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anyone have any experience with these trailers?..Can get a decent deal on used two place model. How do they tow?.How is the Quality?,,Would buy another one?...any help would be appreciated. Need to tow my SERG and my Softail about 1600 miles this summer on vacation....just looking for some input before i pull the trigger on one of these

[Twolanerider]

This is only anecdotal.  But Charlie (AZ SERK) acquired a Kendon trailer as part of his 02 SERK purchase.  His descriptions of its use have been very favorable.  Almost surprisingly favorable.  He's on the road on a transcontinental ride now or I'd let him chime in here himself.  He's the only guy I know who has used one of these.

[JCZ]

I have one (two bike) that's commonly referred to as the ambulance.......just to get the bikes to and/or from the shop when necessary.

I've only used it to tow over to Jim's shop (about 240 miles round trip).  I've towed with just one bike and with both (both her and my Street Glides). 

Great to tow and load, unload.  I can load and unload by myself (I have long legs).

I did move the license plate (on the left fender) Completely to the outside of the fender so that the bike clearnance wasn't an issue.

The only other thing I'd mention is to get your self a "real" ramp.  Jim got me a folding aluminum ramp that's about 15" wide that's very nice and light weight, too.

[GregKhougaz]

I have the two rail version.  Very nice!  Easy to tow.  Short so be very careful if you have to back it up.  Can hardly feel it behing the F-150 because it is very light.  It would be nice to have a covered trailer but not a big deal and you save a lot of weight.  Very user friendly.  Just have to wipe the bikes down upon arrival. 

JC is correct about the "real ramp." 

[tjstreetglide]

I've had one, a two bike one. I pulled a pair of bikes all over the west and it pulled real sweet. yor bikes gonna get dirty though.

[Wrongway]

 I used 110mofo's to take my CUSE to Jim's for repairs (680 round trip) and it was the best handling trailer I have ever pulled. If it didn't have my pride on it I may have never looked in my mirror to check on it. That was the ONLY time my bikes have ever been on a trailer!

[Twolanerider]

Any issue with rock chips or other debris getting thrown up.  Or are the trailers so short tongued there's not room for the crud to get up and hit the front of the bike?

[Wrongway]

 Marty's trailer has the front shields, so no rocks can hit the bikes.

[Trapperdog]

We've had the two rail  for 5 years now and it's been a great trailer. As JC says, it will accomidarte two baggers easily. I just bent my license plate over the fender cause I'm lazy. The front stone guard is a must but makes the trailer harder to take up and down by yourself with the extra weight. We also have a spare tire mounted under the trailer which adds  for extra piece of mind. I tow it mostly with a duelly truck, which makes it nearly impossible to back up with out the bikes as the trailer is completely out of sight. Great trailer, get it if you still can.

[Gecko]

I've had a single-rail one for a few years and love it.  Easy to load and unload with one person (unloading is a little harder since you have to roll the front tire over the wheel chock and it sort of rocks into place - with a larger bike it's better to have a second person of any size to get it past that point).  Can't tell it is there towing behind a Jeep Liberty.  I like the fact that it has full-size tires.  If your state has large license plates for trailers it will be a little vulnerable to being bent, but you can back it with some thicker metal if need be.  I do not have a stone guard and have not noticed any rock damage.  I think a single bike being inside of the wheel tracks and so close to the tow vehicle there isn't much being kicked into the path.  As mentioned, if it rains or is dusty you will have a dirty bike, but that would be true if you were riding it.  If you are looking for a trailer of this type you can't go wrong with a Kendon.

[GtreetSlide]

Good feedback above. I had a flat trailer for years and did have an issue with rocks and stuff getting thrown up from the truck's rear wheels. A short barrier at the front of the trailer will stop that. I towed a lot in the winter, so in snow/slush areas the semi trucks going the other way will give the bikes a nice slush mud coat. If you have a newer bike, make sure to put the alarm in "Travel Mode" and return to regular alarm mode for overnight parking. I really like the alarm remote pager. I also request rooms which have a window facing the parking lot (first floor). If that alarm goes off you can expect to see me coming out the window right next to it.

Trailers have been known to disappear from the back of tow vehicles in motel parking lots. The tongue on mine has a lock as well as the bolt thry the trailer hitch. I also have a cable that locks the bike to the trailer and to the truck. It would take a blow torch to cut that cable. I also carry a "weapon of messy destruction" as well...

I finally broke down and got an enclosed trailer. Now the bike(s) stay clean but truck gas when from 22mpg to 12mpg. That gets expensive.

Before you head out for any distance, lift the trailer wheels up and check for loose bearing wobble, inspect the tires, and air them up. Carry a spare tire and a few tools (and a extra set of keys (just don't leave them in your vehicle overnight). Always check all lighting signals because some have a tendancy to stop working (usually corroded grounds)... Stop in the first 25 miles and check your tie down, etc. But most importantly, ENJOY!

jimbob

[MIKEYTEE]

Have the Kendon two bike trailer. The ramp sucks! Pulls great with two baggers on it at any speed. I also have an old 5x10
open tilt bed trailer I use when towing one bike. this trailer pulls well at any speed also. I prefer the tilt bed as it is easy to load.
Mike
 

[Twolanerider]

Anyone know if the two bile version would be wide
enough for a bagger and a bushtec trailer?

[Gecko]

Anyone know if the two bile version would be wide
enough for a bagger and a bushtec trailer?

A trailer ON a trailer?  Now you're just asking for ridicule.   

[murphy]

A trailer ON a trailer?  Now you're just asking for ridicule.   

You beat me to it!