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Regardless of what you get...must be dual axle.... most trailer tires are at best unreliable and are only rated for a 5 year life span. A blow out on a single axle could be disastrous. With that said, I have the Goodyear Endurance tires on my trailer and have found them to be the best. Had some made in China tires before them and they started blowing out at 3 years.
I have a 8.5x20 trailer because I use it for my classic car as well.... Plenty of space . I could easily get 4 bikes in.
You might consider a Kendon dual ride-up trailer. It'll haul two baggers, tows great and stands up on end for storage. I have one and I love it. I keep it against the front wall of the garage where it easily fits, even in my small garage.
They certainly look good, any problems with it not being enclosed for road grime and rocks, etc.?
We live waaay up in northern Canada and trailer two dynas often in a single axle 6X10. For two baggers; definitely a 7X12 or 14.
Would ONLY use a ramp door and have a side door. Best securing method ever are Wheeldocks period, but they cost more. This Ive learned after years of trailering outta here on rough roads; three different trailers and all other securing methods. Just my two bits worth...
What's special about them? Price seems just fine to me. Any videos or links with comparisons?
Mine is a 7.5 X 14 + 4 aluminum sloped Vnose snowmobile trailer that I use for both snowmobiles and bikes. It has 2 braked torsion axles and tows like a dream. The vnose gives extra space for cabinets and gear. I also use Condor wheel chocks for the bikes.
To each their own but we had a Kendon two rail that we hauled an Ultra and a Road Glide on. IMHO way to much bike for not enough trailer - weight wise. Also, Getting bike #1 loaded is okay but bike #2 is a challenge - theres so little room side to side. Then the fing taillights vibrated loose - POS. One trip out west was enough and we sold the Kendon. It might have been fine for a couple smaller bikes or one bagger but two baggers is too much - again just my opinion. FWIW we didnt have any issues with debris from the road. Another guy has used another brand of open traile4s quite a bit and hes never had an issue. We all worried about it of course.
Regardless of what you get...must be dual axle.... most trailer tires are at best unreliable and are only rated for a 5 year life span. A blow out on a single axle could be disastrous. With that said, I have the Goodyear Endurance tires on my trailer and have found them to be the best. Had some made in China tires before them and they started blowing out at 3 years.
I have a 8.5x20 trailer because I use it for my classic car as well.... Plenty of space . I could easily get 4 bikes in.
For hauling one or two bikes a tandem trailer it isn't really necessary as long as the set up is rated for the weight to be carried. Ignore the weight and speed limits, problems are likely. Same goes for tandems. Also, quality trailer tires are just as reliable as automobile tires. Properly inflated and sized they will ride coolly and safe. I've hauled boat trailers, motorcycle trailers, and camper trailers. Never had a blow out ever. But buy cheap stuff? You're just asking for trouble.
If your hauling with a pickup you could go with one bike in the bed and then rent a small single axle from Uhaul for the trip. Their would be the need to find an ideal loading and unloading spot to get a bagger in the pickup bed. I would also suggest that if the pickup bed is a short bed and you cant close the tailgate that you DONT haul with the bikes rear tire on the tailgate. Instead get yourself a 4x8 sheet of at least 3\4 ply and allow the plywood to support the rear of the bike instead of the tailgate. Wheelchocks in both the trailer and the pickup bed should go without saying!!! Also I would suggest strapping each bike with tie downs on all 4 corners. Don't buy them cheap *** fugazi tie straps either. Spring for the Ancras.
Last edited by turbotom1052; Mar 6, 2020 at 03:36 AM.
. Also, quality trailer tires are just as reliable as automobile tires.
Calling BS on that one...once you get in the higher load ranges... that hold 50psi and above...the tires are very time sensitive...if you have one 5 years old...you better start looking to replace...
They will blow out with no signs of dry-rot, and at very low mileage...because of all the pressure they are holding...
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