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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: rlporter5 on May 11, 2011, 08:33:28 PM

Title: Chariot Enclosed Bike Trailer - Good Product or not?
Post by: rlporter5 on May 11, 2011, 08:33:28 PM

All,
I plan on trailering my bike from central Florida to Ashville NC several times a year to visit family and then ride in the Ashville area.

I don't need a large trailer, and the Chariot Shuttle series for bikes seems like a good match for our C14's.  Anyone on the forum have experience with this trailer?  Any other single bike trailers that you would recommend other than the Chariot?

Thanks!

Bob

Title: Re: Chariot Enclosed Bike Trailer - Good Product or not?
Post by: JetJock on May 12, 2011, 05:41:20 AM

Kenda or Kendon or something like that as an alternative. Open design, they have cruiser-only models, fold up/stand up and very well made. Had one, should've kept it.

Title: Re: Chariot Enclosed Bike Trailer - Good Product or not?
Post by: Mal on May 12, 2011, 09:47:58 AM

Quote from: JetJock on May 12, 2011, 05:41:20 AM

Kenda or Kendon or something like that as an alternative. Open design, they have cruiser-only models, fold up/stand up and very well made. Had one, should've kept it.

Got one, they are great!

Title: Re: Chariot Enclosed Bike Trailer - Good Product or not?
Post by: varnado on May 12, 2011, 12:23:51 PM

I have a Kendon and love it. It is a 2-bike setup but I have a center rail to haul just one bike if needed. Loading is really easy and storage is cool because it stands up against the garage wall. Can haul 2000lbs.
(http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/member/7/4/9/1/highres_13109841.jpeg)

Title: Re: Chariot Enclosed Bike Trailer - Good Product or not?
Post by: tyler1015 on May 12, 2011, 12:39:13 PM

I also have a kendon. Love it! stands up and takes up no room in the garage. People are floored how little space it takes. they arent cheap thats for sure. I actually picked mine up from craigslist for 850 bucks. So I love it even more!

Title: Re: Chariot Enclosed Bike Trailer - Good Product or not?
Post by: rlporter5 on May 12, 2011, 01:28:34 PM

Thanks for the tips guys - I'll take a look at both and see what looks like it will work best.  I like the idea of being able to store it easily, and the improved visability out the rear of the vehicle.

Title: Re: Chariot Enclosed Bike Trailer - Good Product or not?
Post by: Boonedawg on May 12, 2011, 06:42:09 PM

it doesn't look like there are fenders on the trailer?  is there?

Title: Re: Chariot Enclosed Bike Trailer - Good Product or not?
Post by: ZG on May 12, 2011, 08:02:58 PM

Quote from: Boonedawg on May 12, 2011, 06:42:09 PM

it doesn't look like there are fenders on the trailer?  is there?

That's what the lights and plate are mounted to...  :nuts:

Title: Re: Chariot Enclosed Bike Trailer - Good Product or not?
Post by: JetJock on May 12, 2011, 09:04:43 PM

Quote from: varnado on May 12, 2011, 12:23:51 PM

Can haul 2000lbs.
(http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/member/7/4/9/1/highres_13109841.jpeg)

So it'll take one Hardly or an FJR?  ;D

Title: Re: Chariot Enclosed Bike Trailer - Good Product or not?
Post by: Bob on May 13, 2011, 09:36:15 AM

Can you take just one bike on the two bike Kendon?