M. Further, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the extension line N of the upper side 136 of the kick pedal 130 is along the side cover 54.

As shown in FIG. 2, the main stand 200 includes a pair of left and right legs 201 that can be grounded to the ground, a connecting part 202 that connects the pair of left and right legs, and a rear side from the left leg 201. And a standing state in which a pair of left and right legs 201 as shown in FIG. 2 are grounded to the ground, and a storage state in which the pair of left and right legs 201 as shown in FIG. 6 are separated from the ground. Is supported by the lower part of the speed change mechanism case 31 so as to be able to rotate between the two.
As shown in FIG. 6, the main stand 200 is provided at a position overlapping the rotation locus D of the kick arm 120 in a side view in the retracted state, and the tip of the operation unit 203 is in contact with the kick arm 120. In order to avoid this, the vehicle body is bent outward (to the left of the vehicle body). On the other hand, the leg portion 201 side of the operation portion 203 is provided at a position close to the vehicle body so as to interfere with the restriction portion 125 of the kick arm 120 described above in order to restrict the rotation of the kick arm 120 in the retracted state. Yes.

In this embodiment, when the kick pedal 130 is stored or unfolded, it is pressed between the washer 150 fixed to the tip 128 of the shaft portion 127 of the kick arm 120 and the step portion 132 of the kick pedal 130 as shown in FIG. A spring 160 is inserted, and an appropriate frictional force is generated between the bottom surface of the step portion 132 of the kick pedal 130 and the shaft root portion 126 of the kick arm 120. It can be held in an expanded state or a stored state.
Further, in this embodiment, when the kick pedal 130 is rotated around the shaft portion 127 of the kick arm 120, the restriction surface 135 of the kick pedal 130 has two planes, the left plane portion 126a and the rear plane portion 126b. When the flat surface 126 is slid around the shaft root portion 126 of the kick arm 120 having the above-mentioned, the rotation is restricted. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7A, when the regulating surface 135 is in close contact with the rear flat surface portion 126b, it is in a stowed state in which it cannot rotate counterclockwise when viewed from above, and FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the regulating surface 135 comes into close contact with the left-side flat portion 126a, so that the unfolded state cannot be rotated clockwise in a top view. Accordingly, the kick pedal 130 can be positioned in a deployed state or a stored state with a simple configuration.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the tip end 128 of the shaft portion 127 of the kick arm 120 is set to be substantially the same height as the surface M on which the upper side 136 of the kick pedal 130 rotates. In other words, the front end 128 exists on a substantially extended line N of the upper side 136 of the kick pedal 130, and the central axis L of the shaft portion 127 of the kick arm 120 indicates that the kick pedal 130 is rotated when the kick pedal 130 is rotated. Since it is perpendicular to the surface M including the locus formed by the upper side 136, when the kick pedal 130 is rotated to be in the expanded state, the tip 128 of the shaft portion 127 and the upper side 136 of the kick pedal 130 are substantially the same height. It becomes. Therefore, it is possible to improve the feeling of depression when the kick pedal 130 and the tip 128 of the shaft 127 of the kick arm 120 are depressed simultaneously. Furthermore, since the tip 128 of the shaft portion 127 serves as a part of the kick portion 131, it is possible to step on stably and the operability is improved.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the kick pedal 130 is provided with a step portion 132 that is bent in the direction (downward) from the kick portion 131 toward the shaft root portion 126 of the kick arm 120. Since the shaft portion 127 of the kick arm 120 is fitted in the shaft hole 133 formed in the shaft, and the kick pedal 130 is rotatably attached to the kick arm 120, a pressing spring is provided above the step portion 132 of the kick pedal 130. A space is generated in which the shaft portion 127 into which the 160 and the pressing spring 160 are inserted can be accommodated, and the protruding amount of the shaft portion 127 protruding upward from the kick portion 131 can be reduced.
Therefore, as shown in FIG. 2, a clearance is ensured between the side cover 54 and the tip 128 of the shaft portion 127 of the kick arm 120 without providing a notch or the like in the lower edge 54 a of the side cover 54. Thus, the design freedom of the lower edge 54a of the side cover 54 and the ridge line 54b forming the design of the side cover 54 can be improved. That is, the design freedom of the side cover 54 can be improved.
Since the step 132 is provided as described above, the shape of the upper portion and the lower portion of the kick pedal 130 are clearly different, so that it is possible to prevent the kick pedal 130 from being assembled incorrectly. Further, even if it is intended to be installed upside down, the kick pedal 130 hits the kick arm 120, so that erroneous assembly can be prevented.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the main stand 200 is provided at a position overlapping the rotation locus D of the kick arm 120 in a side view in the retracted state. Since the leg 201 side is provided at a position close to the vehicle body so as to interfere with the kick arm 120 in the retracted state, when the kick arm 120 is rotated, the protruding regulating portion 125 contacts the main stand 200. The rotation is restricted. Therefore, the kick pedal 130 can be depressed only when the main stand 200 as shown in FIG. 2 is raised, and a reliable starting operation according to the procedure is possible.

  In the present embodiment, since the extension line N of the upper side 136 of the kick pedal 130 is along the side cover 54 in a side view, the entire upper side 136 of the kick pedal 130 and the lower edge 54a of the side cover 54 are The distance can be made substantially constant, and a gap between the entire upper side 136 of the kick pedal 130 and the lower edge 54a of the side cover 54 can be easily secured. Therefore, the design freedom of the lower edge 54a of the side cover 54 and the ridge 54b forming the design of the side cover 54, that is, the design freedom of the side cover 54 can be further improved. Further, since the gap between the entire upper side 136 of the kick pedal 130 and the lower edge 54a of the side cover 54 can be kept substantially constant, the operability when the kick pedal 130 is expanded or stored can be improved. it can.

  In the present embodiment, the kick arm 120 is bent downward in front of the bent portion 124, and the position of the kick pedal 130 and the shaft portion 127 that supports the kick pedal 130 is lowered. The gap V between the kick pedal 130 or the tip 128 of the shaft 127 of the kick arm 120 can be more easily ensured. Therefore, the design freedom of the lower edge 54a of the side cover 54 and the ridge 54b forming the design of the side cover 54, that is, the design freedom of the side cover 54 can be further improved. Further, since the kick arm 120 extends substantially in the front-rear direction behind the bent portion 124, the rotation angle of the kick arm 120 can be increased. Furthermore, since the distance between the restricting portion 125 of the kick arm 120 and the main stand 200 in the retracted state can be shortened, the restricting portion 125 can be brought into contact with the main stand 200 when the amount of rotation of the kick arm 120 is small. And efficient regulation is possible.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the kick pedal 130 can be held in the deployed or stored state with an inexpensive and simple configuration.
Further, according to this embodiment, the kick pedal 130 can be deployed or positioned in the stored state with a simple configuration.
Further, according to the present embodiment, a gap between the side cover 54 and the tip 128 of the shaft portion 127 of the kick arm 120 can be secured, and the design of the lower edge 54a of the side cover 54 and the side cover 54 can be made. The degree of freedom in designing the ridge line 54b to be formed can be improved. That is, the design freedom of the side cover 54 can be improved.

Further, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to improve the stepping feeling when the kick pedal 130 and the tip 128 of the shaft portion 127 of the kick arm 120 are stepped on simultaneously, and it is possible to step on stably. The operability is improved.
Further, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent erroneous assembly of the kick pedal 130.
Further, according to the present embodiment, the kick pedal 130 can be depressed only when the main stand 200 stands up, and the start operation by the kick pedal 130 is a reliable operation according to the procedure.
Further, according to the present embodiment, a clearance between the entire upper side 136 of the kick pedal 130 and the lower edge 54a of the side cover 54 can be easily secured, and the degree of freedom in designing the side cover 54 can be further improved. In addition, the operability when the kick pedal 130 is expanded or stored can be improved.
In addition, according to the present embodiment, the gap V between the side cover 54 and the tip 128 of the kick pedal 130 and the shaft portion 127 of the kick arm 120 can be secured more easily, and the design freedom of the side cover 54 is further increased. In addition, the angle of rotation of the kick arm 120 can be increased. Furthermore, the restricting portion 125 can be brought into contact with the main stand 200 at a stage where the amount of rotation of the kick arm 120 is small, and efficient restriction becomes possible.
In addition, the said embodiment is 1 aspect of this invention, Of course, it can change suitably in the range which does not deviate from the meaning of this invention.

23 Engine 31 Transmission mechanism case (case)
54 Side cover 120 Kick arm 121 Rear end (one end)
124 Bending part 125 Restricting part 126 Shaft root part (root part)
127 Shaft portion 128 Tip portion 129 Front end portion (other end portion)
130 kick pedal 132 step 136 upper side 200 main stand D rotation locus E engine unit KS start axis L axis line M surface N extension line

Claims (4)

An engine unit (E), a case (31) that covers the side of the engine unit (E), a start shaft (KS) that protrudes from the case (31) and is rotatably supported to start the engine (23); A kick arm (120) having one end (121) supported on the start shaft (KS) and extending in the vehicle front-rear direction; a shaft (127) provided at the other end (129) of the kick arm (120); Saddle-type vehicle kick provided with a kick pedal (130) rotatably supported by the shaft portion (127), and a side cover (54) provided above the kick pedal (130) and covering the side surface of the vehicle body In the pedal mechanism,
A shaft portion (127) provided at the other end portion (129) is directed to the side cover (54), and when the kick pedal (130) is rotated, an upper side (136) of the kick pedal (130) is provided. ) Has an axis (L) that is substantially perpendicular to the plane (M) including the locus formed by (), and the kick pedal (130) is bent in the direction of the root (126) of the shaft (127) ( 132),
The straddle-type vehicle kick pedal mechanism is characterized in that a tip (128) of the shaft portion (127) is set at substantially the same height as a surface (M) including a locus formed by the upper side (136). .   The straddle-type vehicle kick pedal mechanism according to claim 1, wherein an extension line (N) of the upper side (136) of the kick pedal (130) is provided along the side cover (54) in a side view. .   The main stand (200) is provided at a position overlapping the rotation locus (D) of the kick arm (120) and can be rotated between a standing state and a retracted state, and the main stand (200) is in the retracted state. When the kick arm (120) is rotated, a restricting portion (125) that is in contact with the main stand (200) and restricts the rotation of the kick arm (120) is integrated with the kick arm (120). The straddle-type vehicle kick pedal mechanism according to claim 1, wherein the kick pedal mechanism is formed as described above.   The kick arm (120) includes a bent portion (124) bent downward in the middle, and the restricting portion (125) is provided in the vicinity of the bent portion (124) on the other end portion (129) side. The kick pedal mechanism for straddle-type vehicles according to claim 3.

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