I understand that for some of you it doesn't matter where the bike was built. Good for you. I on the other hand feel differently ... and I'm sure there are more than enough people who don't care where they were built to keep the sales going.
For the gentlemen alluding to whether or not I'd buy the new Highlander due to it being built in the states ... I could care less. I wouldn't even consider it because I don't like the vehicle. And as for my truck, it was purchased based upon a need for transportation ... not where it was built. On the flip side, my bike was purchased due to it's tradition, looks, and ride. I had wanted a Triumph since I saw in back in the states around '96.
Back to the bike ... I really want an America. But now I'm searching for a used one. For me it matters where it was built.
Yes I know there are many business reasons for the plant in Thailand ... but as the consumer I have the luxury of not caring about that. I want my Triumphs built in England ... thus I will own only Triumph assembled/manufatured from that specific island.
