Smith ... safety still comes first. [Notes:SOT Smith - "I spoke to a few police officers and they told me there is a leash and helmet law. (snaps at helmet)"]He also had some custom-made doggy stirrups installed on his bike. And Benjamin's leather jacket not only keeps out the wind ... it's also a carrying case **and** a flotation device. [Notes:SOT Smith - "I slap on the helmet and the goggles and I swear he is another dog. If I take this stuff off he will run around and act like a puppy."]So far this **cool canine's** been to four motorcycle rallies ... [Notes:SOT Smith - "He's got about 11,000 miles on him."]And he doesn't have plans to slow down anytime soon. ___ ___, The Associated Press.(****END****)