Member Contributer dutchinterceptor Posted August 25, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted August 25, 2014 Anybody got some (semi)accurate weights of a 6th Gen? Curious about the actual weight of my '04, I recently had an opportunity to measure her tonnage. The scale I used is at a local kart track where I work and the owner assured me that it was accurate. I have my doubts since it weighed in at 440 lbs with a full tank of fuel. Than again I did take off the peg feelers. I believe it was Larry that used a couple of bathroom scales, one under each tire. Any input as to how accurate that would be? Mostly Stock: Stock seat w/cowl Grab handles ZG shortened DB Screen Throttlemeisters No rear sail/license plate No passenger pegs No tools No mirrors No peg feelers Elka shock w/preload adjuster and remote res. Interweb Specs: Dry: 470 lbs Wet: 538 lbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer BusyLittleShop Posted August 25, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted August 25, 2014 I believe it was Larry that used a couple of bathroom scales, one under each tire. Any input as to how accurate that would be? There are a few steps an owner can take to gain a greater degree of accuracy when weighting a bike with a single scale... first make sure both wheels are equally raised above the ground... because with one wheel raised on the scale and the other wheel on the ground more weight is bias towards the lower wheel... next lift and set the bikes weight vertically with the aid of a motorcycle stand and not just roll it on... and finally take a photo for your records and post the results... Since 1998 I've removed 30 lbs from Mr.RC45 with mods recorded in list below... currently its down to 405 lbs ready to roll minus gas... my goal is 400 lbs... Mr.RC45 Front Weight 212 dated 2012 Mr.RC45 Rear Weight 195 dated 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer dutchinterceptor Posted August 26, 2014 Author Member Contributer Share Posted August 26, 2014 Thanks Larry! I'll give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noobtastic14 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Well for some reason I never considered the basic house scale method for weighing my bike! With it nice and flat I came out to 510lb. wet+full tank of gas. I may weigh it again without the massive gas tank holding me back! -Drew **Also, correct me if I'm wrong but "wet" means oil, coolant, plus enough gas to run so wet+full tank would be the proper way to say that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Mohawk Posted August 26, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted August 26, 2014 Kerb weight is the correct term but wet is often used, because manufacturers used to always quote dry weight. Kerb weight is often wrong when quoted by manufacturers, as they often only include 5 or 10litres of fuel ! 2002 press pack claims 213kg (468ib) dry weight. http://www.hoc.org.uk/gallery/press/2002/2002_VFR.pdf Plus 16Kg for fuel, plus 4Kg coolant, plus 3Kg oil, plus 1Kg fork/shock oil. Gives a total of approx 237Kg (521lb). 2005 press pack include full details, kerb weight *=ABS version;- 244kg (537lb) (F: 117kg; R: 127kg) (*249kg (547lb) (F: 119kg; R: 130kg)) http://www.hoc.org.uk/gallery/press/2005/2005_VFR.pdf I did some tests weighing mine & have heard all the stories as Larry describes about ensuring the bike is level. That is ONLY required if you want an accurate front rear weight number, rather than percentage front/rear bias figure. It makes no real difference & if you use one scale on flat ground, then the figures are very close for each end but the total is the same ! Because the fulcrum point is constant, so the front rear bias percentage works out the same. Remember front/rear bias should only be measured with a fully kitted rider on board, as it can change significantly with the rider aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted August 26, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted August 26, 2014 using the cart scales, weigh the bike+your self holding the bike upright on both wheels Then weigh just yourself subtract your weight from total weight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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