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    Quote Originally Posted by BikerChick101 View Post
    Would you also need to get a certification for a tow ball if I decided to take that path?
    No. (source)

    'A towbar attachment is a modification to the vehicle structure which never requires LVV certification unless the structure may have been weakened.'

    In other words, if you don't drill/cut any factory part of the bike and just construct a bolt-up towbar you don't need cert.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BuzzardNZ View Post
    Then perhaps it's time to abandon this idea and just use the car for camping trips with your dog and leave the bike trips just for you.

    Failing that, I think the only sensible and safe option for a dog that size ( German Shepard ? ) would be a large permanently fixed sidecar.
    She's about the size of a staffy. She loves being on the quad bike so I might just make up some kind of platform and take her around the paddock a few times and see how we get on

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    I'm surprised mossy isn't here yet. Speed laws around trailers have been covered.

    I know mossy has commented on the type of coupling before, and certain easily detached ones (like a tow ball) I think have more legal requirements?

    Also, a tow ball type setup won't work if the trailer only has one wheel... there is nothing to control the lean of the trailer. You need more of a u-joint, and the trailer only leans when the bike does. Basically, you want flex for gutters/ridges, sideways when turning, but not sideways lean angle...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gremlin View Post
    I'm surprised mossy isn't here yet. Speed laws around trailers have been covered.

    I know mossy has commented on the type of coupling before, and certain easily detached ones (like a tow ball) I think have more legal requirements?

    Also, a tow ball type setup won't work if the trailer only has one wheel... there is nothing to control the lean of the trailer. You need more of a u-joint, and the trailer only leans when the bike does. Basically, you want flex for gutters/ridges, sideways when turning, but not sideways lean angle...
    I was thinking tow ball and two wheels... If I go with a trailer it will need to be stable so that she doesn't get thrown around every time I lean it over going around a corner...

    Still very much considering some type of cage/platform on the pillion seat and a harness to keep her secure. From the input on this discussion, this might be the way to go for the meantime.

    I am just very much in love with the idea of taking my bike, my dog, a tent and just cruising around NZ...

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    Quote Originally Posted by BikerChick101 View Post
    I was thinking tow ball and two wheels... If I go with a trailer it will need to be stable so that she doesn't get thrown around every time I lean it over going around a corner...

    Still very much considering some type of cage/platform on the pillion seat and a harness to keep her secure. From the input on this discussion, this might be the way to go for the meantime.

    I am just very much in love with the idea of taking my bike, my dog, a tent and just cruising around NZ...
    If the seat she is on leans she will be pushed down onto her seat. Much like you are. If she is vertical the energy from turning will cause her to slide around.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Big Dog View Post
    If the seat she is on leans she will be pushed down onto her seat. Much like you are. If she is vertical the energy from turning will cause her to slide around.

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    Now that actually makes sense, I hadn't thought about it like that. Thank you for the input!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gremlin View Post
    I'm surprised mossy isn't here yet.
    Same. It's almost like he found something else to do instead of fuck around on KB late on a work night.

    I just sent him a PM with a link to this thread (which may have forwarded to his email).

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    Quote Originally Posted by Big Dog View Post
    If the seat she is on leans she will be pushed down onto her seat. Much like you are. If she is vertical the energy from turning will cause her to slide around.

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    What 'e said. I also heard that if you need to use a tool, (socket, spanner, screwdriver etc,) to disconnect it from the bike it doesn't need to be registered as a trailer. Someone else may know more about this.
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    I remember seeing this on the telly (Jeremy Irons)...two dogs in this one.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nerrrd View Post
    I remember seeing this on the telly (Jeremy Irons)...two dogs in this one.
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    Ted the welsh terrier comes with me on the bike.

    The side car is a lot easier but he is fine in his gimp harness on the backof the "fucking harley". The dog bag is a Beast rider and is very well made. Ted is 12kg and about the size of a staffy (medium sized terrier). I can fit the 50 litre top box, the dog and me on the bike or dog, wife and me with no top box.

    The best thing is when we do either a toy or kids hospital run, the kids love the dog on the bike.

    The best trailer I have ever seen was one at the brass made of a plastic 210 drum with a single moped tyre on it with simple swing arm suspension.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gremlin View Post
    I'm surprised mossy isn't here yet. Speed laws around trailers have been covered.

    I know mossy has commented on the type of coupling before, and certain easily detached ones (like a tow ball) I think have more legal requirements?

    Also, a tow ball type setup won't work if the trailer only has one wheel... there is nothing to control the lean of the trailer. You need more of a u-joint, and the trailer only leans when the bike does. Basically, you want flex for gutters/ridges, sideways when turning, but not sideways lean angle...
    Been very busy.
    If you have a tow hitch on the bike that's not been manufactured as a bolt on it would need be certified.
    Trailer itself as one piece bolt on (without hitch) does not require.
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    There's a guy in Wellington who takes his dog everywhere on his sports bike. Has a box mounted on a pack rack. From memory the box is made of canvas over a frame and has mesh for sides and front facing door. Also has an opening in the top for the pooch to stick it's head out if it wants to. I'm sure there may be a pic on here from one of the toy runs. Will see If I can locate it.
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