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I hope it makes you feel better around HDs. Just don't expect the rest of us to drink the kool-aid.
Dan



It would appear you assume too much as I have no idea where that came from since I make no mention of HD.
My contemplating (only) this new bike has nothing to do with competing with HD riders (which BTW, I don't have to compete with as I can afford several in my stable)

Let me explain why I think this new bike warrants (some) serious examination (by me).

Since 1981 I have been taking long-ish journeys, every single year, on motorcycles (mostly two-up and since they are circa 2 months in duration, pretty loaded up).


For example, here's one I completed just 3 days ago (over two months on the road):





and here's one from last year.



I only mention these two as they are somewhat documented/corroborated on this site.

I wouldn't dare assume anything about anyone on this (or any other) site as I am unable to gauge anyone's history/backround.

Taking into account your ill-conceived assumption about me (about HD's and kool-aid), do I really need to explain further?

The repetitive long distances (two-up) and durations and subsequent derived experiences (on the Speedmaster) of these journeys suggest a uniqu(er) criteria (if I am to look within the Triumph range as I already have a better suited motorcycle).

Whilst taking into account the accumulated extent to which the above elements (distances/durations/routes and overall history) contribute to my line of thinking, I simultaneously strongly suspect (and not assume) you don't have a clue what I am talking about.

Bedouin. Blessed are those eyes that have seen more roads than any man! (Homer).