Re: [MBZ] OT recumbant side-by-side was Re: The big test
HAA! Funny - the dog riding on the rig. I always get my hopes up when I hear about possible setups that would allow me to let (note, I said let, not make) my dog pull me along on wheels. Aside from making my own, the closest I've been able to come is a rig that dog-sledders use when there's no snow. Although, there is an accepted sport or passtime, the name of which I forget, where larger dogs pull their owners in one or two-seat carts. Rottweilers are commonly used, as are many of the big draft types. My deceptively powerful Dobie would love it, and so would my arms and knees. My wife's ire gets right up whenever I mention it. She would be mortified were I to roll around the neighborhood, my dog pulling me in a cart. Man, I want it though. Actually, a stripped 4 wheel ATV would do nicely too, but would take up lots of sidewalk space. The stability and brakes would be awesome for when pooch bolts off to the side after squirrels and rabbits. Brian On 1/17/07, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cool -- thanks! On 1/17/07, kevin kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK Don, Here's a link to the web site with all the info. http://www.blackbirdbikes.com/ -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there. Will Rogers '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT recumbant side-by-side was Re: The big test
I always get my hopes up when I hear about possible setups that would allow me to let (note, I said let, not make) my dog pull me along on wheels. Well, my guide dog pulls me around on my feet, so why not on wheels? Seriously, I've thought about rigging up some sort of trailer to take him along on bike rides, talk about resistance training! IT would be difficult pulling a 100LB Lab around! The rear platform (not on my 3 year old bike, but standard equipment on new models) isn't quite large enough for the Joeldog. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD Turbo Diesel, 266K miles, Ursula with a back seat big enough to satisfy guide dog Joel AKA the Joeldog
Re: [MBZ] OT recumbant side-by-side was Re: The big test
Nor was the rear fender on my Sportster, but that didn't stop me from attaching a plastic crate and taking my 95 lb. Dobie with me wherever I went, including on I-95. I know, stupid, but somebody was looking out for us - we enjoyed many hundreds of miles that way. I didn't have a four-wheeled vehicle I could use at the time, and I was on fire for doing the dog obedience show circuit. Brian Kevin wrote: The rear platform (not on my 3 year old bike, but standard equipment on new models) isn't quite large enough for the Joeldog.
Re: [MBZ] OT recumbant side-by-side was Re: The big test
Yes, it must be hard to picture. I mounted it with its length running perpendicular to the length of the bike. It made a nice back rest for me. Also, it was a crate just barely big enough to fit the dog, not one suitable for normal, long-term use. And, like most dobies, mine liked to curl up into a small package (I gave him the middle name bean because he looked like a coffee bean when he'd curl up like that). So yes, it was a squeeze. The looks I'd get were usually either big smiles and laughs, or looks of disbelief. I did prefer to be on the bike when he'd load up. Otherwise, yes, I feared he would tip the bike over. Reminds me of one night that I'd taken him to a meeting of the Baltimore doberman club. The ladies had to come out after the meeting and see how I got him there on my motorcycle. I told him to load up and he hesitated. I told him again, and again he hesitated. I encoraged him again and he finally went in, but a bit slowly. Suddenly I realized that I had left my leather jacket and my helmet in there. What a good boy!! I felt bad after that. Brian On 1/20/07, kevin kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can't even imagine one of those 40 long dog crates on the back of a motorcycle! Did you mount it perpendicular to the fender running lengthwise across the back of the bike?? Also, how were you abel to help the dog in there without throwing the bike over? Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD Turbo Diesel, 266K miles, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT recumbant side-by-side was Re: The big test
I know all about trying to get Joel loaded into the car and having him refuse to get in or jumping in really slow only to find something OBSTRUCTING his path! Hey, DUMMY! My harness is on the seat along with your backpack! How am I supposed to lie there Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 266K miles, Ursula
Re: [MBZ] OT recumbant side-by-side was Re: The big test
Yeah, one of those things with dogs. You may mistakenly think at first that they're being bad, but they turn out to have a good excuse. You can just hope that you haven't cursed at them too badly. The tough thing is 99 percent of the time, they are actually being bad. So Joel sounds like a great dog. I haven't researched or had experience with guide dogs. I know that they're supposed to stop at curbs and in so doing let you know where the curb is? But what about where there is a less well-defined crossing into the path of traffic? Like a dirt path that crosses a road or something like that. Does that just boil down to a riskier situation? Brian On 1/20/07, kevin kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I know all about trying to get Joel loaded into the car and having him refuse to get in or jumping in really slow only to find something OBSTRUCTING his path! Hey, DUMMY! My harness is on the seat along with your backpack! How am I supposed to lie there Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 266K miles, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT recumbant side-by-side was Re: The big test
Cool -- thanks! On 1/17/07, kevin kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK Don, Here's a link to the web site with all the info. http://www.blackbirdbikes.com/ -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there. Will Rogers '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager
