Considerations For High-Speed Operation; General; Steering; Luggage - Triumph Explorer Owner's Handbook Manual

Considerations for
High-Speed Operation
Warning
This Triumph motorcycle should be
operated within the legal speed limits
for the particular road travelled.
Operating a motorcycle at high speeds
can be potentially dangerous since the
time available to react to given traffic
situations is greatly reduced as road
speed increases. Always reduce speed
in consideration of weather and traffic
conditions.
Warning
Only operate this Triumph motorcycle
at high speed in closed-course on-
road competition or on closed-course
racetracks. High-speed
should only then be attempted by
riders who have been instructed in the
techniques necessary for high-speed
riding and are familiar with the
motorcycle's characteristics
conditions.
High-speed operation in any other
circumstances is dangerous and will
lead to loss of motorcycle control and
an accident.
How to Ride the Motorcycle
The handling characteristics of a
motorcycle at high speed may vary
from those you are familiar with at
legal road speeds. Do not attempt
high-speed operation unless you have
received sufficient training and have
the required skills as a serious
accident may result from incorrect
operation.
The listed items below are extremely
important
neglected. A problem, which may not
be noticed
speeds, may be greatly exaggerated
at high speeds.

General

operation
Ensure the
maintained according to the scheduled
maintenance chart.

Steering

in all
Check that
smoothly without excessive free play or
tight spots. Ensure that the control
cables do not restrict the steering in any
way.

Luggage

Make certain
containers
securely fitted to the motorcycle.

Brakes

Check that the front and rear brakes are
functioning properly.
Warning
Warning
and must never be
at normal operating
motorcycle has been
the handlebar turns
that any luggage
are closed, locked and
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