ArticusMedicus Posted July 21, 2009 Share #1 Posted July 21, 2009 When I bought the bike, I got a bike barn ( http://www.thebikebarn.net/tourermodel.html ) and it has pressure treated plywood floor. Well, I learned today the dew on the wood make for nasty bruises. Foot slipped as I was just hitting the three inch ramp a the front... Got my feet back under me in time to catch it from falling over... But I kicked the drivers floor board on the right side so hard, I thought I broke my leg. I was scared to put my foot down but had no choice. When she didn't fold like a chair I knew it wasn't broken... But Goramitt that hurt! Allot!!:sign **** happens: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-muffin Posted July 21, 2009 Share #2 Posted July 21, 2009 OUCH I'm glad you didn't break it. Although sometimes them bruises can feel as bad. Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADC Posted July 21, 2009 Share #3 Posted July 21, 2009 OUCH!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoomerCPO Posted July 21, 2009 Share #4 Posted July 21, 2009 If you check around with a few Carpet Stores ya might get a really good deal for a hunk of carpet to nail/staple down on top of that wood floor.......... Boomer.......who thinks wood floors are great for square dancing only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted July 21, 2009 Share #5 Posted July 21, 2009 Don't even want to think about it!!! Makes me want to go get my Hydro's. Hope it clears up quick for you. Glad you didn't scratch up that scoot. We won't have to charge you 5 Bucks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynodon Posted July 21, 2009 Share #6 Posted July 21, 2009 Rather than carpet, get some of the rough stuff they put on running boards or steps etc, like sandpaper? Not sure exactly what it is but I bet they have it at major home supply/builders stores. Self-adhesive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagleeye Posted July 21, 2009 Share #7 Posted July 21, 2009 If there is dew on the floor in that thing, you had better do something about getting rid of the moisture while your bike is in there. Better off not having it.---Gonna need some vents for sure. Years ago, I built an ice fishing shack just like that, only using slats for the tubing. Still have it. Good luck, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteSquid Posted July 21, 2009 Share #8 Posted July 21, 2009 Get some of the non-skid paint the US Navy uses on the flight deck of Aircraft Carriers. TOUGH and non-skid, but probably expensive too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry W Posted July 21, 2009 Share #9 Posted July 21, 2009 If you don't want to do it like our beloved government would, just put a good coat of latex paint on in and while it is still wet, throw a bunch of sand on the wet paint. Protects the wood and gives you a non skid surface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest curtismiller Posted July 21, 2009 Share #10 Posted July 21, 2009 I would roll the bottom of the cover up about 6 in.all the way around.Bike would still be protected.That thing has to be a sweater.Let that air in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArticusMedicus Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share #11 Posted July 21, 2009 They have two big Ole vents in the peak of the tent. I'm gonna paint it with epoxy paint and toss some sand on it. Working at a Motocross tack, sand is easy to come by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted July 21, 2009 Share #12 Posted July 21, 2009 You can also just mix the sand into the paint and it works just as good and looks better... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArticusMedicus Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share #13 Posted July 21, 2009 Back tire slips on it when it's wet as well...I got no choice as I see. She is getting painted on the morrow. Was raining to hard today or it would be a done deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted July 21, 2009 Share #14 Posted July 21, 2009 You can go to Lowe's or Home Depot(see my other post...lol), and get adhesive backed non-skid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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