Sidecar Shakedown with a Pup: A Different Way to Travel

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  • Опубліковано 28 лис 2024

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  • @bryand2978
    @bryand2978 Рік тому +6

    This deserves a million views at least

  • @ianmaynard3601
    @ianmaynard3601 5 місяців тому +3

    Hi from New Zealand. Loving the music ... and the video.

  • @charleshof6394
    @charleshof6394 11 місяців тому +2

    I love my dogs. My first was in the 60's that rode on my gas tank and went to work with me. I have had side cars but not with a dog, but it looks to me like a wonderful combination. A great dog with a great ride, it doesn't get any better.

  • @watsojw
    @watsojw 5 місяців тому +1

    Hi from Western North Carolina. Love the rig & love the dog! What a sweetheart she is!

  • @rickhall361
    @rickhall361 2 роки тому +2

    Love the sidecar and your dog. Thanks for sharing.

  • @jimrogers9253
    @jimrogers9253 2 роки тому +2

    just great! thank you. Jim and Henry (the dog).

  • @karsonbranham3900
    @karsonbranham3900 Рік тому +1

    Gotta love it! The skagits are very awesome, nice bike and hack too! The dog go is very nice!

  • @leonardedgarsr2014
    @leonardedgarsr2014 2 роки тому +1

    Outstanding photography...you have come a long way, Griz !!!!! Beautiful scenery!!

  • @peglegjim57
    @peglegjim57 Рік тому +1

    Just stumbled across your channel, and subscribed.
    These are the rides that are my favorites, and there’s no shortage of them here in New England (except we get a little less rain than the PNW!).
    My dog loved the sidecar also, but sadly, now that the old girl is 17, she has challenges with her balance and ops-out most days now.
    That’s a beautiful hack you have there, and the fender work was spot-on & rock solid.
    These are the perfect machines for folks that love this style/type of riding, because now we can take our time, and not just blast thru it all like the younger crowd. I wish I had discovered this decades before I did.
    I ride a Ural Gear Up, and it’s been liberating for me to be confident enough to take these rides solo again.
    Keep that helmet buckled! 😎

    • @RubiKonAdventures
      @RubiKonAdventures  Рік тому +1

      Dogs and sidecars. A match made in heaven. Thanks! ~Grizz

  • @CascadesHomestead
    @CascadesHomestead 2 роки тому +2

    Awesome video, thanks for sharing Lee! Puppy seems to enjoy this immensely!

  • @mnnorthwoods2520
    @mnnorthwoods2520 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks for another well done production. Goldens have a nice disposition and are eager to please. As calm as she was, I would have put her age at two and above. Looking forward to the next adventure. 🏍

    • @RubiKonAdventures
      @RubiKonAdventures  2 роки тому +3

      Yes, you are correct. For a one year old, Sakari is very well behaved. We've had 2 other goldens and she has been the easiest one to train. Definitely one who likes to please. She jumps right into the hack when I take cover off it in the shop and sits pretty waiting patiently for a ride. Thanks for riding along. ~GrizzLee

  • @wingrider6116
    @wingrider6116 2 роки тому +2

    That looked like a really good time for you both! Thanks for another awesome video...great work! Looking forward to your next adventure.

  • @dmitryb5405
    @dmitryb5405 8 місяців тому +1

    Жаль, что не поехал на бездорожье. Было бы интересно посмотреть как ГС с коляской поедет по бездорожью.

    • @RubiKonAdventures
      @RubiKonAdventures  8 місяців тому

      I found that off road in the side car is limiting. It is a lot of fun though on maintained forest service roads.

  • @jackwalsh1468
    @jackwalsh1468 2 роки тому +1

    Lee, enjoyed the video very much. I nice piece of kit and the puppy, too.
    I am a little bummed. I did not here any "LLLLLOOOOVVVVEEE ITTTTT....
    Kind regards, to Lori. Cheers, Mate.

  • @FerMuBe
    @FerMuBe 10 місяців тому +1

    Glad I found your channel!
    I’m hoping to do a similar modification to my bike but I do not live in North America. I might have to import the sidecar!
    And that’s where I’d like some advice.
    I was planning to do a year-long trip where I live.
    What brands do you know that offer reliability and good quality?
    Because of the logistics, I was thinking I could get a chasis with axle and connectors to the bike while I’d manufacture the body locally or to my needs.
    I was hoping to install a small over the top foldable tent over a storage box.
    I appreciate any information you could share with me.
    Thanks in advance.
    What’s the max weight these units can handle?

    • @RubiKonAdventures
      @RubiKonAdventures  10 місяців тому

      I highly recommend LBS-SidecarUSA and their European (Netherlands) affiliate. Please contact Mike Paull through this link.
      www.lbs-usa.com/
      He is meticulous and has honed his craft. He’s a world traveler himself and an engineer. If you are in Europe, he will most likely have you work with LBS in the Netherlands. They can do a custom build or provide the sidecar in kit form with consultation. He’s the best hack builder on the planet IMHO.
      Please let him know that GrizzLee referred you.
      Good luck and if you need to reach out to me on ADVRider (www.advrider.com/f/threads/grizzlees-moto-adventures.1589383/) or look up Mike there as well look for him “@LBS-USA “ on ADVRider.
      Cheers mate. ~GrizzLee

  • @charlesbradley2943
    @charlesbradley2943 Рік тому

    Nice video with good editing, music & drone footage. Thanks for your sharing of your sidecar adventures. I have a Ural Gear Up & my pup Bentley is my sidecar monkey. He goes everywhere with me.

    • @RubiKonAdventures
      @RubiKonAdventures  Рік тому

      That’s awesome. Hoping to have some more dog-sidecar content posted soon.
      Thanks for riding with us. ~Grizz

  • @southeasternnomad
    @southeasternnomad Рік тому +2

    Looks like a great time I am looking for a pre-enjoyed side car myself.

    • @RubiKonAdventures
      @RubiKonAdventures  Рік тому +1

      Cool. Make sure you take a class. They look like motos. But drive completely different. Lots of fun . Take care. ~Grizz

  • @TheYukonnahanni
    @TheYukonnahanni 2 роки тому +1

    Thank-You !! for this Vid.. It is Wonderful to see You again !! :)))

  • @Eli4Bill
    @Eli4Bill 2 роки тому +1

    Love the setup and the beautiful dog! Been following your adventures for several years and look forward to this new type of adventure. Stay out there! 😎

    • @RubiKonAdventures
      @RubiKonAdventures  2 роки тому +1

      As long as I can, I will keep going. Many thanks for riding with me. ~GrizzLee

  • @catherinedumars7679
    @catherinedumars7679 8 місяців тому +1

    Hello! I was curious if the mods to the fender cured the problem? We have same outfit and having problems with fender bottoming out. Great video!

    • @RubiKonAdventures
      @RubiKonAdventures  8 місяців тому

      Please contact me if you want. I can go over detail what I did . It’s much, much better now.
      Contact me on ADVRider
      See this thread here:
      advrider.com/f/threads/grizzlees-moto-adventures.1589383/page-16#post-50110295
      I’m GrizzLee on Advrider. Cheers,

    • @RubiKonAdventures
      @RubiKonAdventures  8 місяців тому +1

      I sent a reply on ADVRider… look forward to helping you if possible. ~ Grizz

  • @clobbyhops
    @clobbyhops 10 місяців тому +1

    I see you didn’t change any of your motorcycle wheels like other sidecar makers do, why? Thanks, great video

    • @RubiKonAdventures
      @RubiKonAdventures  10 місяців тому

      Not quite sure I understand what you are stating about my wheels. I have car tires and alloy car rims installed on the rear and the tub. The beauty of the design is that I can change them back to the GS wheels as the hub mounts are completely interchangeable. The BMW GS has a 5 lug design that is a perfect match for the car wheels. This is all different and not possible with the Russian URAL sidecars. An added bonus... the car tires track much better on pavement than regular Moto tires. They also wear like iron and allow me to rotate them from the drive wheel to the tub and vice versa so I can increase my wear mileage even more. Downside, no knobbies for the car rims, but if needed, I can swap them out for knobbier on my GS rims in less than 5 mins. Thanks for riding along ~GrizzLee
      FYI.. Can contact me on ADVRider. Be more than happy to discuss further. See GrizzLee's Moto Adventures here: www.advrider.com/f/threads/grizzlees-moto-adventures.1589383/

  • @adventuremulemoto
    @adventuremulemoto 2 роки тому +1

    Love it! Just got me a new GS. Maybeez I’ll keep my GSA for just such an endeavor. Well done Griz!

  • @ianmangham4570
    @ianmangham4570 Рік тому +1

    The dogs 🐕 gonna love it ,doga always always wanna hang when any human who's going cruising 🤟💯🤠

  • @F4TiMA.
    @F4TiMA. Рік тому +1

    AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW THIS IS ABSOLUTELY LOVELY 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞

  • @ЕленаДолжикова-ш1д
    @ЕленаДолжикова-ш1д 7 місяців тому +1

    Молодец, бро! Расскажи, как подбирал коляску к мотоциклу

  • @redhorsegarage
    @redhorsegarage 2 роки тому +2

    Excellent, I love the sidecar rig and your dog. Look forward to your future posts!!! Did I miss a post regarding the sidecar procurement / build?

    • @RubiKonAdventures
      @RubiKonAdventures  2 роки тому +1

      Not at all. I never really made mention of it. My description kind of tells the story. I will continue to ride two wheels, but the hack is a nice diversion to go out with the pup. Definitely a slower pace and the type of travel I will be looking forward to as I head into retirement. No deadlines, means rakung my time and altering the agenda on the fly. More personal time with the pooch is going to be fun.
      Many thanks for riding along. ~Grizz

    • @redhorsegarage
      @redhorsegarage 11 днів тому +1

      @@RubiKonAdventures I rewatched this post yesterday as I am considering modifying my 2022 Pan America with an Expedition sidecar. I have a few bikes including a Ural sidecar - but, I'd like to do longer trips. Not ready to give up two wheels ....but I do live the freedoms of sidecars (tried a Trike, doesn't work for me).

    • @RubiKonAdventures
      @RubiKonAdventures  11 днів тому

      @@redhorsegarage Well, I may be selling my GS Sidecar. My wife's health is such that she really can't ride anymore. But, I still like riding with the dog. So, we'll see. Sidecars have more character than trikes IMHO. Plus they are more accommodating for dogs. Also.. they are just plain cool! 😃

    • @redhorsegarage
      @redhorsegarage 11 днів тому +1

      @@RubiKonAdventures Sorry to hear about your wife's health. I have an older Harley sidecar (1994) - its my never sell bike. I am struggling as I age to find that right "new" balance for riding. I tried a HD Tri Glide this spring in response to some family issues, but it lasted 1000 miles and for my 2023 cross country riding I went back to a Road Glide cruiser. But, I am struggling with the future planning for sure. My sense is I will go to a sidecar. If you do end up listing your bike, please reach out and we can chat off-line. That said, I hope you continue your adventures and sharing what you can. KC

    • @RubiKonAdventures
      @RubiKonAdventures  10 днів тому

      You can connect with me in ADVRider (GrizzLee).

  • @SteelHorseman
    @SteelHorseman 2 роки тому +1

    Ride on my brother!!

  • @AndyGMattson
    @AndyGMattson 2 місяці тому +2

    you make me miss my dog

  • @TishStacey-t3s
    @TishStacey-t3s Рік тому +1

    I have the same hack outfit and travel with my dog too! LOVE IT! I have a question about the ‘door’ on the tub as I have been thinking of adding one to mine for a little extra safety. Did you make it yourself to did you find it somewhere? Any thoughts on making one? My dog is a Lab/Rottweiler and loves to ride. We’ve been going together for a year now and looking forward to many more adventures.

    • @RubiKonAdventures
      @RubiKonAdventures  Рік тому

      My wife made the door. We got matching snaps a a marine supply store. She made it stiffer by embedding closed cell foam which also gave it a better look. Safe travels with your hack and your pooch. ~Grizzlee

  • @zefautino
    @zefautino 10 місяців тому

    I love the dog, I love the concept of riding with the dog.
    You managed to make a boring video to watch though.

    • @RubiKonAdventures
      @RubiKonAdventures  10 місяців тому

      I’d love to learn. Please point me to your videos so I can get some pointers. Thanks ~Grizz

    • @zefautino
      @zefautino 10 місяців тому

      @@RubiKonAdventures Oh, you're being funny is it?
      I can be a troll if you want me to.

  • @Novadean1
    @Novadean1 Рік тому +1

    Yes very nice awesome : I'm from Germany

  • @loki1066
    @loki1066 5 місяців тому

    Poor girl.
    Dogs have such acute hearing and she's right next to the engine with no ear defenders.
    She probably has constant tinnitus now 😿

  • @andreisimion247
    @andreisimion247 2 роки тому +1

    Loved it , made my day and I really needed a smile too . Thank your four-legged lady friend , she looks like a real sweetheart - you bring her up to Canada and I'll buy her a beer too .

  • @AndyGMattson
    @AndyGMattson Місяць тому +2

    I will take my wife

  • @stevelarson4487
    @stevelarson4487 2 роки тому +1

    Enjoyed your video of taking the dog with you in the sidecar. The area looked familiar, is this NF-24 or NF-23 east of Darrington?

    • @RubiKonAdventures
      @RubiKonAdventures  2 роки тому +1

      Yes, I believe it was NF 24. Just pass the sawmill after crossing the river on Sauk-Prairie rd(?). The road goes up and over to the White Chuck boat launch. Fun area to ride. I live in Arlington, so that's all in my backyard. Take care, ~GrizzLee

    • @stevelarson4487
      @stevelarson4487 2 роки тому +1

      @@RubiKonAdventures I'm only a little farther away in Lake Stevens WA. We are blessed to have great places to explore which are close by. I also like NF-17 and NF-18 north of Darrington too. Great work on your videos, they are enjoyable to watch!

  • @2012pwagon
    @2012pwagon 6 місяців тому +1

    Where did you get the sidecar and the kit for your 1250? I am in Canada and been trying to locate something for my GSA for awhile now for this exact adventure (2 dogs a larger mix breed and a chihuahua wiener dog that love to ride)

    • @RubiKonAdventures
      @RubiKonAdventures  6 місяців тому +1

      It is a DMC rig. I bought it off of craigslist and did some upgrades/modifications. DMC sidecars of Texas are the new owners. Depending where you are located, you may check with LBS Sidecars USA or Holland ( in Europe). Warning… they are not cheap. Good luck. ~GrizzLee

  • @davemcmahon8140
    @davemcmahon8140 2 роки тому +1

    This is your original bike the R1200GSA because without searching I thought you bought a R1250. If I'm right your keeping the side car permanently mounted to this bike? How do you find the riding characteristics now? I've been thinking of this conversion for a couple of years. Thx dave

    • @RubiKonAdventures
      @RubiKonAdventures  2 роки тому +1

      I still have my R1200GS Rallye. I stumbled across this R1200GSA hack for sale quite by accident. I always wanted a sidecar and this kind of fell into my lap. I think I got a good deal as I got both for less than the cost of the bike. Thanks for riding along. ~GrizzLee

  • @rogermeyer3941
    @rogermeyer3941 2 роки тому +1

    Love it… that’s my goal/dream when I retire:)

    • @RubiKonAdventures
      @RubiKonAdventures  2 роки тому +1

      Well, I'm almost ready to retire. Does that count? Thanks for sharing your dream. May it come true. ~GrizzLee

    • @rogermeyer860
      @rogermeyer860 2 роки тому

      @@RubiKonAdventures any long trips planned on your sidecar? will you leave the sidecar hooked up all the time or disconnect/ride the GS separately still?

    • @RubiKonAdventures
      @RubiKonAdventures  2 роки тому +1

      @@rogermeyer860 Sidecar will stay connected. I do eventually plan to take extended trips with the hack and pooch. I still have my R1200GS Rallye to do 2 wheeled adventures. It's all a matter of priorities and which trips are doable with the bikes. Sidecar travel is slower, but if I retire soon, I will have more time for slow. Thanks for the questions and many thanks for riding along. ~ GrizzLee

    • @rogermeyer860
      @rogermeyer860 2 роки тому

      @@RubiKonAdventures good for you! I'll be up your way in Sept after Labor Day on 2 week PNW trip/ride. If your around would be nice to connect but no pressure.

    • @RubiKonAdventures
      @RubiKonAdventures  2 роки тому

      @@rogermeyer860 Please connect with me through ADVrider (GrizzLee). I will get back to you. If I am around, would love to meetup. Maybe even joint the ride if I am able. ~Grizz

  • @donwatkins9769
    @donwatkins9769 10 місяців тому +1

    what video editing software are you using?

    • @RubiKonAdventures
      @RubiKonAdventures  10 місяців тому +1

      Hmmm… depends what videoed you have watched. Moviemaker, Sony Vegas, and currently using Mac tools such as iMovie… soon, Final Cut Pro … all combined with PowerPoint video capabilities. I use a lot of ancillary tools that aren’t available in some of the freebie tools. Nothing is easy unfortunately 😮. This particular video was done using an old copy of moviemaker… not available anymore. Hope this helps.

    • @donwatkins9769
      @donwatkins9769 10 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for the response. You're doing a nice job. I am using Wondershare Filmora but have tried them all and hate them all!! None of them easy.

    • @RubiKonAdventures
      @RubiKonAdventures  10 місяців тому

      That’s true. Try using a 360 camera… aaarrrgh! Have to use another ungodly tool in front of the video editing software. FYI… having a large (hi resolution) second screen is a godsend. Just got one on black Friday sale. Do your research there as well. They are not all created equal. Good luck.

  • @24603285
    @24603285 Рік тому

    Hi, loved the video. The sidecar has always been a dream. Where in your opinion ion is the best place to buy one to fit to my 1250gsa?..Thanks

    • @RubiKonAdventures
      @RubiKonAdventures  Рік тому

      Thanks. Mine is a DMC unit that was upgraded by me and LBS-Sidecar USA here in the Seattle area. The owner, Mike Paull is superb in every way as far as quality, customer focus and honesty. LBS components are manufactured in Europe (Holland I believe) and meet European highway safety standards (unlike US manufacturers). I'll give you a sticker price warning here though .... sidecars are not cheap and Mike only builds a a few a year on BMW platforms (he is also a dealer for Touratech as well). But his products are top notch and he has toured the planet on them (www.lbs-usa.comwww.lbs-usa.com). If you contact him, tell Mike I said hi. He would appreciate that. Good luck. ~GrizzLee (GrizzLee on ADVRider if you want to connect).

  • @mattiasolsson8
    @mattiasolsson8 4 місяці тому

    Hi i wondering if you have reverse on your bike or if its not nessesary ?

    • @RubiKonAdventures
      @RubiKonAdventures  4 місяці тому

      @@mattiasolsson8 No reverse on the GS motos. Would be nice. As a result, you learn to park judiciously.

  • @austinmatthews347
    @austinmatthews347 3 місяці тому

    Is your sakari secured into the sidecar

    • @RubiKonAdventures
      @RubiKonAdventures  3 місяці тому

      She was tethered when she was a pup. But now, no. She is well trained not to leave the side car unless commanded to do so. Also, for safety issues. If we tip or roll, I want her to be able to jump clear. Doubly so when we ride the mountain roads off pavement. Not all dogs are able to curb their enthusiasm and stay put. All of the golden retrievers we have had were very well behaved and easily trained. Lots of positive reinforcement. They are smart and catch on fast and truly want to please their owners.
      I’ll ad that she never leaves our property. Although we have 5 acres, she has learned the boundaries and we have never had her leave, even when chasing deer or coyotes off the ranch.

    • @austinmatthews347
      @austinmatthews347 3 місяці тому +1

      @@RubiKonAdventures wow 5 acres in the uk its as you will be aware a tiny country although there are amazingly smaller contries than uk but to get a 5 acre propery in uk u need series bucks. At one time i had an idea to move to northern scotland and 10 years ago i looked at a piece of land on the north coast not too far from john o groats there were about 4 barns for potential conversion and i think 25 acres for £50000 but that was remote. These days in england here in yorkshire a tiny 3 bed semi detached house with a front garden and 2 car drive and 80sqm back garden £250000

  • @RichardReeve_K1W1
    @RichardReeve_K1W1 2 роки тому

    Were you riding with your helmet undone?

  • @rexlutgen6361
    @rexlutgen6361 Рік тому

    Why is it that whenever an idiot gets off the blacktop they’re all of a sudden off Roading

  • @tolgahoca5549
    @tolgahoca5549 10 місяців тому

    Why dont you remove the music and let us get engine humm?

    • @RubiKonAdventures
      @RubiKonAdventures  10 місяців тому

      My art. But, I’ll see if I can add more muffler without distortion in future vids. I make no promises. I don’t make money on these videos. Thanks for the feedback. ~Grizz

  • @СергейГСА-ь5ь
    @СергейГСА-ь5ь 2 роки тому

    ... Замечательное путешествие. Моя собака тоже очень любит ездить на мотоцикле. смотри на моём