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It appears that you have to have dealership/ratpack 'sponsorship' to get to tour the factory. Anyone have any advice on trying to get on a tour in late 28-29ish August or early September? 
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Really? I'm going later this year and was hoping to get a tour. I hope someone will chime in and say we can go to the factory and still check it out.
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send them an e mail and ask tours@triumph.co.uk
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According to their web site, tours are limited to dealers and R.A.T. packs.. however they do offer a small number of tours to individuals which are 'extremely limited' and only available on a 'first come, first served' basis. Currently, all upcoming tours are booked. Information obtained from: http://www.triumph.co.uk/uk/9323.aspxCheers, Brad
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The tour I went on in 07 was booked through my dealer, use them as your travel agent.
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The equipment they are using to conduct the tours is 'currently being refurbished but they expect to have it back by Aug.'
Tours are 'Tues - Thurs' only so am trying to find some flex in my schedule. I had read their website and contacted my dealer and the factory so will wait and see if it turns out.
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You could always get a set of overalls and pose as a factory worker.
Just remember to speak in a strong Midlands accent.
You never know you might even get the chance to build your next bike.
Before the war on terror, if I saw an unattended package I used to think "I'll be having that!"
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Not sure I could stretch my Arkansas accent enough to sound midlandsish! Already own two Trumpys, maybe if i bought a third...
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I sent them Triumph guys an email weeks ago about a tour in late Aug,no answer yet. i may just turn up at the factory anyways and chance it like i did in 07 .
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Wow. I emailed them this morning and heard back within an hour. I must have hit the magic moment or something.
Basically was told to watch the web site for the new schedule... whenever they post it.
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