Sidecar for Veteran's companion dog

[ashes to ashes]

Ural is always the answer

I feel a little apprehensive about ural as I've not heard of them before and am unsure of their reliability, serviceability and rideability

[stopintime]

ventura rack was an idea I had but it's illegal.
...........

How so? If it isn't 'certified' for the dog's weight, maybe the principle could be used constructing a better version...  FWIW, the rack can be turned around so the bag is on top of the passenger seat. 

[beethoven]

Ural is definitely an option. Been in Oz for years. I have been in sidecar once. Attached a link to site.
I have also seen a dog in a milk crate attached to a rack in Perth. I believe new rules ban unrestrained animals on motorbikes. Too many riding on the tank. Unsure if you could get exemption for your case if restrained.

Good luck with finding a good outcome.

http://www.imz-ural.com.au

[Grampa]

I feel a little apprehensive about ural as I've not heard of them before and am unsure of their reliability, serviceability and rideability

if you own a screwdriver and a set of spanners, and can use them without removing an eye... you are capable of servicing one all on your own.

riding on a Ural is quite calming, and IMO, the perfect vehicle for somebody with PTSD. it forces you to slow down and enjoy the little things.

cats, dogs, babies and hot chicks all dig them

[IZ]

look up pet trailers for motorcycles

http://www.roaddogtrailers.com/trailers_K9_Caddy.asp

Here's a custom one for a Duc
http://www.ducatinewstoday.com/2011/08/forget-the-top-box-tow-a-trailer-with-your-ducati/

I used to ride for 3 years with my Pug in crate. 

Again..how big is the dog?

[ashes to ashes]

[quote
cats, dogs, babies and hot chicks all dig them [/quote]

well with that logic how can i say no? haha the dog is a large staffy size, about 20kg. I do like the ural idea they also have the same problem of needing extra finance which I don't have though.

[Grampa]

i would look for a used "T"  model. most owners baby them, and even it its not been babied.... they handle wear and tear nicely. here in the states,  used ones can be found at quite a discount over that of a new one.

[Speeddog]

As I understand it, the Ural is a Russian copy of a postwar BMW.

Given that, as long as it's had oil kept in it, and barring large-caliber gunfire, it should be good to go.

[RichD]

Hi all!

 -just saw this awesome thread!  

Ashes, I think the Ural is a GREAT idea, especially in respect to keeping to a low cost.
The biggest downside to it (to me) is it doesn't lean when you turn.
That's really not that bad!

The Pugglepod9000 is fully articulated, made of aircraft grade chromoly tubing, carbon fiber, and fiberglass
so it would lean when turning, and will withstand over 8000 pounds of force before a pivot point will fail.
(It costs a lot extra to make it look like it is marginally attached while having a large strength safety factor)

Maybe you could get a Ural and try it too see how it works for you?

[RichD]

That thing doesn't look very safe to me...

It is safe.  Very.

That's the trick to it! 
Make it look as "unattached" as possible, while having ridiculous extra strength built in. 

[Rudemouthsky]

Hi all!

 -just saw this awesome thread!  

Ashes, I think the Ural is a GREAT idea, especially in respect to keeping to a low cost.
The biggest downside to it (to me) is it doesn't lean when you turn.
That's really not that bad!

The Pugglepod9000 is fully articulated, made of aircraft grade chromoly tubing, carbon fiber, and fiberglass
so it would lean when turning, and will withstand over 8000 pounds of force before a pivot point will fail.
(It costs a lot extra to make it look like it is marginally attached while having a large strength safety factor)

Maybe you could get a Ural and try it too see how it works for you?

Thanks for the good information!