Triumphs!

Post by **hhfarang** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 4:52 pm

Have any of you (real) bikers been to Market Village lately. I was there today and Triumph has a display of all the 2009 models there... a line of the most beautiful bikes I've ever seen here in Thailand. I didn't even know they sold those here.

Though I've never owned either, I've always liked the sound of a Harley and the look of a Triumph!

Almost tempted me.......

Post by **Jim** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 5:49 pm

and I though you were talking about Japanese lingerie

Post by **hhfarang** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 5:55 pm

and I though you were talking about Japanese lingerie

That is the only kind of Triumph I had seen for sale here until today!

Post by **Winkie** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 6:01 pm

Haven't seen the display in MV, but it may interst you to know that those were all probably made here in Thailand. They have a factory (actaully 2 factories) in Amatanakorn Industrial Estate in Cholburi

Post by **Rider** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 7:01 pm

Good to hear about Triumph being in HH.
The last place I saw a T. dealership was Chiang Mai.
I'll check that out tomorrow.

The Triumphs are also sent to the UK for some parts to be fitted there. So although its made in Thailand, it's 'made' in Britain too

Post by **sandman67** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 7:03 pm

thanks for the tip mate....Ill tootle down and drool over some chrome....

Im surprised we dont see more Enfield India's round here given how cheap they are....

...mind you....I wouldnt recc riding one.

Post by **bozzman101** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 7:21 pm

half million b for a new 2009 900 cc

whats any ones thoughts too exp??

Post by **usual suspect** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 8:52 pm

A fella rides down Bintabaat on a 509 from time to time, what makes me cringe a bit is the fact that I cannot hear the exhaust burbling for the constant loud whine from its gearbox! Just don't make 'em like they used to eh.

Post by **ceebee** » Tue Feb 03, 2009 2:27 am

If I new how to, I would upload a picture of me collecting my Triumph Street Tripple on 01DEC08 in Essex - Perhaps someone can advise how[/img]

Post by **Randy Cornhole** » Tue Feb 03, 2009 2:44 am

This was my last owned bike. (not this exact one) A pure beast that took some wrestling around corners...

And this is the beast that impresses me most these days...

Post by **Big Boy** » Tue Feb 03, 2009 2:52 am

ceebee wrote:If I new how to, I would upload a picture of me collecting my Triumph Street Tripple on 01DEC08 in Essex - Perhaps someone can advise how

I'm not sure, but maybe you need a few more posts before you're permitted to upload photos. If not, you could try to follow the instructions in the first post here http://www.huahinafterdark.com/forum/th ... t8726.html.

Alternatively, if you PM me, I'll send you an e-mail adress that you can send it to. I can post it for you.

Post by **bluezephyr** » Tue Feb 03, 2009 3:59 am

The rocket 6 cylinder thing they brought out is a bit of a lump, I saw one at the farmyard party when first new, I always thought when i passed my test i'd buy a speed triple, Someone i knew had nothing but trouble with one so it put me off.

Randy Cornhole wrote:This was my last owned bike. (not this exact one) A pure beast that took some wrestling around corners...

This was quite a mad bike that didnt really go round corners without scraping your toes![/img]

Doing 80 on a hardtail and hit a bump

Terry · Post by **Terry** » Tue Feb 03, 2009 8:30 am

Triumphs

Saw the display on Sunday in MV - quite stunning - they come from a stockist in Petchaburi not HH.

Also on Saturday whilst returning from Petchaburi I saw this old beauty parked up in a service station.

The Thai owner was one of a party of 4 - there being old BMWs in the group.

This Thunderbird was exactly the same vintage as mine - 1959.

Problem is, mine was last seen at about 30ft in the air doing around 80mph - at least that was the speed I observed on the speedometer prior to 3 days of unconsiousness and 3 months in traction with a lot of broken bones!

I came to the conclusion that trying to park a T'bird on a roundabout, whilst doing a ton was not a good idea

Great bikes - wonderful sound - characteristic smell - not totally reliable but amazing 'crumpetpullers' in their day

Post by **PeteC** » Tue Feb 03, 2009 8:37 am

A friend of mine had an old Triumph over here, I think a 1970's 'ish model. No matter what he did, he couldn't get it to stop leaking oil. Leave it parked for a few weeks and there was a lake under it. Sold it to a collector for a good sum from what I understand. Pete

Post by **Rider** » Tue Feb 03, 2009 10:39 am

There's an Enfield (or is it a norton) Bullet on Petchkasem road just after the Index Store going south (on the left hand side).
The 'dealership' there wan 100k for it. But believe me brothers, it's in pretty rag order. No plates or papers etc.