RAA/RAT

[HarleyToo]

But, seriously, how do you feel?

I may have struck a nerve here.

Yea, I (and some Harley buddies) Road Captained for demo rides for the Triumph truck one year. Got a really bad coozie out of a day's worth of leadin guys around. I ultimately bought a R3R after riding it most of the day. So lets see, 10c coozie for $14,000 bike ... seems like a good trade.

I like the Victory, great looking bikes. Just not digging all the cladding they put on them. I like my bikes bare, but they make a nice machine no doubt.

 

[cusso ken]

But, seriously, how do you feel?

I may have struck a nerve here.

Yea, I (and some Harley buddies) Road Captained for demo rides for the Triumph truck one year. Got a really bad coozie out of a day's worth of leadin guys around. I ultimately bought a R3R after riding it most of the day. So lets see, 10c coozie for $14,000 bike ... seems like a good trade.

I like the Victory, great looking bikes. Just not digging all the cladding they put on them. I like my bikes bare, but they make a nice machine no doubt.

Coozie? not in my Aussie Vernacular just wondering how lousy or generous Mr triumph was,

 

[HarleyToo]

Coozie? not in my Aussie Vernacular just wondering how lousy or generous Mr triumph was,

Coozie, cheap foam cover for your beer can to keep it cool. Had the Triumph logo screen printed on it.

 

[RKTNMYPKT]

I know, tell us what you really think Josey. They ain't about motorcycle enthusiasts that work for a living. They like their peissy little catalog model types. Sorry I wasn't pretty enough Triumph...........uh, no I'm not. Wisdom comes with age. Ride a Vision, me and Sonny Barger do and we ain't neither one too danged pretty but we RIDE and We Are Real People.

I'd never accuse you of being pretty, but you do a have a certain charm...........

 

[cusso ken]

Coozie, cheap foam cover for your beer can to keep it cool. Had the Triumph logo screen printed on it.

Thanks for the info ,WOW! Mr Triumph really let his head go ,in Oz we call them stubby holders or coolers, most Trade stands at Car/Bike shows give these away for advertising purposes , there is usually a stand where they take a photo of your ride and put it onto a cooler for a small charge.

 

[HarleyToo]

Thanks for the info ,WOW! Mr Triumph really let his head go ,in Oz we call them stubby holders or coolers, most Trade stands at Car/Bike shows give these away for advertising purposes , there is usually a stand where they take a photo of your ride and put it onto a cooler for a small charge.

Seemed fair. I only lead about 30 groups that day.

 

[JoseyR3Wales]

I do applaud the engineering department of Triumph that had the guts to design this beast and the men and women that build them.

There is a disconnect between the arrogant folk inn Atlanta and the riders in America. Not sure why you would bite the hand that feeds you.

 

[1olbull]

I know, tell us what you really think Josey. They ain't about motorcycle enthusiasts that work for a living. They like their peissy little catalog model types. Sorry I wasn't pretty enough Triumph...........uh, no I'm not. Wisdom comes with age. Ride a Vision, me and Sonny Barger do and we ain't neither one too danged pretty but we RIDE and We Are Real People.

Dang, but that's a fine looking . . . road sign group!

 

[cusso ken]

I do applaud the engineering department of Triumph that had the guts to design this beast and the men and women that build them.

There is a disconnect between the arrogant folk inn Atlanta and the riders in America. Not sure why you would bite the hand that feeds you.

Some of the Dealers in OZ are not terribly helpful either ,what I cannot fix myself I take to Jamie at Sports Cycles he is the Man!

 

[webmaster]

Triumph North America did have headcount for supporting RAT before the economic turndown. Their original vision for RAT was a local dealer supported activity meant to boost sales.

Rockets Across America was an idea created by the original members of this site. At a time when the motorcycle industry was in a turndown as well.

It's all about connections; whether it be the internet, bars, tracks, rallies, girls, and etc. The problem has been that few communities are willing to embrace that it's all about having a good time.

Having fun is difficult for some manufacturers when they aren't utilizing resources effectively.