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Somebody said about 6 years now "You really don't own a Triumph, you are just its caregiver." I have never been able to remember who said that. Don't count the money, its not about the money, its about the way it touches your heart.



Ron, that's the truth for sure, well at least in my book! Every Triumph I've owned was gonna be a keeper, and all (except for #14 - Black Beauty ) were labors of love (so to speak) in rebuilding each back to road worthy condition. I've never made a wad of $$$ when reselling them either. But enjoyed riding them for a year or so, and then being certain that the new "caregiver" had the right heart for the cycle. It's never been about the $$$, but about the ride and enjoying and sharing the history of a finely crafted machine.

With respect to Black Beauty....yep, she's a "keeper" too and it doesn't matter how much $$$ I may spend to keep her sound and safe, fun to ride, and an object of envy in the eyes of others ...HAHAHA

Karl
Odessa, MO
'07 America, Cinnamon Girl (aka: Black Beauty or Ol' Penny) - Sit Down, Shut Up & Hang On