Bike Scale?

[Hibs]

Anyone know where I can go and weigh my motorcycle, preferably for free?

[Cornfed]

I have a buddy with a stretched Busa and he said there is one at Bandimere. Im guessing you can go out there on a test and tune night and probably sneak on it for free.

[Grand]

Here's an idea:
Most bathroom scales can handle/read up to 400 or more lbs.

Anyways,
1. You get/borrow two bathroom scales (neighbors, your own, CSCbros, etc)
2. Put both wheels on stands (as to not put all the weight on one scale before sliding the second under, avoiding damage)
3. Put something in between the floor and the scale to roll it on to, if you are not able to lift the bike up, slide the scale underneath, and put it down gently.
4. Get both tires onto both scales, either sliding or placing down.
5. Make sure the contact patch is on the center of the scale (sometimes outer plates and stuff can be imbalanced in some)
If I'm correct, you can add up the weights of both scales to = the total weight, seeing as they're each supporting the bike, as long as the scales are accurate. Not only does this give you total weight, but it gives you dry weight distribution front and rear end, which is helpful.

This idea might be piss though, who knows.

[asp_125]

Easy. Put the scale between two ramps or a pair of 2x12 boards:

=========== [scale] ============

Don't let the ramps touch the scale, leave a half inch gap so the scale is unaffected. Roll front wheel on, read the weight, roll forward to rear wheel, read the weight and add the two readings.

[grim]

Try picking the bike up and gauging the weight with your arms

[TransNone13]

What's wrong with a truck stop? I do that for DITY moves and it's like $5.

[CaptGoodvibes]

The entrance to the landfill has one IIRC.

[Hibs]

I have a buddy with a stretched Busa and he said there is one at Bandimere. Im guessing you can go out there on a test and tune night and probably sneak on it for free.

I have used the one at Bandimere before, no need to sneak on, it's right there on the return road for anyone to use. Problem is, they aren't open for a few more months. I'm curious now.

Here's an idea:
Most bathroom scales can handle/read up to 400 or more lbs.

Anyways,
1. You get/borrow two bathroom scales (neighbors, your own, CSCbros, etc)
2. Put both wheels on stands (as to not put all the weight on one scale before sliding the second under, avoiding damage)
3. Put something in between the floor and the scale to roll it on to, if you are not able to lift the bike up, slide the scale underneath, and put it down gently.
4. Get both tires onto both scales, either sliding or placing down.
5. Make sure the contact patch is on the center of the scale (sometimes outer plates and stuff can be imbalanced in some)
If I'm correct, you can add up the weights of both scales to = the total weight, seeing as they're each supporting the bike, as long as the scales are accurate. Not only does this give you total weight, but it gives you dry weight distribution front and rear end, which is helpful.

This idea might be piss though, who knows.

How do you get the bike to stand up-right on it's own? Even if you are sitting on it, your feet are touching the ground, therefor transferring some weight that isn't being weighed.

What's wrong with a truck stop? I do that for DITY moves and it's like $5.

I'm not entirely positive to how accurate they are. I mean, sure they are good in measuring thousands of pounds, but I'm wanting to have accuracy +/- a pound or two.

The entrance to the landfill has one IIRC.

Where is this at?

[FZRguy]

I have used the one at Bandimere. Just wait til they open in the spring and roll by, no charge.

[Wrider]

Here's an idea:
Most bathroom scales can handle/read up to 400 or more lbs.

Anyways,
1. You get/borrow two bathroom scales (neighbors, your own, CSCbros, etc)
2. Put both wheels on stands (as to not put all the weight on one scale before sliding the second under, avoiding damage)
3. Put something in between the floor and the scale to roll it on to, if you are not able to lift the bike up, slide the scale underneath, and put it down gently.
4. Get both tires onto both scales, either sliding or placing down.
5. Make sure the contact patch is on the center of the scale (sometimes outer plates and stuff can be imbalanced in some)
If I'm correct, you can add up the weights of both scales to = the total weight, seeing as they're each supporting the bike, as long as the scales are accurate. Not only does this give you total weight, but it gives you dry weight distribution front and rear end, which is helpful.

This idea might be piss though, who knows.

This plus a third scale for the kickstand...

[asp_125]

..How do you get the bike to stand up-right on it's own? ..

You steady it with your hands but just for side to side stability.

[Mother Goose]

You steady it with your hands but just for side to side stability.

Or sit on it, then weigh yourself after, and subtract.

[Grand]

You steady it with your hands but just for side to side stability.

This is what I was getting at, the whole thing isn't meant to be a one man job of course. Although I'm sure it could be done solo, it'd be a little dangerous, especially with a heavier bike to deal with.

[asp_125]

It's actually pretty easy, moving a 400-ish pound sportbike. Might want to have a helper the first time and make sure you're all lined up with the ramp.