New bike :)

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New bike :)

Postby GTR1400MAN » Thu Feb 14, 2019 8:43 pm

After 5 years and 50K miles (bike had nearly 60k on it) I have given in and joined the high up riders :)

The number of shaft drive bikes (if you don't want a BMW) has been seriously curtailed over the last few years.

So here I am with my new Triumph Explorer 1200 XRT. The coal scuttles have been sold and I'm sourcing some plastic, waterproof, narrower, panniers. The only other addition will be a hugger as it already has heated grips, heated seats, electric screen, cruise control, semi active electronic White Power suspension and a host of riding modes and display options. Maybe a step ladder!

I'll still keep the GTR1400MAN username but in the next few days I'll add a signature to my posts and new profile pic.
Mike Roberts - Now riding a Triumph Explorer XRT. My username comes from my 50K miles on a Kawasaki 1400GTR, after many years on Hondas of various shapes and styles. - https://tinyurl.com/mikerobertsonyoutube

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Re: New bike :)

Postby vanman » Fri Feb 15, 2019 9:15 am

Don't let Prince Phillip see it, :shock: seems to have about the same amount of kit as a Range Rover but slightly smaller. :)

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Re: New bike :)

Postby Horse » Fri Feb 15, 2019 3:33 pm

Does Sir need a mounting block placed outside of one's garage?

Sounds great! You didn't fancy waiting for the [fugly] Harley 'Pan America'? No? I can completely understand :)
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Re: New bike :)

Postby Jonquirk » Fri Feb 15, 2019 3:54 pm

Maybe there are steps and a handrail on the side we can’t see?

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Re: New bike :)

Postby Mr Cholmondeley-Warner » Fri Feb 15, 2019 6:22 pm

You look nothing like I imagined. Enjoy the new ride.
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Re: New bike :)

Postby GTR1400MAN » Sat Feb 16, 2019 8:27 am

Mr Cholmondeley-Warner wrote:You look nothing like I imagined.

Not sue if that is good or bad! :)
Mike Roberts - Now riding a Triumph Explorer XRT. My username comes from my 50K miles on a Kawasaki 1400GTR, after many years on Hondas of various shapes and styles. - https://tinyurl.com/mikerobertsonyoutube

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Re: New bike :)

Postby Horse » Sat Feb 16, 2019 8:42 am

Jonquirk wrote:Maybe there are steps and a handrail on the side we can’t see?


:lol: :bash:

I used to get to ride a variety of BMWs. Although (being a short@rse) I found the seat height of their equivalent to be a challenge, the really uncomfortable bit was actually the width of the bars!
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Re: New bike :)

Postby martine » Sat Feb 16, 2019 11:38 am

So why did you go for this bike?
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Re: New bike :)

Postby GTR1400MAN » Sat Feb 16, 2019 5:34 pm

martine wrote:So why did you go for this bike?

Shaft drive.
Performance - With all the benefits of a multi with all the engine braking of a single/twin.
Ride quality - The active suspension is just superb as well as being from a top manufacturer, White Power.
Weather protection (almost as good as my GTR - legs a little more exposed).
Build quality.
Equipment/features.
Mike Roberts - Now riding a Triumph Explorer XRT. My username comes from my 50K miles on a Kawasaki 1400GTR, after many years on Hondas of various shapes and styles. - https://tinyurl.com/mikerobertsonyoutube

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Re: New bike :)

Postby Horse » Sat Feb 16, 2019 10:14 pm

'Shaft drive' is a good one. As a mate asked years ago: "would you buy a chain drive car?"
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