New Explorer Dude

Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by Guy, Jun 18, 2017.

  1. Guy

    Guy New Member

    May 27, 2017
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    Hi y'all, just got an explorer xrx low, as I'm quite low myself. Just getting to grips with it. It's a very big change from my Harley Nightrod. I like the bike so far, but find the height a bit daunting, folks tell me I'll get used to it. I'm s**t scared of dropping it, when going real slow, so any advice would be appreciated.

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  2. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    Hi mate and welcome
     
  3. MickEng

    MickEng Noble Member

    Sep 29, 2016
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    Welcome to the forum Guy.
    When going real slow just keep your feet off the pegs close to the floor just in case.
    Treat the bike with respect, but be the boss!
     
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  4. Sprinter

    Sprinter Kinigit

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  5. Rich Bryce

    Rich Bryce Dead Eye Dick

    Sep 18, 2015
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    Hi Guy. Great bike mate. I have one of the standard height, and yes they are very droppable if you're not careful - oh and don't get fecking arthritis in your hips. Also don't use the side stand on a camber or slope, the feckers have a habit of rolling forward off the stand as a few of us have found.
     
  6. Guy

    Guy New Member

    May 27, 2017
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    Thanks for all the welcomes, next question, can anyone recommend a top box, that looks OK on the explorer, but is NOT one of those big aluminum givi adventure style things?? I'm only gonna need it for the odd weekend trip, and the adventure ones r really pricey
     
  7. Shamus13

    Shamus13 Well-Known Member

    Apr 18, 2016
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    Hello & welcome
     
  8. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    Hi and welcome in.
    The Explorer is a heavy bugger (that's why I went for the 800XRx). Still managed to drop that though! :mad::mad:
     
  9. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

    Apr 27, 2016
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    Hi and welcome......
    Wessa
     

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