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15. Grease the washer and castle nut and thread them back onto the
spindle. Be sure to torque the castle nut to approximately 100 to 130-
foot-pounds. This torque range will allow you to align the spaces on
the castle nut with the cotter pin hole in the spindle. Push in a new
cotter pin and bend the ends outward to keep it from working its way
out.
16. Tap the dust cap/grease cap back into place using a rubber mallet.
17. Re-install the wheel using the procedure described on pg. 8.
Care of Powder Coated Frame and Components:
Powder Coating provides a beautiful, high-quality, durable finish and is the
preferred coating choice for all Kendon trailers. Powder coat provides good
resistance to scratches, chipping, moisture, corrosion, ultraviolet light, and
other weather conditions. While powder coat can last a very long time, when
properly maintained, it is not completely prone to fading, corrosion and
diminished protection of the steel it coats over time. As the saying goes,
"nothing lasts forever." However, you can take some preventative maintenance
steps to ensure that your powder coated frame and components last for many
years.
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. You can
even use the same washing products of your choice on the trailer as on your
bikes. After you have washed the trailer, make sure it's completely dry and
inspect it for any corrosion/rust.
Rust is steels worst enemy and your trailer is mainly composed of steel. Take
time to thoroughly inspect your trailer for any rust that may have developed.
Surface rust can be easily touched up with scotch brite or a brush and touch up
paint. We offer touch up paint that exactly matches the color of your powder
coat. If you're in a pinch you can also pick up some Krylon Fusion or Rust-
Oleum Gloss Black paint at your local hardware store. Left untreated, rust will
continue to corrode powder coat and steel. The trailer then will develop
bubbles in the coating, cracks, peeling and eventually it will rust through the
steel and break.
Word of Caution: Rust spreads FAST! It spreads especially fast in high salt
and moisture environments. Keep your trailer in the garage? It's not
completely isolated from moisture, the elements and rust. Left untreated, rust
can continue to spread even in well isolated areas; as long as some moisture
and oxygen is around, rust can continue to spread and corrode your trailer.
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