Author Topic: What do you put under your bike? (Read 4246 times)

jeremyillingworth · « **on:** August 12, 2015, 08:36:39 PM »

I have a red commercial door mat that I think I found in the house when I bought it. It catches the little drips and keeps the concrete looking less stained.

I'm looking for a second one to keep inside but I thought I would see what you guys use and if I might like it better.

jeremy

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #1 on:** August 12, 2015, 08:44:36 PM »

Concrete!

BomberMann650 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 12, 2015, 08:46:18 PM »

Grass

Shade tree tech

Desert-SOHC · « **Reply #3 on:** August 12, 2015, 08:51:30 PM »

Asphalt driveway.

Powderman · « **Reply #4 on:** August 12, 2015, 10:17:09 PM »

A large pool of oil.

flatlander · « **Reply #5 on:** August 12, 2015, 10:38:22 PM »

concrete!

goldarrow · « **Reply #6 on:** August 12, 2015, 10:53:14 PM »

Drips? These bikes don't drip. I hate doing oil change, especially the 750s, usually good qt. of oil drains on to the square bricks floor

ekpent · « **Reply #7 on:** August 13, 2015, 03:04:48 AM »

Old floor rugs and cardboard. Have some thick neoprene mats for the knees. Will say a dropped bolt or little part moves around less when dropped on a rug

Might sometimes spot a little cup of whiskey, coke and ice also

540nova · « **Reply #8 on:** August 13, 2015, 04:02:41 AM »

They have these new things called oil pans. Check them out.

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70CB750 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 13, 2015, 04:14:43 AM »

Cardboard if anything.

Stev-o · « **Reply #10 on:** August 13, 2015, 06:21:40 AM »

I installed ceramic tile in my garage, the oil drips wipe right up.

flybox1 · « **Reply #11 on:** August 13, 2015, 06:54:11 AM »

carpet scraps...

WhyNot2 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 13, 2015, 07:20:09 AM »

Nothing, mine don't drip.

flybox1 · « **Reply #13 on:** August 13, 2015, 07:31:02 AM »

Quote from: budlite282 on August 13, 2015, 07:20:09 AM

Nothing, mine don't drip.

and you NEVER spill

70CB750 · « **Reply #14 on:** August 13, 2015, 07:44:33 AM »

Quote from: flybox1 on August 13, 2015, 07:31:02 AM

Quote from: budlite282 on August 13, 2015, 07:20:09 AM
Nothing, mine don't drip.
and you NEVER spill

Ha, I would like to see that. Or changing oil filter.

WhyNot2 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 13, 2015, 08:07:44 AM »

The question didn't specify when do you put stuff under it.

In that case, when changing the oil and filter, I do spread out a bunch of oil dry on the floor.

oldhatt45 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 13, 2015, 09:03:45 AM »

OK, so the obvious question is.........................
If you were riding instead of being parked, you wouldn't have to worry about leaks.
So why is it parked for long enough to even consider leaks?

Or, are you looking for something to keep the tires warm?

Charlie

lrutt · « **Reply #17 on:** August 13, 2015, 09:16:23 AM »

Nothing, oil stains on floor is a badge of honor. Means real bikes live there

nippon · « **Reply #18 on:** August 13, 2015, 10:56:42 AM »

Nothing, a CB engine doesn't lose oil.

nippon

BobbyR · « **Reply #19 on:** August 13, 2015, 11:41:09 AM »

Cardboard after a oil change or chain lube. Concrete after that.

Scott · « **Reply #20 on:** August 13, 2015, 12:54:10 PM »

I use an old rug.
Easy on the knees when checking tyres and chain

Gene · « **Reply #21 on:** August 13, 2015, 01:03:00 PM »

Bricks. If there's not a little drop of oil under the bike, that means it needs oil . . .

Henning · « **Reply #22 on:** August 13, 2015, 01:15:40 PM »

Newspaper to catch the overspray when I lube the chain and as a bit of safety when I change the oil. The only mark this ratty old bike is leaving is from the sidestand on the cement floor.

PowerMax · « **Reply #23 on:** August 13, 2015, 02:14:53 PM »

Piece of cardboard ... but, I'm liking the old rug idea.

Cougars750F0 · « **Reply #24 on:** August 13, 2015, 02:32:38 PM »

Mirrors

Don R · « **Reply #25 on:** August 13, 2015, 02:47:17 PM »

An old sock under the side stand. either the chain oiler or the output shaft is leaking. Oh boy.

dusterdude · « **Reply #26 on:** August 13, 2015, 04:33:54 PM »

Firewood

eigenvector · « **Reply #27 on:** August 13, 2015, 04:59:46 PM »

Its on the backyard grass - I've never had oil leak from it, not in the whole long while I've owned it. Now gas on the other hand, yeah well dry grass and gas don't mix, but it doesn't seem to harm the weeds any.

70CB750 · « **Reply #28 on:** August 14, 2015, 03:19:03 AM »

Quote from: Cougars750F0 on August 13, 2015, 02:32:38 PM

Mirrors

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