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Old 26th November 2020, 15:47   #7
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Originally Posted by Avulon View Post
In reference to modern Triumph motorcycles I did say:


All production Triumph motorcycles are now built in Thailand. Not only that, the designs often leave much to worry about. E.G a new ignition switch module needing replacment on a speedmaster requires the engine to be removed first! (the ignition switch module being the smallest available part of the ignition switch).
Crikey, I hadn't heard of that move - still thought they were in Leicestershire (only saw one of them docu tv series of which one episode was the production line at Triumph). I guess the design team are still there.

Lots of vehicles have little "foibles" such as that which you describe. It won't be done on purpose but is usually led by the design of a/the major part/unit. Still a pig though!

Kev
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