I think you might find that they consider each cubic metre to be the equivalent to 167kgs, so if they measure your bike as 3 cubic metres the weight will be calculated as 501kgs.
From memory this is a standard within the airline industry.
If uncrated ask if you can load your bike onto one of their airline pallets. Tie it down and then wrap the whole bike in cling wrap. Then when they measure it, hopefully the measurement will be the minimum possible.
Also when talking to Qantas I've heard it's better to speak directly to the staff at the freight depot rather than someone on the end of a phone.
Good luck.
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Dave Milligan
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