Re: [ST] What are they thinking

[Rusty Ford <rford@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Likewise very disappointed at the DC show. Have been riding Triumphs 
since 1970, and KTM's [er, Pentons!} since '74. Seems rather high-handed 
on the part of the manufacturers/importers. Luckily my local dealer is 
always glad to have me test-ride his new bikes. Sometimes he insists! 
[MillerBuilt - Lynchburg, VA]

George K wrote:

>Gary, 
>I feel the same way.  The story I heard as to why Triumph didn't show 
>(they weren't here last year either) was that they'd rather spend their 
>money on their demo trucks.  Last year they sponsored "Triumph Days" at 
>dealers across the country.  They have most if not all of their bikes 
>available for demo rides.  It seems like more and more dealers won't let 
>you demo a bike unless you're a prior customer and they know you. I 
>guess I can't blame them.  A law suit or two could close them down.  So 
>this is a great way to see and ride the bikes without putting the 
>dealers at risk.  I can learn almost all I the technical details I want 
>from the internet or other sources.  But I need a dealer to actually 
>"feel" the bike when I ride it.
>
>BTW, KTM wasn't at the show either.
>
>Just my $0.02.
>
>George
>
>Garry DiSilvestro wrote:
> A great time for all, although something was different this year. As 
>always a wore my Triumph coat. This year people kept coming up to me and 
>asking were is the Triumph display. They wanted to see the new Triumph 
>bikes.Thet asked if Triumph as gone out of business. They were wondering 
>why Triumph was not at the show. All i could do is stand there with a 
>stupid look on my face. I told them that i had herd that Triumph was not 
>going to be at any North American shows.Why would Triumph give there 
>dealers with so little support.
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