VStar Mama Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 This is the video that started it... and then went to this and a few others as youtube oh so helpfully gave me similar videos to check out.... Part of me squee'd and giggled in glee with visions of combining my love of parrots and my love of motorcycle riding. I used to ride my bike around the neighborhood with my Budgie on my shoulder. But I am not one to avoid the obvious......Motorcycle riding is dangerous. So many factors remain outside of the rider control and there is 100% chance of a rider getting injured in a wreck. I've had a few minor involuntary dismounts and the accompanying bruises (no road rash...I am 100% ATGATT and no wreck bad enough to break bones ...knock on wood...). I'm not gonna lie...I would so love to do this....but I am not on board with exposing my future bird companion to the dangers inherent in motorcycling. If only there were some way to make everyone in this town stop driving..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greywings Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 It must in some way give that feeling of flying, but as hubby did a stint as a volunteer Fire Fighter and EMT I would never want any one to ride a motor cycle especially not birds. Brains just don't go back in a busted cranium. Had a cyclist loose it in front of us luckily it was in a parking lot, laid it down on himself when he lost control on the wet pavement. Scary stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 I used to ride bikes back in the day... my thought as I was watching these videos was what if the bird startled, started flapping, flew etc.? One slip and as Greywings said, done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaileysPapa Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Having worked for the SPCA, I'd say that's potentially animal cruelty. While the driver is protected with leathers, helmet, etc., the bird has no protection. If the wind caught him, or he slipped and fell, whatever, he'd have no protection. I don't like any of that. There was recently a case where a driver of a car drove around with an Eclectus Parrot on his windshield wipers. The bird was exposed to the wind, and the driver insisted that the bird felt like he was flying. I believe that driver is still in jail. This is not a good thing. If the bird was startled and didn't fall off the bike, he may fly into the face of the driver, obstructing his view, and hampering his movements. No, I do not like any of this sort of thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankaray Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 My stomach was in knots watching the video waiting for something bad to happen. If you decide to go this route good luck but for me there would just be to many things that could go wrong... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madi Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 While I do love both of these things, I wouldn't ever take my bird on my bike, too many scary things :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRSeedBurners Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Seriously disturbing video. Of course people probably wouldn't agree with my riding my birds on my Townie bike either. But we're noodling along at 5-10mph, short leashed harnessed and I can flat foot at anytime (Townies are designed that way). Our biggest danger is the dogs we come across. I never trust their owners have a firm grip so we steer wide and clear unless it's a yap dog that I can kick through the uprights if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SullysMom Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 It's definitely cute, but not worth the risk in my books! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Cute video... but don't do it! Greys can be loving and trusting. They are forever two years old! They don't understand " human danger" and will do anything we ask of them once trust is established. If the trust is there, we should respond as parents to keep them safe. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VStar Mama Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 Don't get me wrong ! I only said I'd like to do it....not that I will. I agree that the road is too dangerous to take a bird out on the M/C. To each their own choices. These owners are okay with that and I'm not gainsaying or nay saying their choices, just that I would love to but can't ignore the dangers. Guess I'll just have to fix up the old pedal bike when this bridge can be crosssed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SullysMom Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 In a perfect world where a parrot would never fall off, I can definitely see the enjoyment of that for both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 My oldest, owns a motorcycle! ( we can only keep them safe up to a certain point!). BUT.... as crazy as it sounds, Sophie is my third child... and she is NOT capable of making a safety decision, so it is up to us as a family to keep her safe, which of course, we always do! Its the difference of having a " pet ", vs a family member. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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