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Some good points Saigon5.I have bought 5 Triumphs todate and none of them as a result of the shows.Magazines tend to give plenty of exposure to new models,although in the UK there is a massive journalistic bias towards GS1200s and Ducatis.Nothing aginst these bikes but in my opinion Triumph offers just as good a riding experience and is much better value for money.Plus it's a British company.I think the journos must be influenced by advertising budgets and lavish hospitality.
On the show front the people I know who go to the NEC show are getting more disappointed each year.The prices for admission,parking and refreshments are high and the show itself is less interesting and is smaller each year.I ride with various groups,Triumph and most other makes,and nobody has made a purchasing decision based on a visit to the show.
In my opinion it is all about finding a good dealer who will give test rides,provide good service and is looking to establish a long-term relationship with his customers.
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