Pinned Look what the postman brought today !

I've ordered genuine Honda parts that say "made in China." Many Japanese bikes are being manufactured in China, as well as some European cars, so it is getting harder. But companies like Meatgear manufacture in Australia. And to add to kiffsta's comment, if you buy from a local supplier (even if it is sourced from China) you can a little more quality control and quicker supply as well as someone you can speak to if there is an issue (incorrect part or failure). Our bike shop doesn't buy off eBay because there is not the quality supply chain like known wholesalers. But, it is consumers' choice.

 

Brake parts for Spada . Took over 2weeks for Aus post to get it from Bombaderry to sutherland.. totally understand issues with international postage but with less cars on the road, more than enough displaced workers looking for work to deal with any increase in internet sales based increases in mail load it’s a little hard to understand.. really like the stickers n key rings wemoto give free with their orders. Decorated the tool chest beautifully.

 

What were you saying about your bike being British?

The truth to how triumph became more reliable?...

 

John Bloor who resurrected triumph is a bit of a genius I think.. he realised that succeeding in the modern world where so many others fail dismally effectively ment not pandering to sentimentality or history in any way other than retaining the brand. Sourced parts from everywhere that was cost effective but put the bikes together in Britain to appease the traditionalists. And of course create only a few models at the start all built around the same modular chassis and motors. Bit like Royal Enfield are currently doing but starting from scratch with a product that was well priced and could appeal to many different categories of riders, establishing themselves, then developing a range of different and varied models with the capital from their initial success. Very few brand resurrections succeed in creating such a successful, well priced and varying range of interesting models as triumph has managed to produce.

 

Yep, may well have gone broke like so many others who try to re establish once great marques but fail to understand that relying solely on enthusiasts, traditionalists and fanatics to keep their brand alive is a receipt for disaster almost every time. John bloor knew he was going to have to create well priced, highly reliable, modern and interesting vehicles if he had a hope of surviving. And he achieved this in spades. Any one who imagines they are going to out horse power Italy or japan or build better handling bikes at a competitive price is kidding themselves.

 

Geez greyimport , if they are doing recalls cause regulators fail better re call just about every Honda in the vt / vtr range

 

Took 14 days to deliver some brake pads from Bombaderry to sutherland.. Distance of less than 100 kms as the crow flies. When I was at school in the 70s I used to work as a posty for the 2 weeks before Christmas during the”Christmas rush”. 5 mins training and “ off you go son” Not sure why they don’t hire a pile of casuals atm.