custom dog carrier for 2014 RT

[garb55]

that was just a 'posing' picture - she doesn't ride that way......

Must be getting oooold :shocked:
That went right over my head:duh:

 

[garb55]

That is really cool. What kind of dog is she? Sheba Inu? I wish my dogs could ride with but they are way too big.

She is a Sheba and a great dog
but can not let her off a leash or she will take off hunting for anything that gets her attention
She has been ridding with me since she was 8 weeks old and if I pull the bike out she is ready to go
If I don't take her my neighbor said she sits at the gate looking for me

 

[garb55]

I completely understand and agree with you

I have been working on a combination of using a dog carrier seat and a pvc pipe frame over it:

this is the carrier: http://www.petego.com/products.aspx?catId=25&prodId=225

and then a pvc pipe from over the top of it

the base of the carrier fits almost perfectly on the passenger seat - I just had a new Ultimate Seat installed on my bike and today we did the install of the Utopia backrest and it looks like if I put the carrier base on the passenger seat and then install the backrest, the backrest peg will go thru the metal frame around the carrier base (I know, this is a long explanation)...

well, I am going to test this theory tomorrow and will come back either with pictures, or with a large black and blue on y forehead........

That carrier says 15 pounds will your dog fit?
If she does not have enough room to move around a little she will not like the ride.
My dog told me that:roflblack:
I did not want my dog to be in a cage so I always harness her in even in the trunk

 

[Bob Denman]

that was just a 'posing' picture - she doesn't ride that way......

I was talking about Snoopy! :roflblack:

 

[garb55]

I was talking about Snoopy! :roflblack:

Snoopy would not fit
Besides he would probably mess himself the way I ride :yikes:

 

[lookerjdc]

I was talking about Snoopy! :roflblack:

oh, sorry Bob....

 

[Bob Denman]

No problem... :thumbup:

 

[lookerjdc]

That carrier says 15 pounds will your dog fit?
If she does not have enough room to move around a little she will not like the ride.
My dog told me that:roflblack:
I did not want my dog to be in a cage so I always harness her in even in the trunk

mine does have room to move around, to lay down, etc in that carrier

I believe they list the weight at 15 lbs since the carrier is designed to be connected to a bicycle, and so..... but since the carrier base is sitting on the passenger seat, well, obviously then it can hold a larger dog

but yes, when I bought it, the first thing I did was to put the riding harness on Penny, place her in the case, and see if she could move around, lay down, etc

now its just a matter of providing additional protection for her

here is a thread by someone else that hand built an entire carrier: http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?63278-Taking-the-Service-Dog-Along-for-the-Ride

and:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?64586-Dog-carrier-is-DONE!!!&p=775322#post775322

 

[PrairieSpyder]

The cover was $200 and I cut the inner cover that it is mounted to
Just cut the first cover and then mark the inner cover to match the top cover
Take the top cover off and cut the inner cover.
I know my dog is going to outgrow this now 27 pounds [she is getting fat cause I spoil her]
I ordered a Beast rider for her today and should have it by first of June
If you or anyone else has a little dog you want to take with you I will give it to you. You just have to paint it to match your Spyder
You have first dibs Bob
Wish I lived back east cause you and a few others back there would be fun to ride with [no one near here with bike]
I retired 3 years ago to take care of my stepdad [he is 88years old blind and deaf] That's why I live in the middle of now where Calif.[160 miles round trip to shop]
But great excuse to ride and shop at same time:yes:
Cover will be available in June

Are you still wanting to get rid of your modified trunk cover?