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Motorcycle carrying trailer?
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lee
Debbie's Servant
Another option, if you have a little extra room in your garage is a fold up Kendon trailer.
My picture is a older Kendon and my link is for a new SRL Kendon.
http://www.kendonusa.com/single_ride_up_trailer.html#prettyPhoto/0/
My picture is a older Kendon and my link is for a new SRL Kendon.
http://www.kendonusa.com/single_ride_up_trailer.html#prettyPhoto/0/
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OfficerImpersonator
Seattle-area Rounder
I wanted a trailer to carry everything - camping gear, kayaking gear, bicycling gear, motorcycling gear, etc.
I spent months looking and thinking before the local Mazda dealer posted a Craigslist ad for a 2002 16' x 8' Pace American two-axle enclosed cargo trailer. The trailer had been used by a construction company as a mobile office and storage room, so it had a 30 amp 120v hook-up to a breaker box feeding 120v outlets, lights, and a heater.
It also had full-length shelving installed along the left side and a desk/table built into the front of the trailer with a fluorescent light fixture above the desk. The floor had been covered in indoor-outdoor carpeting, and it came with a nice aluminum roof rack perfect for transporting the 21' sea kayak on top. Our two 15' sea kayaks fit on the top two shelves inside.
All my camping, kayaking, and bicycling gear is now stored in the trailer instead of the garage, opening up all kinds of room in the garage for motorcycles and other toys. I added an aluminum ramp, a front-wheel chock and four tie-downs so I can transport the motorcycle inside. Eventually, I'll add fold-down bunks to the right sidewall so we can sleep in the trailer when it's too cold/wet/windy/late to set up a tent.
I was able to get the $12,000 trailer (new) for $3300. I had to spend approximately $500 to get the trailer's 12v lights running, and to get a trailer brake controller installed in my truck. I've found a source to add a "RV window" to the door on the right side of the trailer. I'll need to replace two of the three roof vents as the sun has destroyed the plastic parts.
But once I'm done, I'll have a "sport utility trailer" that allows me to take all my gear and toys wherever I go.
I spent months looking and thinking before the local Mazda dealer posted a Craigslist ad for a 2002 16' x 8' Pace American two-axle enclosed cargo trailer. The trailer had been used by a construction company as a mobile office and storage room, so it had a 30 amp 120v hook-up to a breaker box feeding 120v outlets, lights, and a heater.
It also had full-length shelving installed along the left side and a desk/table built into the front of the trailer with a fluorescent light fixture above the desk. The floor had been covered in indoor-outdoor carpeting, and it came with a nice aluminum roof rack perfect for transporting the 21' sea kayak on top. Our two 15' sea kayaks fit on the top two shelves inside.
All my camping, kayaking, and bicycling gear is now stored in the trailer instead of the garage, opening up all kinds of room in the garage for motorcycles and other toys. I added an aluminum ramp, a front-wheel chock and four tie-downs so I can transport the motorcycle inside. Eventually, I'll add fold-down bunks to the right sidewall so we can sleep in the trailer when it's too cold/wet/windy/late to set up a tent.
I was able to get the $12,000 trailer (new) for $3300. I had to spend approximately $500 to get the trailer's 12v lights running, and to get a trailer brake controller installed in my truck. I've found a source to add a "RV window" to the door on the right side of the trailer. I'll need to replace two of the three roof vents as the sun has destroyed the plastic parts.
But once I'm done, I'll have a "sport utility trailer" that allows me to take all my gear and toys wherever I go.
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If all you want is an occasional trailer and you don't need to haul lawn mowers and the like and storage is a premium, consider a "Trailer-in-a-bag". I bought one a few years ago after a guy delivered a K75 all the way from Kansas City to me (miss. Gulf coast). I was impressed. I've used it a lot since then and have been very happy with it. They are well designed and engineered.
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A big plus for the Aluma Trailer. I have the same trailer at the picture. I also bought a Baxley Chalk and mounted it on the trailer. All I have to do is drive the bike up and onto the chalk. I get off and the chalk holds the bike while I put my strips on the bike for the tie downs. Went all the way to Florida and back with the bike resting comfortably on its little platform. This year I purchased the Aluma sides for the trailer. The front wall is solid while the sides are slat aluminum. Great little trailer.
A big plus for the Aluma Trailer. I have the same trailer at the picture. I also bought a Baxley Chalk and mounted it on the trailer. All I have to do is drive the bike up and onto the chalk. I get off and the chalk holds the bike while I put my strips on the bike for the tie downs. Went all the way to Florida and back with the bike resting comfortably on its little platform. This year I purchased the Aluma sides for the trailer. The front wall is solid while the sides are slat aluminum. Great little trailer.
lee
Debbie's Servant
That's on my wish list. I may just get the front rock guard.
OfficerImpersonator
Seattle-area Rounder
OI- great minds think alike.
I have one of these around kinda surplus and I'm going to make a short trip camper out of it.....if I can get a minute. Gary
I like the ladder - I need to add the exact same thing to mine. I have a 12v deep cycle battery on my trailer tongue A-frame, so the ladder will have to work around that, but it seems like the front/tongue is the ideal location for the ladder (as opposed to affixed to a rear door).
I also think I want to install some sort of "catwalk" on the roof rack so I can walk along the roof to help load and tie down the 21' sea kayak I'm planning on transporting on top of the trailer.
Actually it's a full walk on roof with ladder (or whatever) racks. I put a deep cycle battery inside to run the lights and the battery break-a-way system.
I hope the OP hasn't been too confused with all this extra info. Hopefully the OP sees the possibilities of having a trailer around. OM
amiles
New member
Here it hauls the bike. Nice to have a capable friend. to build/modify something like this. Started out as a Harbor Freight unit.
As far as that "slick wheelie" in the original post, It's my understanding that this mode of carry will likely damage the transmission on some bikes due to improper oil circulation when the gears are spun from the rear wheel in neutral. If you check the manual for your car it will discourage towing it with the drive wheels on the ground except for very short distances as well. Disconnecting a chain/belt/shaft would cure that, but what a pain.
As far as that "slick wheelie" in the original post, It's my understanding that this mode of carry will likely damage the transmission on some bikes due to improper oil circulation when the gears are spun from the rear wheel in neutral. If you check the manual for your car it will discourage towing it with the drive wheels on the ground except for very short distances as well. Disconnecting a chain/belt/shaft would cure that, but what a pain.
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OfficerImpersonator
Seattle-area Rounder
Speaking of possibilities, I find these photos nothing short of inspirational...
http://www.cargomatetrailer.com/default.asp?page=models&unit=motoliving&choice=gallery
Kendon Trailer
I bought a used Kendon trailer of ebay. Have only used it to pull a KLR, have not neede to try my GSA on it yet. With the KLR did not even know it was back there! Was easy to back up. It also will stand up when not using it. I love mine! Also it has torsion suspension which is a smoother ride.
Phil
I bought a used Kendon trailer of ebay. Have only used it to pull a KLR, have not neede to try my GSA on it yet. With the KLR did not even know it was back there! Was easy to back up. It also will stand up when not using it. I love mine! Also it has torsion suspension which is a smoother ride.
Phil
dirtmerchant
New member
Aluma MC10
I don't use it much but it is a fabulous trailer and worth the price of admission.
I don't use it much but it is a fabulous trailer and worth the price of admission.
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Bill Lumberg
Not to hijack, but with a proper ramp, is using a pickup truck a fairly sustainable way of hauling a larger bike, such as a R1150RT? I dang near killed myself unloading my R75, but I wasn't doing it properly or with a purpose-made ramp either.
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