Transporting a dog?

[Dizzy]

Just wondering if anyone takes a dog w/them on their bike, and how they safely transport it. Currently, I'm dogless, but would love to get a smaller dog-between 20 and 30 lbs. And, since the bike is, weather permitting, my main method of transportation, I'd love to be able to take a dog places w/out having to use my truck. I get about 60 mpg w/the bike as compared to 14 w/the truck.

 

[konarider94]

 

[buellybill44]

Ive seen some pretty neat dog friendly set-ups, mostly on cruisers though.. Including a helmet and goggles for the pup!

 

[Zeroflat24]

Theres a guy that lives around me that has a full dresser Harley with the touring pack. He has a full grown golden retriever that sits in the back seat. No leash or seat belt. Just sits back there and looks like he loves every minute of it. [up]

 

[kabuell]

I put my dog on My bike and he could not wait to jump off. he really looked spooked. be carefull

 

[Thaloc]

No chance. People that put dogs in their lap while they drive their cages annoy the **** out of me. Dont get me wrong, I love my Golden like part of the family, but dogs arent meant ride in your lap while you pilot around a half ton piece of metal on wheels.

Why you would want to bring your dog on a bike at all baffles the **** out of me.

 

[sparky300]

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[CrazyTexan]

Backpack. [up]


Just kidding...bad idea.

 

[squidbuellie]

Do I see anything really wrong with it....no... But I don't think everyone should do it. It also depends on the dog.

My dog rides with me when I let him. But he's only 6lbs not 20-30lbs and fits in my jacket.
He also ride on my lap when i ride my quad or with my son on his crf70

 

[netty2424]

Man I just can't understand why someone would want to put a dog on their bike, and let it be known I am a huge dog guy, we have 3. There are so many other more important things for us to focus on while a motorcycle, I can't imagine constantly being concerned about an animal on my bike.

Further, I live somewhat out in the country and I absolutely can't stand it when I see these guys with their dogs on the back of their flat bed trucks or up on the tool box. I pass dead dogs on the side of the road all of the time from them jumping or falling off the back of the truck. It's absolutely avoidable and completely irresponsible.

Not trying to piss anyone off, just my opinion! Secure your animals properly! They deserve it! [up]

 

[anrkizm95]

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[Dizzy]

Believe me, if there's no safe way to secure a dog on a bike, I'm not going to do it. I've seen people riding w/dogs-including one guy on a trike w/a basset hound on either side complete w/goggles and helmets, and have seen some things that are made for transporting dogs-including a trailer. But, having no experience w/this myself, I decided to ask here how to SAFELY transport a dog as I stated in my original post. If it's not safe, then that's all I need to know.

As to why I'd want to take a dog w/me is simple. I don't work. I have horses, and spend the majority of my day out at the farm where I board. I do what's called self care. I don't pay full board since I buy all my own hay and feed and care for them myself. I save quite a bit of money taking the bike to and from the farm. We are saving up to get our own land so I don't have to go back and forth to the farm everyday. And, I'm not going to get a dog and leave it at home all day long. I lost my dog over 2 years ago, and miss the companionship they bring.

 

[Thaloc]

Maybe think about some kind of trailer. I know most or made for cruisers, to-hitch and **** and that wont work with a sportbike or buell. I was thinking maybe something along the lines of the cyclists use, a bar the arches out to get the rear tire plenty of room. I think it's something you could look into, I wouldnt want to take a corner to sharp and ride like you have your best friends life in ur hands, cause you will. But I think It would work for your needs and in a safe manner.

 

[Thaloc]

After looking at that picture I would prolly invest in some sort of doggy ear plugs also...hahaha

 

[SlyFox]

I fashioned a pet cage from a pet store so my wife could carry her Pom on her bicycle...should work strapped on a motorcycle. I would go farther and pad the walls just a bit. I thought about taking him for a short ride this spring to see how he likes it. He loves riding on the bicycle.

 

[greasyxb9s]

Has anyone watched moonshiners lmao......

 

[Theycallmecrash]

Ok, hear me out.... What about a cat? Hes about 13 lbs if that. Hes a push over and rides in the car like a well behaved kid, if i didnt feel crowded i could probably toss him in my jacket and hed pop his head out with little care as to noise or speed. Id think a carrier fixed to the back tail securely padded for safety, hed be at no more risk than i myself. Same could apply to a small dog. I walk this guy on the beach hes a bad ass.

 

[Theycallmecrash]

Wait wait... What about a "dog" of a girl, simple tinted visor no one will know, if shes thicker, well make sure the bike can handle the load before attempting such a haul.

Ima do it with a cat though, and a bald eagle on my shoulder, watch and see.... Said i was crazy they did... Said an eagle and cat couldnt be friends.... Ill show them! My cat will ride that eagle!

 

[Red93stang]

I say go for it!

 

[halfagiraffe]

That dog was definitely worth the beer!