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Well, after stumbling into an opportunity of left-over Triumph Explorers being heavily discounted, and a buddy wanting to buy my (fantastic motorcycle!) ST1300, I now have a TEx in the garage, where my ST1300 and VFR1200F used to sit.
I'm hoping the TEx can (mostly) fill the role of both of those bikes. Although I'm still breaking-in the engine (read: limited revving), I've found there is substantial power lurking within.
I'm still getting used to the very wide handlebars, but I'm loving this thing with each mile racked up.
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Very cool! Is that the XC model?
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(05-20-2014, 02:25 AM)shdwghst457_imp Wrote: Very cool! Is that the XC model?
No, just the standard Explorer (cast aluminum wheels instead of spoked.)
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Nice bike! Don't see why that couldn't replace the ST and VFR, especially if you don't do a bunch of 2 up touring.
Congrats Thumper!
ps I would prefer the mag wheels over the spoked ones. the ONLY thing that has broken on my Bonnie in 30,000 miles have been rear spokes
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Didn't even realize the XC includes spokes. I would think mag wheels would prove to be much better off road (though I have no foundation for this thought). Great looking bike!
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(05-20-2014, 04:18 AM)shdwghst457_imp Wrote: Didn't even realize the XC includes spokes. I would think mag wheels would prove to be much better off road (though I have no foundation for this thought). Great looking bike!
Spokes are preferred for off-road because they flex somewhat, which allows the rim to give under sharp bumps.
A cast wheel would deform, and remain permanently damaged.
Being I'm only an asphalt warrior, the regular Explorer suits my riding style better.
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That bike is neat Thumper. Whats the seat height and is that a shaft drive i see??
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(05-20-2014, 05:39 AM)thumper_imp Wrote: (05-20-2014, 04:18 AM)shdwghst457_imp Wrote: Didn't even realize the XC includes spokes. I would think mag wheels would prove to be much better off road (though I have no foundation for this thought). Great looking bike!
Spokes are preferred for off-road because they flex somewhat, which allows the rim to give under sharp bumps.
A cast wheel would deform, and remain permanently damaged.
Being I'm only an asphalt warrior, the regular Explorer suits my riding style better.
I learn something here every day. I really want to try off road riding; I bet it's a completely different animal than the nearly-guaranteed traction the road offers.
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That's a big bike! I sat on one at the local Triumph dealer and it felt like you could ride it forever. And use a roll-on for a tank bag...the tank has the biggest "deck" I've ever seen.
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(05-20-2014, 06:05 AM)CIP57_imp Wrote: That bike is neat Thumper. Whats the seat height and is that a shaft drive i see??
The stock seat has two height options, via two moveable bars under the seat--32.9 or 33.7". Triumph also offers lower, and taller seat options.
I'm 5'9" with a 32" inseam, and flat-footing the bike (in the 32.9" position) is no problem.
And yes, shaft drive.
