Not only are both Triumphs and Harleys good bikes, both are amazing companies to have come back from the dead like they have-especially with the Japanese domination of the industry. Indian has proven how hard it is to bring a brand back onto the market. Maybe this time they will make it.
Even though HD never officially died, before they were bought out by management from AMF(the bowling ball people) they weren't very high quality machines.
And the old Triumphs weren't exactly trouble or drip free either. Both of these companies have come light years. Congratulations to them both and long may they prosper.
I picked up a book at Half-Price books called the Illustrated Directory of Motorcycles. It's like walking through a grave yard and reading tombstones. BSA, Matchless, Ariel, AJS, Velocette and those are just some English bikes I remember from the '50'and '60's that are no longer around.
