Accessories, Loading And Passengers - Triumph Explorer Owner's Handbook Manual

Accessories, Loading and Passengers

ACCESSORIES, LOADING AND PASSENGERS
The addition of accessories and carriage
of additional weight can affect the
motorcycle's handling
causing changes in
necessitating a reduction in speed. The
following information has been prepared
as a guide to the potential hazards of
adding accessories to a motorcycle and
carrying passengers and
loads.
Adjust the headlight aim to compensate
for additional loads (see page 170).
Warning
Incorrect loading may result in an
unsafe riding condition leading to loss
of motorcycle control and an accident.
Always ensure any loads carried are
evenly distributed on both sides of the
motorcycle. Ensure that the load is
correctly secured such that it will not
move around while the motorcycle is
in motion.
Evenly distribute the load within each
pannier. Pack heavy items at the
bottom and on the inboard side of the
pannier.
Always check the load
regularly (though not
motorcycle is in motion) and ensure
that the load does not extend beyond
the rear of the motorcycle. Never
exceed the maximum vehicle loading
weight of:
Explorer XR - 238 kg (525 lb)
Explorer XR - 236 kg (520 lb)
X
Explorer XR -LRH - 238 kg (525 lb)
X
Continued
characteristics
Continued
stability and
Explorer XR
Explorer XC - 236 kg (520 lb)
Explorer XC
Explorer XC
additional
Explorer XC
This maximum loading weight is made
up from the combined weight of the
rider,
fitted and any load carried.
For models
adjustable suspension, ensure that
front and rear spring preload and
damping settings are suitable for the
loading condition of the motorcycle
(see page 152).
Note
payload for the panniers is stated on a
label inside the pannier.
The maximum safe load for each
pannier is stated on a label inside the
security
pannier. Never exceed this loading
while the
limit as this may cause the motorcycle
to become unstable leading to loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.
Warning
- 227 kg (500 lb)
T
- 228 kg (503 lb)
X
-LRH - 231 kg (509 lb)
X
- 224 kg (494 lb).
A
passenger, any accessories
that have manually
the maximum permissible
Warning
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