Triumph Explorer Owner's Handbook Manual page 130

Accessories, Loading and Passengers
Warning
Only operate this Triumph motorcycle
at high speed in closed-course,
on-road competition
closed-course racetracks. High-speed
operation should only
attempted by riders who have been
instructed in the
necessary for high-speed riding and
are familiar with the motorcycle's
characteristics in all conditions.
High-speed operation in any other
circumstances is dangerous and will
lead to loss of motorcycle control and
an accident.
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Never ride an accessory-equipped
motorcycle, or a motorcycle carrying a
or on payload of any kind, at speeds above
80 mph (130 km/h). In either/both of
then be these conditions, speeds in excess of
80 mph (130 km/h)
techniques attempted even where the legal speed
limit permits this.
The presence of accessories and/or
payload will cause changes in the
stability
motorcycle.
Failure
motorcycle stability may lead to loss
of motorcycle control and an accident.
When riding at high speed, always be
aware
configuration
factors
stability
example:
• Incorrectly balanced loads on both
sides of the motorcycle.
• Incorrectly adjusted front and
rear suspension settings.
• Incorrectly
pressures.
• Excessively
tyres.
• Side winds and turbulence from
other vehicles.
• Loose clothing.
Remember that the 80 mph (130 km/h)
absolute limit will reduce by the fitting
of non-approved
incorrect loading, worn tyres, overall
motorcycle condition and poor road or
weather conditions.
Warning
should not
and handling of
to allow for changes
that various motorcycle
and environmental
can adversely affect the
of your motorcycle.
adjusted tyre
or unevenly worn
accessories,
be
the
in
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