Editor’s Note: Over the years we hear bitching about guys using trailers to attend events, but often there’s no other way to haul a family and all your gear to Sturgis or Daytona. Hell, as long at a brother or sister can make it and have a good time, I don’t care how they get there. Here’s a new twist to the Trailer Mantra.
Is it possible to ride less in order to enjoy riding more? How many great riding areas are out of reach of some bikers today? Is there a solution? Kendon Industries president offers expert opinion for motorcyclists on how to reach new riding areas and ride more.
The age-old debate between riding a motorcycle to an event or hauling a bike to a riding destination continues to rage. On one hand there is the hardcore motorcyclist who does not want to hear the word “trailer” and who is willing to ride anywhere and everywhere, no matter what the distance may be. On the other hand, trailers offer avid riders a helpful alternative.
Ultimately, both types of riders end up at the same places whether they use motorcycle trailers or not. So, what really is the difference between riding and hauling bikes to a destination? Can motorcycle trailers truly enhance the rider’s experience? Kendon Industries, Inc. president and professional rider, Frank Esposito, offers expert tips on how to enhance the riding experience and presents an alternate solution to this age-old debate.
“It used to be that most people only bought a trailer to take their bike in for repairs, to shows, or any distance during inclement weather,” says Kendon President Frank Esposito. “My perception is that a trailer can add a new dimension to the motorcycling experience as it increases the opportunity for adventure.” Consider the fact that the average rider rarely gets beyond a 150-200 mile radius of their home. In addition, physical limitations can play a big role in a motorcyclist’s ability to travel longer distances. “It comes down to a simple matter of quality vs. quantity,” suggests Esposito. “Using a trailer for motorcycles is a sensible way to get out of the comfort circle and change riding habits from a typical ride to a weekend adventure while opening up new riding opportunities.”
Sure, the loner, or two-up family can pack some gear and head out on the road, but what about the larger family, the event booth gear, the camping gear for a larger family, the jet skies, the massive barbecue?
“Why wear out the body and the bike riding the freeways to get to the destination to find to the good riding,” asks Esposito. Using a car and trailer to get you and the family to any destination fresh, relaxed and ready to jump on the bike for riding the truly good roads. Besides the family will not be without transportation, while you hit the road. In addition to the increased comfort level while towing motorcycles, the economy factor plays a huge role with wear and tear on motorcycles. Tires, engine components and fluids all get worn out on the super-slab highways. With a motorcycle trailer, that worry is practically eliminated as the bike arrives at the destination prepped and ready to ride.
Having a freshly prepped bike and a rested body adds to the overall enjoyment of motorcycle riding. “Having rested and happy companions does not hurt either,” adds Esposito. Motorcycle trailers definitely help enthusiasts enjoy more of their passion by allowing for comfortable, convenient and fun times in distant riding destinations. “A trailer really allows you to look at what is beyond that 150-200 mile comfort circle,” insists Esposito.
So is this mantra of trailering real or just hypothetical? Check out the growing numbers of trailers at events such as Bike Week in Daytona or the Sturgis Rally. Motorcycling has always been about independence, freedom and individual choice. “A Kendon trailer is an optional piece of riding equipment designed to give riders even greater independence, freedom and choices.”
“The market has been asking for a better solution for loading and unloading motorcycles, especially when it comes to the heavyweight touring bikes approaching 900 lbs., “ said Kendon’s President Frank Esposito. “With easier loading, the Dual SRL can handle two heavyweight motorcycles with its 2,000 lb. load capacity.”
Dual Ride-Up SRL Motorcycle Trailers incorporate Kendon’s proven SRL technology that was first introduced in Kendon’s Single Ride-Up SRL trailers. SRL, or “Suspension Reactive Loading,” eliminates the apex created by a traditional ramp angle and the bed of the trailer when loading and unloading.
The patented independent torsion suspension on Kendon motorcycle trailers works with the loading ramp to eliminate the apex and creates a smooth parallel surface with a much lower angle for loading and unloading. SRL (“Suspension Reactive Loading”) technology compresses and lowers the bed of the trailer while loading a motorcycle and raises it back up to towing height after the bike is fully loaded onto the trailer.
The Dual Ride-Up SRL Stand-Up Motorcycle Trailer features and benefits include:
•Easy Ride-On Loading design (Always use a spotter when loading and unloading)
•Newly designed rear section offers a lower ramp angle for easier loading
•New One-piece lock down trailer loading ramp featuring fold-out footboards
•Steel mesh ramp surface improves traction and increases loading stability
•Full 2,000 lb. load capacity
•The lightweight trailer can easily be stood up for vertical storage
•Made in USA
NOTE: Kendon is also offering a retrofit upgrade kit to convert the standard dual rail motorcycle trailers to the Dual Ride-Up SRL technology. There are tens of thousands of Kendon Dual Trailers in use today. Now all of these owners can easily upgrade their standard dual to the Ride-Up SRL technology.
The Dual Ride-Up SRL Stand-Up trailer for motorcycles offers an elegantly engineered solution to load and transport light to heavyweight motorcycles. Kendon’s Dual Ride-Up SRL trailers are “The Simple, Lightweight, Stand-Up, Ride-Up Solution.”
The Dual Ride-Up SRL Stand-Up motorcycle trailer is available now from Kendon dealers nationwide. Kendon trailers are distributed by Tucker Rocky/Biker’s Choice in the USA and available from Kendon Direct. More information about Kendon’s folding trailer line can be found at KendonUSA.com.
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Kendon Industries Also Released Single Ride-Up SRL Motorcycle Trailers
Kendon Industries, Inc., the originator of Stand-UpTM motorcycle trailers and innovative motorcycle lifts, expands its trailer offerings with a new ride-up single rail motorcycle trailer. Billed as an easy loading solution for everything from lightweight sport bikes to heavyweight touring bikes, the new “Single Ride-Up SRL” trailer combines ride-up convenience with a lightweight, user friendly design.
The Single Ride-Up motorcycle trailer incorporates Kendon’s new SRL technology. SRL, or “Suspension Reactive Loading,” eliminates the apex created by a traditional ramp angle and the bed of the trailer when loading and unloading. The independent torsion suspension on the Kendon trailer works with the loading ramp to eliminate the apex and creates a smooth parallel surface with a much lower angle for loading and unloading. The suspension compresses and lowers the bed of the trailer while loading a motorcycle and raises it back up to towing height after the bike is fully loaded onto the trailer.
•Easy Ride-Up Loading design
•Newly designed rear section offers a lower ramp angle for easier loading
•Lightweight lock down 3-piece loading ramp featuring integrated footboards
•Expanded metal ramp surface improves traction and increases loading stability
•Full 1,000 lb. load capacity
•Lightweight trailer can easily be stood up for vertical storage
•Made in USA
Kendon is also offering a retrofit kit to upgrade its older single rail motorcycle trailers to the Single Ride-Up SRL technology. The Single Ride-Up SRL trailer for motorcycles offers an elegantly engineered solution to load and transport light to heavyweight motorcycles. Kendon’s Single Ride-Up SRL trailer is “The Simple, Lightweight, Stand-UpTM, Ride-Up Solution.” The Single Ride-Up SRL trailer is available now from Kendon dealers nationwide and is distributed by Tucker Rocky/Biker’s Choice and Custom Chrome in the USA. More information about Kendon’s Stand-UpTM trailer or motorcycle lift line can be found at KendonUSA.com.
