Hacks-n-Pups - Page 56

GSBS · 08-01-2012, 04:07 PM

This afternoon I took the dogz for their first sidecar since we left for our 45-day, 631-mile river adventure on May 1. The rig has been down so I could change out the spindly Velorex wheel for one that matches the front wheel on the bike. That led to fabricating an axle and then modifying the fender to compensate for the wider wheel/tire. But I got it all back together yesterday (still some finish work to do) and the pups were tickled to be on the road again with their slobbery jowls flapping in the wind!

bigrocko · 08-01-2012, 04:20 PM

Nice ,job it really cleaned up the bike

GSBS · 08-02-2012, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by bigrocko

Nice ,job it really cleaned up the bike

Thanks

AL-58 · 08-03-2012, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Motovated

Hi Guys, First post...

Any advice on riding with dogs in hot weather? We're going on tour in the prairies and I'm worried about the heat and the lack of shade. I've rigged up a canopy for the hack, and will be packing an umbrella. Needless to say, lots of water. Any other tips?

Don

Here's my hot weather sidecar tonneau:

Water proof material on top as a sunshade, rollup mesh screens on the sides for airflow. Theres always 10 litres of water in the boot.

The bike is now the best of these two. I bought the left one to provide all the good bits (wheels suspension etc). The left bike ended up with the right bikes subframe, sidecar chassis etc which I sold on as a project.

Al

kmroxo · 08-12-2012, 05:58 PM

First ride for Cooper.

RidingDonkeys · 08-12-2012, 06:30 PM

Cooper looks good in that GS rig!

Sent from my Droid 2 Global using Typotalk 2

crampfan · 08-25-2012, 05:33 PM

Niki watching the race cars at rallyX today

coupe1942 · 08-29-2012, 07:33 PM

Hack Monkeys:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/a1930ford/7883514544/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/a1930ford/7883513992/

TurkeyChicken · 09-05-2012, 06:32 AM

Hey everyone, I'm hoping you can help me out with some information about sidecars. I've got a ~35lb collie/shepherd mix and I'm planning on taking off for about 6 months next year to ride around the US. I obviously want to take my dog with me so I've been looking around for sidecars.

Unfortunately I don't have any equipment that would let me build one of my own, let alone a garage to store any of that equipment (one of the shame's of living in a condo complex). So what I get will pretty much have to be ready to mount to a bike and go. I was originally considering a Ural since they seem pretty abundant on craigslist but after reading more into the maintenance issues and the piss poor fuel economy I decided I don't want to go that route.

I currently have a Tiger 800 that I could potentially mount a sidecar to. If that's the case, I would prefer not to spend more than $3-4k for the sidecar. If buying a whole new setup (bike+sidecar) I would prefer not to spend more than $7k.

I'm really just looking for some recommendations from you all for some good brands of sidecars that have a trunk/boot and the ability to mount a windscreen and some kind of rain cover for the dog.

Thanks in advance!

JBSmith · 09-09-2012, 06:17 PM

I briefly saw a BMW hack with a large dog in the sidecar in Coquille, Oregon, last week. The rig had enough stuff on it to convince me it wasn't out for an afternoon ride, but a long tour. Was that anyone here?

coupe1942 · 09-10-2012, 12:15 AM

Go to http://www.sidecar.com site and speak to the installers there for the best info as to what would actually meet your needs. They deal with this as their jobs and can provide some great information to help you decide what may work and what is just too high an investment to work. Not every bike is really all that suitable as a sidecar conversion. Good luck on it.

atkinsr · 09-10-2012, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew2

A couple from today.

A2

What sidecar is that? I like it! Looks like much better protection for the dogs than most.

GypsyWriter · 09-30-2012, 10:42 PM

I love travelling with my bike but hate HATE to leave my pup Dixie at home. She's a rescue dog and, well, she's latched on pretty tight to me. As much as I love her to pieces, she gets pretty depressed whenever I go or leave her with someone else, even for just a short while. So I've decided to look into getting a sidecar rig for my GS this winter so she can come with wherever I go.

She loves going for rides in the car, and she's been in a dog carrier tied to the back of my bike a few times and is fine as long as it's ME riding the bike she's on, otherwise she's a wiggleworm and gets super antsy. I'm fortunate to be from California so we ride year round, but it would be so awesome to be able to bring her along.

I mean, seriously, it's TORTURE leaving this face every time we want to ride:

Mr.Mellow's WildRide · 10-01-2012, 02:00 AM

I mean, seriously, it's TORTURE leaving this face every time we want to ride:

[/QUOTE]

Sweet little doggie...........

I'm hoping to someday soon get back on my feet and take Mr. Mellow hacking for the first time........[I spent three MONTHS in the hospital and rehab and am S L O W L Y recovering]

THank you for rescuing that lovely creature,

j.b.

RidingDonkeys · 10-01-2012, 05:47 AM

You will love taking your dog along wiith you on your travels. We went camping with a bunch of inmates this weekend in the Uhwarrie National Forest. We ran into a photographer while riding the trails, and she insisted on snapping some photos of Bryson.

Sent from the voices in my head, and transcribed by their drinking buddy.

08-01-2012, 04:07 PM	#826
GSBS FunHog Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Blount Springs, AL Oddometer: 3,455	On the Road Again... This afternoon I took the dogz for their first sidecar since we left for our 45-day, 631-mile river adventure on May 1. The rig has been down so I could change out the spindly Velorex wheel for one that matches the front wheel on the bike. That led to fabricating an axle and then modifying the fender to compensate for the wider wheel/tire. But I got it all back together yesterday (still some finish work to do) and the pups were tickled to be on the road again with their slobbery jowls flapping in the wind! __________________ My book's website (Now Available) 2003 BMW F650 Dakar (Back from the Brink) 2003 Victory V92C + Velorex sidecar chassis + Harley sidecar body (Canine Chariot) 2010 WR250R (Twiggy)

08-12-2012, 05:58 PM	#830
kmroxo Reno Rider Joined: Sep 2004 Location: Bethesda, MD Oddometer: 334	First ride for Cooper. __________________ 2004 R1150GS Adventure, Jesse Odyssey I bags, Sargent Low Seat, TT fog lights, Fastway F4 footpegs, Ohlins suspension, Rox Risers, Powerlet wired to old tankbag

08-12-2012, 06:30 PM	#831
RidingDonkeys Purveyor of Awesome Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Southern Pines, North Carolina, USA Oddometer: 3,397	Cooper looks good in that GS rig! Sent from my Droid 2 Global using Typotalk 2 __________________ '67 Bonnie, '68 Tiger, (position vacant), '07 Bonnie/Cargo Hack, '11 Ural Gear-Up, '13 Husqvarna TR650 and a deep lust for more

08-29-2012, 07:33 PM	#833
coupe1942 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Arlington, Tx. Oddometer: 263	Hack Monkeys: http://www.flickr.com/photos/a1930ford/7883514544/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/a1930ford/7883513992/ __________________ A sidecar without a dog is just another sidecar. MY SIDECAR BUDDY SONG: (Hold yur ears & yur nose when watching this clip) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_QnN8oqPCc

09-05-2012, 06:32 AM	#834
TurkeyChicken Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Oddometer: 185	Hey everyone, I'm hoping you can help me out with some information about sidecars. I've got a ~35lb collie/shepherd mix and I'm planning on taking off for about 6 months next year to ride around the US. I obviously want to take my dog with me so I've been looking around for sidecars. Unfortunately I don't have any equipment that would let me build one of my own, let alone a garage to store any of that equipment (one of the shame's of living in a condo complex). So what I get will pretty much have to be ready to mount to a bike and go. I was originally considering a Ural since they seem pretty abundant on craigslist but after reading more into the maintenance issues and the piss poor fuel economy I decided I don't want to go that route. I currently have a Tiger 800 that I could potentially mount a sidecar to. If that's the case, I would prefer not to spend more than $3-4k for the sidecar. If buying a whole new setup (bike+sidecar) I would prefer not to spend more than $7k. I'm really just looking for some recommendations from you all for some good brands of sidecars that have a trunk/boot and the ability to mount a windscreen and some kind of rain cover for the dog. Thanks in advance! __________________ Some of my favorite rides: 17 days, 5,700+ miles through American West 2011 Labor Day Ride Report (Camping, Black Canyon, Colorado National Monument) 2010 Labor Day Ride Report (Camping, Pagosa Springs, Mesa Verde, Great Sand Dunes National Park)

08-01-2012, 04:20 PM	#827
bigrocko Fat Guy Joined: Aug 2005 Location: s.e. mass Oddometer: 71	Nice ,job it really cleaned up the bike

08-25-2012, 05:33 PM	#832
crampfan not really a nOOb Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Ozone, arkansas Oddometer: 1,583	Niki watching the race cars at rallyX today

09-09-2012, 06:17 PM	#835
JBSmith Ink-stained wretch Joined: Dec 2003 Location: Southern Oreon coast Oddometer: 858	I briefly saw a BMW hack with a large dog in the sidecar in Coquille, Oregon, last week. The rig had enough stuff on it to convince me it wasn't out for an afternoon ride, but a long tour. Was that anyone here? __________________ Tread Life A blog about motorcycles, riding motorcycles, and writing about motorcycles Cycle Guide Magazine The digital update of the print-era classic

09-10-2012, 12:15 AM	#836
coupe1942 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Arlington, Tx. Oddometer: 263	Go to http://www.sidecar.com site and speak to the installers there for the best info as to what would actually meet your needs. They deal with this as their jobs and can provide some great information to help you decide what may work and what is just too high an investment to work. Not every bike is really all that suitable as a sidecar conversion. Good luck on it. __________________ A sidecar without a dog is just another sidecar. MY SIDECAR BUDDY SONG: (Hold yur ears & yur nose when watching this clip) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_QnN8oqPCc

09-30-2012, 10:42 PM	#838
GypsyWriter Beastly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Hanford CA Oddometer: 1,024	I love travelling with my bike but hate HATE to leave my pup Dixie at home. She's a rescue dog and, well, she's latched on pretty tight to me. As much as I love her to pieces, she gets pretty depressed whenever I go or leave her with someone else, even for just a short while. So I've decided to look into getting a sidecar rig for my GS this winter so she can come with wherever I go. She loves going for rides in the car, and she's been in a dog carrier tied to the back of my bike a few times and is fine as long as it's ME riding the bike she's on, otherwise she's a wiggleworm and gets super antsy. I'm fortunate to be from California so we ride year round, but it would be so awesome to be able to bring her along. I mean, seriously, it's TORTURE leaving this face every time we want to ride: __________________ Sarah 2012 R1200GS Rallye - Gypsy 2003 R1150GSA with DMC sidecar Ask A Self-Publisher "Don't be careful, be awesome." - Cornfed

10-01-2012, 02:00 AM	#839
Mr.Mellow's WildRide Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2010 Location: Ol' Montanny Oddometer: 298	I mean, seriously, it's TORTURE leaving this face every time we want to ride: [/QUOTE] Sweet little doggie........... I'm hoping to someday soon get back on my feet and take Mr. Mellow hacking for the first time........[I spent three MONTHS in the hospital and rehab and am S L O W L Y recovering] THank you for rescuing that lovely creature, j.b.

10-01-2012, 05:47 AM	#840
RidingDonkeys Purveyor of Awesome Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Southern Pines, North Carolina, USA Oddometer: 3,397	You will love taking your dog along wiith you on your travels. We went camping with a bunch of inmates this weekend in the Uhwarrie National Forest. We ran into a photographer while riding the trails, and she insisted on snapping some photos of Bryson. Sent from the voices in my head, and transcribed by their drinking buddy. __________________ '67 Bonnie, '68 Tiger, (position vacant), '07 Bonnie/Cargo Hack, '11 Ural Gear-Up, '13 Husqvarna TR650 and a deep lust for more RidingDonkeys screwed with this post 10-01-2012 at 07:34 AM

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