That's good advice,Paul.
Triumph in australia has "Triumph test ride days" I don't know the details but a guy I met had been to a couple.
Kent, you could phone the north coast dealer,or Team Moto in Bris.
I've thought about a T-bird too but I've a wrecked right leg so the extra weight is too much for me I reckon.The T-bird is wider too.I think it could be a struggle backing it up with a gammy leg.
Back to wishing they made a 1000-1200 america.