Re: [ST] Triumphs and Lincoln Town Cars

[Andy libby <alibby@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Heck.  I'm  much less worried aobut dealer support when I'm
traveling then when I'm at home.  I sure wish a dedicated dealer
would pitch a tent in my area.

Loving the bike, but wearing on my lack of local factory support.

Andy


Robert Mitchell wrote:

> I agree with the sentiments regarding reliability.  I also draw 
> attention to the fact that while new gadgets and features create a 
> broader appeal, they by nature create increasingly complex systems and 
> chances for problems.
>
> My Sprint ST is an experiment.  So far, I absolutely love it.  Well 
> see if thats the case a year from now.  My last couple of bikes were 
> Japanese and were essentially flawless outside of routine maintenance.
>
> There's no question that Triumph is acutely aware of the importance of 
> overall reliability.  They need to appeal to a premium market to 
> survive, and that market will run, not walk, away if the quality isn't 
> there.  What concerns me at the moment is dealer support.  I know I 
> can hop on a Honda and travel anywhere in the country and more than 
> likely be within a reasonable drive/tow to a dealer.  Thats part of 
> what Honda's good at: its part of the honda marketing machine.  If 
> anything, Triumphs currently need to be MORE reliable because of the 
> spotty support in some areas.  Its really hellish to not only have one 
> dealer, but to have that dealer suck.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed 
> with my local guys right now.  They haven't yet had a chance to pi$$ 
> me off, but things change :-)
>
> We shall see ...
>
>
> Eric.
>
>
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