Triumphrat

UJMrider · 09-28-2005

Does anyone have (or know where I can get) a nice simple graphic to use as a basis for a Thunderbird patch? I was thinking of borrowing heavily from the USAF Thunderbirds aerobatic team.

If I got such a patch, would anybody else here be interested in having one? We might be able to get some kind of volume discount if we order enough.

Did Triumph ever have a Thunderbird logo?

maxpower · 09-28-2005

FWIW where I found it(don't know anything about them)

UJMrider · 09-28-2005

Yeah, I've seen the stylized "origami bird" on Ebay auctions and I have to say I don't like it too much. It looks like a pigeon or a dove, not the legendary Thunderbird of Native American mythology.

Tell me what you all think of this one. The Tbird was shamelessly stolen from a Thunderbird (car) site, the rest I did in Powerpoint:

rayhyland · 09-28-2005

I find the native american totem-style thunderbird icon is great, but it is very american, and I think it doesn't celebrate the British Heritage of the Triumph brand.

Though, I think the name was inspired classic americana from the stories I have read, so maybe it is appropriate afterall.

Have you tried the thunderbird silloette with the union jack colouring inside?

Ray

b2brand · 09-28-2005

Martin. you professionaly do graphics? i think its great. what size were you thinking of making it? fabric patch for a coat? vinyl for a car window during those winter months when in the shop? let me know. quite interested in what you are doing. don't like anything i have seen until now.

barry5824 · 09-28-2005

Really like the overall design - REALLY - but not that turquoise colour for the bird!
What about a colour more usually associated with the bike that would still stand out against the union jack background such as British racing green (good with the yellow Triumph) or gold or maroon?

Definitely interested in a buy!!

JWoodsie · 09-28-2005

I dont understand this. Why do you want to advertise on your clothing?
Everypart on the bike has a Triumph logo, they do enough advertising themselves. I'm sorry if this offends but I just dont understand this mentality.

tridentt150v · 09-28-2005

If you were really committed, truely staunch............

You'd get it tattooed on your butt!!!!!

Don't mind the design though...........however I'd never buy anything [except the bike and spare parts] that has that horrid Hinckley tail on the R to the H. It's way too McDonalds for me.

maxpower · 09-28-2005

Quote:

On 2005-09-28 16:22, tridentt150v wrote:
...that has that horrid Hinckley tail on the R to the H. It's way too McDonalds for me.

as in my previous post R to H appears to predate Hinckley (although not exactly the same). :wink:

maxpower · 09-28-2005

Ooops, In-case you wanted the rest: Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum - Thunderbird