Ok ... for those that used the VIN Decoder and got some somewhat off information, that decoder is generic and should only be used to figure out some of the placement numbers. The actual Vin configuration that Triumph uses is slightly different. You'd have to refer to the thread from Triumphrat.net that I linked in that post for the exact info.
For those that think I'm short-sighted or that I'll be missing out on a lot of things because I am concerned about where my motorcycle of choice is manufactured ... I don't get this worked up over anything else regarding location of assembly. My motorcycle is an extra expense. I don't have to have it ... therefore, as a luxury item I can and WILL be rather discerning in what I purchase. I will also use whatever criteria I feel is necessary to insure that I am happy with said purchase. I would not be happy with a Triumph assembed in Thailand. As a matter of fact I rather think there should be a decal on them like the earlier Triumphs had ... only now instead of "Made in England" ... the new ones should have a "Made in Thailand" plastered right on the side of the bike somewhere.
Sure it's a British motorcycle, same design, same parts, same everything pretty much ... but it's missing one very important thing. Where it was made or assembled for those who would like to be picky. Yes many of it's parts come from all over the world ... I understand that. But as a luxury item ... I get to choose why I do or do not spend my hard earned money. I WILL NOT purchase a "Made in Thailand" Triumph.
Yes I'm happy that the company is doing so well that they have to open another assembly plant. Yes this IS the price you pay for success. If I want an America that I can proudly say was "Made in England" then I suppose I'll have to wait till sometime next year.
Yes I have a plan. My younger brother will be stationed in Germany in the Air Force. I'll just send him the money to cruise on over to the UK on a weekend and purchase an authentic "Made in England" Bonneville America. He can ship it back when he returns to the states ... till then he can break her in for me.
Problem solved.
Oh by the way. Adey, if this were not an option for me. Yes, I would take you up on your offer to bring my "Made in England" TBA to me.
