Triumphrat

scoutpilot · 07-03-2012, 03:09 PM

I'm having a custom tank pad made. I had it drawn up as "made in England" but I'm wondering if it shouldn't say Great Britain instead?

Fast_Eddie · 07-03-2012, 03:15 PM

Made in England.

El_Destructo · 07-03-2012, 03:22 PM

" Made with pieces from all over the World " ?.

jalapenos · 07-03-2012, 03:44 PM

Great Britain refers to England, Wales, and Scotland. So, between the two England is the proper choice.

rmbridge · 07-03-2012, 04:03 PM

Hey what about made in the United Kingdom?

They're all technically correct but England is the most accurate.

Or should that be Made in Thailand...

D41 · 07-03-2012, 04:05 PM

Made In Thailand.

*by some twelve year-old street urchin wielding an oxyacetylene torch*

D41 · 07-03-2012, 04:05 PM

Damn, you beat me to it!

Oops! · 07-03-2012, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by scoutpilot

I'm having a custom tank pad made. I had it drawn up as "made in England" but I'm wondering if it shouldn't say Great Britain instead?

Technically Triumph S3's are assembled in England. What percentage of the bike is 'Made in England' or 'Made in Britain' is probably the subject of a legnthy debate - look at the number, weight and value of many components and they come from the global parts bins far far away from the green and pleasant land known as England. Traditionally many folk refer to the British bike industry but most of the brands, factories and components (by weight or value) were from England.

Oops! · 07-03-2012, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Fast_Eddie

Made in England.

Whilst the occupants of Bonnybridge busied themselves casting stoves in iron for the horse drawn wagons that headed West across America. Smith & Wellstood RIP.

Yak1050 · 07-03-2012, 04:49 PM

Perhaps "Made in the British Commonwealth", would be more encompassing? It would include parts outcourced to many (former) commonwealth countries.