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01-15-2009, 08:29 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Houston, Texas
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| Yorkie and Motorcycles Does any one have any experience with their baby and motorcycles? How did you get your dog used to the noise? What do you use to carry them? ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE SUPER HELPFUL!! My husband and I both ride and I can't imagine leaving her behind.... |
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01-15-2009, 10:10 AM | #2 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama
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| That sounds very...dangerous. I can't fathom that. Of course, I'm not a big advocate of motorcycles to begin with, so... |
01-15-2009, 10:36 AM | #3 |
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| Welcome fellow Texan Yorkie Biker Chic! All of ours ride with us. There are "backpack" type carriers that you can get at any pet store. It's a pouch what you strap on to the front of you and there's a clip inside to secure them to the pouch/you. They also have a drawstring to close it up snugly if needed. You will also want to look into getting them a pair of Doggles. Protecting their eyes is very important. You know how bad it hurts when a bug hits your arms or hands. Just imagine the damage that would cause if it hit their eyes. The Doggles may take them a little getting use to but ours know it's simply part of the deal. They are available at most pet stores now too. A good sturdy, well fitting harness will be needed. We use the step in harness for walking them, but for rides they have the "old fashion" type. I feel it gives a more secure fit. Here's a website that sells little helmets. Aren't they just the cutest things you've ever seen!!! Dog Bike Helmet - 4 sizes in WHITE, BLACK & PINK Hubby bungee cords a blanket to his gas tank so that Boo (10lbs) can rest his front feet on it. His backend is in the pouch. He'll stand there and lean with hubby on the turns and will poke his head around the windshield when he needs that "wind rippling through his hair" feel. They are all use to the noise, as DH rides his bike to/from work every day. So the bike noise is associated with Daddy! And our kids LOVE their daddy. We started out slow the first time or two, riding double, DH 'driving' me with Annie. Just a 5 or 10 minute ride around the neighborhood. 15-20 mph. Then we moved onto the streets through town. We found that Annie didn't like going over 45 mph, Boo is just like his daddy...it can't get fast enough for him. Gracie Ruth and Yogi are still young and prefer to stay at/under the 45 mph. Be prepared for A LOT of people asking questions at stop lights and wanting to take pictures. And watch them when they do the double take and nearly run off the road because they see your baby with you. Annie was our first and truest biker. Only eating was more fun for her. Sadly she left us last March, but I have no doubt that she has hunted down and made friends with a Hells Angel so that he'll take her on bike rides up and down the golden streets of heaven. 1) Annie B. - Born to be wild! 2) Boo and DH on his VMax ready to hit the streets. 3) Gracie Ruth and Boo before G's first bike Ride. I actually ended up with her but for the sake of the picture we put them together.
__________________ If you think dogs can't count, put 3 biscuits in your pocket, then give him only 2. Gracie Ruth & Boo & Yogi & RIP Annie B. & Bonnie Lane Last edited by TeresaM; 01-15-2009 at 10:39 AM. |
01-15-2009, 10:46 AM | #4 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Greenville,North Carolina, US
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| i work at harley shop and bamafan, youd be surprised the safety taken into consideration when it comes to motorcycles, im not sure of your reasons for not liking motorcycle but is its a safety issue, I can tell you, there are being some big measures taken to improve safety ...lol sorry part of my job to try to convert people and make them understand the truth about the bikers and try to get rid of the terrible stereoptype on them lol...anyway, look online for some holders for your dog,like on the front like the one in the picture, that way she is secure. Also, im not sure of the name of the vendor(its not harley itself) but there is one liscienced to make lil helmets and gear for dogs.And as far as the noise,they will get used to it. Bailee was terrified when theyd crank em up at work now shes sleeps thru it lol!
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01-15-2009, 10:57 AM | #5 | |
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| Quote:
The proceeding Public Safety announcement brought to you by Yorkie Talk Biker Chics, were there is no such thing as a bad Yorkie, just incorrectly trained owners.
__________________ If you think dogs can't count, put 3 biscuits in your pocket, then give him only 2. Gracie Ruth & Boo & Yogi & RIP Annie B. & Bonnie Lane | |
01-15-2009, 11:14 AM | #6 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hemphill, Texas
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| I cant seem to find my pictures of Muffy but she loves to ride. We take her all the time. We went to a Bike Rally last year in Galveston and she loved it. We use a back pack cerrier and tie it down to the back of my bike. She loves it. When I am getting ready to go for a ride I get her carrier out and she will go jump in. We do use the googles so the wind doesnt bother her eyes. She leaves hers on but Buddy hasnt got the hang of them yet. If you want to know more about the carrier let me know and I will look on my other computer and get you some pictures.
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01-15-2009, 11:19 AM | #7 |
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| Omg.. The Dog Helmets are the CUTEST THING!!!! & they look so comfy in the back (front) pack with your dh! Last edited by MyLadies; 01-15-2009 at 11:20 AM. |
01-15-2009, 11:25 AM | #8 | |
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I couldnt have put it any better!!!
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01-15-2009, 11:55 AM | #9 |
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| My husband has a Harley and a friend sent him info on this pet carrier a while back. Well, I told my DH I'd pretty much kill him if he ever thought of taking my precious furbabies on the bike.... so he didn't. But I'll pass the info on to you. http://www.road-hound.com/
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01-15-2009, 12:05 PM | #10 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TX
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| Wow!! Look at all the Yorkie Bikers in Texas. hee-hee, Don't mess with Texas!
__________________ If you think dogs can't count, put 3 biscuits in your pocket, then give him only 2. Gracie Ruth & Boo & Yogi & RIP Annie B. & Bonnie Lane |
01-15-2009, 12:34 PM | #11 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Greenville,North Carolina, US
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| teresa m you are soo right! but bikers catch the rap for it!
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01-15-2009, 01:42 PM | #12 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas
Posts: 49
| another Texas biker here, though I ride with my hubby. I turned down having my own bike as I prefer riding with him. (then I get to sight see, ha ha) I've never taken a dog with us, but just wanted to chime in that we are bike lovers too
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01-15-2009, 01:45 PM | #13 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Leyland, England
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| I am a biker and I am awaiting for the right weather to take Buddy on my bike, obviously he has sat on it whilst its been running but I dont have a harley or a low rider, I have a street fighter and I am still trying to find a good carriage for Buddy to go in for safety reasons and England is not brilliant on finding anything different. My intentions are to take him to rallies and days out, so if anyone from Great Britian knows of good holders please let me know.
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01-15-2009, 05:26 PM | #14 |
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01-15-2009, 05:43 PM | #15 |
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