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Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 42
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From: Otsego, MN
Are you riding two-up plus the dog or just you and the dog? If its just you and the dog, you could do the same thing I did in the picture below, but just shift the carrier forward over the rear seat. The carrier also has a louvered screen to keep the dog out of the direct sun but allow the air to pass through. Let me know if you are interested in building something like this I can get you more pics and sketches if you like.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,227
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From: St. Louis, MO
I've thought about the same thing for my border collie who is 50 lbs. It would be nice to just be able to go on the spur of the moment and not have to arrange pet-sitters or whatever, but I probably never would go through with getting anything. Once out on the road you have to look at the logistics of where to keep the dog if you have to go into any shops or what not. Plus I ride a Dyna and I don't want to go to the trouble of rigging up a trailor for the few times I would take the dog with me.
If you get something working though, I'd still be curious to see it in action.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-iOEv8rGaM
If you get something working though, I'd still be curious to see it in action.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-iOEv8rGaM
Road Captain
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 659
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From: Michigan
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 3,356
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From: Las Vegas, NV
What they don't take out in public over there are their fussy obnoxious children. If your child throws a fit in Germany, you can end up paying for the entire restaraunts food tab.
I can't tell you how many meals I've had ruined here in the States by little brats having a temper tantrum and their worthless parents doing nothing about it. Having experienced both, I'd much prefer a well behaved dog sitting behind me at a restaraunt than a 2year old that can hit the high 'c' note for 30 minutes or longer.
Last edited by HarleyRanger; Jun 6, 2011 at 11:38 AM.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 928
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From: Near Richmond VA.
I really hate to say this...
I have two pit bulls one is 70 and the other is 55 pounds. Needless to say I can't take them on a bike. So I have a sidecar just for playing around and take them out that way... But for a real road trip, I have a trailer... To trailer my bike if I have to take my dogs. Sometimes it is difficult to find a kennel that takes pit bulls.
I checked into the wags trailer, and honestly I was able to purchase an enclosed 7x12 single axle brand new for less then something like that, plus it has other uses.
I have two pit bulls one is 70 and the other is 55 pounds. Needless to say I can't take them on a bike. So I have a sidecar just for playing around and take them out that way... But for a real road trip, I have a trailer... To trailer my bike if I have to take my dogs. Sometimes it is difficult to find a kennel that takes pit bulls.
I checked into the wags trailer, and honestly I was able to purchase an enclosed 7x12 single axle brand new for less then something like that, plus it has other uses.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 8,961
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From: Conroe Texas
This is the best option, just thinking through dog safety, nobody wants to see a hurt dog, not even a rat dog. We all know dogs love the wind in their face as much as we do but on a long road trip they will get hit with stuff and they aint wearin goggles. The 7x12 will let the dong ride up with you and have inetraction on the long trips, short trips just leave them home with the TV on.
I really hate to say this...
I have two pit bulls one is 70 and the other is 55 pounds. Needless to say I can't take them on a bike. So I have a sidecar just for playing around and take them out that way... But for a real road trip, I have a trailer... To trailer my bike if I have to take my dogs. Sometimes it is difficult to find a kennel that takes pit bulls.
I checked into the wags trailer, and honestly I was able to purchase an enclosed 7x12 single axle brand new for less then something like that, plus it has other uses.
I have two pit bulls one is 70 and the other is 55 pounds. Needless to say I can't take them on a bike. So I have a sidecar just for playing around and take them out that way... But for a real road trip, I have a trailer... To trailer my bike if I have to take my dogs. Sometimes it is difficult to find a kennel that takes pit bulls.
I checked into the wags trailer, and honestly I was able to purchase an enclosed 7x12 single axle brand new for less then something like that, plus it has other uses.
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Supporter
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Vermont
A specially designed trailer is the only way to safely, comfortably and humanly take your larger friend along. Just my.02.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Santa Fe NM
Around town....
When I take Rufus on longer trips...
