摘要 |
A snowmobile includes a body, a steering mechanism provided in the body, a steering shaft connected with the steering mechanism for associated operation with the steering mechanism, a power steering device provided in the steering shaft, a pair of skis, and a connecting section arranged to connect the skis with the body and supporting the skis for pivotal movement in a horizontal direction about a first pivot axis in association with the steering shaft as well as for pivotal movement in the vertical direction about a second pivot axis which extends in a widthwise direction of the body. The first pivot axis is located at a more forward position than the second pivot axis in a horizontal plane which includes the second pivot axis. Each of the skis includes, in its lower surface, a straight portion extending straightly; an approach portion ahead of the straight portion and curving upward; and a keel portion protruding downward to a lower position than the straight portion and the approach portion. A horizontal distance between the second pivot axis and a rear end of the straight portion is longer than a horizontal distance between the second pivot axis and a fore end of the straight portion, and the keel portion has its fore end at a lower position than the second pivot axis, when the straight portion is horizontal.
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