I'm looking at a relatively safe way to travel with my 9kg dog on a motorcycle. I'm looking at purchasing a 650 V-Strom and having a rugged kennel fabricated for the luggage rack. Does anybody know if these exist off-the-rack or where I might be able to commission a custom job? Thanks!

Evan

p.s. don't waste your time replying that it's a bad idea, thanks.

Saddleman, Kuryakyn, and T-Bags all make pet carriers.

Less rugged than what you pictured above though.

Just some musing...you would want the enclosure well ventilated...but with enough shade to prevent dehydration.

I would very much worry about heat, judging by the pictured design. If you do have something fabricated, please consider adding a lot of ventilation for the tropical heat.

A 9kg dog and a 'rugged kennel' are going to be a very large weight high and at the rear of your bike. It's going to place a massive strain on the bike frame itself and could seriously compromise handling.

Better but costlier solution would be a small bike trailer.

I'm with edwinchester, it's been a long time since I rode a bike but weight high and at the back was a killer (college books in a top box was bad enough).

Would the pooch fit in a tank bag type affair, he could potentially see out and the weight is in a better position.

I dont think a aluminum kennel plus 9kg would be very noticeable on a 650. But as another poster said when the sun beats down on the metal is going to cook!

The metal ones would be a real sweat box in direct sunlight. Why not buy a dog crate and attach that? You could fabricate a bracket/frame to hold it to the bike (the frame could wrap around the crate to add a bit of protection if needed).

Single dog should be no problem

Just be careful if he has a long tail

Seriously though during this time of year heat would be

my biggest concern

It would be surprising if the weight was an issue; loaded panniers and a top box would top out at say 15 kg on your 650.

Can't follow your lead; my 8 dogs range from 22 to 38 kg...

Sent - how is not that important...