07black&red
Two Stroke
I plugged my Bonnie's VIN into http://www.pronto-net.com/vin_app/vin.php but it didn't tell me the factory. Don't even know why I care really, just wouldn't mind knowing which continent she's from I guess...
Where oh where was my Bonnie born?
- Thread starter 07black&red
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Its all about soul.
Or, said another way:
If the 11th digit is a J it is a British motorcycle assembled at Hinkley. You tell people that your Bonnie is a little bit of British motorcycle history.
If the 11th digit is a T it was made in Thailand but it has the "soul" of a British bike. You tell people that your Bonnie is reliable.
Or, said another way:
If the 11th digit is a J it is a British motorcycle assembled at Hinkley. You tell people that your Bonnie is a little bit of British motorcycle history.
If the 11th digit is a T it was made in Thailand but it has the "soul" of a British bike. You tell people that your Bonnie is reliable.
cafecruzin
Two Stroke
or who the bloody hell cares
just get on the bloody thing and ride
just get on the bloody thing and ride
Insterereo
Two Stroke
Whoah - I've got a J! feel like i won a lotto or something
adrianwhipp
Two Stroke
^^ Me too, J-ackpot!
Im english too but I cant find the VIN
Im english too but I cant find the VIN
07black&red
Two Stroke
Most excellent info. Next question, then: Does anybody know where I can get a little upside-down triangle, right-side case logo that says: "Made in Thailand" instead of the intentionally misleading and totally bollocks "Made in England"? Kidding of course. Although it did blow off my bike the other day and I haven't replaced it yet...
sportyone
Street Tracker
HAHAHA! :lol3:
now listen, I have a 2008 model black Bonneville,
down here in Oz it maybe different, apart from the fact that there are 17 numbers and letters in my Vin #, using your decoder thingie,
my bike is British made, but it says it was built in 1986 ??????
how's that ?
maybe they're recycling the numbers :lol3:
Mine says Great Britain. Still misleading but not an outright untruth because Triumph says that it has the "soul" of a British motorcycle.
Sadly, I already purchased and placed the overpriced OEM Union Jacks (Union Flags) on my side covers. Does anyone know if Triumph sells an OEM flag of Thailand? :brit:
Nick Morey
Rocker
Mine says Great Britain. Still misleading but not an outright untruth because Triumph says that it has the "soul" of a British motorcycle.
Sadly, I already purchased and placed the overpriced OEM Union Jacks (Union Flags) on my side covers. Does anyone know if Triumph sells an OEM flag of Thailand? :brit:
Hold on a minute now, it's not that simple! Last I knew the engine/tranny was still made in England as well as the tanks, frames, and such(?). Other components were made in Thailand as well as final assembly. I believe the final assembly is what the "J" and "T" are denoting. In this "global economy" things can get a bit fuzzy.
KingBear
Hooligan
Not only that but for those bikes which actually were assembled in England, how many of the parts came from Asia or elsewhere? I don't know about you but my carbs say they were made in Japan, tires in Germany, and God only knows what parts came from China.
Fuggetaboutit, just move on.
Fuggetaboutit, just move on.
wobblygong
Street Tracker
I have the '02 Centennial T100 and when I put my VIN No. into the decoder it says it was built by Triumph Motorcycles Ltd, United Kingdom in 1991.
WTF????:crazy:
Wobbly:australia:
Will Triumph remove the Union Jack from "Triumph Factory Sticker Set 6."? How about the words "Great Britain" on the engine cover? Triumph has certainly promoted the "Brit Bike" angle in the past with announcements and you-tube Hinckley videos. Barely a word was uttered about the Thai factories. I think that Triumph fully understands the intangible appeal that was mentioned by somebody earlier in this thread.
Sal Paradise
Hooligan
I have a J and I am happy it was made in England. Nothing against the T Bonnies, they are the same - but I like to think of my bike as British. If I buy another, I would take a T but I would prefer ( read pay a little more for) a J.
kinky stunt
Street Tracker
Nick Morey
Rocker
How about both together...
Nick Morey
Rocker
or, since it's an amalgamation of parts from just about everywhere...
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Nick Morey
Rocker
Actually if it were made on the moon it would still be what it is, a beautiful bike that handles great, is reliable, and is a real pleasure to ride (at least to me and I think a few other people here too), so...
...who the bloody hell cares
just get on the bloody thing and ride