Snobs on Triumphs.

[davebullet]

Whilst we are on the subject of anagrams... this one is quite nice....

Harley Davidson -> Yo, Vandals hired!

[Pussy]

Hey, my only bike is a Triumph ....

Clearly.... you're a snob, then!!

[trustme]

Never mind I'll still talk to you.

What was your name again????

[Mental Trousers]

Clearly.... you're a snob, then!!

Dammit

[Big Dave]

Some mischief intended for you - yes PAul - however - I do know Meriden owners who were complete arses about the Hickleys at first. Irrational and emotional. Some of them now ride Rocket IIIs and most of them own both.

All Bloor did was protect his IP and distance his product from the lemons that rolled out of the end of Meriden. I know how bad they were - I owned one. Loved it when it went, but it felt like it took all week to get ready for a weekend's worth.

Once the 'separation' was achieved - then they went all Steve McQueen and I've always thought that was a bit sus, though I'd like a new Trailmaster Jacket. Bad.

I like this little factoid - for a measure of 'greatness', Hinckley now make more bikes per annum than Meriden did at its zenith.

[Big Dave]

Here's the last TOMCC run I observed.

Lovely mixture of both. When I first moved to NZ - RAT was for Hinckley - TOMCC was for Meriden.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kiwirid...7623711200618/

[tri boy]

I'm still waiting for the scrambler to have a major failing/breakdown/oil leak.
Guess I havn't got much to add to their group conversations after all. Meh.

[Rogue Rider]

I'd like to call them wankers, but I don't know if they do the group "soggy biscuit" gig together, but today I was surprised that a bunch of aging baby boomers on restored, shiny bonnies, Nortans, Ariels etc didn't have the decencey to even say Gday at one of the local watering holes.
Sure, they saw me pull up on an unwashed, clay splattered scrambler of recent manufacture, sure, I look like a hat full of arseholes on my best days, but sheesh, when did wankers start crossing over to the Triumph side of life.

I got over it quite quickly, downed my pint, and chatted to a couple of regulars, one on a 1925 New York police Indian, and the other on a late model Yammy road bike.
The Indian dude is a cool ol coot, and can spank that beastie when required.

Might be time for me to search out another marque. The wankers have assimilated with the Trumpy folk.

Well, what a pack of show ponies, do they think they are perhaps too cool in there old fart misfit outfit rigs.
There are some snobbish Triumph collectors out there, but there are some awesome ones two. They a cut into two groups, those who restore and collect bikes for passion, and the others for profit or ego stroking with snobs.
Don't worry, they weren't cool enough to see a triumph that doesn't leak oil, and a rider who respects modern technology from the oldest motorcycle brand name manufacturer.
Their bikes won't even be respected by them.

Pussies.

[Big Dave]

There was a red with white stripe speed triple at speedshow.

I want to have its babies. Holy guacamole. Possibly the best engine ever fitted in a road bike in hornbag clothing.

[Big Dave]

I'm still waiting for the scrambler to have a major failing/breakdown/oil leak.
Guess I havn't got much to add to their group conversations after all. Meh.

I think you are reading too much into the motorcycles - this was about you.

[gonzo_akl]

I'm sorry - thats either just plain mischievious or poorly informed.....etc
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Paul,

My knowledge of Triumphs could fit on the back of a postage stamp, I should really know more.


Thanks for filling a few gaps.

Cheers

[Big Dave]

A good resource for Triumph history is Chadwick.

http://www.ianchadwick.com/motorcycles/triumph/

[Big Dave]

How's this one - I recently got a 'cease and desist' from Norton Motorcycles for a picture of a 1950's Bike I had on a tee shirt for sale.

No logo - just a picture of a bike.

[FJRider]

I'd like to call them wankers, but I don't know if they do the group "soggy biscuit" gig together, but today I was surprised that a bunch of aging baby boomers on restored, shiny bonnies, Nortans, Ariels etc didn't have the decencey to even say Gday at one of the local watering holes.
Sure, they saw me pull up on an unwashed, clay splattered scrambler of recent manufacture, sure, I look like a hat full of arseholes on my best days, but sheesh, when did wankers start crossing over to the Triumph side of life.

AND ... you at no stage ... go over to THEIR table to introduce yourself ....

They were minding their own business ... having a great day ... to be ignored by another (dirt)biker ...

If you had ... and they continued to ignore you .... I would agree with your comments. But YOU didn't ... your loss ... not theirs .... get over yourself ...

[Big Dave]

Ooooooooh who's got the cranky trousers on now then???