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Quote from Guest on January 8, 2012, 12:04 amI'm stoked, my Hannigan sidecar is ready for me to pick up Monday morning and I doubt I'll sleep until then.
Since this is a first for me I've a question from my black lab that I really bought this for, I have a pair of Doggles for her but since this is an enclosed rig, will I need to put them on her? Below is a picture of the model I ordered, it does have a removable top and snap in side windows, that is why I'm wondering if the Doggles will be needed. Thankshmssp2-SMALL.jpg
I'm stoked, my Hannigan sidecar is ready for me to pick up Monday morning and I doubt I'll sleep until then.
Since this is a first for me I've a question from my black lab that I really bought this for, I have a pair of Doggles for her but since this is an enclosed rig, will I need to put them on her? Below is a picture of the model I ordered, it does have a removable top and snap in side windows, that is why I'm wondering if the Doggles will be needed. Thanks
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Quote from DRONE on January 8, 2012, 1:53 amYou won't know till you take her for a ride. If she likes to sit quietly behind the windshield, then no. But if she prefers to stick her head out the side into the windstream like most dogs do, then yes. Of course, no, when you have the top and sides snapped in.
You won't know till you take her for a ride. If she likes to sit quietly behind the windshield, then no. But if she prefers to stick her head out the side into the windstream like most dogs do, then yes. Of course, no, when you have the top and sides snapped in.
Quote from Boatzo on January 8, 2012, 8:36 amI agree with Ned, try it and see what works best. Along the lines of dogs in hacks, do you all tether the dog so it can't jump out? My dog is not very well disciplined (my fault) and I am not sure she will stay put.
I agree with Ned, try it and see what works best. Along the lines of dogs in hacks, do you all tether the dog so it can't jump out? My dog is not very well disciplined (my fault) and I am not sure she will stay put.
Quote from Guest on January 8, 2012, 9:48 amI did have Hannigan install a couple of tether eye hooks in the car and have already made a special harness for her. I don't think she would jump out but if she noticed something to chase at a stop light, like a cat, I'm afraid she'd bolt after it.
I did have Hannigan install a couple of tether eye hooks in the car and have already made a special harness for her. I don't think she would jump out but if she noticed something to chase at a stop light, like a cat, I'm afraid she'd bolt after it.
Quote from SwampFox on January 8, 2012, 1:11 pmMJZ - 1/8/2012 9:48 AM
... install a couple of tether eye hooks in the car and have already made a special harness for her. I don't think she would jump out but if she noticed something to chase at a stop light, like a cat, I'm afraid she'd bolt after it.Same here. I was worried the harness wouldn't hold Maddie when a cat strutted about 30 feet away a few weeks ago. And Squirrels are almost as bad.
MJZ - 1/8/2012 9:48 AM
... install a couple of tether eye hooks in the car and have already made a special harness for her. I don't think she would jump out but if she noticed something to chase at a stop light, like a cat, I'm afraid she'd bolt after it.Same here. I was worried the harness wouldn't hold Maddie when a cat strutted about 30 feet away a few weeks ago. And Squirrels are almost as bad.
Quote from Guest on January 8, 2012, 1:26 pmSwampFox - 1/8/2012 12:11 AM
MJZ - 1/8/2012 9:48 AM
... install a couple of tether eye hooks in the car and have already made a special harness for her. I don't think she would jump out but if she noticed something to chase at a stop light, like a cat, I'm afraid she'd bolt after it.Same here. I was worried the harness wouldn't hold Maddie when a cat strutted about 30 feet away a few weeks ago. And Squirrels are almost as bad.
Yep, same here. We have quite a few oak trees in our yard and when Colby is no chasing squirrels she is sitting on the bay window seat barking at them.
SwampFox - 1/8/2012 12:11 AM
MJZ - 1/8/2012 9:48 AM
... install a couple of tether eye hooks in the car and have already made a special harness for her. I don't think she would jump out but if she noticed something to chase at a stop light, like a cat, I'm afraid she'd bolt after it.Same here. I was worried the harness wouldn't hold Maddie when a cat strutted about 30 feet away a few weeks ago. And Squirrels are almost as bad.
Yep, same here. We have quite a few oak trees in our yard and when Colby is no chasing squirrels she is sitting on the bay window seat barking at them.
Quote from Boatzo on January 9, 2012, 8:39 amI have the same concerns, NOODLES will chase anything that moves. My CSC has a seat belt and I am looking at different ways to tether the dog. I have a padded harness that may work, but I am also looking at adapting the doggie life vest that we use on the boat. It covers most of her body and has several attachment points.
I have the same concerns, NOODLES will chase anything that moves. My CSC has a seat belt and I am looking at different ways to tether the dog. I have a padded harness that may work, but I am also looking at adapting the doggie life vest that we use on the boat. It covers most of her body and has several attachment points.
Quote from Guest on January 9, 2012, 8:28 pmMJZ - 1/8/2012 12:04 AM
I'm stoked, my Hannigan sidecar is ready for me to pick up Monday morning and I doubt I'll sleep until then.
Since this is a first for me I've a question from my black lab that I really bought this for, I have a pair of Doggles for her but since this is an enclosed rig, will I need to put them on her? Below is a picture of the model I ordered, it does have a removable top and snap in side windows, that is why I'm wondering if the Doggles will be needed. Thankshmssp2-SMALL.jpg
nice side car....,but for me its nicer if the color is lava red
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MJZ - 1/8/2012 12:04 AM
I'm stoked, my Hannigan sidecar is ready for me to pick up Monday morning and I doubt I'll sleep until then.
Since this is a first for me I've a question from my black lab that I really bought this for, I have a pair of Doggles for her but since this is an enclosed rig, will I need to put them on her? Below is a picture of the model I ordered, it does have a removable top and snap in side windows, that is why I'm wondering if the Doggles will be needed. Thankshmssp2-SMALL.jpg
nice side car....,but for me its nicer if the color is lava red
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Quote from Guest on January 9, 2012, 9:19 pmPicked her up today.
Picked her up today.
Quote from SamB on January 10, 2012, 12:30 amBeautiful rig. I agree with the other comments, probably won't need the doggles. I use them on my dogs because it is an open rig with windshield. The windshield does offer protection but still gets windy.
Good luck with your new rig.
Sam
Beautiful rig. I agree with the other comments, probably won't need the doggles. I use them on my dogs because it is an open rig with windshield. The windshield does offer protection but still gets windy.
Good luck with your new rig.
Sam
Quote from Guest on January 10, 2012, 7:13 pmWOW! Steers like a 1936 two ton, other than that I'm very pleased with my rig. I've got a lot of practice time needed before I'm going to feel comfortable. I figure I'll mainly stay on the small back country roads for the foreseeable future, which is where I ride my S1000RR anyway but the pace will be quite different. I'm thrilled with my choice of the car and the bike I choose to pair it with.
WOW! Steers like a 1936 two ton, other than that I'm very pleased with my rig. I've got a lot of practice time needed before I'm going to feel comfortable. I figure I'll mainly stay on the small back country roads for the foreseeable future, which is where I ride my S1000RR anyway but the pace will be quite different. I'm thrilled with my choice of the car and the bike I choose to pair it with.
Quote from Guest on January 15, 2012, 10:31 amIt's a fantastic looking rig. Congratulations!
It's a fantastic looking rig. Congratulations!
Quote from Guest on January 16, 2012, 12:01 pmGot a couple of rides in over the weekend of about a total of 100 miles. The more I'm on it the more comfortable I feel with it. Being an old sportbike rider, I really don't enjoy larger flat straight roads but that is where I'm most relaxed and comfortable now with this contraption. I'm hoping with practice and seat time this will change and get back to the twisties. I am not even thinking about putting my black lab in the car yet as she is very skidish and I'm trying to introduce her very slowly. I did use some treats to get her in the car where I kept the top open and the motor off. She got in to get the treat and explored then got out when she wanted to. I did the same a couple of times the following day. When she gets more comfortable with that, I'll try closing the car with her in it. Then after she is comfortable with that, I'll start the motor and we will just sit in the driveway. Then a short slow trip around the block and finally move on to short trips. This is going to be a long process, especially since she has such a nervous / skidish personality.
But at least she and I are making progress, however slow it might be.Mark
Got a couple of rides in over the weekend of about a total of 100 miles. The more I'm on it the more comfortable I feel with it. Being an old sportbike rider, I really don't enjoy larger flat straight roads but that is where I'm most relaxed and comfortable now with this contraption. I'm hoping with practice and seat time this will change and get back to the twisties. I am not even thinking about putting my black lab in the car yet as she is very skidish and I'm trying to introduce her very slowly. I did use some treats to get her in the car where I kept the top open and the motor off. She got in to get the treat and explored then got out when she wanted to. I did the same a couple of times the following day. When she gets more comfortable with that, I'll try closing the car with her in it. Then after she is comfortable with that, I'll start the motor and we will just sit in the driveway. Then a short slow trip around the block and finally move on to short trips. This is going to be a long process, especially since she has such a nervous / skidish personality.
But at least she and I are making progress, however slow it might be.
Mark
Quote from horrorguy on January 16, 2012, 1:33 pmyears ago i had a chow who loved riding in the sidecar of one of the old police bikes i had.i did tie her collar to the foot rest so she couldnt jump out.the sidecar had a windshield and she always rode leaning out with her face in the wind..she took to the sidecar on the first ride and i never had any trouble with her .i never put goggles on her but i can see that it is a good idea if the dog will wear them.
years ago i had a chow who loved riding in the sidecar of one of the old police bikes i had.i did tie her collar to the foot rest so she couldnt jump out.the sidecar had a windshield and she always rode leaning out with her face in the wind..she took to the sidecar on the first ride and i never had any trouble with her .i never put goggles on her but i can see that it is a good idea if the dog will wear them.
Quote from vs1100star2002 on January 16, 2012, 3:09 pmVery nice rig!
Very nice rig!
Quote from Glenfiddich on January 16, 2012, 9:00 pmBarley is a hunting dog. Whatever he sees with feathers or fur he wants and often lunges for. So he is always tethered in the sidecar. As for Doggles, we have an arrangement. If he stays behind the screen I push them up on top of his head. If he wants the wind in his face he comes over to me so I can tug them down over his eyes.
Barley is a hunting dog. Whatever he sees with feathers or fur he wants and often lunges for. So he is always tethered in the sidecar. As for Doggles, we have an arrangement. If he stays behind the screen I push them up on top of his head. If he wants the wind in his face he comes over to me so I can tug them down over his eyes.
Quote from Guest on January 29, 2012, 8:14 pmYou can barely see Colby, my black lab, but I promise she is there. This was her first ride and I kept it short in order not to spook her. She seemed to really like it but she would find it much more enjoyable without the top or windows but I'm afraid we are a month or so before that weather arrives here.
You can barely see Colby, my black lab, but I promise she is there. This was her first ride and I kept it short in order not to spook her. She seemed to really like it but she would find it much more enjoyable without the top or windows but I'm afraid we are a month or so before that weather arrives here.
Quote from SwampFox on January 30, 2012, 7:51 amWay to go!! We look forward to seeing more pics of Colby on the road.
Way to go!! We look forward to seeing more pics of Colby on the road.