Can anyone out there recommend an affordable and dependable motorcycle trailer? I need a folding trailer for my sportster for a couple of trips each year. I've been searching the internet, including e-bay, and found an "FMT" single rail trailer retailing for $795. Can anyone recommend this trailer?

 

A friend of mine had a Trailer in a Bag that worked OK and was portable. I bought an inexpensive trailer from Lowes and mounted a 4x8 sheet of plywood on the floor and a Condor in front. Works great, but does not fold.

 

Thanks for the information. Although I am considering the trailer in the bag, I think it's a bit pricey. The trailer you have sounds good but the only storage space I have is a one-car garage that has to fit a car, bike and trailer. Space is tight in NY. Nice Bikes!

 

Buy a used Kendon off Craigs List. I've bought a few for less than $1K.

 

You can buy new or near new 6-8' utility trailers all day for around $500. It won't fold, but you can stand it up, and they are useful for other things besides hauling your Sportster.

 

I'd watch for a used Kendon. I regret selling mine.

 

Thanks guys, I'll check it out.

 

+1 on a Kendon....

http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/cto/2278931579.html
I just noticed that this ad is for a Kendon "Clone" Do Not Buy....
The "Clone" is a Chinese knock-off...

 

Kendons are great except that their ramp sucks. It's very narrow and flimsy.
They should come with a wider and sturdier ramp allowing you to ride the bike onto the trailer like the other brands (Aluma for example). For $2,400 new, that's what I expect.

 

+1 on a used Kendon. I was able to get one from a guy for ~$500, I just had to spend a weekend rewiring and also had to order some misc parts from Kendon.