What do you use as a platform under your stands

For the first time I many years I’ve got a new tow vehicle. In the past I’ve used a sheet of 1/4 inch treated plywood under some carpet to sit the bike with stands. Apparently they no longer make 1/4 inch treated plywood. 1/2 inch is a ball buster and the old sheet is cut to fit the old truck. Thanks

 

Come again?

You have a new tow vehicle...Got it.

Is the plywood for holding the bike on it's stands during transport, or are you asking about a base in the paddock for the bike to sit while it is on stands?

I'm assuming/guessing here you transport your bike in the bed of your truck, if Pit-Bull makes a TRS for your bike, I cannot recommend that enough and installing a plate in the
truck bed for the TRS to haul your bike. Then, if you're using plywood as a base to pit your bike on stands, maybe trim the width of the plywood to slide in the bed of your truck beside the bike and put all your other pit cargo in the bed of your truck after the plywood is in beside the bike.

Come to think of it, I may go get me a sheet of plywood for 2021 and cut it in half and do the same thing. Some of the cart tracks we race mini's at, that would be a handy dandy thing to have under the Ohvale stands. Thanks for the idear!

 

St the track. If you aren’t on the asphalt,the plywood makes for easy lowering and raising of the bike. Thanks

 

I stand on a platform of low taxes, robust economic growth, and free hookers and blow.

 

Pressure-treated plywood, 4' x 8' x 3/4", covered by a lush 5' x 9' short-loop pile carpet. Comfort is King if you have to sit on your ass in the middle of a paddock to do shit to your bike that you shoulda done before you left home.

Yes, you'll need a real truck or, at least, a trailer that can contain your DIY outdoor plywood flooring.

1/4" is fine on top of asphalt. Flip it daily to curtail warpage from condensation/moisture.

On dirt? 3/8" isn't stable enough without prior grading, but maybe 1/2" will do. Better to go 5/8", at least. And definitely do the flipping for warpage control.

Seriously tho', why be a wuss about it? A full sheet of pressure-treated 3/4" is the minimum, imo, for most any non-paved circumstances. Flip that shit when you toss it back into the truck and just leave it there until next time. (My personal MO).

If you're a real rogue kinda guy that needs to pitch his bike's tent in the sticks, go for 5/4", covered in Rhinoliner, ensuring the weeds and other vegetation gets flattened equally to promote a "graded" foundation. The only flipping necessary will be your wallet, for both materials and the chiropractor.

Did I mention the need for a real truck?

 

Never mind folks, while at Lowes I ask a whippersnapper and he suggested 1/4 inch and just seal it. I felt like an imbecile. Half way home it occurred to me Primer and then paint the IOMs flag on it.

 

So, you're laying plywood on top of asphalt?
Coulda just used an indoor/outdoor carpet.

 

I use a pair of semi truck mudflaps.

 

Anyone seen the price of plywood lately? Holy hell!

 

Pics when you're finished!

 

Cut the plywood in 2 pieces to make it easier to deal with. I used 2 4x4 3/4 sections. It loaded against the wall of my trailer easy. You could also do 2 2x8 sections if that would store better for you.

 

After way too much thinking, I’m going with Stickboys recommendation. But I am painting a sheet of plywood like the I O M flag to hang under my barn Eve. Thank everyone

 

That set up worked good for me for years

 

PLASTICS
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwj84cjQr_ntAhVCrlkKHdQoA_gQwqsBMAF6BAgPEAg&url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaCHH5D74Fs&usg=AOvVaw1f9lWRdAZ1IvR4aY7DqQsw

https://www.homedepot.com/p/LEXAN-T...-Polycarbonate-Sheet-PCTW4896-6MMBZ/205202489