That's a good story! Thanks for sharing it! I've always liked Triumph bikes but they've always been a little rough, not very refined with their look.
Minimarvel said:I spoke to Triumph about my issues. Their reply was to wear tighter trousers when riding (sic), and order a new Rocket for delivery next year when all of the clutch and transmission problems would have been fixed.....unbelievable.
That said, the concept is good, with the Rocket pulling like....well a Rocket. It does handle well also.
I suppose you can't expect too much from a bike made in China (At least 80% of the components are as evidenced by the Made in China stamped on nearly every box in the factory)!!!
The point I wanted to make is that while speaking to the supervisor at Triumph Customer services and explaining that I had bought a Rune, and further offered to send him pictures to show him the design of the Rune sidestand, he told me that they had already got one at the factory, and he considered the quality of the Rocket supierior to the Rune. I suggested he started to fly on pressurised airplanes.
The Triumph quality is cheap and nasty if you look close and certainly not even a third place to the Rune. I am sure you will agree.
Minimarvel said:They say the truth hurts.......!!
I would love to tell you a different story but I too am British and would like it to be a different story. Judging by your use of "Bollocks" your could well be English also, in which case Triumph need to thank you for the support........unless of course, you work for them in which case?
Sorry mate but my story is true. Ask Ongar motorcycles. It also cost me £2500 in depreciation over a month and 600 miles. I could have kept the bike, but Triumph's attitute over these small issues, worried me in relation to their attitude over a possible larger claim.
Facts: They do have a problem with early clutch failure- they do have issues with the (Italian) Transmission- Many owners are complaining about the side stand issue and 80% of the components are made in China.
Yes shocked me too! Don't believe me.....ask Triumph. My phone number is 07836 626133. Give me a call and I'll find all the people and contact numbers to can call and verify my tale.
Sorry it hurts.........!!
Minimarvel said:And you obviously don't own one and wouldn't want to and it's a rice burner and it's crap and too heavy and and and and.