Kendon trailer, anyone use it ?
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: tomball tx
I have a single bike Kendon and love it. I'm 6'0" and weigh 170 pounds, so I'm no hulk and I load it by myself without a problem. I also have a "strapless" tie down system on it and I can have my bike on it and secured, ready to roll, in about 5 minutes.
For you guys that say... "a touring bike shouldn't be trailered"...to each his own. I can tow my bike, bring my wife along and her guard dog. When we get to our families house, the dog goes in the house and she can take the car and go her way, I can jump on my bike and go my way. We have limited time, so why would I want to waste my time seeing her friends or she waste hers seeing mine? Plus, 1 hour with her mom and dad is fine for me, but she preffers to see him 5 times for a few hours each time.
So, we don't have to pay for a kennel and worry about our dogs health, we each have our own vehicle to come and go as we want......and I can't believe I just wasted 5 minutes of my life explaining my business to you !
For you guys that say... "a touring bike shouldn't be trailered"...to each his own. I can tow my bike, bring my wife along and her guard dog. When we get to our families house, the dog goes in the house and she can take the car and go her way, I can jump on my bike and go my way. We have limited time, so why would I want to waste my time seeing her friends or she waste hers seeing mine? Plus, 1 hour with her mom and dad is fine for me, but she preffers to see him 5 times for a few hours each time.
So, we don't have to pay for a kennel and worry about our dogs health, we each have our own vehicle to come and go as we want......and I can't believe I just wasted 5 minutes of my life explaining my business to you !
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Jaw-Jaw (Near The BIG Chicken!)
Aluminum Trailers
In 2006 I looked at a lot of trailers, including the Kendon (which I thought was substantially over priced). I didn't have the space for an enclosed trailer, so I had to do a bit of looking. I finally bought a Rocket Motorcycle trailer which is all aluminum and easy for one person to move. The one I got will hold 3 sport bikes or two Harleys and has a great drive on ramp. My son and I refitted it with Baxley tire chocks so we can easily drive up on the ramp into the chock and get of and then drive the next bike on. Afterwards we tie them down. I opted for their front stone guard and spare tire. Frankly, I couldn't be more please with my choice and would recomment it to anyone. Google Rocket Motorcycle trailers and you should be able to find their link.
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From: Just Outside Chicago
Ive Got a 04 Two place Kendon....With stone guard,Box and Buddy bearings bought it last year off Craigslist for $1200...I think i got a Great deal...I like it alot....I also throw a sheet of 3/4 plywood across it and use it for utility trailer...I redid the spare tire so it hangs off to tong rail like a boat spare.I also added a 12volt winch so it is safe to load and unload....Kendon winch was expensive so i bought a cheap one at Harbor Freight and adapted it.No Biggie....
I just purchased a Kendon 2 up. I have never owned a trailer before.
I have no place to store an enclosed trailer and very little room in my garage.
Two bikes and the Kendon 2 up just barely fit in my garage.
I have a VERY heavy Road Glide with a load of extras that add even more weight to it. The wifes bike is a Low Rider that is much smaller and lighter.
I need to be able to load and unload both bikes by myself.
I tried the supplied Kendon ramp and found it to be way too scary for loading/unloading even with another experienced person.
The Kendon ramp is very short and it has a steep loading angle.
When loading, I need to put the front wheel inside the two inside tubes on the Kendon ramp to line it up and I can not see the tube with the fixed RG fairing.
RAMP SOLUTION:
I purchased an after market folding aluminum ramp that is lighter, longer (7' unfolded w/1000LB capacity) and has a substantially reduced loading angle. The aluminum ramp is much lighter and about the same length and the Kendon ramp when folded. This folding feature allows me to "stash" the ramp very easily.
The first time I used the aluminum ramp...
LOADING:
RG first on the right and then the Low Rider on the left. I walked the RG up (under power) straight into the chock, smoothly and without any hesitation. Just a simple step up onto the trailer bed when loading.
UNLOADING:
Low Rider first then the RG. No place to put your left foot down on the FXDL. It is good to have someone balance the bike from behind. The RG I rocked the bike back out of the chock, put the kickstand down, got off the bike and then walked it backward down the ramp.
DOWNSIDE:
I can not sit on the bike and walk it on the ramp. The aluminum ramp is only 12" wide and unless I am off the bike and walking it there is no place to put my feet.
CONCLUSION:
I tried the Kendon ramp a few times and personally I found it unusable. To me the after market aluminum ramp is easier, safer and much more stable. The $100 that I spent on this ramp was money very well spent. I believe that after a few more times practicing (even though I'm just 5'6") I will be able to load and unload without any assistance.
I have no place to store an enclosed trailer and very little room in my garage.
Two bikes and the Kendon 2 up just barely fit in my garage.
I have a VERY heavy Road Glide with a load of extras that add even more weight to it. The wifes bike is a Low Rider that is much smaller and lighter.
I need to be able to load and unload both bikes by myself.
I tried the supplied Kendon ramp and found it to be way too scary for loading/unloading even with another experienced person.
The Kendon ramp is very short and it has a steep loading angle.
When loading, I need to put the front wheel inside the two inside tubes on the Kendon ramp to line it up and I can not see the tube with the fixed RG fairing.
RAMP SOLUTION:
I purchased an after market folding aluminum ramp that is lighter, longer (7' unfolded w/1000LB capacity) and has a substantially reduced loading angle. The aluminum ramp is much lighter and about the same length and the Kendon ramp when folded. This folding feature allows me to "stash" the ramp very easily.
The first time I used the aluminum ramp...
LOADING:
RG first on the right and then the Low Rider on the left. I walked the RG up (under power) straight into the chock, smoothly and without any hesitation. Just a simple step up onto the trailer bed when loading.
UNLOADING:
Low Rider first then the RG. No place to put your left foot down on the FXDL. It is good to have someone balance the bike from behind. The RG I rocked the bike back out of the chock, put the kickstand down, got off the bike and then walked it backward down the ramp.
DOWNSIDE:
I can not sit on the bike and walk it on the ramp. The aluminum ramp is only 12" wide and unless I am off the bike and walking it there is no place to put my feet.
CONCLUSION:
I tried the Kendon ramp a few times and personally I found it unusable. To me the after market aluminum ramp is easier, safer and much more stable. The $100 that I spent on this ramp was money very well spent. I believe that after a few more times practicing (even though I'm just 5'6") I will be able to load and unload without any assistance.
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From: Bellevue, NE
CONCLUSION:
I tried the Kendon ramp a few times and personally I found it unusable. To me the after market aluminum ramp is easier, safer and much more stable. The $100 that I spent on this ramp was money very well spent. I believe that after a few more times practicing (even though I'm just 5'6") I will be able to load and unload without any assistance.
I tried the Kendon ramp a few times and personally I found it unusable. To me the after market aluminum ramp is easier, safer and much more stable. The $100 that I spent on this ramp was money very well spent. I believe that after a few more times practicing (even though I'm just 5'6") I will be able to load and unload without any assistance.
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