Dogs on Motorcycles

gec343 · 02-24-2013, 10:52 AM

My dog, Pugsley, has logged over 40,000 miles as a passenger on my bikes. He has owned me for about five years, and during that period of time, I've never left home without him. It is absolutely incredible, the joy he has added to my motorcycle touring adventures.

I'm wondering if anyone else would be interested in sharing pictures of dogs on bikes??

Here is Pugsley: http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/...PA010346-1.jpg http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/...1/PB080021.jpg

mb90535im · 02-24-2013, 11:14 AM

Tyler lives to ride.

Durangoman · 02-24-2013, 11:15 AM

How does your dog stay secured to the bike? Or does he/she/it just balance?

mb90535im · 02-24-2013, 11:24 AM

In Tyler's case he is in a harness and tethered into the bag. I am under no delusions that it is in any way, shape, or form, safe.

llirttoc · 02-24-2013, 11:42 AM

She loves the sidecar.

gec343 · 02-24-2013, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Durangoman

How does your dog stay secured to the bike? Or does he/she/it just balance?

If you're asking me that question, I started Pugsley out on a Kawasaki Concours, riding in a small toolbox, strapped to me. Then, I bought a Roadhound Pet carrier for my ST1300A, attached it to the custom made luggage rack. We put 25,000 with that system, which worked like a charm.

When mice ate the wiring on my ST1300A, the dealer loaned me an old GL1200 for several weeks while my ST was being repaired. Pugsley loved that large pillion seat, since he could touch me, put his feet on my shoulders, etc. After I saw how much more he liked that Wing, I decided on a new model, heated seat, etc. He is now harnessed and double strapped to the armrests. He leans with the bike, and seems to thoroughly enjoy the ride. If I get anywhere near the bike, he sits by it, wagging his tail in anticipation of a ride. He always barks in joy when leaving the yard. Amazing, the joy this little character has brought into my life.

Yes, I hate to admit it, but Pugsley picked out my last bike!!

gec343 · 02-24-2013, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by llirttoc

She loves the sidecar.

Ural's are tons of fun. I actually bought a 06 Tourist a few years ago, thinking that Pugsley would like it more than the pillion seat. However, he always crawled up into the nose of the sidecar, possibly because it provided more wind protection. However, I want another Ural, and regretted selling it the same day it left the yard with the new owner.

You sure have a cute passenger in that picture!!

Boondox · 02-24-2013, 12:33 PM

I've had goldens for decades, and just couldn't bear to leave them behind on my longer rides.

Ratty2austin · 02-24-2013, 04:12 PM

adventureweenie! (Spartacus the Dachshund) rides with me!

ears flappin in the wind!

I am trying to work on a better method to carry him (some sort of top case) but the little carry bag seems to work well...

mb90535im · 02-24-2013, 04:18 PM

I know everyone is different, but with Tyler, I feel better with him riding in front of me than behind me. Of course he's only about 15 lbs. so it works for us where it wouldn't for a larger dog.

gec343 · 02-24-2013, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mb90535im

I know everyone is different, but with Tyler, I feel better with him riding in front of me than behind me. Of course he's only about 15 lbs. so it works for us where it wouldn't for a larger dog.

Tyler appears to be a wonderful dog, as most certainly are. I understand your feelings on wanting "Tyler" in front of you. However, Pugsley weighs 31 pounds, so wouldn't work in the front. But Pugsley normally has one or both feet on my back, so I know he is safe. Sometimes he puts his feet on my shoulders, then looks over my head. Now that is a little disconcerting at times.

sallydog · 02-24-2013, 06:04 PM

my guy loves to ride

he even got tagged on instagram

JMead11 · 02-25-2013, 09:16 AM

Fairbanks, Alaska 2007

gring0loc0 · 02-25-2013, 09:25 AM

Unlike many of the other moto dogs, Django rides sitting freely on the back seat, unchained. He was Django Unchained 4 years before Django Unchained was Django Unchained. I can lean the bike over until the pegs are on the ground and somehow he doesn't lose his balace.

Here he is on a trip from New York to Mexico City, equipped with reflective coat and Doggles. On his right is a trumpet, on his left is an accordion.

RIP K100RS. Now he rides on my F800R.

gec343 · 02-27-2013, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by gring0loc0

Unlike many of the other moto dogs, Django rides sitting freely on the back seat, unchained. He was Django Unchained 4 years before Django Unchained was Django Unchained. I can lean the bike over until the pegs are on the ground and somehow he doesn't lose his balace.

Here he is on a trip from New York to Mexico City, equipped with reflective coat and Doggles. On his right is a trumpet, on his left is an accordion.

RIP K100RS. Now he rides on my F800R.

Man, Dejango is one lucky dog. He is also a cute little character.

02-24-2013, 10:52 AM	#1
gec343 ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Evart, Michigan Oddometer: 635	Dogs on Motorcycles My dog, Pugsley, has logged over 40,000 miles as a passenger on my bikes. He has owned me for about five years, and during that period of time, I've never left home without him. It is absolutely incredible, the joy he has added to my motorcycle touring adventures. I'm wondering if anyone else would be interested in sharing pictures of dogs on bikes?? Here is Pugsley: http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/...PA010346-1.jpg http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/...1/PB080021.jpg __________________ “Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened.” -- Anatole France 2010 Gold Wing/ABS 2000 Kawasaki W650

02-24-2013, 11:14 AM	#2
mb90535im '05 R1200 GS Joined: Jun 2008 Location: NW GA Oddometer: 4,071	Tyler lives to ride. __________________ "Dang man I'm impressed." - Willy-B "Are you OK? ... Are you sure you're OK?" - Honcho "Disturbing and funny, all at the same time." - MrTwisty mb90535im screwed with this post 02-24-2013 at 12:06 PM

02-24-2013, 11:15 AM	#3
Durangoman Yeah its me! Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Durango Oddometer: 757	How does your dog stay secured to the bike? Or does he/she/it just balance? __________________ BMW R1200C Triumph Bonneville T-100 Honda GB500 --- For Sale? 2001 Kawasaki W650 CT110 !?!?!?

02-24-2013, 11:24 AM	#4
mb90535im '05 R1200 GS Joined: Jun 2008 Location: NW GA Oddometer: 4,071	In Tyler's case he is in a harness and tethered into the bag. I am under no delusions that it is in any way, shape, or form, safe. __________________ "Dang man I'm impressed." - Willy-B "Are you OK? ... Are you sure you're OK?" - Honcho "Disturbing and funny, all at the same time." - MrTwisty

02-24-2013, 11:42 AM	#5
llirttoc Ural Driver Joined: Aug 2006 Location: cambridge, ohio Oddometer: 162	She loves the sidecar. __________________ Later, llirttoc always pursuing the ghost of rationality '07 Ural Patrol

02-24-2013, 12:33 PM	#8
Boondox Travels With Barley Joined: Aug 2007 Location: North Central Vermont Oddometer: 2,440	I've had goldens for decades, and just couldn't bear to leave them behind on my longer rides. __________________ I got a sidecar to travel with my dog. He never complains, is delighted to be with me, approves of my dietary choices, is a social butterfly who helps me meet folks, appreciates a good beer, snuggles better than my wife, and hangs on my every word as if it's the most profound thing he's ever heard. TravelsWithBarley.com

02-24-2013, 04:12 PM	#9
Ratty2austin commutercycle Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Seattle, or out riding the world Oddometer: 1,797	adventureweenie! (Spartacus the Dachshund) rides with me! ears flappin in the wind! I am trying to work on a better method to carry him (some sort of top case) but the little carry bag seems to work well... __________________ -----------Austin------------- GSX650F 2009 http://ratty2austin.smugmug.com <--- where all the pictures are!

02-24-2013, 04:18 PM	#10
mb90535im '05 R1200 GS Joined: Jun 2008 Location: NW GA Oddometer: 4,071	I know everyone is different, but with Tyler, I feel better with him riding in front of me than behind me. Of course he's only about 15 lbs. so it works for us where it wouldn't for a larger dog. __________________ "Dang man I'm impressed." - Willy-B "Are you OK? ... Are you sure you're OK?" - Honcho "Disturbing and funny, all at the same time." - MrTwisty

02-24-2013, 06:04 PM	#12
sallydog no more Green KLR Joined: May 2007 Location: exit 98 NJ Oddometer: 4,648	my guy loves to ride he even got tagged on instagram __________________ Its not who dies with the most toys.. Its who wears out the most toys Just dip me in beer and toss me in the drunk chicks. if you havent grown up by age 50 you dont have to Heaven's the place where all the dogs you've ever loved come to greet you parting out an 84 & 86 magna

02-25-2013, 09:16 AM	#13
JMead11 Crazy Bastard Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Tucson, Arizona Oddometer: 2,266	Fairbanks, Alaska 2007

02-25-2013, 09:25 AM	#14
gring0loc0 lane splitter Joined: Oct 2012 Location: Mexico City Oddometer: 28	Unlike many of the other moto dogs, Django rides sitting freely on the back seat, unchained. He was Django Unchained 4 years before Django Unchained was Django Unchained. I can lean the bike over until the pegs are on the ground and somehow he doesn't lose his balace. Here he is on a trip from New York to Mexico City, equipped with reflective coat and Doggles. On his right is a trumpet, on his left is an accordion. RIP K100RS. Now he rides on my F800R.

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