CB1100 Sidecar Experiment

[GoldOxide_imp]

Oh no, poor Rudi. I hope he gets well ASAP.

Thanks dbarkdoll. We have him on some medication for a respiratory issue and it does seem to be helping. Hopefully warmer weather will improve it even more!

Oh no, poor Rudi. I hope he gets well ASAP.

Would Rudi (or any animal) where some sort of "ear muffs" to dampen the issue of hearing loss due to wind noise? Or does folding back the ears work well enough?

Hey GoldOxide, not sure if they make ear protection for dogs. I'll have to look into that. Most all of the time, I place a stretch knit neck warmer around Rudi's ears to prevent them from flopping in the wind. Hopefully that dampens the wind noise some too. I noticed that when he wears that, he shows more tolerance of riding at higher speeds.

What make of sidecar is that? Looks like a copy of a Steib sidecar.

Hi Django, the sidecar is from a 2002 Ural Tourist. I had it painted.

:clap: yay!

 

[flynrider]

Oh no, poor Rudi. I hope he gets well ASAP.

Thanks dbarkdoll. We have him on some medication for a respiratory issue and it does seem to be helping. Hopefully warmer weather will improve it even more!

Oh no, poor Rudi. I hope he gets well ASAP.

Would Rudi (or any animal) where some sort of "ear muffs" to dampen the issue of hearing loss due to wind noise? Or does folding back the ears work well enough?

Hey GoldOxide, not sure if they make ear protection for dogs. I'll have to look into that. Most all of the time, I place a stretch knit neck warmer around Rudi's ears to prevent them from flopping in the wind. Hopefully that dampens the wind noise some too. I noticed that when he wears that, he shows more tolerance of riding at higher speeds.

What make of sidecar is that? Looks like a copy of a Steib sidecar.

Hi Django, the sidecar is from a 2002 Ural Tourist. I had it painted.

They do make such a thing. Popular with my flying friends who like to take their dogs along in small, noisy airplanes. Google "Mutt Muffs".

 

[deltamark]

Oh no, poor Rudi. I hope he gets well ASAP.

Thanks dbarkdoll. We have him on some medication for a respiratory issue and it does seem to be helping. Hopefully warmer weather will improve it even more!

Oh no, poor Rudi. I hope he gets well ASAP.

Would Rudi (or any animal) where some sort of "ear muffs" to dampen the issue of hearing loss due to wind noise? Or does folding back the ears work well enough?

Hey GoldOxide, not sure if they make ear protection for dogs. I'll have to look into that. Most all of the time, I place a stretch knit neck warmer around Rudi's ears to prevent them from flopping in the wind. Hopefully that dampens the wind noise some too. I noticed that when he wears that, he shows more tolerance of riding at higher speeds.

What make of sidecar is that? Looks like a copy of a Steib sidecar.

Hi Django, the sidecar is from a 2002 Ural Tourist. I had it painted.

They do make such a thing. Popular with my flying friends who like to take their dogs along in small, noisy airplanes. Google "Mutt Muffs".

They do make such a thing. Popular with my flying friends who like to take their dogs along in small, noisy airplanes. Google "Mutt Muffs".
Thanks for the suggestion. The Mutt Muffs look like they would be effective. May have to put a pair on the gear list!

 

[QUINTtastic_imp]

This thread is fantastic. I’ve been riding for 4 years now. I own a ‘78 CB750 and a 2014 CB1100 Deluxe. But, ever since I’ve been riding, I’m home less and feel bad for my super adventurous cattle dog. I’m selling my 750 and most likely getting a sidecar and CB1100 standard. Seems great! I’m glad I looked on here.

 

[Houtman_imp]

When I read your post at first I thought that you were homeless !

 

[deltamark]

Hello all,

Just checking in to update this thread. This past weekend's weather was finally decent enough to take Rudi and our smaller dog, Lana out for a good ride. Took the back roads to a festival in the Lake Erie town of Port Clinton, OH.

Here's Rudi curiously watching the drawbridge raising:
Drawbridge

Hoping to take a few longer trips again this summer. Will check back in later.

Keep on riding!

 

[peterbaron]

Looks like Rudy is very happy

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

So very cool.

 

[the Ferret]

Hi Rudy!

 

[deltamark]

Hello CB Riders,

Last month, a number of you met my CB1100 Sidecar-riding dog, Rudi. Well, Hank is the latest canine addition to our family. He's almost 11-months old, is the same mix as Rudi, and began his sidecar training yesterday.

Here's a short clip of Hank's first ride.

I suggested to my wife that if Hank takes to this, she might also have to get a sidecar rig next year. Hmm, maybe it's time to plan for another CB1100 rig!

 

[Lord Popgun]

Or a 2 passenger sidecar. Do they even have such a thing?

Congrats on a new friend! And a cool looking sidecar

 

[KiowaEagle_imp]

He must have been jealous of his brother. Looks like he's taking to it well!

 

[peterbaron]

Popgun, more than certain, a single type would easily accommodate two small Joeys...

 

[Lord Popgun]

Hummmm PB, An Aussie hat and some sunglasses on them and that would be cool!

 

[the Ferret]

LOL you go Hank!

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

Double the fun!

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RE Joeys: Where would the tails go?

 

[Lord Popgun]

Well GO, a hole in the seat back and a cutout on his rack. Done

 

[deltamark]

Yesterday, Rudi took his first ride of 2020.

He proves to be very safety conscious by checking for traffic on the right while I look left.
Rudi Checks for Traffic

Hope you all are well!

 

[the Ferret]

:hello: hey Rudi

Delta mark, how did the trailer work out?

 

[deltamark]

Hey there Mr. Moderator,

Trailer worked well so far. I was easily able to store my three bikes in there for the winter and have battery tenders on all. Haven't camped in it yet. Hope to this year.