Where to get a moto weighed?

[Frame Maker]

I'm curious if anyone has any good suggestions on where to get a motorcycle weighed? I've thought about using a bathroom scale, but would like something a little more accurate and less wonky. Anyway, thought I'd ask if anyone has a more reliable way to get bikes weighed. Perhaps a warehouse facility?

 

[dravnx]

Any yard that sells landscaping material.

 

[matty]

moto guild on T.I. used to have one.

 

[ST Guy]

Any yard that sells landscaping material.

This. Also known as a rockery. A place that sells rock.

Since it does take a little of their time, be prepared to slip them some cash.

 

[R3DS!X]

Just get a couple of bathroom scales.

or use 1 and some boards that at the same height as the scale and add the two measurements from each wheel

@5:08

youtu.be/Tv97i_-V7hA?t=308

 

[Frame Maker]

Any yard that sells landscaping material.

Good idea. There is a landscape supply very close. I'll stop by and see what they say.

Just get a couple of bathroom scales...

Of course I've already considered this... except that my bathroom scale is kinda crappy so not sure if I trust it or if it will even work.

Thanks for the suggestions.:thumbup

 

[Alexey]

Good idea. There is a landscape supply very close. I'll stop by and see what they say.



Of course I've already considered this... except that my bathroom scale is kinda crappy so not sure if I trust it or if it will even work.

Thanks for the suggestions.:thumbup

In the interests of science, if you're gonna go to another place to get your bike weighed AND you have a bathroom scale that may or may not be accurate, it would be interesting to do both measurements and see how they compare.

 

[Whammy]

Recycling places have scales too.

Maybe one of these places ? Id call and ask.....

TRI-VALLEY WORLDWIDE MOVING & STORAGE 5481 BRISA ST. Livermore 94550 (925) 373-0538
TRIPLE S METAL, INC 567 EXCHANGE COURT Livermore 94550 (925) 443-3262
REPUBLIC SERVICES VASCO ROAD, LLC 4001 N. VASCO RD. Livermore 94551 (925) 447-0491

 

[R3DS!X]

Good idea. There is a landscape supply very close. I'll stop by and see what they say.



Of course I've already considered this... except that my bathroom scale is kinda crappy so not sure if I trust it or if it will even work.

Thanks for the suggestions.:thumbup

Why don't you upgrade your bathroom scale slightly?

 

[Redneck Slim]

I use the state-monitored moving company scale at 2195 Leghorn St. in Mountain View. It is at Atlas Van Lines. It weighs to the nearest 20 pounds,which is fine for cars but may not be as exact as you want for a bike.

 

[superhypered]

598 Robert Ave, Santa Clara

This an open scale next to the train tracks with a digital read out across the street. I don't know whose property it is, but it would give you an idea for what your bike weighs. Although looking up your bikes specs would be easier? If you're weighing various add ons like luggage, just hold it on a scale at home.

I also looked at google maps and as of Feb 2020, someone blocked it with cardboard bales, but you can maneuver the bike around them.

 

[Frame Maker]

Quick update... I used my crappy bathroom scale and the results are 152/129 front/rear for 281 total (includes about a gallon of fuel).

In the interests of science, if you're gonna go to another place to get your bike weighed AND you have a bathroom scale that may or may not be accurate, it would be interesting to do both measurements and see how they compare.

Yep, already thinking this :thumbup

Recycling places have scales too.

Maybe one of these places ? Id call and ask.....

TRI-VALLEY WORLDWIDE MOVING & STORAGE 5481 BRISA ST. Livermore 94550 (925) 373-0538
TRIPLE S METAL, INC 567 EXCHANGE COURT Livermore 94550 (925) 443-3262
REPUBLIC SERVICES VASCO ROAD, LLC 4001 N. VASCO RD. Livermore 94551 (925) 447-0491

Triple S Metal has been recommended by another BARF'r off-line. I'll give them a try.

...Although looking up your bikes specs would be easier?

Sorry, but I gotta laugh as you don't know me very well... my screen name is a good hint.

 

[Frame Maker]

598 Robert Ave, Santa Clara

This an open scale next to the train tracks with a digital read out across the street...

I just looked at this on Google street view. This would certainly be very convenient if not so far from home (Livermore), and no way of knowing if the read-out would be turned on when I arrive. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[Alexey]

Actually, one other idea. You could test your home scale by weighing a known entity. If you pour a liter of water, that should be 1 kg. How about testing your bathroom scale accuracy with a few jugs of water before you rule it out?

This is starting to feel like one of the Car Talk puzzlers.

 

[ctwo]

Sorry, but I gotta laugh as you don't know me very well... my screen name is a good hint.

Which is why the question is puzzling to me. I'd expect you to ask where you can get replacement scales.

There are some fairly inexpensive crane/hoist scales on ebay. Or, I'm planning to build a load ring gauge.

 

[Alexey]

Oh, and if you're mechanically inclined, as you seem to be, you can make your own scale with known weights and some snatch blocks!


youtu.be/73vnrGYmS5U

 

[Frame Maker]

Which is why the question is puzzling to me. I'd expect you to ask where you can get replacement scales.

There are some fairly inexpensive crane/hoist scales on ebay. Or, I'm planning to build a load ring gauge.

Oh, and if you're mechanically inclined, as you seem to be, you can make your own scale with known weights and some snatch blocks!


youtu.be/73vnrGYmS5U

Hah... you guys are killing me. One thing I try NOT to do is make things if they already exist. I've already got way too many projects to start another. In this case I just need to find an industrial scale in my area with public access and go to it. Thanks for the suggestions though.

 

[Michael1013]

Stand on bathroom scale and record weight
Pick up motorcycle
Stand on bathroom scale again with motorcycle in arms
The difference is the weight of your bike.





Ur welcome

 

[Slow Goat]

Big ups for using a recyclers scale. Very accurate and usually a 5’ X 5’ weighing surface.

 

[bikewanker]

There’s a truck scale on 580 in Livermore. Not sure if CHP wants to weigh bikes though.