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[bryant8]

if anyone has storing issues like I do in the garage here's a solution.  Drop-Tail Trailers & Accessories is a company I found at the Cycle show and liked their product.  Compared to the rest they are very inexpensive and the stuff is heavy guage.  Clay is the sales guy and he's in Bedford/Euless.  I got the drive-on dolly and it's nice to roll around without taking cars/trucks out of the garage to go riding.

http://droptailtrailers.com/

That website is not very useful.  How easy is it to use?  How much space does it take up?


Not to nit pick, but the last 10 or so posts on this thread have absolutely nothing to do with the OP.

[Duc L'Smart]

yeah, not a great website... If you download the brochure, there's a little more info.
It looks like it would take up just a bit more room than the Kendon.
The 2-up Cruiser/Sport is $2,500., so a bit more than the Kendon as well.
I couldn't find the weight of the trailer either. The Kendon's about 400 pounds.

[bryant8]

I though it might be comparable to the Kendon.  If/when I do get a trailer I'll probably go that route, based off of recommendations from current Kendon owners. 

But please let us know how well the Drop-tail trailers/accessories work. 

[muskrat]

That website is not very useful.  How easy is it to use?  How much space does it take up?


Not to nit pick, but the last 10 or so posts on this thread have absolutely nothing to do with the OP.

yes I agree it's not a great website which is why I went down there while in Fort Worth.  Clay did say they are working on the website and should have it finished.  If you want pictures of how the stand looks and works pm me and I will forward to your email addy.

sometimes I type without thinking.....will do better about moto related stuff.

[muskrat]

I though it might be comparable to the Kendon.  If/when I do get a trailer I'll probably go that route, based off of recommendations from current Kendon owners. 

But please let us know how well the Drop-tail trailers/accessories work. 

I have looked and looked and looked....for the price, IMO, there is no better option.  The stand hardware, caster wheels, easy of use and roll feature are top rate.  Took me all of 15 minutes to put it together but you will need two metric wrenches size 19 (FYI).  The trailer looks a lot heftier and better built than Kendon's also.  You'll have to see it with your own eyes but if I was in the "looking" stage I would jump on the trailer.  And no I'm not a commissioned sales person either, just my opinion.

[muskrat]

yeah, not a great website... If you download the brochure, there's a little more info.
It looks like it would take up just a bit more room than the Kendon.
The 2-up Cruiser/Sport is $2,500., so a bit more than the Kendon as well.
I couldn't find the weight of the trailer either. The Kendon's about 400 pounds.

pm me and I'll forward Clay's info to you if interested.  it's a little more money but I think well worth it.  I'm not at all comfortable towing something that doesn't sit on the ground well over bumps and such.

[cdc]

I've now seen both the Kendon and the Droptail trailers and my first impression is that the droptail is as good if not better in quality and workmanship as the Kendon.  It is not poorly made by any means.  The hydraulics that allow you to drop the tail is a great idea.  It has a torsion suspension so it can compensate for different weights of the two bikes.  You can quickly remove and reposition the wheel chocks if you want to carry a single bike in the center.  The more expensive version has a diamond plate deck while the version with an expended metal deck is about $400 cheaper.  The trailer needs about 8 feet clearance height wise and about 90 inches in width, maybe 36 inches in depth

Also, the tie downs that they have for sale are top notch, better than any I've seen.  I am seriously considering buying the cycle dolly which you can get with a side stand extension or with a wheel chock which is the same wheel chock they use in the trailer.  It was well worth the trip to the showroom which is just west of 157 in Euless.

Thanks Dax for posting the link to the trailer and helping me find the place!

cdc

[muskrat]

I've now seen both the Kendon and the Droptail trailers and my first impression is that the droptail is as good if not better in quality and workmanship as the Kendon.  It is not poorly made by any means.  The hydraulics that allow you to drop the tail is a great idea.  It has a torsion suspension so it can compensate for different weights of the two bikes.  You can quickly remove and reposition the wheel chocks if you want to carry a single bike in the center.  The more expensive version has a diamond plate deck while the version with an expended metal deck is about $400 cheaper.  The trailer needs about 8 feet clearance height wise and about 90 inches in width, maybe 36 inches in depth

Also, the tie downs that they have for sale are top notch, better than any I've seen.  I am seriously considering buying the cycle dolly which you can get with a side stand extension or with a wheel chock which is the same wheel chock they use in the trailer.  It was well worth the trip to the showroom which is just west of 157 in Euless.

Thanks Dax for posting the link to the trailer and helping me find the place!

cdc

you're welcome.  I hope you found your next toy.  my opinion is to spend the extra $40 like I did and get the wheel chock dolly.

[cdc]

... my opinion is to spend the extra $40 like I did and get the wheel chock dolly.

I agree.

...I hope you found your next toy. 

My garage is now a dumpsite for all unwanted junk that must be sorted out and thrown away before I can get any other piece of equipment in.  It is in such a sorry state that I don't even have room now to turn the bike around even on a dolly.  But, it will happen at some point.  Thanks again.

cdc

[muskrat]

One mans junk is anothers treasure

[Duc L'Smart]

My garage is now a dumpsite for all unwanted junk that must be sorted out and thrown away

Just lemme know which day you'll be rolling the 916 out to the curb for collection

[cdc]

Just lemme know which day you'll be rolling the 916 out to the curb for collection

If that ever happens, please call 911 cuz something terrible just happened. 

cdc

[bryant8]

Charles, thanks for the comparo on the Kendo vs the Drop-tail.  If you get one I'd like to check it out. 

For now I don't need a trailer, the reason I bought a long bed truck.  I can fit 2 bikes no problem [grin]

[cdc]

Charles, thanks for the comparo on the Kendo vs the Drop-tail.  If you get one I'd like to check it out. 

For now I don't need a trailer, the reason I bought a long bed truck.  I can fit 2 bikes no problem [grin]

Bryant, I am assuming you've seen a Kendon up close and personal.  If that's the case then it will be well worth a visit to the shop where they have these on display to form your own opinion.  The shop is actually not too far from Dallas.  I'm aware that you don't necessarily need one given that you have a truck but when you visit the place you will also see the cycle dolly and tie downs which you might decide you need when you see them.