KIP Moto gone out of business? Why can't I get ahold of any one there?

[@opsoverseas]

Good vlog. I'm going to order one and get my mate living in Duncan to pick it up, it'll reduce your shipping, ease your schedule, and get me my sherpax quicker. In the meantime, drink some beer, kick back and enjoy!

[@QuasiMotard]

Howdy, Joel! I just found this video from back in May. I was one of the people pestering you via email while you were out on this adventure! 🤣 I'm so glad that you were able to get our trailers and hoops out before our Scooter Cannonball Run trip on July. Thanks for making these trailers and for putting in the extra effort to make the custom hitches for our Super Cubs. Our SherpaX trailers performed flawlessly over our nearly 10K-mile trip around the USA. These trailers are fantastic and they're absolutely worth the wait! I'll have more videos featuring the SherpaX on my channel soon. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

[@austindavis3420]

Love my trailer. Got I t back in March and the wife and I have used it on a couple outings. keep up the great work. Best of luck in business and life. Cheers.

[@tracytarby8672]

It is well worth the wait. Good to be busy. Joels work is top notch. I also had to have some custom work done and the communication was excellent and the final product was stellar. Recently took the road about 300 miles to hop on the TAT. 80+ mph and the trailer tracked perfectly. Thats what my buddy said anyway, I really had no idea it was back there. Order a Sherpax! I love mine and will most likely end up with another for my 990. Awesome product from and awesome dude.

[@KIPMoto]

thank you for the kind words! so great to hear that you are getting out and enjoying your sherpaX

[@billburke5062]

Just seeing this now. God bless you man, way to take care of yourself, nobody needs stress; it’s a killer. Ride on!

[@rupertsuzuki3376]

Great video, thanks for posting -it convinced me to buy one. Looking forward to it.

[@jensfischer9358]

Wondering why I got no answer on Facebook, now I understand. I realy understand your decision, and in my opinion you have choosed the right way. Best wishes from Germany.

[@knightsofni1999]

I received my trailer a few months ago and just returned from my first off road camping trip. The trailer is fantastic and everything I expected. Before I ordered the trailer I couldn’t reach you with a few questions and I was about give up, but I decided to take a chance and order anyway. Best decision ever! Joel thanks for such a great product! I look forward to many more moto camping trips. Btw in your video you never actually said why you dont hire extra help. I guess you just dont want to be in charge of anyone. Maybe a student who can just answer email inquiries? Anyway good luck and enjoy life while you can👍

[@KIPMoto]

Thanks for the kind words Larry! I am glad to hear that you are getting out riding. I guess I don't say it directly but my 20+ years in management has left tired of managing people and grateful to be able to do my own thing.

[@knowingwhattimeitis]

Hi Joel, I see that you only ship to US and Canada. I was hoping to get your trailer to South Africa. Let me know if that will be something that you might look into. Thanks Brian

[@bmoems927]

ordered my trailer today! sounds like its worth the wait! super excited!

[@KIPMoto]

Thanks for your order! It's going to be a long wait though the order list is growing quite large....

[@ka509]

I respect your position. DAMN! I bought a sherpax that works with my Honda Monkey & CB1100 and even upgraded the tire n bearing. I just bought a Suzuki DR650 assuming I could get a hitch hoop easily for this spring. I'm stuck now. Hmmmm crap

[@randalllowe4176]

You do you and keep building awesome products!

[@mattbarrois8675]

Just found out about your product this morning and could not go back to sleep and this was the second video I stumbled across. To say that I am relieved that you are still in business is an understatement I really look forward to doing business with you in the future 😊

[@KIPMoto]

couple spots open for end September shipment

[@mattbarrois8675]

@@KIPMoto well ida just came through and messed everything up so it'll probably be a year or two before I get back on my feet

[@KIPMoto]

@@mattbarrois8675 oh jeez sorry to hear that. Stay strong my friend!

[@mattbarrois8675]

@@KIPMoto as always we will recover this is just a minor set back

[@georgeroumeguere5312]

Hi Joel, thanks for sharing, i wish you all the very best, love your product and cannot wait to get one over here in Kenya to hook onto my KTM 450 EX, please let me know when i can order. Cheers. George

[@Crittermoto]

Work life balance is hard for most. I think it’s even harder for us self employed motorcycle enthusiast! Cuz now we not only have to find time for work and life we have to find time to RIDE!

[@KIPMoto]

so true!

[@nahems16]

Would love one for my BMW 310GS! Any chance it's on the fitment list?

[@1984duck]

I just came across your videos and all I'm going to say you take care of you people can wait for perfection

[@DeanStLouis-uh7np]

Hey there Joel, thank you for making this video, I was unaware of the scale of your business until watching. Learned about your product through Quasimoto and was interested from the start. I hope to get a response to my email inquiry - when YOU are available to, I can happily wait until that time. Be safe and continue being true to your vision!

[@janecantrell4220]

I would like to order one but I have questions that must be answered. I can't tell if my bike (2013 Suzuki DL650A V-strom) is on the fitment list. And if it is on the list, why is there an asterisk beside it? If you can respond to this comment I should know how to proceed. Thanks! BTW... I too was overworked at one time and had to make changes. Possibly the single best thing I did was set my cell phone to ring only if the caller was in my contacts. Otherwise they go straight to voicemail - silently - until I choose to sort and deal with them. It has been a blessing.

[@KIPMoto]

we are not currently taking orders but the asterisk is because the Vstrom 650 fitment requires a modified oem axle which is provided.

[@YouMotorcycle]

I just want to know if it will fit my G650GS (almost the same bike as the G650-X which it says will fit), and if it will fit my F700GS (nearly identical to the F650GS it says it will fit), but can't get so much as an "I don't know" reply :(

[@KIPMoto]

Unfortunately I don’t have a hitch kit for the G650GS do to the rectangular section swing arm.

[@YouMotorcycle]

@@KIPMoto hey thank you so much for replying. Any word on the f700 GS? that's what I was primarily hoping to purchase this for

[@MOTOMINING]

Hi, I'm a weird guy who lives on Vancouver Island and prospects for gold with a motorcycle! Been wanting one of your trailers for years! I'll gladly get in line for one. I totally get the phone thing, don't have a cell, I have a hard time even justifying a landine! Send me a message if you're coming back to the Island, I'll take you panning!

[@KIPMoto]

Just subbed to your chanel it's awesome! I'm in Merville onn van isle and would love to get out and do some panning.

[@lambertwhite]

A cellphone is nothing more than a electronic dogleash brother.....BTW: thanks for the info on your first instagram live session the other day and explaining the KLR Gen 1 issue when it comes to connecting the sherpax..

[@francoisleroy1633]

I completely understand your decision because it happened to me 35 years ago, your trailer is the best in the word in this price..$1000, great product. If the demand is there don't sell your Company, take a partner or investor but keep 51% of the share so you will have the control of your company, the company will keep your philosophy and you will still have income . You will have more time for yourself and family...It will be a big lost for this industry if your stop producing this fantastic trailer....

[@jeffmaurer1485]

I tried to buy one of their trailers I left several messages several phone calls probably 50 and all no one ever bothered to get back to me to let me know what the status of the business was I ended up buying a trail tail very poor

[@KIPMoto]

trail tails are awesome! get out and enjoy it...

[@crazymactech]

I totally get it about the phones, stress, and need for balance in your life. You got to do what keeps you happy and sane. On a selfish note I'm hoping to get a nice email soon letting me know my sherpax was shipped (insert smiley face)

[@KIPMoto]

we are on schedule, if yours is in the end of May shipments I will be going to the post office on monday....

[@Crazy-Chicken-Media]

the Girlfriend and I are getting back on our feet after COVID, bills got behind because I was out of work. I start my new Job tomorrow, in a couple of months you'll have my money.

[@KIPMoto]

Go have some aventures you don't need spend money to have a good time! I appreciate you watching our videos!

[@RSCubin]

Joel... It’s James... hopefully you can find my page from this message. If not I’ll hook up a link. FYI... cool shit brother.

[@KIPMoto]

cool tx ✊

[@TheTrailHammer]

Your product is awesome!!!! Prioritise your life. Delegate to a fine like minded enthusiast( welder ) More people need this amazing lil trailer =)

[@KIPMoto]

thank you!

[@jaywinters2483]

sbout to give up waiting for a contact. Maybe we should hire a fabricator. & see where that leads us

[@dpforth]

A weird guy, wonder where you got that from?

[@KIPMoto]

I was chatting with some friends on this trip and told them that my daughter's therapist said I was quirky. I thought that a statement was ridiculous. They responded "I've met you father you are both quirky" LOL

[@dpforth]

@@KIPMoto Disappointing to be considered only quirky. I was going for much more anti-social.

[@dtvm7469]

If the demand is there then License it out to a manufacture. Take a royality.

[@KIPMoto]

Totally valid plan but it would require much larger volume and if it worked out I wouldn’t be building them anymore and that is one of the things I love about this life.