People who are heavily into the touring bike thing have a similar
"network" of like minded people, with a directory they publish yearly.
You have to be listed in the book to get a copy & have access to the
services they provide. Typically it's used for roadside emergency
assistance, but it's also understood that these nice folks might just
look you up as they're passing thru.
I think a similar network of "Triumphisti" is an excellent idea. Keep
in mind that each person on the list brings their own "sub-network" of
local buddies that they can call on in a pinch, so the net result is
this exponential thing that provides pretty thorough coverage
nationally.
No fee's, no real structure, just an agreement that you'll help out when
called upon. I'd definately be interested in a Triumph version, I could
even administer such a thing if necessary. Let me know if someone is
already putting such a thing together, or if one exists already
(wouldn't some of the larger clubs like the VTR have thought of this
already???).
John
Jacksonville FL
Amy Black wrote:
>
> Let me just say that I really like both of these ideas. I think it would be
>fantastic to have a network of Triumph owners across the country who would
>help each other out in both regards. As for us, we live in Columbia,
>Missouri; right smack dab in the middle of the country, on interstate 70. We
>would be glad to assist anyone who's passing through.
>
> Tony Zager & Amy Black
> 1966 Spitfire Mk2
> 1969 Spitfire Mk3
> 1963 TR 4
>
> ----------
> From: jbonina@nectech.com[SMTP:jbonina@nectech.com]
> Sent: Friday, April 03, 1998 12:20 PM
> To: triumph owners digest; Smith; Brian
> Subject: Re: Large parts transport system...a proposal
>
> Brian. I've been trying to enlist listers for a similar purpose; you
> could cross the country in your Triumph (ha!) and never be far from
> mechanical help. Generally, the repsonse from the list for people to
> add to the directory has been lukewarm. (This is not to say I don't
> appreciate those that have contributed, I Do!)
>
> Jeff
>
> PS I'll be glad to be part of your list. Let me know,
>
> Subject: Large parts transport system...a proposal
> Author: "Smith; Brian" <brian_s@deq.state.la.us> at SMTP
> Date: 4/3/98 11:25 AM
>
>
> Dear listers,
>
> While looking at the classified ads on the VTR website a thought
> occured to me. Would it be possible to set up a "relay system" for the
> transportation of Large or Heavy parts from on part of the counry to
> another? This is what I envision: Say I find an Engine in Southern
> Calif. for my TR7. The lister who offers it for sale transports it to
> the next lister in the chain. This lister tarnsports it to the next and
> so on until I drive to Houston or some other locale and pick up said
> part. This would be viable only for large parts that can not be shipped
> via usual common carrier due to weight or extreamly high shipping cost.
> Any thoughts?
>
> Brian H. Smith
> 1959 TR3
> 1972 Spitfire IV
> 1977 TR7
> Lake Charles, LA
>
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