Is there a point behind parking ur bike on a rug or raising it?

Mr.E · April 5th, 2011, 09:57 PM

Hey everyone, lately when I see pictures of bikes in a garage or w.e. its always parked on a rug or raised up on these little bar thingys. Just wondering is there a reason behind this? Is the rug just incase stuff leaks? Or is the rug or raising the bike somehow beneficial to the tires? Sorry for the n00b question. Thanks.

Alex · April 5th, 2011, 10:35 PM

Bike stands are useful when doing maintenance on the bike. Easier to lube the chain, remove/replace wheels/tires as needed, makes for a stable platform when doing any other work.

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CC Cowboy · April 6th, 2011, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.E

Hey everyone, lately when I see pictures of bikes in a garage or w.e. its always parked on a rug or raised up on these little bar thingys. Just wondering is there a reason behind this? Is the rug just incase stuff leaks? Or is the rug or raising the bike somehow beneficial to the tires? Sorry for the n00b question. Thanks.

I just love those thingys!

wvninja · April 6th, 2011, 07:51 AM

I also store mine over winter on the stands to avoid flat spots on the tires. The rug is for added traction on the smooth surface. Not that you'd really need one but we do tend to baby our toys.

CZroe · April 6th, 2011, 10:36 AM

I'm sure a rug makes it easier on your body when kneeling or laying next to it to work on it.

What little I've done was done on the asphalt or cardboard in my condo's parking lot.

SSR · April 6th, 2011, 03:53 PM

In the winter time I put my rear tire up on a stand, and I put the front tire on a 2x4, just to get it off the concrete in my garage, which can get really really cold in the winter (-30C/-22F). I don't know what the effects of rubber are of rubber that sits on concrete that long/that cold, but it probably can't be good.

RedCromwell · April 8th, 2011, 05:09 PM

A buddy of mine is very particular about his garage. He puts carpet under all his vehicles to catch any leaks... oil, trans fluid, etc..

I use the tire stands only when doing maintenance or washing the bike. Or when I just want to put her on a pedestal and admire her.

April 5th, 2011, 09:57 PM	#1
Mr.E That rider dude. Name: Eric Location: Orlando, Fl. Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 White Ninja 250 SE. Posts: A lot.	Is there a point behind parking ur bike on a rug or raising it? Hey everyone, lately when I see pictures of bikes in a garage or w.e. its always parked on a rug or raised up on these little bar thingys. Just wondering is there a reason behind this? Is the rug just incase stuff leaks? Or is the rug or raising the bike somehow beneficial to the tires? Sorry for the n00b question. Thanks.

April 5th, 2011, 10:35 PM	#2
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Bike stands are useful when doing maintenance on the bike. Easier to lube the chain, remove/replace wheels/tires as needed, makes for a stable platform when doing any other work. http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=9810 __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

April 6th, 2011, 07:51 AM	#4
wvninja ninjette.org sage Name: Nate Location: west virginia Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Honda CBR600RR Posts: 633	I also store mine over winter on the stands to avoid flat spots on the tires. The rug is for added traction on the smooth surface. Not that you'd really need one but we do tend to baby our toys. __________________________________________________ "Riding a motorcycle is like playing sports, not everyone is cut out for it." - WVNinja

April 6th, 2011, 03:53 PM	#6
SSR ninjette.org guru Name: Jonathan Location: Ottawa, Ontario Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 398	In the winter time I put my rear tire up on a stand, and I put the front tire on a 2x4, just to get it off the concrete in my garage, which can get really really cold in the winter (-30C/-22F). I don't know what the effects of rubber are of rubber that sits on concrete that long/that cold, but it probably can't be good. __________________________________________________ From here...to everywhere!

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RedCromwell ninjette.org member Name: Alan Location: Delaware, USA Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250 Posts: 221	A buddy of mine is very particular about his garage. He puts carpet under all his vehicles to catch any leaks... oil, trans fluid, etc.. I use the tire stands only when doing maintenance or washing the bike. Or when I just want to put her on a pedestal and admire her.