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Newbie - 2018 R 1200 RT with 6k miles
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 7:34 pm
by apochiraju
Hello All,
Great to be part of this forum.
Purchased the bike on Friday. Excited!
My name is Aravind, I have ridden bikes since I was 16. I have a 04 Yamaha R6, and my back cant take the riding position for a long drive. I’m new to the BMW, but I am thoroughly impressed with the bike.
Any words of wisdom and any advice would be much appreciated on the following topics:
I have 2 dogs, 11 lbs and 21 lbs. I’m looking for ways to take them on the bike along with my wife.
I live in Vallejo, CA. Are there any group of riders who go riding in this vicinity. Being new to the Bay area, I’m interested in meeting with experienced riders and riding with them.
Thanks so much
Super excited!
Aravind
Re: Newbie - 2018 R 1200 RT with 6k miles
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 8:23 pm
by Beagle
apochiraju wrote:
Hello All,
Great to be part of this forum.
Purchased the bike on Friday. Excited!
My name is Aravind, I have ridden bikes since I was 16. I have a 04 Yamaha R6, and my back cant take the riding position for a long drive. I’m new to the BMW, but I am thoroughly impressed with the bike.
Any words of wisdom and any advice would be much appreciated on the following topics:
I have 2 dogs, 11 lbs and 21 lbs. I’m looking for ways to take them on the bike along with my wife.
I live in Vallejo, CA. Are there any group of riders who go riding in this vicinity. Being new to the Bay area, I’m interested in meeting with experienced riders and riding with them.
Thanks so much
Super excited!
Aravind
Welcome to the forum. You need a bigger bike................. or a large sidecar attached.
Re: Newbie - 2018 R 1200 RT with 6k miles
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 9:48 pm
by simbo
apochiraju wrote:
Hello All,
Great to be part of this forum.
Purchased the bike on Friday. Excited!
My name is Aravind
Any words of wisdom and any advice would be much appreciated on the following topics:
I have 2 dogs, 11 lbs and 21 lbs. I’m looking for ways to take them on the bike along with my wife.
Hi Aravind, I'd say you need a top box adapted to carry a dog (givi aluminium type withe the sides replaced with cageing) for the larger fella on the rear rack and the little fella in the tank bag with a hole cut in for its head to poke out of
Re: Newbie - 2018 R 1200 RT with 6k miles
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 11:16 pm
by apochiraju
Thanks. That would be my second option to get a box and customize it.
I was wondering if there is anyone who has already done this or if there is a company that sells a custom box for little dogs.
Thank Yoh
Re: Newbie - 2018 R 1200 RT with 6k miles
Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2019 7:21 am
by B787MECH
I suggest getting a IATA approved dog travel crate securely attached to the bike rack. Available through normal online sites in a variety of sizes.
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Re: Newbie - 2018 R 1200 RT with 6k miles
Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2019 8:27 am
by guest2383
I have to agree that a sidecar would be the best option.
Cool too 8)
Re: Newbie - 2018 R 1200 RT with 6k miles
Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2019 9:29 am
by Beagle
May need to check with insurance?
Re: Newbie - 2018 R 1200 RT with 6k miles
Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2019 9:46 am
by apochiraju
B787MECH wrote:
I suggest getting a IATA approved dog travel crate securely attached to the bike rack. Available through normal online sites in a variety of sizes.
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Thank You. I was checking some other carriers where our guys can stick their head out.
I agree that a sidecar would be the best option, but I donot have space in my garage for that.
Cheers,
Aravind
Re: Newbie - 2018 R 1200 RT with 6k miles
Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2019 3:28 am
by timminator
Met some folks at
Amerivespa in Seattle last year who had modified the top case to turn it into a dog carrier. Another couple had a trailer for their dog. I think I'd rather try pulling a trailer with my RT rather than modify it for a sidecar.
Re: Newbie - 2018 R 1200 RT with 6k miles
Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2019 7:38 pm
by apochiraju
That is so cool. I bought a dog carrier from saddleman. I took both my guys in that carrier. The little guy was irritated at first, but eventually fot used to it.
https://www.saddlemen.com/index.php?_route_=pc3200c-convertible-pet-carrier-universal
It looks smaller than it actually is.
Cheers
Aravind
