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@Plezier You get better first. Trophy will still be there when you heal.

 

@Plezier Yes i can imagine. Any news on your duke yet.

 

Well peeps just had a whinge at Triumph UK. This is there reply. Also the follow up from Bulldog.

After.Sales
From:[email protected]
To:Joe Mcdonald
Cc:[email protected]
Thu, 25 Sept at 14:35

Good Afternoon Mr McDonald,



Thank you for your email.


We are saddened to hear of the issues you facing with your Triumph Trident.



We fully appreciate the situation is far from ideal and we would like to reassure you the fault your motorcycle has is in fact very unusual and rare. However, I can advise Bulldog Triumph have raised a warranty claim for a new radiator of which I can advise will be in stock and available on the 01.10.2025, Our technical team here at Triumph GB are working alongside the dealer to resolve the concern as quickly as able and ensure you are back on the road as soon as possible.



We would like to apologies for the small wait that is being faced whilst a new radiator is provided to the dealership, whilst we appreciate you would like your motorcycle we would ask that you accept the dealerships offer of a loan bike should you require transport in the interim.



We would ask that you please remain in direct contact with Triumph Bulldog for further updates on the arrival of the new radiator and for further updates as to when you are able to receive your motorcycle back.



We would like to apologies for the inconvenience that has been caused to you and once again reassure you we will work alongside the dealer to ensure the concern is rectified as soon as possible.



We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support of the Triumph Brand.





Kind regards,


Amber

Aftersales Team

Triumph GB
And the Bulldo
Andy Joel
From:[email protected]
To:[email protected]
Thu, 25 Sept at 15:12

Good afternoon Joe,


The radiator is on a slight delay in supply and has an ETA of 1st October, it may arrive a little sooner but it will be next week at best.


I will of course get it fixed immediately once it arrives.


Andy Joel

Service Manager


Bulldog Triumph

Reading Road

Wokingham

RG41 5AB

Follow up from Bulldog Triumph who i do not hold responsible for any thing. They are exemplary.

 

Well peeps I have been sorely let down by Triumph. No radiator and no expectation as to when it will be delivered to Bulldog who have been exemplary throughout and they even expected it to be in last Tuesday when talking to Triumph. They have just arrived at my home address with their Demo bike the same model in yellow. Jason said not to worry as their insurance will cover any scratches or chips occurred while in my ownership which is what I was worried about But both Andy and Jason at Bulldog have today had it out with Triumph on my behalf and they are supposed to be delivering a new model Monday that I can use till my bike is repaired. Plus they are going to extend my warranty for another year thanks to Bulldog Triumph going out there on my behalf. Thankyou Bulldog Triumph. But Triumph UK I am so let down with you. Bulldog had a rather nice Honda CBX I think a custom looking bike from the pictures. I was sorely tempted to cut my losses and do a deal on it but Jason informs me it has just been sold.

 

@Mark TGR9 That is what I was thinking but for sure I think the spares are coming from India. Although this is a rare incident you would think they would have a couple or Rads in stock here just in case. But in favour Bulldog Triumph have been at my aid and kept me informed I can only praise them for their efforts. But Triumph have disappointed immensely a company I spoke so highly of and it seems they are really non caring. Yes it would be nice if it was in the yellow that I wanted but was sold when I enquired. But I have a new bike and don't want to be spoiled.

 

@Dawsy Not got much choice mate. But as said Bulldog arrived yesterday with their Demo bike and Triumph have said they would have another bike delivered Monday which Bulldog have said they will deliver to me till my bike is up and on the road again then they will swap the two bike over at my house. So Bulldog are really chipping in. And i know Andy has really gone the extra mile to speed things up. It just annoys Triumph hold no stock here in the UK or so it seems.

 

@Mark TGR9 Yes i do like that yellow. But it is only covers so you never know maybe later.

 

@ajc400 Didn't know that but we learn something new every day. You are right the stock should be here.

 

@stinger I agree but at least they are mailing me.

 

@Plezier Yes agree with you. And wish i had just purchased a bike of the web that way it would have been down to me. Rad goes you just replace it with an aftermarket one. Job done.

 

You know i could not sleep last night. So i tried to put Triumph in the light as to how many Triumph's i have owned since their relaunch.
Freddy
I can't sleep so I was thinking about my association with Triumph Motorcycles. It started way back in the ninety's. First bike strangely was Trident 750 from Hughenden M40. It blew up in the same decade engine failure and is still in a friends shed. I then had a Trophy 900 for a while liked that bike immensely but wanted the 1200 but did not have the funds. I then had the Sprint 900 again from Hughenden and around the eighties I had the blue Sprint as I was not keen on the red one I had. It developed a fault I believe was caused by a technician there after having a dispute over damage to the fairing. This is when Triumph tested the bike and the test rider said he was unhappy with the bike. I was asked to take the bike to Jack Lilly's. Where I met a technical manager Called Chris Power. A fine human being. He spoke to Triumph and got the bike replaced by Triumph for another blue model. I then had a Bonneville America again from Jack Lilly's and later a Speed master 900. I did not like the Speed master and reverted back to an America 900. I then moved to Bulldog Triumph as Mr Chris Power had relocated there and I trusted him. And then met Andy and Jason and though why would you want to go elsewhere these people are something else. I did have a few Bonneville's from them over the years and a couple I purchased privately ended up there needing them to sort out someone's mess which they did with a smile. Then I did have a 675 which My Son still rides it was a fantastic bike but I decided to go back to a Bonneville as it was the bike I grew up with over the years old T140's. Then I moved to a Trident and then decided to go back to the Bonneville 865 and a 900 scrambles version. Then full revolution to the present Trident 660 and again find myself having woe's. My journey with Triumph has been vast and I loved every Triumph i owned. I think there is a couple I have missed in my memories I seem to remember purchasing a bike from Carl Rosner motorcycles and think it may have been a Trident 900. I will go through my papers and pictures later and am sure I can locate it. Now with my motorcycle coming to the later stages of my passion. I feel let down with the Trident. I just wanted you to know. I feel Triumph should never have left the UK but understand. I do like the fact that Royal Endfield are perhaps coming home an I am swayed towards their 650.O'h yes I have another Sprint ST I purchased from a dealer near Brighton. That one the engine blew up spectacularly coming out of Liverpool but I did put that one down to my self as i had totally missed the I think sixteen thou service as I toured Ireland.
Kind Regards
Joe McDonald.
On Friday 3 October 2025 at 11:39:19 BST, After.Sales <[email protected]> wrote:
You know that is not to mention all the Honda's Probably more than Triumph. A few Kawasaki's and Suzuki's BSA'S and about 5 Norton's two t160's and a t150. And of course i had two Rocket threes one 69 and one 71.I have scared myself and think i really accept now how addicted i have been. But i guess some of you peeps have been as bad as i