Trailer, small foot print?

[HikerToo_imp]

I was thinking about buying a smallish motorcycle trailer to carry one CB1100 behind our Murano when we go on driving vacations, saw this "Stinger" model, anyone have any thought on it or other choices out there? For me, the less space it takes in my garage or driveway when not in use is a major consideration. I also wonder if something this small requires brake and running lights...
http://www.discountramps.com/stinger-motorcycle-trailer.htm

 

[rboe]

According to that site, the trailer is discontinued.
http://www.pashnit.com/product/stinger/stinger_trailer_buynow.html

 

[Tripod_imp]

Lot's of people seem to like the Kendon. I know a couple of guys who have them, and they rave about them. A nice feature is that when not in use, they stand straight up!

http://www.kendonusa.com/trailer_single.html

I have a snowmobile trailer and an enclosed trailer, however, if I didn't have either, I would seriously consider one of the Kendon's.

 

[the Ferret]

No way would I tow with 8" tires. I also wouldn't ride my bike up a 30" ramp (very short but it's low so it's not very steep) and try and stop with my feet on top of the trailer tires lol

The Kendon is a great trailer just a little pricey. Probably worth it in HikerToo's situation.

 

[lagoje_imp]

I built a folding trailer from harbor freight and thought abut setting it up to tow my motorcycle. But decided not to use a $250 trailer to tow a $11k bike. I may look into a quality motorcycle trailer after seeing these. I just need somewhere to put it.


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[rboe]

Uh, just about any trailer is going to be much cheaper than your bike.....

A buddy has an aluminum trailer for his bike. I towed to Tucson and back; soo much nicer than the U-Tank I normally use. I offered to buy it; he say's everyone does that. I think it's the one in the first link.

http://www.alumaklm.com/motorcycle-trailers.html

These look good too.

Horse Trailers - Utility Trailers - Car Trailers - Featherlite Trailers

Never heard of these guys but hey. They are aluminum!

http://www.tritontrailers.com/products/Model.aspx?CatID=28&SubCatID=40&ModelID=353

 

[Hypnotoad_imp]

How about a trailer in a bag?

http://trailerinabag.com/index.html

I have one and it packs away pretty good if you are limited on storage space.

 

[the Ferret]

Hypnotoad..do you really have one of those? Ever use it? What size bike did you tow with it? How far? Pretty cool except I still don't like the little wheels.

 

[HikerToo_imp]

Uh, just about any trailer is going to be much cheaper than your bike.....

A buddy has an aluminum trailer for his bike. I towed to Tucson and back; soo much nicer than the U-Tank I normally use. I offered to buy it; he say's everyone does that. I think it's the one in the first link.

http://www.alumaklm.com/motorcycle-trailers.html

These look good too.

Horse Trailers - Utility Trailers - Car Trailers - Featherlite Trailers

Never heard of these guys but hey. They are aluminum!

http://www.tritontrailers.com/products/Model.aspx?CatID=28&SubCatID=40&ModelID=353

Hmm...this one is folding, not sure the 106" bed is big enough, may have to measure, and find pricing.
http://www.alumaklm.com/motorcycle-trailers/item/46-mc1f-folding-motorcycle-trailer.html

 

[The Spaceman_imp]

How about a trailer in a bag?

http://trailerinabag.com/index.html

I have one and it packs away pretty good if you are limited on storage space.

I have a friend who has been using one of these for years. He loves it, tows it from FL up north with his Road King loaded and hasn't had any problems.

Its not cheap, but they are easy to load and then break down and store in the garage or a big trunk when its mot in use.

 

[Hypnotoad_imp]

Hypnotoad..do you really have one of those? Ever use it? What size bike did you tow with it? How far? Pretty cool except I still don't like the little wheels.

Yes, had one for a few years now. I hauled my Vespa (about 350 pounds) to the maintenance shop a few times. About 120 miles driving about 70 mph.

 

[emptysea]

Kendon has almost a cult following. Almost everyone I know who has a trailer, has a Kendon...or wants one. I like the quirkiness of the trailer in a bag, myself.

 

[CA200_imp]

I just sold a enclosed that I had for my store. small one bike. We sold Kendon but they are pricy .
Saw this in the Northern tool catalog http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200466701_200466701

 

[rboe]

Oooh, I like that one! :worship:

 

[Greg Davis_imp]

Oooh, I like that one! :worship:

Important to have at least 14 inch tires, 15 better. You can buy a nice trailer with 15 inch tires for $750 ish

 

[rboe]

There is a fairly deep market for trailer bits (weld up some bits, you could "easily" buy the other bits to make your own trailer) so it makes me wonder if the hub for 14" tires will allow a 15" rim.
Maybe!

http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hubs-and-Drums/Dexter/8-258-5UC1.html

 

[IndianRider_imp]

I had had the opportunity to transport my previous bikes with the stinger trailer which is easy to fold and store. The trailer came with the brake/turn light plug attachment which I plugged into my SUV which came with the universal plug.

http://stingertrailer.com

Here is a review which is pretty spot on in my opinion

http://www.ridermagazine.com/gear/stinger-folding-motorcycle-trailer-review.htm/

 

[rboe]

Going to be in the area this summer. Maybe I should swing over and buy one.

 

[Houtman_imp]

Instead of buying a motorcycle only trailer I bought about 12 years ago a 5 by 8 ft. trailer from a company making utility trailers in Upstate New York.It has a 1500 lbs load capacity and is well made.Better quality than Lowes or Northern Tools.
It has stake pockets and I made 24 inch sides for it and a 3/4 inch pressure treated plywood for a floor.
I added 12 eyebolts to the frame for tie downs and also put led lights on the trailer,the normal lightbulbs do not last very long on a trailer.
For moving my bikes (thousands of miles) I put on a Baxley LA shock for very easy loading.Baxley probably makes the very best bike trailers but also very expensive.
It only takes me a few minutes to put the wheel shock onto the trailer floor with two strong bolts.
For a ramp I bought a aluminum 12 ft ramp ,in two sections altogether 38 inch wide and the sections fold in half for easy storage.
They are heavy but very well made (Discount Ramps,very pleased with them )
This trailer has saved me a lot of money ,picking up mulch, house furniture etc etc and saving delivery cost.
The trailer has 12 inch tires and I always take a spare wheel with me when on the road.
You also will get more friends if they know that you have a trailer !
"could you please help me move "
I have thought about just having a motorcycle specific trailer but can not justify the cost of a good one,this utility trailer serves me perfect.
If the weather gets better I will try to post some pictures.

 

[ron1100_imp]

I bought the Kendon (3 bike) combo trailer and fabricated a plywood platform to use the trailer to load whatever type of payload up to 1500#. It has worked beautifully with a payload I had to haul that was 700 + lbs. The plywood fits very snug onto trailer platform and rails (mounted 4 4x4's to the plywood for rigidity) and then tied down with ratchet straps. This way, I have a multi-use trailer too.

Pretty sure this can be done to some of the other bike trailer but not sure.