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03-31-2012, 06:00 AM
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Joined: Feb 2011
Location: NoVA
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I had aluminum blocks machined to fit under the wheel chocks and in the groove of the trailer. The wheel chocks were too wide to fit in the groove without raising them. Drilled the blocks and secured it with grade 8 hardware. Used it a few times (when I had a Harley), but it was really taking up space in the garage. Sold the Harley and found I just wasn't using it...more riding...less trailering. 
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03-31-2012, 06:25 AM
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Semi-reformed Tsotsi
Joined: Nov 2007
Location: Texas
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No need to take the bearings apart if they are fitted with the zerk grease fittings in the center of the axle of the Kendon before each trip. Just a few pumps on the gun is enough to add grease. I always remove excess grease before re-fitting the rubber end plug. Allows for heat expansion (leaks throught the seals) and bearings dont need to be packed solid.
Also, found that it is not wise to carry a full size spare under the trailer if you have two full size bikes (HondaGW and BMW K1200GT) on. You wil drag it at most gas stations! I had the wheels re-balanced too. The original Kendon balancing was far out. Apart from that, they are great trailers! Tsotsie screwed with this post 03-31-2012 at 06:30 AM |
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04-01-2012, 07:16 AM
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Gnarly Adventurer
Joined: Jul 2005
Location: Rockville, Maryland, USA
Oddometer: 445
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right, definitely not a good idea to have the spare mounted under the trailer. Can't get it easily if you need the spare with your bike(s) on the trailer.
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04-01-2012, 08:06 AM
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Joined: Dec 2005
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I don't have any trouble with the spare dragging on my Kendon. But then again the two bikes that are on my trailer don't weigh anywhere near what a BloatWing and LightTruck weigh together.
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04-01-2012, 01:29 PM
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Archvillain
Joined: Sep 2006
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
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Anyone need one?
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04-01-2012, 04:12 PM
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Hack Pilot
Joined: Feb 2011
Location: NoVA
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Good luck.
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05-01-2012, 07:36 PM
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Joined: Oct 2010
Location: Northern VA
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05-03-2012, 11:04 AM
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Beastly Adventurer
Joined: Aug 2005
Location: San Diego
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I have the new model and I bump the spare even with light hah "KLR" bikes when getting to remote sites.
 I installed the factory center rail as well but I did not experience even handling issues when towing my """"BloatWing"""" on a side rail. |
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05-03-2012, 01:03 PM
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Hack Pilot
Joined: Feb 2011
Location: NoVA
Oddometer: 1,092
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My bad.
The trailer I showed in post #14 was a H&H SM2 trailer.
Apologies.
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