Bullettooth023
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Not to offend anyone but simple physics is why I will never take a dog in the car with me. In a 30 mph crash your average dog(50lbs) has about 1500 lbs of force.
Transporting a dog?
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Theycallmecrash
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^^^ this is like saying youd never take a hot girl on the back of the bike without full leathers. Think you guys are getting a bit harsh on this one, also missing the point of his question was if could it be done safetly, id say its possible. A smaller dog than 30lbs at least. Dont even think hes paying attention at this point.
the girl would have a choice wouldn’t she... does the dog know the risks involved and can it make the decision for itself? I wouldn't take anyone on my bike without full gear (not necessarily leathers, but jacket, helmet, pants, and shoes definitely).
Crash… you’re right… the question was could it be done safely – I say no – but riding a bike is only so safe anyway
Crash… you’re right… the question was could it be done safely – I say no – but riding a bike is only so safe anyway
That's right, the question was could it be done safely. And, that's all I asked. I didn't ask for people to come on and tell me I'm an idiot, or moron, or anything else like that. And, no, I'm NOT going to put it in my jacket.
I have seen people transporting dogs, even seen some things that are made for transporting dogs but have no experience w/it myself, so that is why I asked. Supposedly the only dump question is one that's never asked. Well, this forum proves different.
As to whether or not it's something a dog would and want to do, well I used to have a cocker spaniel that LOVED to ride on my nephew's go cart. She'd run and jump on it-even if it was moving!
There have been some people on here that have posted that they do somethings that are, IMO, incredibly stupid, like ride at speeds of 90 mph. And, not once have I come down on the person, called them stupid, morons, etc. I think I'm done on this forum.
I have seen people transporting dogs, even seen some things that are made for transporting dogs but have no experience w/it myself, so that is why I asked. Supposedly the only dump question is one that's never asked. Well, this forum proves different.
As to whether or not it's something a dog would and want to do, well I used to have a cocker spaniel that LOVED to ride on my nephew's go cart. She'd run and jump on it-even if it was moving!
There have been some people on here that have posted that they do somethings that are, IMO, incredibly stupid, like ride at speeds of 90 mph. And, not once have I come down on the person, called them stupid, morons, etc. I think I'm done on this forum.
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I have taken Bullet and Mr. Chang for rides quite often. They love the rush of the wind and new smells in the air. I don't see a problem takin a dog or 2.
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Honestly, your right. I can think of quite a few things that I do on a regular basis that are much more hazardous than transporting an animal. And we probably gave you a harder time than we should've. But realistically a dog on a motorcycle is not something you see or even hear about very often and it appealed strongly to my sense of humor. I apologize for any offense I may have caused. Im sure all the others can attest, It was all in good fun, no one meant to be offensive.
Dizzy I think most of the harsh terms being thrown out are a knee-jerk reaction to the visual image that comes along with the results of a wreck with a dog on the bike. I don't think anyone is trying to offend you directly, don't take it personal.
That said, I will join many of the others in seriously urging you to NOT take a dog on your bike. I live in Austin and see guys riding around with dogs, including some dude that takes his full grown Golden Retriever sitting in front of him on the tank (no joke). Every time I see this it always comes off as the dude trying to look super-cool without considering the consequences.
No matter what size dog I think it's a monumentally bad idea for all involved. The dog doesn't know how to prepare or react to what's coming and honestly is unfair to put a dog in that situation. Whether the dog "enjoys" it or not should not be part of the equation. It's a recipe for disaster and quite frankly I think is irresponsible.
Reverse the situation and consider how you'd feel if some guy riding on a bike with his dog wrecks in to you and your family. It would be hard NOT to assume the dog-taxi aspect played a role somehow. Whether it be the dog moving in some way it shouldn't or the driver trying to maneuver with the dog as a priority in that decision. Overall a really bad idea. Keep the dog in the cage.
That said, I will join many of the others in seriously urging you to NOT take a dog on your bike. I live in Austin and see guys riding around with dogs, including some dude that takes his full grown Golden Retriever sitting in front of him on the tank (no joke). Every time I see this it always comes off as the dude trying to look super-cool without considering the consequences.
No matter what size dog I think it's a monumentally bad idea for all involved. The dog doesn't know how to prepare or react to what's coming and honestly is unfair to put a dog in that situation. Whether the dog "enjoys" it or not should not be part of the equation. It's a recipe for disaster and quite frankly I think is irresponsible.
Reverse the situation and consider how you'd feel if some guy riding on a bike with his dog wrecks in to you and your family. It would be hard NOT to assume the dog-taxi aspect played a role somehow. Whether it be the dog moving in some way it shouldn't or the driver trying to maneuver with the dog as a priority in that decision. Overall a really bad idea. Keep the dog in the cage.
See ya. You ask for advice, you get it, you cry....hmm. Don't ask for advice if you dont want the answer. I don't believe anybody made an incredibly rude statement back to your question. You have to remember how deeply most people hold their animals in their heart. I know many who hold their animals in the same regard as any other member of the family. Get over it.
Don't give up!...I don't think it's stupid...and evidently many others don't, since they do carry their pets. IMO a small dog like our Pom (7lbs) could be carried safely (as per my suggestions with a padded pet cage). Yes, you could go down and the poor unsuspecting pet could be injured or killed, but that could also happen in an auto.
For those that answered nicely, thank you. For others, I have stated a couple of times that I wanted to know if there was aSAFE way to transport a dog. I've already stated that if there was no safe way to do it, I would not do it, period.
Like I've stated I've seen various products out there that are made for transporting dogs, but I have no personal experience w/them, nor do I know anyone that does. 2 examples are below. The one, I'll admit to being a bit leery about. The trailer looks safe, but I seem to recall that you can't tow w/a Buell.
http://www.petsalley.com/pages/Motorcycle-Dog-Carrier.html
http://www.pet-trailer.com/
As for how deeply I hold a dog, there are days when I want a dog so badly that it hurts. I do not work outside of the house because of my Meniere's Disease. Most days, I see very few people, and spend most of the day alone. There are days when I don't leave the house because I have vertigo so badly that I can't move my head w/out getting sick.
You talk about lonely, go and try it. Stick a sharp pencil in your right ear. Now, get a mosquito and have it buzz in your left off and on. Next, stick cotton in your right ear so it's stuffed up and feels like it needs to pop. Now, spin in circles until you're so dizzy you're throwing up. Then realize that you're also losing your hearing, and cannot understand what some people are saying, but at the same time, be super sensitive to noise. You cannot go over 55 on your bike, or 70 in a vehicle because it can cause vertigo. You also have to watch what you eat, drink and smell because you don't want to trigger it. And, if there's anything on TV that flashes rapidly, you can also get vertigo. I live daily w/the realization that one day, this disease could overwhelm me and I could basically become bedridden, or lose my hearing completely.
For those that wonder why I ride, it's simple. I've been fighting this disease for about 25 years. I learned purely by accident that anything I do that involves balance actually helps me. In a way, I'm one of the lucky ones. Mine has taken a slow course, others are not so lucky.
The next dog I get will be trained from the getgo as service dog. The only thing that's holding me back is the amount of time I spend out w/my horses. It's 10.4 miles from my house to the farm where I board. Getting rid of them is NOT an option. For one, riding helps w/my balance. But I also have nerve damage in my right leg from a car accident (I was rear ended at a stop sign) and the riding helps my leg. For those that have never heard of it, it's called hippotherapy and was recommended by my neurologist. We are trying to get bills paid off and money saved up so we can move so I don't have to go out to the farm everyday. Taking the bike saves me a ton in gas money, but if I had a dog, I'd have no choice but to take my truck. If I have to take the truck everyday, it's that much longer B4 we can move. Now, put yourself in my position, and ask if YOU'D be trying to find a way to safely transport a dog.
I have nothing more to say on this subject, and quite honestly, I regret asking on here.
Like I've stated I've seen various products out there that are made for transporting dogs, but I have no personal experience w/them, nor do I know anyone that does. 2 examples are below. The one, I'll admit to being a bit leery about. The trailer looks safe, but I seem to recall that you can't tow w/a Buell.
http://www.petsalley.com/pages/Motorcycle-Dog-Carrier.html
http://www.pet-trailer.com/
As for how deeply I hold a dog, there are days when I want a dog so badly that it hurts. I do not work outside of the house because of my Meniere's Disease. Most days, I see very few people, and spend most of the day alone. There are days when I don't leave the house because I have vertigo so badly that I can't move my head w/out getting sick.
You talk about lonely, go and try it. Stick a sharp pencil in your right ear. Now, get a mosquito and have it buzz in your left off and on. Next, stick cotton in your right ear so it's stuffed up and feels like it needs to pop. Now, spin in circles until you're so dizzy you're throwing up. Then realize that you're also losing your hearing, and cannot understand what some people are saying, but at the same time, be super sensitive to noise. You cannot go over 55 on your bike, or 70 in a vehicle because it can cause vertigo. You also have to watch what you eat, drink and smell because you don't want to trigger it. And, if there's anything on TV that flashes rapidly, you can also get vertigo. I live daily w/the realization that one day, this disease could overwhelm me and I could basically become bedridden, or lose my hearing completely.
For those that wonder why I ride, it's simple. I've been fighting this disease for about 25 years. I learned purely by accident that anything I do that involves balance actually helps me. In a way, I'm one of the lucky ones. Mine has taken a slow course, others are not so lucky.
The next dog I get will be trained from the getgo as service dog. The only thing that's holding me back is the amount of time I spend out w/my horses. It's 10.4 miles from my house to the farm where I board. Getting rid of them is NOT an option. For one, riding helps w/my balance. But I also have nerve damage in my right leg from a car accident (I was rear ended at a stop sign) and the riding helps my leg. For those that have never heard of it, it's called hippotherapy and was recommended by my neurologist. We are trying to get bills paid off and money saved up so we can move so I don't have to go out to the farm everyday. Taking the bike saves me a ton in gas money, but if I had a dog, I'd have no choice but to take my truck. If I have to take the truck everyday, it's that much longer B4 we can move. Now, put yourself in my position, and ask if YOU'D be trying to find a way to safely transport a dog.
I have nothing more to say on this subject, and quite honestly, I regret asking on here.
deathandtexas
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You can safely transport a small animal in a crate securely fastened to the passenger seat of a larger bike - preferably something with a large fairing (I don't think it would work well on a Buell). If done properly, this is, in my opinion, safer than many of the things discussed on this (and other mothercycle forums), such as riding at very high speeds and wheelies.
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There is a guy that I see all the time rocking around a full-dresser with a German Sheppard on the back. He had a big-ass 2-up seat on it with arm rests. I swear I see him riding around every day it was nice out. Right, wrong, or indifferent, it looked like the dog was enjoying itself. Can't say I'd ever do it, for many of the same reasons outlined above, but that's the beauty of living in a free world. People are free to make their own choices.
As far as the adolescent name calling, I'd just like to point out a few things:
An example of the childish way to say you disagree with someone's point or question.
Coming from a user with a post count to reputation ratio of about 90... 1429 posts, reputation of 16
An example of the adult way to disagree with someone's point or question:
Post count to reputation ratio? 30. 3526 and 119 respectively, on average nearly 3 times more "reputable" than the owner of the childish post.
I can understand the attitude if the OP was being rude or blatantly inflammatory but he(she) wasn't, it was a simple question. That, sir, makes you look like the jerk in situation. Oh, and being and adult about voicing your opinion didn't cost this forum 2 members.
[Sorry for the edits, i had to add those last two quotes...]
As far as the adolescent name calling, I'd just like to point out a few things:
An example of the childish way to say you disagree with someone's point or question.
Coming from a user with a post count to reputation ratio of about 90... 1429 posts, reputation of 16
An example of the adult way to disagree with someone's point or question:
Post count to reputation ratio? 30. 3526 and 119 respectively, on average nearly 3 times more "reputable" than the owner of the childish post.
I can understand the attitude if the OP was being rude or blatantly inflammatory but he(she) wasn't, it was a simple question. That, sir, makes you look like the jerk in situation. Oh, and being and adult about voicing your opinion didn't cost this forum 2 members.
[Sorry for the edits, i had to add those last two quotes...]
halfagiraffe
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Today we ran into this lady and her husband that don't go anywhere without their dog. She uses a carrier that is worn like a baby carrier, and even has a latch that connects to the dogs collar so he can't jump out. Best part is they carry them at PetCo.
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Half.... I see you sport a full dog instead and a half.
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I see a guy do it all the time. He just uses a crate, like and old crate you'd find at an old grocery store that holds a few half gallons of milk. I don't know how he has the crate mounted, but it is to the side like a side mounted bag. Then he had a plexi-like window that he attached to safe the dog from debris. Probably had a pillow in there.
Dog was small, seemed happy. I didn't feel like there was anything dangerous about it. Dog never seemed as though it wanted to jump out. I had seen him while riding and while filling his bike up with gas. No issues.
I see nothing wrong with it as long as the dog doesn't want to commit suicide or jump out.
Dog was small, seemed happy. I didn't feel like there was anything dangerous about it. Dog never seemed as though it wanted to jump out. I had seen him while riding and while filling his bike up with gas. No issues.
I see nothing wrong with it as long as the dog doesn't want to commit suicide or jump out.
Well i dont know if anyone has said this yet sounds like just a bunch of people bitching about it but I have done It before. But all I do is take a blue (doesn't have to be blue hahahah) gym back with a three side zipper and put the hand straps like a back pack then unzip one side slip the dog in my dog Bella loves rides she just sits in the back with her head over my shoulder.
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