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- Page 1 ™ ™ KENDON GO! SERIES STAND-UP TRAILER OWNER’S MANUAL KENDON INDUSTRIES, LLC 2990 E. Miraloma Ave. Anaheim, CA 92806 USA Tel 714-630-7144 • Fax 714-630-7132 www.KendonUSA.com Rev. 112619...
- Page 3 714-630-7144 www.KendonUSA.com WARNING: Serious injury, death and/or property damage could result through improper use of this product, including crushing or severing type injuries. WARNING: Thoroughly read and understand all instructions and owner’s manual(s) before using the trailer. WARNING: For Adult Use Only. Keep children away from trailer at all times.
- Page 4 Trailer owner is responsible for complying with all the recommended procedures in this instruction manual. Use at your own risk. Kendon is not responsible for injury, liability, property damage and/or any consequential damage(s) caused by the misuse of this product.
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Page 5: Loading Ramps
Ensure the wheel chock on the rail is in the open position (pg. 16). LOADING RAMPS How to use the ramps on your Kendon Go! Series Trailer: Insert the ramp hook as shown below between the tubular rails on the rear folding section of the trailer. - Page 6 Go! Series trailer Owner’s Manual and familiarize yourself thoroughly with the parts on your new Kendon Go! Trailer. In addition to this manual, be sure to read and follow the separate usage instructions for your specific model Go! Series Stand-Up™...
- Page 7 Loading and Unloading Process Loading and unloading a motorcycle onto any vehicle, either a trailer or a pick- up truck requires certain skills and techniques. Kendon recommends using two spotters while practicing the loading and unloading technique with your bike with your abilities.
- Page 8 21 inches above the ground surface when the vehicle is loaded (Pg. 10). For the ATV-Utility transport, the correct ball height is approximately 15” from the ground. All Kendon Stand-Up™ trailers must be LEVEL when being towed.
- Page 9 714-630-7144 www.KendonUSA.com 12. Obey trailer cargo capacity limits. Go! Series Single Rail Transport limit - 1,000 pounds. Go! Series Dual Rail Transport limit - 2,000 pounds. Three Rail/Dirt Bike Combo Trailer limit - 1,500 pounds. ATV / Utility Trailer limit –...
- Page 10 714-630-7144 www.KendonUSA.com 4. Knock apart the wood sides of the crate to allow for fender and wheel installation (where applicable. If steel crate skip to next step). 5. Tilt the trailer backwards slightly so that the tires can slip onto the hubs (If applicable, the left over wooden crate sides can be used to keep the trailer tilted while wheels are attached).
- Page 11 Congratulations! The trailer assembly is now complete and ready for towing. About your Trailer Axle Kendon Go! Trailers utilize torsion suspension, which is completely self- contained within the axle tube. It attaches directly to the trailer frame using brackets, which are an integral part of the axle assembly. Compared to a leaf...
- Page 12 Hitch Information Kendon Go! Series trailers are built to receive a 2" ball in the coupler. Some newer vehicles are sold with 1-¼" receivers. Please ensure that your vehicle will accommodate a hitch and ball to tow a trailer with a 2" ball in the coupler.
- Page 13 The best method of attachment would be to cross the two cables underneath the coupler. Replacement safety cables are available through Kendon. 6. Connect the 4-pin flat trailer wiring harness connector to the lighting system of your tow vehicle.
- Page 14 714-630-7144 www.KendonUSA.com Proper Ramp Attachment and Loading/Unloading After your trailer has been properly attached to the tow vehicle, as previously described, you must fold out the back half of the trailer to load motorcycle(s). Make sure the area you are working in is level and both the surface area and trailer are dry to avoid slipping.
- Page 15 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is the total weight of the trailer and all equipment carried by the trailer. All Kendon trailers have a true trailer load capacity; which means you do not have to factor in the weight of the trailer into the maximum load you can carry.
- Page 16 714-630-7144 www.KendonUSA.com A. Front Tie-Down Procedure - In the triple tree or fork area of your bike attach two ratchet tie-downs to the most forward tie-down area on the trailer (outer-ear/outrigger). If you are unable to reach the area on your bike with the tie-down hook, you can wrap a soft-tie around;...
- Page 17 If this cannot be accomplished safely alone, we suggest you seek help from another individual. Walk your motorcycle onto the trailer. Our Kendon “wheel chocks” can enable a single person to load a bike easily. All 2003 and newer motorcycle trailer models come equipped with Wheel Chocks.
- Page 18 Now, you can securely tie down your motorcycle using Kendon heavy-duty ratchet-style tie down straps. Front Wheel Chock Position must be flipped into the “open” or “load” position with the rear section of the wheel chock flat on the trailer rail.
- Page 19 714-630-7144 www.KendonUSA.com To load your bike onto a trailer with wheel chocks: A. Set the chock to the open position. B. Push or Ride (Ride-Up models only) bike onto the trailer and into the chock. C. Keep pushing bike forward until the bike chock teeters over into the closed position.
- Page 20 Never drive faster than is safe for conditions, and never exceed the posted speed limit. Note: Kendon supplied “ST” Rated Trailer Tires have a speed rating of 65 MPH (Miles Per Hour). Please be sure to set the appropriate tire pressure as recommended by the tire manufacturer (Kendon recommends 45 to 50psi for all trailers).
- Page 21 714-630-7144 www.KendonUSA.com • Pass with Extra Care and Watch for Wind - Passing will take more time since you are towing a load. Be prepared for sudden changes in air pressure and wind buffeting when large vehicles are passing from either direction.
- Page 22 Trailer properly folded for transport when empty. Storage of Your Kendon Trailer All Kendon Stand-Up™ trailers are designed for compact storage when not in use. To prepare your trailer for storage, please safely remove all cargo and follow the steps below. If your trailer is equipped with accessory add-ons, such as stone guard or utility box, we recommend removing them before attempting to stand your trailer up for storage.
- Page 23 Get the trailer as close to its final storage location as possible before standing- up. Lift properly and safely to avoid injury; Kendon recommends always having at least one spotter/helper.
- Page 24 Care of diamond plate: Aluminum diamond plate is beautiful, strong and lightweight. It is an engineered and designed choice by Kendon for those reasons. Diamond plate is only supported under the rails in line with the wheels of the motorcycle and certain areas for foot placement during ride-up loading;...
- Page 25 714-630-7144 www.KendonUSA.com 6. Pliers 7. Flat Head Screwdriver 8. Lucas Oil Red N’ Tacky Grease Although not required, it is recommended to remove the entire hub to fully repack bearings with fresh grease every 6 months or 2000 miles. Higher mileage use may require more frequent inspections.
- Page 26 714-630-7144 www.KendonUSA.com 1. Remove wheel from hub assembly. 2. Remove aluminum dust cap cover from hub end using a flat head screwdriver and/or rubber mallet. 3. Straighten and remove cotter pin, then remove the castle nut from spindle using pliers and 1-1/8” or 29 mm socket/wrench. 4.
- Page 27 714-630-7144 www.KendonUSA.com 7. Remove the inner, or rear, bearing, race and seal by inserting a block of wood into the hub and tapping the block of wood along the rim of the bearing with a rubber mallet. If the seal is stuck or rusted in the hub, use a little lubricant, such as WD-40, to help loosen the seal.
- Page 28 Just like your car and motorcycle(s), Kendon trailers have to be periodically cleaned to keep them in tip-top shape. When you’re taking the hose to clean your motorcycle, take an extra few minutes to also wash your trailer.
- Page 29 Coated Frame” section. Kendon Go! Series Trailer Replacement Parts: Most, if not all, parts and components on your Kendon Go! Series Trailer can be rebuilt or replaced. We carry a wide assortment of replacement parts for your trailer so you don’t have to go on a hunting quest to locate them on your own.
- Page 30 714-630-7144 www.KendonUSA.com Trailer Wheel/Rim: 13X4.5 5 on 4.5 neutral/zero offset Lucas Oil Red N’ Tacky Hub/Bearing Grease: Black Powder Coat: Cardinal T009-BK12 Or Dupont Bike Black PFB 603 S9 Powder Coat Touch Up Spray Paint: Krylon Fusion Gloss Black Or Rust-Oleum Gloss Black (rust inhibiting) ½”-20...
- Page 31 Krylon, Fusion, Rust-Oleum, Scotch-Brite, Teflon, Lucas Oil, Red N’ Tacky and WD-40 are the registered names and/or trademarks of their respective trademark holders. Kendon Industries, LLC is not in any way associated with or endorsed by these brands. Product names, logos, brands, and their trademarks featured or referred to within this Owner’s Manual are the property of their respective trademark holders.
- Page 32 (Return Goods Authorization) number and copy of the original purchase receipt. Should the trailer need to be returned to Kendon for repair, the Customer is responsible for all shipping costs to and from Kendon Industries LLC, 2990 E Miraloma Ave., Anaheim, California 92806.
- Page 33 The original manufacturer of the wheels and tires used on the trailer provides Wheel and Tire Warranties. Please refer to the supplied literature on the wheels and tires received with the trailer or contact Kendon directly to be referred to the particular correct manufacturer in regards to your wheels and tires.
- Page 34 Thank you again for purchasing our Kendon Product. If you have any questions on the proper use of this trailer please contact Kendon directly at 714-630-7144 or info@KendonUSA.com.
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- Page 37 714-630-7144 www.KendonUSA.com WARNING: Serious injury, death and/or property damage could result through improper use of this product, including crushing or severing type injuries. WARNING: Thoroughly read and understand all instructions and owner’s manual(s) before using the trailer. WARNING: For Adult Use Only. Keep children away from trailer at all times.
- Page 38 WARNING: Ramps must be properly secured to trailer prior to towing. Trailer owner is responsible for complying with all the recommended procedures in this instruction manual. Use at your own risk. Kendon is not responsible for injury, liability, property damage and/or any consequential damage(s) caused by the misuse of this product.
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- Page 40 Visit us at www.KendonUSA.com for product updates, new products, and support. NO PART OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY BE COPIED AND/OR REPRODUCED WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF KENDON INDUSTRIES, LLC ALL PART NUMBERS, DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.