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Re: [ST] What are they thinking
- Subject: Re: [ST] What are they thinking
- From: Rusty Ford <rford@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2007 22:41:11 -0500
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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