[ST] It's been a true eye opener

[Mark <redbull72@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

After sleeping on it, I have decided it best to remove myself from 
Triumphnet. What I hoped was a forum for open dialog about the positive 
and negative aspects of Triumph ownership, I have learned that it truly 
isn't. Unfortunately, people like Bob a far too plentiful, while 
members like Keith and Matt and myself get told that the problems must 
be operator error.  And even if you have had a trouble free experience, 
it makes the problematic one no less valid. I have been told by Bob 
that I don't understand how to ride, that I don't understand that using 
the spec oil isn't right, and he even not so subtly implies that anyone 
with a problem is simply not qualified to ride the marque. He has 
proclaimed himself however as a motorcycle God. While I believe that 
Bobs comments have a right to be heard, his bullying stance I feel is 
out of place. His views are intolerant of any non brand positive 
comment. If Bob were alone in his reply, who would care? Truth is I 
have been a member here for nearly a year and have read the bickering 
over proper oil viscosity, which I see has jumped up again (BTW I use 
Triumph spec, which did help, but is wrong in the world according to 
Bob), and the endless tire talk, etc. Truthfully I found the problems 
that people experienced to be something to fix in advance, saving a 
good ride. My favorite posts are Mr. Duncans photo essays from his 
rides, beautiful scenery, groups that include non Triumph owners as 
well all enjoying riding, simple honest sporting pleasure.

Truly, some of my comments may have been out of line as well. I'm sure 
that my discontent was fuel by my recent thermostat failure which a 
friend says may also be diagnosed as an improper oil level. "This 
conclusion can only be reached through complex analysis of the 
hypothesis that, in relation to..." too much. I want to ride and not be 
stranded by a bike that IS properly maintained. I also am unhappy about 
the wait time on the new parts (2weeks now), and I live an hour from 
the North American Triumph HQ in Georgia!

Thank you to those who supported my right to complain, and are smart 
enough to understand the ability to improve the bike through 
dissatisfaction.

Ride Safe,

Mark
99' ST (for sale)


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