The Explorer’s typical packing list: Nemo Aurora 2P Tent Footprint/Tarp Exped Synmat REI Helio Down Sleeping Bag Sea to Summit Bag Liner Flexlite Camp Chair Nemo Helio Pressure Shower Klymit Drift Pillow Eno Single Nest Hammock Straps Eno Atlas Hammock Suspension System Compact Tripod w/ Hybrid Head Camillus 3-in-1 Hatchet Wise Owl Camping Towel and…
Puig Levers and SW-Motech Kobra Handguards
The stock levers on the Explorer did the job, but they felt oversized and weighty, like on the 800XC, and the throw was too short to feel entirely engaging. Puig makes an adjustable pair that are lightweight yet stout, and beautifully sculpted to upgrade this rider interface. The factory handguards were also a bit clunky…
Back to Factory
I didn’t notice the fog light knock-offs on the Explorer until it was delivered to my home in Utah after being shipped from where I found and purchased it in Florida. While the pics on CycleTrader showed the bike mostly in its entirety, my excitement over finding this ride eclipsed my critical eye. But, no…
A Redistribution of Space
Getting to know this Explorer, a few needs became readily apparent in preparing it for the Pacific Northwest Tour – I needed more packing space than what I have on the Tiger 800Xc. The first addition were the GIVI Trekker Outback 47ltr panniers fitted to the bike’s existing GIVI rack system. Both the panniers and…
The Acquisition
I’ve wanted a 1200Xc ever since I bought my 800Xc, not that I was for want of more (aren’t we all) with the first Tiger other than a little more power and stability, and I only wanted that when I was slabbing it. My Triumph Tiger 800Xc is the most capable motorcycle I’ve ever owned….
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