You have had a prophetically negative approach to the bike from the time I even announced the bike's name, back in February (and even before - you also use EVERY opportunity you can to diss the bike, both on this and other websites).
Quote 1: A little sarcasm from December 07:
"Sure, keep waiting for the Triumph 1500 mystery bike.
It'll be here ANY day now.
"
Quote 2
"Uh... this bike isn't putting out ANY horsepower yet.
But i did hear it'll be available in Goodwood Green"
Quote 3
"If it's a 1620 maybe it'll be called a Mayflower."
That was back in February when I announced the name, i.e. BEFORE.
Thunderbird name announcement thread Quote 4
Sorry, but "heritage" goes out the window when you start building your so-called "English" bikes in Thailand.
Indeed, I traded in "heritage" on improved power, handling, styling and reliability. And oh yeah, Made in the USA.
But hey, maybe someday the 20XX 1500/1600/1700 Triumph Mystery Cruiser will fill the void in the Triumph lineup between the 865cc and 2.3L bikes. I wish youse guys well. Slainte.
From June Quote 5
"For those of you in Australia & New Zealand who can't wait for the 20XX Triumph Mystery Cruiser...
CLICK
VICTORY(link)"
Again from June and others ...
See anything positive here?
Also, promoting Victorys ????
So, by the time the bike was finally revealed, we already knew exactly what you would say
about it e.g. I don't like the radiator ... it doesn't float my boat etc. etc.
Very predictable.
And all the rest of the malakies we keep getting from you.
