Stinger Folding Motorcycle Trailers

tm_dearborn · 12-02-2007, 11:35 AM

I'm looking for a trailer to tow my bike to the occasional track day, but I have very little space to store a conventional trailer like many of you own.

I ran across a few ads for collapsable or folding trailers. I found one that looked promising -- Stinger folding trailer Stinger Folding Motorcycle Trailer-American Trailer Systems-Home Page

Does anybody have any experience with this type of trailer? Will my bike be reasonably safe on this type trailer?

Thanks for the feedback.

seamus · 12-02-2007, 12:38 PM

I saw a Kendon at Barber last year. Looked real nice and the guy I talked to spoke nothing but happiness and sunshine about it. A little more expensive then the Stinger.

Here's the company website: Single Trailer

G-ForceJunkie · 12-02-2007, 03:07 PM

Kendon is made out here by me, so I see them pretty frequentaly. Indeed, they are a nice, well built trailer.

tm_dearborn · 12-02-2007, 05:17 PM

Very nice. It looks a bit sturdier than the Stinger. Thanks for the tip.

ND4SPD · 12-02-2007, 06:04 PM

$2k.

Dude, get a $500 Home Depot special and stand it up on its tail when you're not using it.

evl_twn · 12-02-2007, 07:13 PM

Or for the same $$$ get an enclosed 6.5 x 10 and have a spare garage...

RedRider · 12-02-2007, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by evl_twn

Or for the same $$$ get an enclosed 6.5 x 10 and have a spare garage...

...and store it at Shenders1 place!

RedRider · 12-02-2007, 09:17 PM

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Hammer · 12-02-2007, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by RedRider

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Just sold yesterday. $300
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slickwill · 12-02-2007, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammer

Just sold yesterday. $300
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I would have jumped on that if I had seen it and it was near me.

Edit: Dang, it was in St. Louis. I would have made the trip for it.

abtech · 12-03-2007, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by evl_twn

Or for the same $$$ get an enclosed 6.5 x 10 and have a spare garage...

6.5 x 10 garage? I laugh in your general direction . . .

Shenders1 · 12-03-2007, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by RedRider

...and store it at Shenders1 place!

Sure - Just what I need to spruce up the place. My neighbors already look down their noses at my ancient tractor and Formula Vee chassis collection.

evl_twn · 12-03-2007, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by abtech

6.5 x 10 garage? I laugh in your general direction . . .

Well, ok, spare storage space, not really a garage, but you get the idea

Still more extra space than a trailer which would take up space inside your garage...

tm_dearborn · 12-03-2007, 09:54 PM

Great idea -- I'm sure shenders's wife wouldn't mind. I could paint it Ducati Red so it blends in to the scenery...

I have deed restrictions (and some ornery neighbors) who would have to look at a trailer leaned up against the back of the garage. Apparently, they're not fond of my early morning rides anyway. Hey, that's why I wear earplugs.

I'll probably troll Craigslist this winter for some deals. I appreciate some of the different options.

ND4SPD · 12-04-2007, 07:03 AM

Move - or better yet, get a louder exhaust so they move.

tm_dearborn · 03-31-2008, 08:06 PM

Well, I picked up a used Kendon 2-Up trailer. It's in pretty decent shape. The previous owner had fixed it up nicely. It fits perfectly in the garage behind the two bikes and the kids junk. I'll be pulling it to Grattan.

Thanks for the advice -- the Kendon is much sturdier than the other trailers I looked at, plus I got a good deal off of Craigslist.

SheepOfBlue · 03-31-2008, 09:10 PM

Bad mistake Shenders needed to upset the folks in S Lyon... Of course I think I know the all time most hated resident there.... old friend of mine

Heavy-Dee · 04-01-2008, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seamus

I saw a Kendon at Barber last year. Looked real nice and the guy I talked to spoke nothing but happiness and sunshine about it. A little more expensive then the Stinger.

Here's the company website: Single Trailer

Dag, those are sweet. Too much money though. Sheesh. 2k? Damn.

Very nice though.

12-02-2007, 11:35 AM	#1
tm_dearborn Join Date: 01-14-2007 Bike(s): 07 GSX-R750, 04 GS500F Posts: 42	Stinger Folding Motorcycle Trailers I'm looking for a trailer to tow my bike to the occasional track day, but I have very little space to store a conventional trailer like many of you own. I ran across a few ads for collapsable or folding trailers. I found one that looked promising -- Stinger folding trailer Stinger Folding Motorcycle Trailer-American Trailer Systems-Home Page Does anybody have any experience with this type of trailer? Will my bike be reasonably safe on this type trailer? Thanks for the feedback.

12-02-2007, 12:38 PM	#2
seamus is feelin alright Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Rocket City Age: 34 Bike(s): 1KRR; VFR; FMX650 Posts: 5,539	Re: Stinger Folding Motorcycle Trailers I saw a Kendon at Barber last year. Looked real nice and the guy I talked to spoke nothing but happiness and sunshine about it. A little more expensive then the Stinger. Here's the company website: Single Trailer __________________ Ducit Amor Patriae Richard Herald, The Gentle Giant The nation that makes a great distinction between its scholars and its warriors will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools. --- Thucydides

12-02-2007, 03:07 PM	#3
G-ForceJunkie Who's driving? Join Date: 12-15-2006 Location: Valencia, CA Bike(s): BMW GS1150 ADV, DRZ400 Posts: 629	Re: Stinger Folding Motorcycle Trailers Kendon is made out here by me, so I see them pretty frequentaly. Indeed, they are a nice, well built trailer.

12-02-2007, 05:17 PM	#4
tm_dearborn Join Date: 01-14-2007 Bike(s): 07 GSX-R750, 04 GS500F Posts: 42	Re: Stinger Folding Motorcycle Trailers Very nice. It looks a bit sturdier than the Stinger. Thanks for the tip.

12-02-2007, 06:04 PM	#5
ND4SPD I'm BATMAN!!! Join Date: 12-12-2006 Bike(s): Trek Posts: 8,137 Images: 25	Re: Stinger Folding Motorcycle Trailers $2k. Dude, get a $500 Home Depot special and stand it up on its tail when you're not using it. __________________ "This is your life - are you who you want to be?" Learn all you need to know about Mac OS X

12-02-2007, 07:13 PM	#6
evl_twn CAN CRUSHER Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Central Illinois Age: 40 Bike(s): worm gear Posts: 1,658	Re: Stinger Folding Motorcycle Trailers Or for the same $$$ get an enclosed 6.5 x 10 and have a spare garage... __________________ Seamus is awesome

12-02-2007, 09:17 PM	#8
RedRider Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 49 Bike(s): 929 Posts: 2,440	Re: Stinger Folding Motorcycle Trailers Bikelug - Collapsible Motorcycle Trailers

12-03-2007, 09:54 PM	#14
tm_dearborn Join Date: 01-14-2007 Bike(s): 07 GSX-R750, 04 GS500F Posts: 42	Re: Stinger Folding Motorcycle Trailers Great idea -- I'm sure shenders's wife wouldn't mind. I could paint it Ducati Red so it blends in to the scenery... I have deed restrictions (and some ornery neighbors) who would have to look at a trailer leaned up against the back of the garage. Apparently, they're not fond of my early morning rides anyway. Hey, that's why I wear earplugs. I'll probably troll Craigslist this winter for some deals. I appreciate some of the different options.

12-04-2007, 07:03 AM	#15
ND4SPD I'm BATMAN!!! Join Date: 12-12-2006 Bike(s): Trek Posts: 8,137 Images: 25	Re: Stinger Folding Motorcycle Trailers Move - or better yet, get a louder exhaust so they move. __________________ "This is your life - are you who you want to be?" Learn all you need to know about Mac OS X

03-31-2008, 08:06 PM	#16
tm_dearborn Join Date: 01-14-2007 Bike(s): 07 GSX-R750, 04 GS500F Posts: 42	Well, I picked up a used Kendon 2-Up trailer. It's in pretty decent shape. The previous owner had fixed it up nicely. It fits perfectly in the garage behind the two bikes and the kids junk. I'll be pulling it to Grattan. Thanks for the advice -- the Kendon is much sturdier than the other trailers I looked at, plus I got a good deal off of Craigslist.

03-31-2008, 09:10 PM	#17
SheepOfBlue SRA President Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,482	Bad mistake Shenders needed to upset the folks in S Lyon... Of course I think I know the all time most hated resident there.... old friend of mine __________________ A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way

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