It has come to my attention that I left my car's dome light on for the duration of this video. I am very sorry and I promise to never post anything on the internet ever again
Sir, could you please tell me what you think about using the kendon double stand up to tow a 2018 Indian Scout and a 2019 Indian Scout Bobber with a Dodge Durango SXT? It doesn't have the tow package, but supposedly it can tow 6200 pounds, which I got by pulling up the vin# on Google. Thank you in advance.
Thanks for this video. I have an old version and the bike almost fell over me when I tried to load it by myself a week ago. It was a miracle I was able to hold it twice before I finally had the bike in placed. I reached New Jersey but I had to go straight to Home Depot and bought 2 2x6x4 lumber then stopped by auto zone and bought a pair of car ramps. With the help of my wife, we were able to lower down the bike safely. Thank you again.
Nice, glad it worked out! The ride-up conversion was so clutch, they shouldn't even sell this thing without it. Even the Chinese knock-offs on ebay only sell a ride-up version.
Very good and helpful video. On a different towing video they gave me the idea of using Zip Ties to hold the strap hooks in place. I am going to use that idea. From the beginning I have always had a strap around the front wheel tire and tire rim and trailer frame. One time at the motorcycle dealer's lot, I was asked to move to a different spot in the lot. And having forgot that my right side straps were not attached, my Gold Wing tipped over the same as you described for your bike. I credit my front wheel strap for keeping my Gold Wing on the trailer. I am tempted to get the conversion kit for the Single Ride-up Trailer. However, I found that setting a carpenter's bubble level on my motorcycle made driving my Gold Wing on to the trailer while I walked beside it much simpler.
I noticed that "Kendon" owners don't show how difficult it is to tilt the trailer up. It is almost impossible to tilt up the trailer as it starts to roll forward on the dollie wheels. I had to jamb the trailer against the wall in order to tilt the trailer up. A second person is necessary. I will be looking to sell mine. This is not acceptable!
Apologies for not showing it in the video, but I did figure out a technique to make this work with just one person. While the trailer is still laid flat, rotate the lower pair of caster wheels so that they point up (they'll want to fall down, so you must balance them carefully). In this position, they won't contact the ground until the trailer is vertical enough not to roll on them. If this doesn't work, try laying a 2x4 out to act as a chock for the caster wheels when they reach the ground. Try these before you give up on this trailer
@@VanBlamm I have 4 steel swivel wheels. They have zero grip and skate on the concrete. I am going to look into rubber swivel wheels with a foot brake. My Kendon is a two bike 1995 model in mint condition. About 600 miles and garage stored.
I am using a Chevy Cruze with a 1 1/4 receiver, and 2 in ball, not sure how high it is. Bought a Kendon Single Ride-Up Trailer off of Facebook Marketplace. Drove 115 miles to get it, and riding home it was fine. I rode it folded up, and it hugs the car. Very excited.
Awesome video, Van Blamm. I really enjoyed it. If you don't mind, for anyone else considering a Kendon I'd like to confirm a lot of what you reviewed and also add my experiences . It's very long comment so bear with me. A little background. I started riding when I was 53 (I'm 65 as of this posting). My “starter bike” was a 1984 Yamaha Virago XV1000. If there was a need to haul it, I just loaded it up by throttle walking it into the back of my Ford Ranger using two10' ramps bolted together. After 3 years, I moved up to a 2005 Yamaha Warrior. In 2015, I decided I wanted to try drag racing. So I'd load the Warrior up in the truck bed every other Sunday and go. But that to to be a hassle after a couple of years, so I decided to buy a trailer. I wanted a Kendon for the same reasons as Van did. I found a 2005 model for only $1000 (estate sale). Like Van, I've never towed anything so I had a lot to learn. The Kendon has a few shortcomings but overall I'm very pleased with it. From here on, when I comment on Van's experience, I'll include a time where it appears in the video. *1:47* Love the ability to fold it up, store it in the garage and still get my pickup in. *2:01* It is lightweight. And very well balanced. I've had my 600+ lb Warrior (and 700+ lb VTX1800) loaded and am able to pick up the tongue and move the trailer around with just a little effort. *8:37* Dash cams! YES! I have dash cams in my truck (now a Nissan Titan. I wrecked the Ranger big time. Lucky to be alive actually. czcams.com/video/iKVU7Hlz-50/video.html), in my wife's Acadia, and both my motorcycles - all of them dual channel (front and rear cameras). Yes, there are several dash cams made for motorcycles (waterproof). Highly recommended having one! Also, if your interested, I have several dash cam videos on my CZcams page (czcams.com/users/dfhowes), most of them drag racing, but here's one where a lady didn't see me on the street and we had a close call. czcams.com/video/T6635qq5iRY/video.html *12:12* I see the driveway has a decent slope to it. Mine does as well, even more so. Try this. If at all possible (no to little traffic), move your vehicle out to the street to the point where the trailer starts to level out. Where I live, the truck tires are in the gutter (about half the truck is in the street) and the trailer tires are on the sidewalk. The back of the trailer will now be lower relative to the slope of the driveway so that it's much easier to get the bike on. I've seen people suggest finding a ditch and doing the same thing. I've got the same trailer as Van, narrow back end and single ramp. I'm 65 years old, 5' 7” and have very short legs. I can throttle assist walk my bike up onto the trailer easily. Maybe my experience with the 10' ramps to the truck bed helped? Unloading I do the opposite of above. I pull into the driveway truck first and the bike rolls off easily. *13:55* I'm fortunate in that one of my drag race buddies welds. I bought some pipe and diamond plate and he welded the pipe to the trailer so that I have basically what Van bought from Kendon. My next step is to do basically the same thing to the ramp. I'm still using the single ramp. *16:20* I have never scraped the spare or any other part of the trailer. Not saying it won't ever happen but so far I've been lucky. *17:09* All true! A narrow trailer that tracks beautifully and, like Van said, you don't really notice it's there. Turns are easy. *17:35* Reversing...yes it is a challenge, especially with a short trailer. Like Van, I've never towed and like Van, I struggled and was embarrassed. Even after owning it three years, I still find that when I'm trying to back into the driveway, I still have to pull forward, straighten it out and try again. Several times. But I'm getting better and can now back it into the garage. Sometimes I get the trailer in up to where the tires are in the garage and then just unhitch it and move it by hand. Like I said above, very well balanced. Van, keep practicing. You'll get better, too. *20:17* That's all I can see, too, handlebars. The trailer isn't even visible in the side mirrors. I had a similar situation like Van did. When I bought the Honda from the car dealership heading home, I was driving through a rough construction zone and I also lost a anchor point on the front. The bike was leaning over as well. The Kendon wheel chock held it pretty well but still very scary! BTW, coincidentally I now have the same straps as Van bought shown at *21:26* If we can back up to *1:45* in his video, I use a rear strap as well. But I secure mine about where his is but instead of over the frame (swingarm maybe?), I run the strap between the spokes of the back tire. I think that's one of the major reasons the Honda didn't fall off, because that back strap pulled the bike forward and kept it in the chock. BUT, if there are any more experienced bike haulers that think this is a bad technique, let me know what may be a better alternative.
Thanks for the input! Glad I'm not alone in my experiences. I have now driven this trailer out west and back twice, and by carefully picking my routes and stops, I've managed to only need to reverse three or four times (and never around a corner!)
@@VanBlamm I've owned the Kendon for three years now and use it to get to the drag strip every other Sunday during racing season. My first year I was really bad at backing out the the pit area (bikes park behind the stands, so there's no going forward), but like I said, I got better. I forgot to add this above, but someone at the track once told me to "follow the trailer". So as I'm backing up, if I want the trailer to go straight but see it in one of my mirrors, I turn the truck in that direction. But you gotta be quick because that shorty trailer can jack real easy. ('sigh' pull forward and start over again) 😁 Good luck.
I have a single Kendon myself. Didn’t know they offer a wide walk up section. I’m totally glittery on the original . Your vid’s and stories great. Watched a bunch already and only found you a few days ago. Ride on! Ride safely. Cheers - Tom
15:30 You are taking the words right out of my mouth here!! I am a single female planning to travel to the farthest point away from me with my scooter, which I want to stop and ride in all kinds of places between here and there! I was worried I would have to ask for help everywhere I went to get my scooter on and off of a trailer! I have a 2012 VW Mini van which already has a tow package on it! I am SO excited and trying to get one of these trailers now! I am looking forward to cross country adventures with my scooter, which brings me immense joy to ride! I am excited to get this process down myself!! Thank you for all the great info/thoughts about this awesome trailer!! Hope your trip was awesome.
I had to laugh about looking back and not seeing your bike. It happened to me driving from Florida to Pittsburgh. I finally let my wife drive because I needed a little break only to be awakened by my wife screaming because she said the bike is gone. I look back and no bike . We pulled over and the bike was on the trailer but sideways. I strap broke. I luckily had extra straps. But I woke up !
I built the northern tool and equipment aluminum trailer (5 x 8) kit and put aluminum decking on it. it only weighs about 300lbs and i can tow my t700 with a crosstrek. to help load the bike, there is winch that harbor freight sell and puts on sale a lot. buy that and a battery . it makes loading the bike super easy alone.
Great video man. Liked and sub'd. My truck has a hydraulic lift built into the bed, so hauling one bike is very easy for me, and I can bring a travel trailer behind me, but I'm tempted to pick up a Kendon after selling my previous motorcycle trailer a few months ago. This was fun to watch. I'm also a big Toyota fan (sold my Highlander Hybrid with around 260,000 km a couple years ago). Rock on and ride safe! Adrian
Consider strapping lower down at the front fender bracket area. The movement of the forks will not impact the strap attachments at all if you do that. Way more reliable.
Great video and stories! I was wondering why you place the straps on the front forks above shock? Have you ever tried attaching below the compression area? I have the same trailer and have been attaching straps below the compression area and to the frame on the rear section. Appreciate your insights - we are hoping to hit the road in the spring on a similar cross-country adventure!
I think the straps I was using were too long. Too much material between the hook and the ratchet mechanism. Maybe next time I'll try wrapping it around the tie-down a few times to shorten that segment, as it would be nice to not have to worry about over- or under-compressing the front suspension. Best of luck on your trip!
Getting ready to start my journeys on my bmw1250rt and I'm looking to tow my bike behind my Airstream Atlas RV . My primary concern, having NEVER towed anything, is wobble. Any wobble horror stories while on your travels? And I'm like you.....hate reversing!!!😂😂
No wobble issues here! Getting the proper weight distribution will make sure of that, which for this trailer just means choosing a hitch ball of the right height for your vehicle so that the trailer is flat when hitched up. As long as you do that and don't exceed 65mph (and only park where you can pull through!) you should have no problems.
Looks like a good towing set up. I'm glad you were able to get the ride on kit for the trailer, that looks much easier and less hassle. Keep up the good work with the videos. Just a thought, hope you have good security so no one can take the trailer with the bike still attached?
Hello, I'm purchasing this same trailer for my 2015 Yamaha R1 and will be on the highway with it as well. My concern is speed-related. Kendon said that the top speed when towing this trailer is 70mph. But, they were saying that for legal purposes. About how fast were you able to go while towing your Kendon trailer? Thanks again for sharing your video.
My strategy is to get in the right lane and set the cruise control at 65mph and stay there. I have occasionally touched 80 when passing trucks, and the wheel bearings did not explode. It's possible that it could safely sustain 75+ for hours at a time, but I don't want to be the one who finds out it can't. Right lane and 65 is the name of the game for me.
Looks like a solid setup. My only advice would be to leave the bike in gear on the trailer, or put an extra strap through the front wheel to keep it from rolling back out of the chock. Happened to me once, was not a good time, but the trucker behind me sure thought it was hilarious. Also, keep an eye on the license plate bolts. Use loctite or nylock nuts if you have to.
@@VanBlamm you should NEVER keep a bike in gear when trailering. It will put pressure on your gears and potentially break them. Also, unless you are in an incline, always park your bike in neutral.
I still have the Jetta. My original plan was to get a cheap SUV just for this trip and then sell it after, but I'm really liking the Sequoia so I'm thinking I'll keep it long-term and sell the Jetta after I get home in October.
It has come to my attention that I left my car's dome light on for the duration of this video. I am very sorry and I promise to never post anything on the internet ever again
Sir, could you please tell me what you think about using the kendon double stand up to tow a 2018 Indian Scout and a 2019 Indian Scout Bobber with a Dodge Durango SXT? It doesn't have the tow package, but supposedly it can tow 6200 pounds, which I got by pulling up the vin# on Google. Thank you in advance.
Thanks for this video. I have an old version and the bike almost fell over me when I tried to load it by myself a week ago. It was a miracle I was able to hold it twice before I finally had the bike in placed. I reached New Jersey but I had to go straight to Home Depot and bought 2 2x6x4 lumber then stopped by auto zone and bought a pair of car ramps. With the help of my wife, we were able to lower down the bike safely. Thank you again.
Nice, glad it worked out! The ride-up conversion was so clutch, they shouldn't even sell this thing without it. Even the Chinese knock-offs on ebay only sell a ride-up version.
Very good and helpful video. On a different towing video they gave me the idea of using Zip Ties to hold the strap hooks in place. I am going to use that idea. From the beginning I have always had a strap around the front wheel tire and tire rim and trailer frame. One time at the motorcycle dealer's lot, I was asked to move to a different spot in the lot. And having forgot that my right side straps were not attached, my Gold Wing tipped over the same as you described for your bike. I credit my front wheel strap for keeping my Gold Wing on the trailer. I am tempted to get the conversion kit for the Single Ride-up Trailer. However, I found that setting a carpenter's bubble level on my motorcycle made driving my Gold Wing on to the trailer while I walked beside it much simpler.
Interesting trick with the level! I am very glad I did the conversion. Loading and unloading are truly effortless for me now.
I noticed that "Kendon" owners don't show how difficult it is to tilt the trailer up. It is almost impossible to tilt up the trailer as it starts to roll forward on the dollie wheels. I had to jamb the trailer against the wall in order to tilt the trailer up. A second person is necessary.
I will be looking to sell mine. This is not acceptable!
Apologies for not showing it in the video, but I did figure out a technique to make this work with just one person. While the trailer is still laid flat, rotate the lower pair of caster wheels so that they point up (they'll want to fall down, so you must balance them carefully). In this position, they won't contact the ground until the trailer is vertical enough not to roll on them. If this doesn't work, try laying a 2x4 out to act as a chock for the caster wheels when they reach the ground. Try these before you give up on this trailer
@@VanBlamm I have 4 steel swivel wheels. They have zero grip and skate on the concrete. I am going to look into rubber swivel wheels with a foot brake. My Kendon is a two bike 1995 model in mint condition. About 600 miles and garage stored.
I am using a Chevy Cruze with a 1 1/4 receiver, and 2 in ball, not sure how high it is. Bought a Kendon Single Ride-Up Trailer off of Facebook Marketplace. Drove 115 miles to get it, and riding home it was fine. I rode it folded up, and it hugs the car. Very excited.
Awesome video, Van Blamm. I really enjoyed it. If you don't mind, for anyone else considering a Kendon I'd like to confirm a lot of what you reviewed and also add my experiences . It's very long comment so bear with me.
A little background. I started riding when I was 53 (I'm 65 as of this posting). My “starter bike” was a 1984 Yamaha Virago XV1000. If there was a need to haul it, I just loaded it up by throttle walking it into the back of my Ford Ranger using two10' ramps bolted together. After 3 years, I moved up to a 2005 Yamaha Warrior. In 2015, I decided I wanted to try drag racing. So I'd load the Warrior up in the truck bed every other Sunday and go. But that to to be a hassle after a couple of years, so I decided to buy a trailer. I wanted a Kendon for the same reasons as Van did. I found a 2005 model for only $1000 (estate sale). Like Van, I've never towed anything so I had a lot to learn.
The Kendon has a few shortcomings but overall I'm very pleased with it. From here on, when I comment on Van's experience, I'll include a time where it appears in the video.
*1:47* Love the ability to fold it up, store it in the garage and still get my pickup in.
*2:01* It is lightweight. And very well balanced. I've had my 600+ lb Warrior (and 700+ lb VTX1800) loaded and am able to pick up the tongue and move the trailer around with just a little effort.
*8:37* Dash cams! YES! I have dash cams in my truck (now a Nissan Titan. I wrecked the Ranger big time. Lucky to be alive actually. czcams.com/video/iKVU7Hlz-50/video.html), in my wife's Acadia, and both my motorcycles - all of them dual channel (front and rear cameras). Yes, there are several dash cams made for motorcycles (waterproof). Highly recommended having one!
Also, if your interested, I have several dash cam videos on my CZcams page (czcams.com/users/dfhowes), most of them drag racing, but here's one where a lady didn't see me on the street and we had a close call. czcams.com/video/T6635qq5iRY/video.html
*12:12* I see the driveway has a decent slope to it. Mine does as well, even more so. Try this. If at all possible (no to little traffic), move your vehicle out to the street to the point where the trailer starts to level out. Where I live, the truck tires are in the gutter (about half the truck is in the street) and the trailer tires are on the sidewalk. The back of the trailer will now be lower relative to the slope of the driveway so that it's much easier to get the bike on. I've seen people suggest finding a ditch and doing the same thing.
I've got the same trailer as Van, narrow back end and single ramp. I'm 65 years old, 5' 7” and have very short legs. I can throttle assist walk my bike up onto the trailer easily. Maybe my experience with the 10' ramps to the truck bed helped?
Unloading I do the opposite of above. I pull into the driveway truck first and the bike rolls off easily.
*13:55* I'm fortunate in that one of my drag race buddies welds. I bought some pipe and diamond plate and he welded the pipe to the trailer so that I have basically what Van bought from Kendon. My next step is to do basically the same thing to the ramp. I'm still using the single ramp.
*16:20* I have never scraped the spare or any other part of the trailer. Not saying it won't ever happen but so far I've been lucky.
*17:09* All true! A narrow trailer that tracks beautifully and, like Van said, you don't really notice it's there. Turns are easy.
*17:35* Reversing...yes it is a challenge, especially with a short trailer. Like Van, I've never towed and like Van, I struggled and was embarrassed. Even after owning it three years, I still find that when I'm trying to back into the driveway, I still have to pull forward, straighten it out and try again. Several times. But I'm getting better and can now back it into the garage. Sometimes I get the trailer in up to where the tires are in the garage and then just unhitch it and move it by hand. Like I said above, very well balanced. Van, keep practicing. You'll get better, too.
*20:17* That's all I can see, too, handlebars. The trailer isn't even visible in the side mirrors. I had a similar situation like Van did. When I bought the Honda from the car dealership heading home, I was driving through a rough construction zone and I also lost a anchor point on the front. The bike was leaning over as well. The Kendon wheel chock held it pretty well but still very scary! BTW, coincidentally I now have the same straps as Van bought shown at *21:26*
If we can back up to *1:45* in his video, I use a rear strap as well. But I secure mine about where his is but instead of over the frame (swingarm maybe?), I run the strap between the spokes of the back tire. I think that's one of the major reasons the Honda didn't fall off, because that back strap pulled the bike forward and kept it in the chock. BUT, if there are any more experienced bike haulers that think this is a bad technique, let me know what may be a better alternative.
Thanks for the input! Glad I'm not alone in my experiences. I have now driven this trailer out west and back twice, and by carefully picking my routes and stops, I've managed to only need to reverse three or four times (and never around a corner!)
@@VanBlamm I've owned the Kendon for three years now and use it to get to the drag strip every other Sunday during racing season. My first year I was really bad at backing out the the pit area (bikes park behind the stands, so there's no going forward), but like I said, I got better.
I forgot to add this above, but someone at the track once told me to "follow the trailer". So as I'm backing up, if I want the trailer to go straight but see it in one of my mirrors, I turn the truck in that direction. But you gotta be quick because that shorty trailer can jack real easy. ('sigh' pull forward and start over again) 😁 Good luck.
Great video- I just got a similar trinity trailer tonight used after watching this- Thanks for the strap ideas too! Great job!
Your videos allow me to live the adventure as you narrate it... and that, my friend, is awesome.
I have a single Kendon myself. Didn’t know they offer a wide walk up section. I’m totally glittery on the original . Your vid’s and stories great. Watched a bunch already and only found you a few days ago. Ride on! Ride safely. Cheers - Tom
Great video fantastic bike stay safe looking forward to next one 🇬🇧👍🏻
15:30 You are taking the words right out of my mouth here!! I am a single female planning to travel to the farthest point away from me with my scooter, which I want to stop and ride in all kinds of places between here and there! I was worried I would have to ask for help everywhere I went to get my scooter on and off of a trailer! I have a 2012 VW Mini van which already has a tow package on it! I am SO excited and trying to get one of these trailers now! I am looking forward to cross country adventures with my scooter, which brings me immense joy to ride! I am excited to get this process down myself!! Thank you for all the great info/thoughts about this awesome trailer!! Hope your trip was awesome.
Glad to hear it! Sounds like it's going to be an awesome trip.
@@VanBlamm thank you kindly yes I hav e awesome friends and places to stop and see along the way!! :)
Love these extensive bike travel stories. Subscribed! 🤙🏻
added tip use tie wraps on other tie downs hope you learn from your troubles happy trails ride safe like the trailer
I had to laugh about looking back and not seeing your bike. It happened to me driving from Florida to Pittsburgh. I finally let my wife drive because I needed a little break only to be awakened by my wife screaming because she said the bike is gone. I look back and no bike . We pulled over and the bike was on the trailer but sideways. I strap broke. I luckily had extra straps. But I woke up !
Glad I'm not the only one!
I built the northern tool and equipment aluminum trailer (5 x 8) kit and put aluminum decking on it. it only weighs about 300lbs and i can tow my t700 with a crosstrek. to help load the bike, there is winch that harbor freight sell and puts on sale a lot. buy that and a battery . it makes loading the bike super easy alone.
Food for thought: Might want to strap just above the fender, so that you aren't compressing your shocks.
Great video man. Liked and sub'd. My truck has a hydraulic lift built into the bed, so hauling one bike is very easy for me, and I can bring a travel trailer behind me, but I'm tempted to pick up a Kendon after selling my previous motorcycle trailer a few months ago. This was fun to watch. I'm also a big Toyota fan (sold my Highlander Hybrid with around 260,000 km a couple years ago). Rock on and ride safe!
Adrian
Thanks! I always say that anybody who can haul a camper and motorcycle at the same time has life all figured out.
Consider strapping lower down at the front fender bracket area. The movement of the forks will not impact the strap attachments at all if you do that. Way more reliable.
You would think they'd make the tow bar longer and put the spare there
Would probably help with the handling, but then it might not be able to stand upright indoors
Speed Twin is an awesome looking motorcycle!
Nice trailer, I haven't seen one in the UK but it looks well designed and easy to use.
Great video and stories! I was wondering why you place the straps on the front forks above shock? Have you ever tried attaching below the compression area? I have the same trailer and have been attaching straps below the compression area and to the frame on the rear section. Appreciate your insights - we are hoping to hit the road in the spring on a similar cross-country adventure!
I think the straps I was using were too long. Too much material between the hook and the ratchet mechanism. Maybe next time I'll try wrapping it around the tie-down a few times to shorten that segment, as it would be nice to not have to worry about over- or under-compressing the front suspension. Best of luck on your trip!
Getting ready to start my journeys on my bmw1250rt and I'm looking to tow my bike behind my Airstream Atlas RV . My primary concern, having NEVER towed anything, is wobble. Any wobble horror stories while on your travels? And I'm like you.....hate reversing!!!😂😂
No wobble issues here! Getting the proper weight distribution will make sure of that, which for this trailer just means choosing a hitch ball of the right height for your vehicle so that the trailer is flat when hitched up. As long as you do that and don't exceed 65mph (and only park where you can pull through!) you should have no problems.
@@VanBlamm thanks for the info! New subscriber.....great channel
PROBABLY BECAUSE THE INSIDE LIGHT STAYS ON
Oh, your dome light is on 🤪🤪🤪
Great video! Currently contemplating a Kendon trailer vs continuing renting a U-Haul moto Trailer. Still on the fence.
Thanks! You could snag a good used one for a lot less than I did (probably more like $1200), if that makes a difference
Looks like a good towing set up. I'm glad you were able to get the ride on kit for the trailer, that looks much easier and less hassle. Keep up the good work with the videos. Just a thought, hope you have good security so no one can take the trailer with the bike still attached?
Thank you! And yes, everything is locked on there
Hello, I'm purchasing this same trailer for my 2015 Yamaha R1 and will be on the highway with it as well. My concern is speed-related. Kendon said that the top speed when towing this trailer is 70mph. But, they were saying that for legal purposes. About how fast were you able to go while towing your Kendon trailer? Thanks again for sharing your video.
My strategy is to get in the right lane and set the cruise control at 65mph and stay there. I have occasionally touched 80 when passing trucks, and the wheel bearings did not explode. It's possible that it could safely sustain 75+ for hours at a time, but I don't want to be the one who finds out it can't. Right lane and 65 is the name of the game for me.
@@VanBlamm Awesome thanks bro.
I guess when you announced that you were heading west with the Triumph I thought you'd be riding it.
Riding 1,700 miles on straight flat freeway is not my idea of fun
Looks like a solid setup. My only advice would be to leave the bike in gear on the trailer, or put an extra strap through the front wheel to keep it from rolling back out of the chock. Happened to me once, was not a good time, but the trucker behind me sure thought it was hilarious.
Also, keep an eye on the license plate bolts. Use loctite or nylock nuts if you have to.
Thanks! I did have it in gear, but good tip about the plate bolts; I never checked mine and luckily they didn't rattle loose.
@@VanBlamm you should NEVER keep a bike in gear when trailering. It will put pressure on your gears and potentially break them. Also, unless you are in an incline, always park your bike in neutral.
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So did you sell the Passat? Maybe I missed it when you were talking about getting the SUV
I still have the Jetta. My original plan was to get a cheap SUV just for this trip and then sell it after, but I'm really liking the Sequoia so I'm thinking I'll keep it long-term and sell the Jetta after I get home in October.
Van Blamm whoops I meant Jetta. Sounds good! Can’t wait to see more pics and vids
I think the Hd big bikes are a little too big for those trailers!
They make different sizes
Actually, tow our 2015 HD Ultra Classic on one of these trailers.
Get real motorcycle tie downs, don’t use ratchet strips.