I’ve built a custom seat for my German Shepherd to come along for rides with me.
After a few trial and error in design of it,
I think I can call it a success..... 😬
We’ve ridden together 500+miles so far, longest being 180miles a day.
I think she now ready for a road trip! 😬😬😬
That's Impressive.
Really nice! I like the doggles, too.
It has a built in ramp, so my dog doesn’t have to jump
On to her “seat”. ��
(She actually can jump up there but I didn’t want her to have problems when she gets older....)
I wanted it to be:
1. Easily mounted to and removed from my bike
2. Keeping the good balance for safe riding
3. She can get on and off by herself (hence the integrated Ramp/ tailgate)
4. Fit into the overall line of the bike itself.
5. Comfort & Safety for my dog which is far most important.
I think it came out decent enough that it doesn’t look like just a box strapped on... ��082DCE2F-5D0B-406A-853E-C4E05A77EF50.jpg082DCE2F-5D0B-406A-853E-C4E05A77EF50.jpg
Now thats a Farkle! I get it.....when my dog sees me grab my helmet, he gets bummed, then I feel bad cause he always goes with me in the car. Great solution! Hope to see you out there sometime.
Wanted to straighten out the pic for you.
This is a man that loves his dog. "Man's Best Friend" The term goes both ways. I am impressed. Very impressed.
Not too top heavy with the GSD in it, is it? Is there any restraint that you incorporated with the design for the dog?
Last edited by willtill; 02-20-2021 at 06:49 AM.
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It's look so exciting to go ride with your dogs
BBB,
How are the handling characteristics with the occupied pooch seat? I know you sense a higher center of gravity, but I am interested if you noticed any really pronounced wind drag conditions.
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The platform for my dog weighs about 40#. My dog is 65#.Originally Posted by willtill
So I’m carrying 105# total. It’s just as if a rather small person on thf back seat. 😬
She really doesn’t move around much at all. Just sits up or lies down. Designed it to just the right width, so it’s not too tight yet not roomy enough for her to be able to move around.
And yes I do feel the weight on the back at parking lot speed, but once We get moving, it’s not bad at all.
I was concerned about it catching wind, but it turned out it’s not an issue at all. 😊
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