Okay, I admit it. I have merchandise envy. Why can’t we Triumph riders have a large selection of Triumph logo merchandise so we, too, can bask in the warming light of the Triumph trademark? Also, if I travel to another dealership in another state, I want a Triumph dealership t-shirt dang it!

Buying a Triumph motorcycle is a choice, not a concession; so as we stand behind the company, they should stand behind our loyalty and pander to our (or at least my) desire for crass commercialism! I’ve been to the Triumph website store where the limited selection leaves me with self pitying tears in my eyes. Needless to say, Triumph dealerships only carry a small portion of that merchandise. I am envious and I am sad.


I would be unstoppable if not for law enforcement and physics. 2002, Cardinal Red & Silver