Saul Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 10 hours ago, Tango said: They can sell bikes with no effort, so they just take the piss! If my Triumph has depreciated that much in under 2 years, why would I buy another new Triumph? Yeah they wouldn't see the irony in that. Triumph of Plymouth offered me a full £800 less than I got on a trade in for my CB500 against my Hornet. I was looking at either a Trident 660 or possibly a Tiger 660. Like you say they can sell pretty much everything they have so they take the piss big time. Also with me they refused to confirm the offer in an email and said the offer was dependant on a full inspection in the workshop of my bike. So I can bet they would have tried to pay less. Plus they were just fucking rude. There I feel better now I have that off my chest 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted November 21, 2023 Author Share Posted November 21, 2023 9 minutes ago, Saul said: Yeah they wouldn't see the irony in that. Triumph of Plymouth offered me a full £800 less than I got on a trade in for my CB500 against my Hornet. I was looking at either a Trident 660 or possibly a Tiger 660. Like you say they can sell pretty much everything they have so they take the piss big time. Also with me they refused to confirm the offer in an email and said the offer was dependant on a full inspection in the workshop of my bike. So I can bet they would have tried to pay less. Plus they were just fucking rude. There I feel better now I have that off my chest They'll never sell me anything.....I wouldn't waste my time going in a Triumph dealer! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 1 minute ago, XTreme said: They'll never sell me anything.....I wouldn't waste my time going in a Triumph dealer! Me neither now, I will never darken their door again. If that is how they treat you when you want to spend money imagine the response if you had a problem with the bike. I was told but didn't listen about the Plymouth Dealership. A mate of mine dropped his new Tiger in spain and smashed it up. The next time he went into Plymouth to replace the smashed Tiger the salesman shouted across the showroom room: "Here he is for another Tiger, I wonder if it will last more than two weeks this time". He walked and went and bought a Ducati Multistrada. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 1 hour ago, busabeast said: Obviously I wouldn't be comparing it with a busa nothing else is in that league bar the zzr14 or the ninja h2. I'd be comparing it to the street glide special I test rode back in 2019 because that's the only other cruiser I have ridden to compare it to so why did you test drive the Glide ... have you got somethin to tell us, 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 32 minutes ago, Saul said: Yeah they wouldn't see the irony in that. Triumph of Plymouth offered me a full £800 less than I got on a trade in for my CB500 against my Hornet. I was looking at either a Trident 660 or possibly a Tiger 660. Like you say they can sell pretty much everything they have so they take the piss big time. Also with me they refused to confirm the offer in an email and said the offer was dependant on a full inspection in the workshop of my bike. So I can bet they would have tried to pay less. Plus they were just fucking rude. There I feel better now I have that off my chest I do like Triumphs, but their dealerships leave a bit to be desired! I guess that they won't miss my business, but word spreads and it'll bite them in the arse eventually! Mind you, the Honda dealer that I bought my CB500X from wasn't much better. So, my feeling now is to buy something a bit older and service it myself and stuff the dealers! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busabeast Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 2 hours ago, Marcel said: So you think you can get your hands on one for a test ride ? I have no idea mate I've not even looked in to it yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 It is nearly 10 years to the day since I bought a bike from a dealer, if I go into a showroom now i need oxygen administered when I look at the price label. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busabeast Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 39 minutes ago, Six30 said: so why did you test drive the Glide ... have you got somethin to tell us, Well Fuck guess I'm rumbled now eh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted November 21, 2023 Author Share Posted November 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Saul said: A mate of mine dropped his new Tiger in spain and smashed it up. Was he touring over here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 2 hours ago, XTreme said: Was he touring over here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 3 hours ago, XTreme said: Was he touring over here? Yep, don't know where though. He did tell me but it was in one ear out the other. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 4 hours ago, Tango said: I do like Triumphs, but their dealerships leave a bit to be desired! I guess that they won't miss my business, but word spreads and it'll bite them in the arse eventually! Mind you, the Honda dealer that I bought my CB500X from wasn't much better. So, my feeling now is to buy something a bit older and service it myself and stuff the dealers! I am lucky my Honda dealer is as good as gold. I do get what you are saying though, I have done just that for years it's just I have the new bike bug, I don't want to tinker I just want to press the button and go at the moment. I am sure I will get off the new bike treadmill at some point. I actually want a VFR800 to go with my Hornet but I know for me having more than one bike is a slippery slope. Cause then I would want a CRF and a and maybe a beta and another aircooled Beamer, etc etc. Oh and I love the new Triumphs and would really like one, but some many bikes so little time 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busabeast Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 Well im off up to the yard this morning to have a word with my gaffa seen as he hasn't even attempted to contact me regarding my non payment of wages last week, he didn't contact me about it before he did it I just got to Friday last week and he hadn't paid me, I spoke to sammie who deals with us drivers and she knew nothing about it, on further investigation he told her its because I'd had 2 days holiday over that which I'd accrued. I've sent emails and asked sammie to get him to call me but he just refuses so today is the day I will surprise him at the yard so we can finally get something sorted out, so yeah I guess watch this space it could get interesting seeing as the last time I spoke to him over the phone he's Billy big bollocks but in person his bollocks shrink and he's all nicey nicey. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted November 22, 2023 Author Share Posted November 22, 2023 9 hours ago, Saul said: I don't want to tinker I just want to press the button and go 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 Off to the audiology department at 11am, I have a appointment to see Dr. Jammaifuendi (it's something like that) who I can't hear (obviously ) and my wife cannot understand a thing he says because of his very very strong accent, it seems a waste of time as he will tell us what we already know, but if I don't attend they knock me out of their system,which would mean going back to my doctor and starting the process all over again....it gets us out of the bungalow for a couple of hours.....I would rather go to the pub though. 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 Just put the washing on, today I'll go the supermarket in the old E30. It's starting to get cold now, although it's clean blue skies. In the afternoon I'll pack the bike and maybe having a friend over for dinner tonight. Tomorrow I'll head south leasurely, for a few days. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Marcel said: The atv is supposed to be delivered today...since it's going to be used for the winter...I got a local atv shop to install hand and thumb warmers...new tires should arrive tomorrow and I'm getting them fitted with ice studs ... Are you putting a blade on the front to push the snow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Clive said: Off to the audiology department at 11am, I have a appointment to see Dr. Jammaifuendi (it's something like that) who I can't hear (obviously ) and my wife cannot understand a thing he says because of his very very strong accent, it seems a waste of time as he will tell us what we already know, but if I don't attend they knock me out of their system,which would mean going back to my doctor and starting the process all over again....it gets us out of the bungalow for a couple of hours.....I would rather go to the pub though. Perhaps you should get a dog Clive https://fb.watch/otD9HZGWDs/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 I've got a Covid-19 booster booked in for this afternoon. I'm eligible for a flu shot too, but I may leave booking that for a week or two, to see how I react to the covid shot. Also, I want to see if it boosts my WiFi signal, as it seems to be getting a bit sketchy as my previous booster wears off! 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted November 22, 2023 Author Share Posted November 22, 2023 22 minutes ago, Tango said: I've got a Covid-19 booster booked in for this afternoon. I'm eligible for a flu shot too, but I may leave booking that for a week or two, to see how I react to the covid shot. Also, I want to see if it boosts my WiFi signal, as it seems to be getting a bit sketchy as my previous booster wears off! I always get them together Bob! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 5 minutes ago, XTreme said: I always get them together Bob! I haven’t bothered about the flu or covid jab this time, I’ll see how it goes 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 Taking a 916 back to the customer 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 49 minutes ago, Tango said: I've got a Covid-19 booster booked in for this afternoon. I'm eligible for a flu shot too, but I may leave booking that for a week or two, to see how I react to the covid shot. Also, I want to see if it boosts my WiFi signal, as it seems to be getting a bit sketchy as my previous booster wears off! What do you say @zzzak? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 I'm case you all don't know, I hope you all have a fantastic day. 1 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted November 22, 2023 Author Share Posted November 22, 2023 27 minutes ago, boboneleg said: I haven’t bothered about the flu or covid jab this time, I’ll see how it goes I couldn't have the flu one last year cos I was still ill with Long Covid.......and ended up with the fucking thing that caused my Hernia. That was unlike any flu I'd ever had before. Much worse than Covid! And yes, I did take tests, and I was always clear. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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