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Consumer Goods (Quad Bikes) Safety Standard 2019
Part 5Determination of centre of gravity position
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Part 5—Determination of centre of gravity position
5.1 Record the quad bike’s wheelbase and track width (front and rear). Check against the manufacturer’s documentation to confirm that the sample quad bike is within the manufacturer’s tolerances.
5.2 In test condition, weigh the quad bike on a flat, level surface to obtain the 4 individual wheel masses and calculate the quad bike’s longitudinal CoG and lateral CoG position.