Woman Rides with Large German Shepherd Dog on Adventure Motorcycle in the travel video series
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- Опубліковано 9 лип 2018
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RUFFLY's Pack Leader, Jess Stone, takes her 75 lbs (35 kg) German Shepherd Moxie for motorcycle travels and outdoor adventures throughout Mexico and Central America.
No sidecars or trailers, Moxie copilots from the K9 Moto Cockpit mounted atop the passenger seat of Jess's BMW G650GS adventure motorcycle.
Subscribe to follow our adventures ‘on 2 Wheels + 4 Paws’ and Visit www.goruffly.com to browse Moxie's closet of ethical outdoor dog gear!
Theme song: "New Places" by Nicolai Heidlas at Soundcloud.com
Special thanks to @GiantLoopMoto motorcycle gear and Arkadia Supply Co travel gear
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I’m wondering, why this video hasn’t hit a million views already? Motorcycles and Dogs are a perfect combination.
Nice of you to say! We’ve got our fingers crossed! More episodes are on the way.
The magic of that combination is odd. People who gushed over my Cocker Spaniels on my bike had seen hundreds of dogs on the street and thousands of motorcycles locally (I'm in the Daytona area, with 2 bike rallies a year). Neither dogs nor motorcycles alone were a big deal to them, but putting the 2 together is like Nitro and Glycerin.
It beautiful video it very nice make sure tie dog up comfortable it peaceful to ride the motorbike love it .
Looking good. What a great friendship you two have. Be safe & Happy Travels.
From California USA to you both.☺
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Very cool, thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed. We have several travel episodes up now
Lo maximo!!! Congrats!!!
Muchísimas gracias. Seguimos con mas vídeos pronto!
our lil dog loves riding on the bike with his doggie daddy
That's fantastic. There's a small but growing community of us ride-with-dog motorcyclists!
Great video guys. Keep it up.
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed
super cool video keep them coming
Thanks so much. Hope you’ve been enjoying!
Your bike setup it's inspiring, I want something like that for my belgium shepard :), she likes to get into the bike but it's not comfortable enough hehe, but yours look awesome.
Thanks! It takes a bit of practice with treats and positive reinforcement to get them up on the bike and comfortable to be there. Sort of like crate training. I just posted a video today where I talk a bit about how I trained Moxie to ride - ua-cam.com/video/eLBCAqeHRaw/v-deo.html
Gotta love Moxie in her aviators (RexSpecs)! That is one daring dog!
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Best Top Gun ever copilot ever!
I imagine MOXIE doesn't feel daring, just on a ride with mom
Keep it up guys
Thanks! 😊Looking forward to the next few trips we have planned before we start our RTW!
love it 😃
So glad you liked the video!
I love it
So glad!
This is worth subscribing! Thanks to CNN, would have not heard about this channel if it wasnt for FB.
Thank you! So glad you came over and subscribed!
Very nice i like this video
So glad you enjoyed it
Bravo 👍👍
Glad you liked!
Genial saludos cordiales desde Patagonia Chile.. Mi sueño es poder viajar con mis 4 perritos
Que bueno. Espero que viajes con tus perritos. No hay mejor forma de disfrutar de un viaje. Suerte!
You and your dog have me beat, with the exception that for three years I rode locally (here north of Daytona Beach) with my 2 Cocker Spaniels in my sideboxes, which I made by cutting a size 1610 Pelican Case in half, then mounting them on regular pannier racks. I had my dogs clipped-in with a strong cord to their dog harnesses. They had no eye protection after they both rejected their Doggles, but I installed a Lexan plexiglass mini-windshield for the Cocker Spaniel I have now (besides Doggles with their 2 smaller, tinted lenses, there's Rex Specs, which are pricey at $80 but they have a better attachment design, have one large, clear lens like a scuba mask, and are better quality. There are also cheaper made-in-chinas available with that one-lens design).
The polycarbonate Pelican case is as tough as anything. Whenever I've dropped the bike, when it hits the ground the sideboxes land at their strongest point, the bottom edge, which also helps protect the bike itself. The dog clears the box while staying on the cord, safe from bolting into traffic. The cord is just long enough to clear during a drop but not long enough to allow my dog to jump over the side of the box while riding. Not only does my dog NOT freak-out when it happens, but it's happened often enough that he's come to trust the experience, so he's LESS afraid, not more. The big pain in the ass is when I'm heavily loaded-up to travel enough that I have to unstrap and remove all my cargo to get the bike up again, then strap everything back on again. It can take about ten minutes and I'm cursing and sweating the whole time.
My bike has also keeled over several times (a high-side drop) when I had my bike parked on the kickstand instead of the centerstand, with the other side of the bike (from my dog) heavily loaded and top-heavy. Then I'd see that my dog needs to take a quick potty-break. I'd take him out, walk a few steps, then hear my bike hit the ground behind me. It's always one of those "Why me God?" moments.
For me personally, being a very private loner type, the biggest problem has been the excessive attention we get (I include the bike when I say "we"). Back when I was just planning this I thought I'd like the attention, but for me it got old fast. Quick, positive words by people who are just walking past is fine ("Wow, that's really cool" and they're gone). So are unique, interesting comments or intelligent questions. But most contact is just dumb and repetitive ("I see you've got your traveling buddy with you" and "He just stays in there like that?" until I think my ears are going to bleed). The silliest is being tracked down inside a supermarket, asked if those are my dogs on the motorcycle outside, thinking something bad happened to them, but only hearing "That's so c-u-u-te!" The worst is some old lady outside of a store on a hot day threatening to call the sheriffs on me even though my bike is parked in the shade (it doesn't help if my dog is barking for me). Those occasional nasty types never express caring concern or threaten to call animal control instead of the sheriff, which is a giveaway that it's not so much about my dog's safety to them, it's more about them projecting their childhood abandonment issues.
On the big plus side, most people take real delight in seeing my dog on my motorcycle, which goes beyond a brief positive encounter - it's a sign that people aren't as spiritually lost as it seems on the news. If you like connecting with people that much (the people in the sidecar video above are good examples), you'll have a whole other aspect of riding with your dog to enjoy. Just be aware that the connections you make with people are always very momentary and superficial. Although I may sound asocial in my own attitude about it, the truth is 95% of the people who approach me only want to satisfy their curiosity and make a comment about it, and even a question is more of a comment because they rarely listen to any meaningful answer I give them. It's kind of a 'hit and run' way of relating to others and it's not in my own bag of tricks. I've concluded that the really intelligent, interesting people to engage in conversation about riding with a dog are too considerate to interrupt me on my travels. So even if you're more social than I am, you'll likely find the 'public relations' side of the experience frustrating, at least at times.
I live in a very safe, quiet part of Florida, so safety from getting my dog stolen has been only a potential issue, never an actual one (that I'm aware of). Having my dogs clipped-in has made them safer, and it's possible to make the release mechanism look tougher to deal with than it really is. I make it a policy to park in high-visibility spots, for example right in front of a store entrance where the maximum number of shoppers are passing by. Conversely, an isolated area of a parking lot is a bad place to leave your dog. The only reason you'd want to risk it is to keep your dog in the shade on a hot day. It's illegal to park on a sidewalk under a shop awning, but I've done that with no issues except one cop politely asking me to move it and one ordinary citizen being uptight about it (a fellow motorcyclist resenting it, surprisingly enough). This was in the same strip-mall, so the attitudes of people in a given area are a factor. I've since discovered my local Wal-Mart takes their 'service animals only' policy very lightly, so my dog is safer than ever now and that Wal-Mart gets all my business. I can say at this point, however, that anyone planning on bringing their dog with them on a motorcycle and runs errands at the same time, like I do, needs to get your dog registered as a service animal, even if it's just for your own peace of mind - but it mainly comes down to your dog's safety. The difference between being told rudely that your dog is not welcome here and leaving your dog outside to the human and natural elements or having those people keep their mouths shut so you don't sue them is all the difference in the world.
If you're thinking your dog couldn't handle riding on a motorcycle, you're jumping to conclusions. Several people have told me, with misplaced guilty relief, that their dogs were too hyper for it. In fact, their dogs were probably hyper because they weren't getting their craving for adventure satisfied enough. Like any dog with it's head out the window of a car, a dog on a bike settles down “once the movie gets started.” Do both your dog and yourself a favor and go to the trouble of bringing your love for your dog to another level - you'll likely find your own life on another level also.
Pics of my dogs are available at the bottom of the page on Quora, under the question- "What kind of a motorcycle setup would I need to do serious touring, rain or shine, with my possessions and a 70 lb dog?"
You certainly have valuable experience and information to share about sharing your rides - and a two-wheel lifestyle - with your dog. The points you share give a lot to think about and consider - thank you so much for sharing them! All the best to you, your Cocker, and your newest pup when he/she arrives!
@@GoRUFFLY Glad to help a fellow lunatic! Re-read the bottom of my entry and go on Quora. At the top of the page I promoted your carrier, at the bottom of the page are pics of my own dog-motorcycle combination. All the best.
Holy novel. Lol
I’d buy this!
Nothing better than motos AND dogs! The carrier plans are available here: www.ruffontheroad.com/product-page/k9-moto-cockpit-build-guide
Haiii nice ... gute dog 😊😊😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😍😍😍😍😍😍
Thanks she’s gorgeous, right?
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Can the dog still sit in there or does it have to stay down all the way? I'm looking to travel with a big american Bully. This seems like an interesting option.
Looks like my German Shepherds i have male and a female :)
Nice! I like that they probably keep each other company. They really are the best dogs!
hI can you explain how you make your dog seat ,i have a BMW F650 FUNDURO thanks ...good video love it !!
The Cockpit would mount beautifully to your Funduro just like to Jess's G650GS. We have a whole lot of info available about the Cockpit over at our website. Give it a visit and then reach out if you'd like to talk about riding with your dog: www.ruffontheroad.com/k9-cockpit-motorcycle-dog-carrier
Even I also want like that seat but I have scooty
How can I have it or make it pls pls
How do you like using the rock straps? do you think they provide to much freedom still as they are strechable?
Chris, we find the Rok Straps to be just right. They give just a bit for Moxie to adjust but they hold fast in a tip-over. It's a good combination of sturdy and stretch!
Hello, a vlogger in India has similar german shepherd riding habit like you "The Banjaara Boy" please suggest where you got the seat from .....
We’re aware of the Banjaara Boy. You can learn all about the K9 Moto Cockpit at www.goruffly.com/cockpit
That harness that Moxie use, do you manufactured?
The harness that Moxie is wearing in that video is made by Kurgo and we added a waist attachment to it. We have made a harness that matches our collars and leashes and it will be available in the coming weeks!
You say you work with someone who builds this carrier? I bought some items from you last year and got the build guide, but don't have access to a pipe bender and welder. Do you have a total cost of the build and shipment and how would I go about setting that order up?
Hi William, sorry for the delayed response. We have a builder in San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico and we'd be happy to reach out and get a price quote. In the meantime, I'd like to recommend that you join the K9 Moto Cockpit Group on Facebook. There are a number of members who have completed their Cockpit build, either on their own or through a local shop. It would be a great way to see if you can connect with someone near you who has already done it.
@@GoRUFFLY No worries! Yeah, I'd love to see what price your builder can come up with. I live in Wisconsin (not sure if you need that for shipping estimates). I went running the other day and past a small motorcycle shop. I will have to stop in there and get a quote from them as well. Thank you for you reply :)
Dors he have ear protection?
We know without it we all get tinnitus and his ears are much more sensitive 😻
Whimsy has a Rex Specs Ear Pro that she wears when we ride at high speeds for extended periods of time. Generally she tucks in behind me as I act as a big wind block and keeps her ears tilted back from the wind. Our previous German shepherd Moxie rode with me for years and never had any ear or hearing issues.
Hi.. where can i get the same puppy's goggle which is in this video?
Hey there! Moxie’s goggles are from Rex Specs - www.rexspecs.com - they are the best ones we have tried.
Where to buy the carrier
You can purchase the K9 Moto Cockpit at: www.goruffly.com/K9mc. Let me know if you have any questions!
So how do y’all do maintenance on your bikes?
Palmjr13 basic maintenance like nuts, bolts, oil changes, and the like I do myself. For moderate repairs and servicing we have a trusted mechanic in the village. For advanced issues we go to the BMW in Guatemala City.
When and where and if we can. We do what we can ourselves and then go to a mechanic when necessary.
In which app we can bought this
Hi there! The K9 Moto Cockpit is available to purchase here: www.goruffly.com/k9mc You can purchase the custom build where we will fabricate your Cockpit or you can buy the build guide and do it yourself.
Where can we find that?🙊
You can see all about the K9 Moto Cockpit at www.goruffly.com/cockpit
was that backyard water of kerala,??
All the scenes take place in Guatemala and Mexico!
its not a dog cockpit, its a dogpit !, but i'd rather make higher arch in case o fall, and i would research temperature and rain problem, a dog or arch parka if it rain,
a dog warm clothes in cold weather specially his back, i see he crouch a lot because of the wind resistance and cold
Dogpit! Cute! Moxie has a rainfly that goes over the whole Cockpit and has a hood so she stays dry. When it's sunny, she has a sunshield to reflect the sun and heat and when it's cold, she has a jacket and even the rainfly for added insulation.
what happens when you drop the bike?
We’ve had several crashes and Moxie has been totally safe and unscathed. We show one of the crashes here www.ruffontheroad.com/on-2-wheels-and-4-paws/005-chew-on-the-bad-bones-part-2
Where can we get this carrier?
Visit us at www.GoRUFFLY.com/cockpit/ for all the info.
K9? Then was there k1 :) ?
Is your GS orange or yellow?
BMW calls it Sunset Yellow.
Cool! I have a GS too but mine is Namibian Orange. They kinda look similar. By the way, great that you all are taking such a beautiful journey with your GSD. I also have a GSD. Her name is Bella. Safe journeys!
That’s a great color. I was originally going for the white and black but decided to have a bit more fun with the color. Glad you enjoyed the video. Say hi to Bella from Moxie!
Where i can buy this?
We have a DIY Build Guide for the K9 Moto Cockpit at ruffontheroad.com/k9mcbg. If you’re looking to have it built, we work with a builder/upholsterer to have them made. Let us know how we can help!
Where the dog helmet
The K9 Moto Cockpit dog carrier keeps Moxie far away from the tarmac and well protected in a crash, of which we've had several.
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What happens if you fall off dog will be trapped to the bike with no protection
We’ve actually had a number of crashes and tip-overs while traveling with Moxie. She is strapped into the padded Cockpit and always stays protected inside when the bike goes over. As a result, she’s never been injured on the bike.
@@GoRUFFLY good to know.
Yes, very cute. I'm a seasoned motorcyclist and racer that knows all about a guy named Mr Murphy. Strapping that dog to the motorcycle could very well be a death sentence, in the event of a crash. The desire to attract attention puts the dog in grave danger...
Thank you for your concern about Moxie. We designed the K9 Moto Cockpit because we wanted the safest way possible to bring her along. There are no sure things, but, I think, we make the best choices we can for our dogs and ourselves about happiness versus safety. I’ve had several crashes with her over 40k miles and she stays safely harnessed into her padded Cockpit. You can see a great example of a crash I had with her in Season 1, Episode 21 of our GoRUFFLY Around the World video series. We went down in some slick mud and she was perfectly fine and ready to go before I even had the bike back up! She’s living her best life, seeing and smelling all new things every day and is always excited to ride with me.
I think its better not to strap the dog because if the bike falls its gonna drag the dog with it
The preferred method is to strap the dog in securely enough so that they stay inside the padded, cushioned Cockpit. If the dog is unharnessed and leaps out, there is a high probability of injury to the dog from the road, the motorcycle, or other traffic. Here is our video on How to Secure Your Dog in their Cockpit: ua-cam.com/video/C7twS72aWL4/v-deo.html
That’s a bit Ruff, Dumkopff
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When you crash, then what? Jeez people are stupid 🤦
Strap yourself for long hours to very small space and let it shake. Talk to your dog after first crash.
We stop for a break every hour or so. Also, about crashes, watch episode 5. We’ve had several and Moxie has never had a scratch. We think she has a pretty amazing life traveling and exploring with us!
How to get this product
You can see all the info about the K9 Moto Cockpit at www.goruffly.com/cockpit And reach out to info@goruffly.com if you have any other questions!