[MY LIFE]

Well once again I need some info about the Stryker and I still can't get to it to check. So all you lucky SOB's in the South ;D can you take a measurement for me. I know it says our bike is 99.6 inches long. (can't believe it when I lay down a tape measure) I'm looking at a rubber mat 5' by 7', 1/2 inch thick (Horse stall mat). I'm thinking I'd like to park my bike on it. Question; is one of the tires going to sit off this pad? I'm guessing the 99.6 inches is from front tire tip to end of rear fender. Thanks in advance. (Warm weather get here soon, I'm going nuts )

 

[Kuro1stGen]

Well I put a tape on the ground and measured 7'. You can make it but barley. It's pretty tight. If it were me, I would probably look for something at least 8'.

 

[ROADKILL]

According to the spec sheet the wheel base is 68.9" http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/yamaha/cruiser/2011/stryker/base/detail.html

 

[immortal13]

My Life, I just measured and 7' will work and still keep both tires on the mat.

 

[MY LIFE]

Thanks Guys. They're on sale for $50 at TSC. The largest size is 5 by 7, so I'm thinking I'm going to buy two now and have a 10 by 7. That will give me plenty of room. Has any one ever tried a horse mat? Maybe Toby since he has horses. They have a 15 year guarantee, so I'm thinking horses would be a lot rougher on the mat then me. I'll have to use a piece of wood for the kick stand however.

 

[toby]

Thanks Guys. They're on sale for $50 at TSC. The largest size is 5 by 7, so I'm thinking I'm going to buy two now and have a 10 by 7. That will give me plenty of room. Has any one ever tried a horse mat? Maybe Toby since he has horses. They have a 15 year guarantee, so I'm thinking horses would be a lot rougher on the mat then me. I'll have to use a piece of wood for the kick stand however.

They come in all sizes. Search rubber mats horses/trailer and you will find many. here is one link. I park my bikes in a 3 horse slant and have no problem with the kick stand sinking in the rubber.
http://www.rvtoyoutlet.com/p-W01-4692.html
http://www.americanrvcompany.com/Pa...t-9-X-12-Horse-Camper-Trailer-RV_p_11629.html
They also come in rolls and yes I use them on dirt or wood surfaces for everything including working on bikes also on the portable ramp to get the bikes in the trailer.

 

[MY LIFE]

Hey Toby, thought you might use them, however the mats I'm looking at are vulcanized rubber mats. See attached web site. I'm wondering if the mats would compress to much.

http://www.northwestrubber.com/redbarn/horse_stall.html

 

[toby]

Hey Toby, thought you might use them, however the mats I'm looking at are vulcanized rubber mats. See attached web site. I'm wondering if the mats would compress to much.

http://www.northwestrubber.com/redbarn/horse_stall.html

Horse mats are capable of holding 1,500+ lbs. And have non slip surfaces. Don't know if they are vulcanized but if not it's not necessary because horses weigh from 800lbs to 1.200lbs and some of the bigger breeds can get closes to 2,000lbs. Their weight is also concentrated on their hooves. Of course you need a good surface under the mat. But we have mats in their stalls on the dirt and the areas around the mats off the dirt they tare up but the mats stay level. As long as you have a hard surface under the mats you wont have any problems with the kick stand.

 

[bosshog]

Hi everyone!

Out of curiousity, what is the benefit of parking your bike on a horse mat? Is this just a measure to take if you don't have a concrete driveway or garage? Or should I be looking into horse mats as well? Thanks!

 

[Zolemite]

+2 what is the benefit of parking on a horse mat?

 

[MY LIFE]

Really no benefit. Like Toby said however if your parking your bike on gravel or ground it does give you a better surface. For me I park on concrete, but the concrete has cracks and uneven gaps. The mat would give me a nicer surface. It is also nice when your working on your bike that your kneeling on something not as hard as stone. Last if you have a bike in the cold part of this world and you store in in the winter in a unheated garage like me, it helps keep the ground frost from getting to the bike. I'm using carpet right now, but like the cleaner looking mat better. You don't have to use horse mats. Costco or your equivalent in the US has garage mats for $200. I think they're 12 by 6, and have the diamond cut pattern on them. Horse mats are cheaper but also thicker.

 

[toby]

Yes I use them because I have no garage or any concrete or asphalt anywhere. Park the bikes in the horse trailer. Also have a 10' by20' by 12' high canopy shed from Costco, ($200.00), that I put pallets, plywood on top of the pallets then mats on top of that and park all three bikes in there when we are hauling horses. Then just throw mats right on the dirt outside when I work on the bikes or anything. Then just hose them of with a little soap.

 

[JRRKAR]

Never thought I would be reading about horse mats on the Stryker forum! We are also horse owners and joked about using the horse trailer to haul the bikes in, but I guess Toby is actually doing it. That's a way to combine hobbies. I think we will still look for a small enclsoed trailer for the bikes so we could use my smaller truck instead of the dually.