[moto] Maiden voyage complete! [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [thumbsup]
Videos to follow soon...
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My friend...... that is either serious dedication........ or you need a hobby. ;D [thumbsup]
Quote from: WannaDucBad on May 30, 2008, 09:32:40 PM
My friend...... that is either serious dedication........ or you need a hobby. ;D [thumbsup]
Unfortunately, I cannot take credit for this, I am merely the photographer of history in the making. [laugh]
I hope to get some good videos tomorrow while we're cruising around.
THAT....IS...AWESOME!!!!!! [clap] I only hope that the little pup can't get anywhere outside of the pod :-\
Quote from: Mac_48 on May 30, 2008, 09:49:35 PM
THAT....IS...AWESOME!!!!!! [clap] I only hope that the little pup can't get anywhere outside of the pod :-\
Yes, Duke has his own safety belt system in there. [thumbsup]
In these pics, he wasn't fastened in.
Put some rearsets on it and ride along!
Tough guy motorcycle forums should not have so much "awwww" in them. In other news
Awww!
Quote from: deweey on May 30, 2008, 09:57:59 PM
Put some rearsets on it and ride along!
Sounds like fun!
The creator says turn signals will be added.
2 questions:
1. Who is the guy who looks like Dax Shepard in the 7th pic?
2. Isn't the ride gonna be kinda rough with no suspension?
tomorrow we get to see it on the road in the hill country !!! [evil]
not my bike, but it actually has a full on suspension!
Wow, you really can't seen any suspension. It does look cool though...
words...i am without them.
Quote from: NAKID on May 30, 2008, 10:09:41 PM
Wow, you really can't seen any suspension. It does look cool though...
Yeah, the suspension is covered by the fairings. I'll get a pic of it tomorrow.
We're all eagerly awaiting to witness this thing on the road tomorrow. He arrived on-site after dark.
His maiden trip was about 450 miles on the interstate and back roads with Duke in the Puggle Pod 9000.
Quote from: NAKID on May 30, 2008, 10:07:34 PM
2 questions:
1. Who is the guy who looks like Dax Shepard in the 7th pic?
Why, it IS Dax Shepard!
I'm disappointed that he didn't use a Monster trellis frame to make that!!
Cool though.
My pug used to ride with me.
I had a good system to secure him. d-clips on the chest and the back fastened to the harness so he couldn't move but minimally.
I'd give him the relectors from your Monster too to put on that contraption so cars see it!!
Who the F is Dax Shepard? One of your reality TV soap stars Nakid??
Quote from: NAKID on May 30, 2008, 10:25:18 PM
Serious?
LOL... nope. We're not quite cool enough to be hanging out with celebrities.
Quote from: IZ on May 30, 2008, 10:26:12 PM
Who the F is Dax Shepard? One of your reality TV soap stars Nakid??
Google is our friend...
Quote from: BarneePhife on May 30, 2008, 10:35:52 PM
Google is our friend...
It's not my friend and in that one f*cking sentence you could have said who he was
Sorry..didn't mean to sound so harsh..
I didn't insert.. [cheeky] [cheeky]
Quote from: IZ on May 30, 2008, 10:43:15 PM
It's not my friend and in that one f*cking sentence you could have said who he was
Sorry..didn't mean to sound so harsh..
I didn't insert.. [cheeky] [cheeky]
Stop being an ass Adam!
[laugh]
He's one of the guys from Punk'd. He was also in a couple movies, Employee of the Month and Without a Paddle (I think that's the name.) Fine don't google him, use IMDB! ;D
Quote from: NAKID on May 30, 2008, 10:59:06 PM
Stop being an ass Adam!
[laugh]
He's one of the guys from Punk'd. He was also in a couple movies, Employee of the Month and Without a Paddle (I think that's the name.) Fine don't google him, use IMDB! ;D
Employee of the month?? That's the movie with Jessica Simpson, right? I did't realize their were other actors in that movie?! ???
Quote from: IZ on May 30, 2008, 11:02:32 PM
Employee of the month?? That's the movie with Jessica Simpson, right? I did't realize their were other actors in that movie?! ???
Hard to see when your glasses were eaten by the dog! [laugh]
Quote from: someguy on May 30, 2008, 11:12:38 PM
Hard to see when your glasses were eaten by the dog! [laugh]
Believe me..I didnt need my glasses.
I was so close to the TV watching Jessica, my tongue could almost touch the screen.
Now that I think about it..
With the volume muted of course right?
any pics of a ride with the puggle pod yet?
I can't decide if my dogs would love one or hate it! Can't wait to see more pictures. [thumbsup]
I don`t even take my wife with me for a ride, why the dog ???
Quote from: Mac_48 on June 01, 2008, 02:07:11 PM
any pics of a ride with the puggle pod yet?
ask and ye shall receive [thumbsup]
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Quote from: IZ on May 30, 2008, 10:26:12 PM
I'd give him the relectors from your Monster too to put on that contraption so cars see it!!
It has fully functioning lights, including night light (front and back) and brake lights...
Wish my st bernard fit in something like that [bang]
Mr. Magoo Gives you his Nod of Approval [thumbsup]
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Maybe it's just me, but the dog does not look like he enjoying this thing so much.
speechless
Here is a random moto dog sighting someone shot and sent to me (cause I have the same breed of dog).
Lack of gear notwithstanding, I think this dog is having fun. 8)
(I would not trust mine like this though...I have Evel Knievel dogs. [bang])
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that is soo cool [thumbsup]
The one question that begs to be asked (surprised no one did) is that thing even legal? Where do you live that that would pass inspection. Looks like a reason to get pulled over. Cop may be swayed by the cute dog though. I don't know how safe this whole thing looks. I don't want to be a Debbie Downer, but doesn't look like the most secure thing ever. Looks like Fido on a sharp turn won't make it and the bar will break sending Fido flying. Could just be another arrogant attempt for man to defy the laws of physics, but that thing is f'ing cool. It's like a chick magnet tpo. They think "Aww you care SO much about your dog, I bet he'll jump through hoops for me....I mean look at the dedication to the dog" Swee thing, just looks like danger awaits. BE CAREFUL PLEASE.
hmm, actually, richD has a restraint system built into the pod for the dog that works pretty darn well. Full suspension and the whole thing connects to the bike around the bottom of the case on both sides, VERY solid.
From what I could tell riding behind the two this weekend, the dog was having a great time, he'd get up and poke his head into the windstream and just enjoy the ride
richd was definitely getting a lot of women stopping and asking questions [evil]
So VERY cool.
Quote from: CountGreffi on June 03, 2008, 05:39:10 AMIt's like a chick magnet tpo. They think "Aww you care SO much about your dog, I bet he'll jump through hoops for me....I mean look at the dedication to the dog"
Yep, that part works. ;D [laugh]
Duke flys in that thing, too. i know firsthand; i got passed by him :-\
it was seriously cool being behind them and watching them take the corner. i think i even saw Duke trying to put a couple knees down in the technical stuff [thumbsup] someone needs some knee pucks for his birthday i think...
Quote from: CountGreffi on June 03, 2008, 05:39:10 AM
I don't know how safe this whole thing looks. I don't want to be a Debbie Downer, but doesn't look like the most secure thing ever. Looks like Fido on a sharp turn won't make it and the bar will break sending Fido flying.
Hey DD- the PP9000 is fully articulated... It leans at exactly the same angle as the bike, & has a fully adjustable suspension.
Why would a sidecar (especially one with head, tail & brake lights) not be legal?
Quote from: Duc L'Smart on June 03, 2008, 10:40:19 AM
Hey DD- the PP9000 is fully articulated... It leans at exactly the same angle as the bike, & has a fully adjustable suspension.
Why would a sidecar (especially one with head, tail & brake lights) not be legal?
Okay, so this thing can lean with the bike...that makes it sound far less unsafe. Still I stand by my observation, that the PP9000 doesn't LOOK that safe. I just hope the dog is gonna be okay. I do believe that thing is a chick MAGNET.
Quote from: chipo on June 02, 2008, 07:05:21 AM
It has fully functioning lights, including night light (front and back) and brake lights...
Nice!! [thumbsup]
That is the coolest thing! Dog's pretty cute too....
Ok time to start branching out.
It looks like I could get both kids on that one. In NH we have a seatbelt law but not for motorcycles [evil]
and yes I am kidding....I think
maybe
maybe not
The technical term is parallelogram. As long as the mount points are stong enough for the loads and the box trellis arm is strong enough for the torsion/bending loads the setup isn't going anywhere the bike isn't going. It will actually see far lower loads in turns than a traditional side car would.
RichD & Duke made it back to Ft. Worth fine, & I can tell you he was tearing it up in the Texas Hill Country [thumbsup] [moto]
Quote from: Duc L'Smart on June 04, 2008, 02:15:50 PM
RichD & Duke made it back to Ft. Worth fine, & I can tell you he was tearing it up in the Texas Hill Country [thumbsup] [moto]
After riding the Supersport with the Puggle Pod on it for well over 1000 miles now (about 1500 miles in the first week!)
I have to say: it works well. The bike is actually much more stable in sandy/marginal traction turns and surfaces than without the 'Pod.
The extra wheel really helps out with this.
I've had the occasion to do a couple of hard stops and one REAL panic stop.
The bike's front does not want to "wash out" in a skid like a bike on just two wheels would.
For normal accelerating and braking you need to steer
slightly to adjust for the 'Pod being on there.
Side wind has more surface to work on -so you feel it a little more.
The turning feels a little heavier -but there is the gyroscopic force of another wheel to overcome... so it is no suprise.
Once I gave myself a little time to acclimate to the new riding sensation it was full speed ahead!
"Triple digit tested" [thumbsup]
Soon will come paint and decals... [evil] ;D
-R
P.S. Duke LOVES this thing now. It took a little while for him to get comfy with it -but now he "plays" with the air...
He inflates his mouth by opening it just over the windscreen and letting his cheeks puff and lips flap. He BEGS for attention at stoplights...
He gets VERY excited when he sees his harness come out! (even more than his old leash!)
awesome recap!
mitt
very cool [thumbsup]
what a lucky pup
The PP9000 is a sight to see in action. Once the video of it in action gets cleaned up we'll get it posted.
Quote from: bryant8 on June 04, 2008, 04:58:04 PM
The PP9000 is a sight to see in action. Once the video of it in action gets cleaned up we'll get it posted.
Short vid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zT3H0wXXyIs&eurl=http://ducatimonsterworldwide.org/index.php?topic=3547.15
That is so damn awesome
That thing is just too freaking cool! I guess I know what my summer/fall/winter/spring project is going to be.
I finally found the word...
PAWSOME!!!
Quote from: chipo on June 05, 2008, 09:25:09 AM
Short vid
Oh come on, I wanna see that thing in full lean....
That is badass!
The videos are still being worked on, we just got back from the trip a few days ago and the guy with the bike cam has about 4hrs worth of video to parse through.
Quote from: onederer on June 05, 2008, 09:48:33 AM
I finally found the word...
PAWSOME!!!
That my friend must of taken you all day to figure out didn't it?
Brilliant! Looks a bit wide but I know nothing of these matters. I mean- if you needed to reach over to assist your co-pilot (bee, rock, anything - in co-pilots face) forget about it. There's not much eye protection even though the windscreen looks cool. Maybe he should also design a doggy helm. Have him integrate a helmet camera for the full shebang.
Quote from: c_rex on June 05, 2008, 12:36:33 PM
Brilliant! Looks a bit wide but I know nothing of these matters. I mean- if you needed to reach over to assist your co-pilot (bee, rock, anything - in co-pilots face) forget about it. There's not much eye protection even though the windscreen looks cool. Maybe he should also design a doggy helm. Have him integrate a helmet camera for the full shebang.
I vote doggy helmet camera, that would rock
that is one lucky pooch... I would take my dog everywhere if i had this.
Quote from: c_rex on June 05, 2008, 12:36:33 PM
Brilliant! Looks a bit wide but I know nothing of these matters. I mean- if you needed to reach over to assist your co-pilot (bee, rock, anything - in co-pilots face) forget about it. There's not much eye protection even though the windscreen looks cool. Maybe he should also design a doggy helm. Have him integrate a helmet camera for the full shebang.
+11tyb ;D
Quote from: c_rex on June 05, 2008, 12:36:33 PM
Brilliant! Looks a bit wide but I know nothing of these matters. I mean- if you needed to reach over to assist your co-pilot (bee, rock, anything - in co-pilots face) forget about it. There's not much eye protection even though the windscreen looks cool. Maybe he should also design a doggy helm. Have him integrate a helmet camera for the full shebang.
RichD has some "Doggles" on order for Duke [thumbsup]
http://doggles.com/doggles.html
Quote from: c_rex on June 05, 2008, 12:36:33 PM...(bee, rock, anything - in co-pilots face) forget about it. There's not much eye protection even though the windscreen looks cool....
He has doggles now! :)
-Pics to follow.... [thumbsup]
Here's a few from a get together last night... still no videos though. Software issues apparently
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That is just awesome. Duke looks like he's gotten bigger since the last pics. Looking forward to more updates.
I want a puggle pod soo badly ;D you should post the buildup ;)
I cant wait to see it painted.
Quote from: Lance Goodthrust on June 06, 2008, 09:36:51 AM
That is just awesome. Duke looks like he's gotten bigger since the last pics. Looking forward to more updates.
definitely. in the first pics he was crouching, looking like "ehh... is this safe?." Now he looks excited and really happy to be in that pod.
I was just thinking, he's got some cool goggles to protect his eyes but does he wear ear plugs? I'd assume that with all the wind noise coupled with the exhaust at his ear level, he'd get hearing damage pretty quickly.
Quote from: Mac_48 on June 06, 2008, 11:27:53 AM
I want a puggle pod soo badly ;D you should post the buildup ;)
Drink lots of beer [thumbsup]
The Doggles look awesome Rich [beer]
OMG!!! That is sooooooo cool!!!! [clap] [beer]
T
any vids yet?
Do you steer or counter steer? (nice set-up, I had a dachshund in a backpack once, that got plenty of smiles from the female gender, you must be rolling in attention)
I'll check to see if the video person has had a chance to finish the files.
I want a Frenchie-pod!!
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Nice pics!
Quote from: IZ on August 24, 2008, 09:14:11 PM
I want a Frenchie-pod!!
[thumbsup] [thumbsup]
Nice pics!
Bring the Frenchie to our HC ride in Oct and check out the Pod yourself [thumbsup]
Quote from: bryant8 on August 24, 2008, 09:18:10 PM
Bring the Frenchie to our HC ride in Oct and check out the Pod yourself [thumbsup]
Hmmmm..?! [thumbsup]
Quote from: ducatsSF on August 24, 2008, 08:16:33 PM
Do you steer or counter steer? (nice set-up, I had a dachshund in a backpack once, that got plenty of smiles from the female gender, you must be rolling in attention)
Attention? It's crazy.
I just ride like a normal bike (countersteer).
There is more weight there but it is surprisingly balanced.
Hard acceleration requires a little steering input to go completely straight (pull on right grip slightly)
Hard straight-line braking goes the other way (push slightly on right grip).
If you ride normal after a few blocks it's hard to know it's there (but you'd better not forget -plan on being wider when you pick your lines)
QuoteI want a Frenchie-pod!!
I've got 2 French Bulldogs myself, bet they'd love something like this.
Dachshund over here...I'd ride with him in something like this.
This needs to be mass produced so I can get one for my bulldog.
where's the video??????
We just returned from our semi-annual trip to the Texas Hill Country and we were able to catch a few videos this time out.
Including the Pugglepod
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOJ0jcii4Fs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOJ0jcii4Fs)
This is a pretty rough cut and paste video but at least you can see it in action. And yes, the 900SS is in 3-up mode.
New pics of it painted are being uploaded as people return home
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Thanks for the cool video! ;D [thumbsup]
Now you need to get a friend in front of you with a rear-mounted camera. ;)
Nice!! [clap]
That is a sick paintjob, running 3 up is awesome that is some great craftsmanship. [thumbsup]
I'm not the mad scientist that created the PugglePod 9000, I'm just lucky enough to call him a good friend. [thumbsup]
SUPER DUKE! of the DFWM is the creative mind and owner behind the PP9000. We had Duc 'L Smart do the chase camera work for the group. Next time out I hope to have a few more cameras set up for the trip [moto]
Quote from: bryant8 on October 28, 2008, 09:18:06 AM
Next time out I hope to have a few more cameras set up for the trip [moto]
Puggle-helmet cam!! [thumbsup] [thumbsup]
The video is awesome - looks like the pug really likes it.
mitt
this thing is great. I had the pleasure of riding behind it and was constantly blowing my lines bc I couldn't keep from looking at it.
I love it, I'd really like to see a sidecar built or people like that.
By "like that" I mean with the parallelagram arm instead of a mostly rigid mount.
That looks like it'd be a really fun sidecar to ride on.
Quote from: A.duc.H.duc. on October 28, 2008, 04:39:30 PM
I love it, I'd really like to see a sidecar built or people like that.
By "like that" I mean with the parallelagram arm instead of a mostly rigid mount.
That looks like it'd be a really fun sidecar to ride on.
Do you think the Puggle knows to help lean?
Quote from: zedsaid on October 28, 2008, 05:21:30 PM
Do you think the Puggle knows to help lean?
I don't think the 12 pounds or so of pup matter :P
Do you make him wear leathers when he goes out? :)
[evil] drag'n a paw
Quote from: smartaleck on October 28, 2008, 06:26:26 PM
I don't think the 12 pounds or so of pup matter :P
You thought the weight of my arm mattered. :P
Quote from: msincredible on October 28, 2008, 08:05:39 PM
You thought the weight of my arm mattered. :P
as she backhands you across the room [laugh]
Great job, lucky Puggle [thumbsup]
OMG! coolest mod eva!
Quote from: smartaleck on October 28, 2008, 06:26:26 PM
I don't think the 12 pounds or so of pup matter :P
Actually 25Lbs.
...and he does "lean" [thumbsup]
Quote from: SUPER DUKE! on October 30, 2008, 05:24:49 AM
Actually 25Lbs.
...and he does "lean" [thumbsup]
Yeah, he might have better form than me!
Quote from: SUPER DUKE! on October 30, 2008, 05:24:49 AM
Actually 25Lbs.
...and he does "lean" [thumbsup]
That's awesome.
[bacon] [bacon] [bacon]
it..... needs a full pic presentation and write-up ...then make it the Bomb [thumbsup]
Definately Bomb material. [thumbsup]
Wonder if a cat would like it?
Quote from: DesmoDiva on October 30, 2008, 01:03:31 PM
Definately Bomb material. [thumbsup]
Wonder if a cat would like it?
Cats like nothing. They are horribly little furry creatures.
SUPER DUKE is a creative genius as bryant8 said and makes the best ribs hands down. excellent man to call a friend and the dog too. just as el matador said though he is hard to ride behind because of the way duke looks back at you. you find yourself watching him instead of where you r going. i dont think there will be a helmet cam as duke goes with doggles only.
We need to find Duke an old leather footballer helmet to add to the doggles!
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Dukie-duke in action!
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Dukie-duke in action!
Sweet pic! [thumbsup]
he seems to rarely be behind the windscreen. maybe he needs an all out naked.
OMFG I NEED ONE OF THOSE!!!
DuckStew, where are you?
Freakin' awesome. I absolutely love it!
I just met RichD this weekend. This is still so cool.
[bow_down]
This is so damn cool, i donno what to say.
Altho, see if you can get a helmet for the dog. :)
I just did the Hill Country ride with that crazy bastard and trust me, he loves it. You get caught up looking at this thing and damn near miss turns while following.
Rich, use the my swing arm and update the thing. ;)
That is fricken awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I need one for 2 bulldogges.
[bow_down]
I need one for a 60lb Pit Bull!! She adores rides in the Miata with the top down... I can only imagine how much she'd like this.
Quote from: Pip on November 19, 2009, 07:29:03 AM
[bow_down]
I need one for a 60lb Pit Bull!! She adores rides in the Miata with the top down... I can only imagine how much she'd like this.
I was just thinking the same thing for my 80lb pibble.
BUMP!
...Just cuz I was reminiscing about our rides in The Hill Country, our friends, and am in the process of getting the ol' SS/CR-PP9K rolling again.
(Have some parts on order for the FCR's, picked up some touchup paint, etc.)
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[thumbsup] [popcorn]