RaceDeck & motorcycle stands

[PeterN]

Just got a sample of RaceDeck diamond and tested out its durability when motorcycle side and centerstands are directly set upon the diamond plate surface. Multiple sidestand contacts seemed to wear down the diamond surface quickly. Implementing the centerstand also resulted in damage to the diamond surface. I'm wondering if the coin surface style would be more durable? Surprised that jacks don't damage the surface but it seems a few people seem to have no issues. Do I need to put some protective pads on the surface where it makes contact with the side/center stand?

I also tried some flexible PVC tiles from another manufacturer, and while there was a dent in the tile after sitting for a day or more, it did not wear into the surface after multiple contacts with the surface.

Thanks.

 

[chruler]

Urethane pads are good too because it's so tough. Kickstands and center stands really beat up a floor surface.
If you can get the same urethane they use for car suspension bushings, the stuff will have a little bit of grip so the bikes don't slide, and it will forever.

 

[Shea]

Just use a couple of these for your jack stands where you park your motorcycles.

http://racedeck.com/racedeck-products/racedeck-pro/

 

[PeterN]

The metal diamond plate RaceDeck may be an option but I'm sure that would get scuffed up too. The bottom of center and side stands are fairly rough from their contact with cement and asphalt when implemented so it's not surprising to see what I have. Guess a pad under the stand looks like the only option to prevent damage no matter what the floor type (ceramic should hold up OK). I included a couple of photos of what I experienced with a side stand on RD and flexible PVC tiles. This is with the floor temp around 45 deg F so I'm not sure how much softer they get with higher ambient temps.

 

[Garage Flooring]

I'd put a puck or even a cut piece of tile under any heavy motorcycle on any floor that I liked. Point loads and rolling loads very different. One thought, that I have not tested, I wonder how their commercial carpet tile would do.....

 

[jeffer949]

Being a motorcycle guy myself and while i dont ride every day like I used to I can not imagine buying a product knowing it will not hold up to what my needs are. It would be a major annoyance if I had to put down a puck of some sort to protect my floor every time I parked my motorcycle. Hell I hate digging through my saddle bags for my foot when Im forced to park on asphalt on a hot day. I can not imagine doing every time I come home.

I mean I get wanting a nice clean shop. But you all are talking about PROTECTING THE FLOOR from the motorcycle stand. Its a floor people!!!!

 

[RaceDeck1]

I can tell you that in my own personal garage I have several stored motorcycles that are side stands, center stands and even axle stands all all hold up great. ( the bikes range from heavy 1290 Super Adventure R with full travel cases, Ducati 1000's and a few others). Now if you have heavily warn stands with sharp cuts and damage, they can scratch most any floors. The good news is that if you really do damage a tile, it easily pops out and we replace it.

 

[Garage Flooring]

I can tell you that in my own personal garage I have several stored motorcycles that are side stands, center stands and even axle stands all all hold up great. ( the bikes range from heavy 1290 Super Adventure R with full travel cases, Ducati 1000's and a few others). Now if you have heavily warn stands with sharp cuts and damage, they can scratch most any floors. The good news is that if you really do damage a tile, it easily pops out and we replace it.

What don't you have in your garage?

 

[RaceDeck1]

What don't you have in your garage?

We did not invent RaceDeck without being motorheads too We have to test all kinds of rides and bikes to make sure RaceDeck stands up to the challenge

 

[PeterN]

Thanks for all the responses. I generally park the bikes I have in the same general area so I guess I can either put a puck underneath or deal with the scratches by changing out the tile when it gets bad enough. The center/side stands I have on my bikes are relatively small so there is a high point contact where they rest. The bottoms are abrasive to any surface and, as you know, they will slightly slide across the surface when they are implemented. Bottom line is that it would be just an aesthetic issue more than a functional one. Racedeck has no issue with the amount of load, it's the abrasive nature of what I am putting it into contact with.

I actually use a puck with a carpet tile glued to the bottom so it slides without damage to the floor I have now - VCT. I was hoping I could get rid of it with a different flooring type.

 

[wirt]

I have the racedeck HD pad and I park both my HD and my chopper on it. Both are heavy bikes that rest on the kickstand and I can say that without a doubt the racedeck tiles hold up without any issues.

Just my .02.

 

[Garage Flooring]

I think Jorgen's response is well taken and is applicable for a lot of items -- old tool boxes, jacks, stands etc. If its in good shape to start with it should be kind to your floor. If its beat up, sharp and jagged, use some precaution.

Personally, I don't think love of bikes, cars and floors is mutually exclusive. Just the opposite likely. Especially when representing the company, but also with my own floor, I would prefer to be safe than sorry.