This standard specifies the measuring condition, measuring method and value rules relating to the dimensions and masses parameter for motorcycles and mopeds.
This standard is applicable to motorcycles and mopeds.
2 Normative References
The following documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. For dated reference, subsequent amendments to (excluding any corrigendum), or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. However, parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards indicated below. For any undated references, the latest edition of the document referred to applies.
GB/T 5359.3-1996 Term for Motorcycles and Mopeds - Dimensions of Vehicle with Two Wheels (neq ISO 6725:1981)
GB/T 5359.5-1996 Term for Motorcycles and Mopeds - Mass of Vehicle with Two Wheels (neq ISO 6726:1988)
GB/T 5359.6-1996 Term for Motorcycles and Mopeds - Mass of Vehicle with Three Wheels (neq ISO 9132:1990)
GB/T 5359.7-1996 Term for Motorcycles and Mopeds - Dimensions of Vehicle with Three Wheels
GB/T 8170-1987 Rules for Rounding off of Numerical Values
3 Terms and Definitions
For the purposes of this standard, the terms and definitions given in GB/T 5359.3-1996, GB/T 5359.5-1996, GB/T 5359.6-1996 and GB/T 5359.7-1996 apply.
4 General Measuring Condition
4.1 The vehicle must be clean (without oil stain or soil), equipment shall be complete and tyre pressure shall meet those specified in product technical documents.
4.2 The supporting plane for measuring dimensions shall be horizontal measuring platform or terrazzo floor.
4.3 The vehicle is placed on supporting plane in plumb state, wheels are in the position corresponding to run in a straight line; the doors and windows of right three-wheeled vehicles shall be closed and the windscreen of sidecar for the vehicle with sidecar shall be kept at working position.
4.4 Measuring instruments and devices:
a) Steel tape: with the resolution of 1mm;
b) Angle gauge: with the resolution of 5';
c) Height gauge: with the resolution of 0.5mm;
d) Heavy hammer or square ruler;
e) Three-dimensional coordinate measuring device;
f) Platform balance or electronic balance or vehicle load gauge, with the resolution of 0.2kg;
