This standard specifies the pretest preparation, test conditions, test methods, valuation rules and general requirements for test record of road test of motorcycles and mopeds.
This standard is applicable to road test of motorcycle and moped (except racing bicycle and electric motorcycle).
2 Normative References
The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. For dated references, subsequent amendments to (excluding amending errors in the text), or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. However, all parties coming to an agreement according to this standard are encouraged to study whether the latest edition of the normative document is applicable. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative document applies.
GB/T 1184-1996 Geometrical Tolerancing - Geometrical Tolerances for Features without Individual Tolerance Indications
GB/T 5373 Measuring Method of Dimensions and Masses Parameter for Motorcycles and Mopeds
GB/T 8170 Rules for Rounding Off of Numerical Values
GB 16169 Limit and Measurement Method of Noise Emitted by Accelerating Motorcycles and Mopeds
GB 20073 Performance and Measurement Method for Braking of Motorcycles and Moped
GB 15744 The Limits and Measurement Methods of Fuel Consumption for Motorcycles (GB 15744-2008, ISO 7860:1995 Motorcycles Methods of Measuring Fuel Consumption, NEQ)
GB 16486 The Limits and Measurement Methods of Fuel Consumption for Mopeds (GB 16486-2008, ISO 7859:2000 (E) Mopeds - Fuel Consumption Measurements, NEQ)
3 General
3.1 Preparation before test
3.1.1 Inspection and adjustment of tested vehicle
3.1.1.1 Tested vehicle shall be accompanied with Operation and Maintenance Instructions or relevant technical documents.
3.1.1.2 Inspect manufacturer's name, designation, model, vehicle identification number, engine No., end-of-manufacturing date etc. of tested vehicle and keep record.
3.1.1.3 Inspect the assembly quality and completeness of all assemblies, components and accessories of tested vehicle, whether the exposed parts and components have visible damage and whether the accompanied tools are completed. Inspect the tightening degree of important fasteners, lubricating oil (grease) fueling and sealing state at each lubricating point, whether the electrical systems, operating systems and braking systems can work normally according to the requirements of Operation and Maintenance Instructions or relevant technical documents.
3.1.1.4 It is permissible to adjust the tested vehicle according to the requirements of Operation and Maintenance Instructions or relevant technical documents to keep the vehicle at normal technical state.
3.1.2 Breaking-in of tested vehicle
3.1.2.1 The tested vehicle shall run on flat highway with small gradient according to the requirements of Operation and Maintenance Instructions or relevant technical documents.
3.1.2.2 In breaking-in period, regularly inspect the fastening condition and working condition of each part of vehicle, timely adjust and remove the failure and record the failure conditions in detail. The breaking-in distance is 1000km. If it runs less than 1000km before test, the manufacturer may decide whether to conduct the test.
