Motorcycle trailer options

justmyluck · 12-16-2020, 09:36 AM

In the next year, I am planning a few longer trips (big bend, Sturgis, norcal) that I want to take the lady and the dog (possibly some friends).

Do yall own, rent, or borrow a trailer for your long runs? If you buy, any brand or model you have had good luck with? If you rent, is there anywhere other than Uhaul ($150 for 10 days is not bad)?

Seawall · 12-16-2020, 10:14 AM

those things will depend on your riding goals. for me personally i would buy my own stuff because i would want to ride everywhere. but you know money is another big factor. i don't know how rich you are

flipstyledsm22 · 12-16-2020, 01:24 PM

Have you looked into Eaglerider, or other forms of motorcycle rentals?

I pay into a membership and through that, I get to build credits that I can apply anytime, to any 400+ participating locations. They even rent gear, to meet their local minimal safety requirements for road use vehicles.

justmyluck · 12-16-2020, 03:17 PM

Eagle rider is a pretty cool idea actually. How is availability? I checked a few places and they only had 1 or 2 motorcycles in their inventory.

Money? I would love it to be Harbor freight cheap, but my real issue is space to store a trailer.

Tojo92 · 08:16 AM

For a trailer, I'd recommend a Kendon. Pick one up used for $1000-$2000, depending on one to three bike capacity. Use it, and when you are done, you can sell it for what you paid for it. If you keep it, they fold up into the space of one bike in your garage.

Here are two examples.

https://houston.craigslist.org/mcy/d...247447480.html

https://austin.craigslist.org/tro/d/...247715317.html

justmyluck · 12-17-2020, 02:39 PM

The Kendon is awesome, pretty much exactly what I am looking for. Thanks!

PP186515 · 12-22-2020, 10:31 PM

I just put together a 1720 lbs capacity harbor freight trailer. A lot of work, but I know it is done right and I know every square inch of the trailer. I keep it folded up in my garage. Also, I can pull it behind my Mazda 3. Ready for taking my wofe and dog with me to the Hill country.

cbrfxr67 · 12-23-2020, 08:52 AM

I picked up a used one for $500 a year or so ago and really love having my own trailer but I shouldve gotten a foldable or smaller one that I could store easier. My HOA hates me

flipstyledsm22 · 12-23-2020, 09:35 AM

I got lucky and bought a 6x12 enclosed from my father-in-law for $500. It has served me well

Tojo92 · 12-23-2020, 11:08 AM

An option from TWT site.

https://www.twtex.com/forums/threads.../#post-1735141

12-16-2020, 09:36 AM	#1
justmyluck Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 21	Motorcycle trailer options In the next year, I am planning a few longer trips (big bend, Sturgis, norcal) that I want to take the lady and the dog (possibly some friends). Do yall own, rent, or borrow a trailer for your long runs? If you buy, any brand or model you have had good luck with? If you rent, is there anywhere other than Uhaul ($150 for 10 days is not bad)?

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Tojo92 AKA Mongo Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cedar Park, TX Feedback Rating: (7) Posts: 5,625 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 1994 Ducati 900 SS/SP DS FI Restomod 2008 Aprilia SXV 550	For a trailer, I'd recommend a Kendon. Pick one up used for $1000-$2000, depending on one to three bike capacity. Use it, and when you are done, you can sell it for what you paid for it. If you keep it, they fold up into the space of one bike in your garage. Here are two examples. https://houston.craigslist.org/mcy/d...247447480.html https://austin.craigslist.org/tro/d/...247715317.html
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12-22-2020, 10:31 PM	#7
PP186515 Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Bellaire Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 10 Experience: 3 years Bike(s): Suzuki V-Strom 650 2012	I just put together a 1720 lbs capacity harbor freight trailer. A lot of work, but I know it is done right and I know every square inch of the trailer. I keep it folded up in my garage. Also, I can pull it behind my Mazda 3. Ready for taking my wofe and dog with me to the Hill country. Attached Thumbnails

12-16-2020, 03:17 PM	#4
justmyluck Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 21	Eagle rider is a pretty cool idea actually. How is availability? I checked a few places and they only had 1 or 2 motorcycles in their inventory. Money? I would love it to be Harbor freight cheap, but my real issue is space to store a trailer.

12-17-2020, 02:39 PM	#6
justmyluck Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 21	The Kendon is awesome, pretty much exactly what I am looking for. Thanks!

12-23-2020, 08:52 AM	#8
cbrfxr67 needs more projects Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Houston Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 223 Experience: 10+ years Bike(s): grom clone -daily Night Train project gs500(r) :P Voyager	I picked up a used one for $500 a year or so ago and really love having my own trailer but I shouldve gotten a foldable or smaller one that I could store easier. My HOA hates me

12-23-2020, 11:08 AM	#10
Tojo92 AKA Mongo Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cedar Park, TX Feedback Rating: (7) Posts: 5,625 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 1994 Ducati 900 SS/SP DS FI Restomod 2008 Aprilia SXV 550	An option from TWT site. https://www.twtex.com/forums/threads.../#post-1735141