Kendon Single rail trailer
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Kendon Single rail trailer
I just purchased a nice used Kendon single rail trailer, and am wondering if anyone has had any issues with loading and unloading this type of single rail trailer with a Harley Dresser ?????
My concern is the lack of adequate footing at the rear of the trailer.
I am going to go ahead and take it to a welding shop and have the rear redone before any issues arises. In my opinion, its better to spend a little money now than wait till my scooter falls over and I have to pay to get it fixed plus redoing the trailer then so it does not happen again. Kendon addressed this issues on some of their newer trailers so I am going to use their new design on my 2003.
Happy Trail's , Roll Safe, and Merry Christmas
My concern is the lack of adequate footing at the rear of the trailer.
I am going to go ahead and take it to a welding shop and have the rear redone before any issues arises. In my opinion, its better to spend a little money now than wait till my scooter falls over and I have to pay to get it fixed plus redoing the trailer then so it does not happen again. Kendon addressed this issues on some of their newer trailers so I am going to use their new design on my 2003.
Happy Trail's , Roll Safe, and Merry Christmas
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From: in a van down by the river in Ga.
I have a Phoenix single rail trailer with a locking chock. I took my trailer to a welding shop and had them make a "ramp" for each side that my feet could be put down on if ever the need did arise. If i had not done that and tried to put a foot down i would have fallen over. Smart move you did to do it before something did happen.
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From: Pensacola, FL
I bought my Kendon in '06. I learned never to try and load it by yourself. I dropped my first bike 3 times before learning this lesson (slow learner). Once my wife was helping and we still dropped it. I now have another guy help and have had no problems.
Kenson now makes a $510 kit you can purchase that widens the loading ramp and the rear of the trailer platform.
http://www.kendonusa.com/single-ride...rofit-kit.html
Kenson now makes a $510 kit you can purchase that widens the loading ramp and the rear of the trailer platform.
http://www.kendonusa.com/single-ride...rofit-kit.html
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Kendon Single Rail Trailer
The new design has a horseshoe tube rail that makes the back end as wide as the front end. They have expanded metal in the voids to put your feet on as you roll forward to backward.
I have a 5 ft. aluminum trifold ramp that will securely connect to the new rear of the trailer for a nice wide and safe unit.
They show you how to load a sport bike by walking it up the ramp on their advertisement on Youtube but not a full size dresser.
It is gona be a real nice trailer in the end, but Kendon dropped the ball on safety.
I have a 5 ft. aluminum trifold ramp that will securely connect to the new rear of the trailer for a nice wide and safe unit.
They show you how to load a sport bike by walking it up the ramp on their advertisement on Youtube but not a full size dresser.
It is gona be a real nice trailer in the end, but Kendon dropped the ball on safety.
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From: Milton, Delaware
I have an older model Kendon dual rail trailer and know exactly what you mean.
I ended up going to a off road truck shop and buying a double wide (hinged) aluminum ramp to use when loading the bike. It's so much safer now that I can easily load the bike by myself.
I ended up going to a off road truck shop and buying a double wide (hinged) aluminum ramp to use when loading the bike. It's so much safer now that I can easily load the bike by myself.
Footing is a big issue with these trailers. As other have suggested, get someone to help you load & unload or modify/rig up an wider ramp. I had the Kendon dual trailer and pulled 2 dressers, loading was a pain in the ***.
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From: Florida
I hated mine and even squared/rounded the rear for more foot room. Still sucked! They now make a retro fit kit for more room...Don't think so!
I sold mine for $1000 and the guy was happy but was only loading an 883.
I went to a Drop tail just before the big price increase due to a some design changes but I got the updated model for 2011 and was well worth the long wait....Long story.
Drop Tail is great to deal with even suggested a few things to there design people and they made a production change..
You can load the biggest of bikes one handed without the fear of slipping. Ride it right up and into the wheel chock....No narrow ramp like the Kendon.
I will say the Kendon towed just fine and never new it was behind me......
My2cents!
I sold mine for $1000 and the guy was happy but was only loading an 883.
I went to a Drop tail just before the big price increase due to a some design changes but I got the updated model for 2011 and was well worth the long wait....Long story.
Drop Tail is great to deal with even suggested a few things to there design people and they made a production change..
You can load the biggest of bikes one handed without the fear of slipping. Ride it right up and into the wheel chock....No narrow ramp like the Kendon.
I will say the Kendon towed just fine and never new it was behind me......
My2cents!
Last edited by Jerry1834; Dec 24, 2012 at 05:51 AM. Reason: More info
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I have a duel..Love it!! I use a 12volt front mount winch and that way it does the work and all you have to do is steady the bike.My winch is from Kendon but for about 1/4 the price one could be bought from Harbor Freight or Bass Pro and adapted..
Big plus is to also have locking front chocks so it holds bike while you tie it down,,,
Worse part about Kendon is all my buddies want to borrow it!!! LOL...
Big plus is to also have locking front chocks so it holds bike while you tie it down,,,
Worse part about Kendon is all my buddies want to borrow it!!! LOL...
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From: Elizabeth,WV 26143
I bought a Kendon single (used). The first owner was a mature Gold Wing owner, the second a HD guy, both apparently didn't like the idea of 3 people loading and unloading. I used it successfully for transporting my 450-500 lb Triumph's, I don't have the strength or neighbors to load my RKC. It is a great trailer, tows nice and stores inside out of the weather.
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From: Florida
I could load a light bike with no problems but my RKC I just couldn't do it and feel safe. Probably an age thing also not as strong as I was 40 years ago....maybe smarter and don't want to hurt myself.The Drop Tail I just ride it right up and on and don't need the wife's help. I only use it twice a year but worth it.