A Triumph

[sceadugenga]

Listen small ones to the words of the mighty Sceadugenga. Today, ignoring snide remarks and smirking looks at his noble stomach and advanced years he strode to the top of the great ramparts of the Khun Kon Falls. Many fell back in awe at his advance and thousands fled when he descended the mountain, snapping strangler figs like straw should they be foolish enough to lay in his majestic path. Carry the word to the scrawny elderly gentleman who dared to overtake him that it was only the great ones legendary mercy that prevented him running over the three wheel bike that he boasted he had ridden from Chiang Rai on when he finally reached his car.

The Sceadugengan (Singular: Sceadugenga), or "Shadow-Walkers", are fantastical beasts which are neither living nor dead, and which can shape-shift. They dwell in the forests of Great Britain. The origin of the word Sceadugenga is unknown, though many believe it to be of Danish origin, suggesting that this idea was introduced to Britain around the time of the Vikings (793-1000 AD).

[Limbo]

Listen small ones to the words of the mighty Sceadugenga. Today, ignoring snide remarks and smirking looks at his noble stomach and advanced years he strode to the top of the great ramparts of the Khun Kon Falls. Many fell back in awe at his advance and thousands fled when he descended the mountain, snapping strangler figs like straw should they be foolish enough to lay in his majestic path. Carry the word to the scrawny elderly gentleman who dared to overtake him that it was only the great ones legendary mercy that prevented him running over the three wheel bike that he boasted he had ridden from Chiang Rai on when he finally reached his car.

The Sceadugengan (Singular: Sceadugenga), or "Shadow-Walkers", are fantastical beasts which are neither living nor dead, and which can shape-shift. They dwell in the forests of Great Britain. The origin of the word Sceadugenga is unknown, though many believe it to be of Danish origin, suggesting that this idea was introduced to Britain around the time of the Vikings (793-1000 AD).

Great posting Sceadudenga

Limbo

[sceadugenga]

Thanks Limbo, when I wrote it I may have been in the process of replacing lost body fluids a little too enthusiastically.

[johnh101]

A lot of lost body fluids I presume ?

[sceadugenga]

A lot of lost body fluids I presume ?

Mate sweat was running out of me like water and it was a cool day up there. Got to start walking seriously again.

[dman]

For a brief moment body fluid rose when I saw the title of the post. A Triumph.

I feel a little silly now but it brought me back to thinking about my old departed "1969" 650cc Triumph Bonneville motorcycle. What a sweet machine. all stock, no modifications, no oil leak, color Aztec Gold with a candy apple base. Used to keep it in the living room of my ground floor apartment during the Boston winters. I seem to have read somewhere, I think, or maybe it was a flashback, that Triumph is or actually has an assembly facility here in Thailand, but does not sell any product here. Anyway, I know its way off the topic but could not resist to comment. Wanted old Triumph.

[svenivan]

For a brief moment body fluid rose when I saw the title of the post. A Triumph.

I feel a little silly now but it brought me back to thinking about my old departed "1969" 650cc Triumph Bonneville motorcycle. What a sweet machine. all stock, no modifications, no oil leak, color Aztec Gold with a candy apple base. Used to keep it in the living room of my ground floor apartment during the Boston winters. I seem to have read somewhere, I think, or maybe it was a flashback, that Triumph is or actually has an assembly facility here in Thailand, but does not sell any product here. Anyway, I know its way off the topic but could not resist to comment. Wanted old Triumph.

I heard bad rumours in the 80's that if you were riding an English motorbike you needed your servicevan not being further away than 5 minutes. Probably just somebody that was envious because it is a beautiful bike.

I would not mind riding one myself.

Take good care dman!

svenivan

[dman]

For a brief moment body fluid rose when I saw the title of the post. A Triumph.

I feel a little silly now but it brought me back to thinking about my old departed "1969" 650cc Triumph Bonneville motorcycle. What a sweet machine. all stock, no modifications, no oil leak, color Aztec Gold with a candy apple base. Used to keep it in the living room of my ground floor apartment during the Boston winters. I seem to have read somewhere, I think, or maybe it was a flashback, that Triumph is or actually has an assembly facility here in Thailand, but does not sell any product here. Anyway, I know its way off the topic but could not resist to comment. Wanted old Triumph.

I heard bad rumours in the 80's that if you were riding an English motorbike you needed your servicevan not being further away than 5 minutes. Probably just somebody that was envious because it is a beautiful bike.

I would not mind riding one myself.

Take good care dman!

svenivan

Ahh Svenivan

You are correct. As much as I loved my old Triumph it was a challenge to keep it running smoothly. I liken it to a relationship with a stunning woman. High maintenance, but most of the time worth the effort. Cheers, and Happy New Year from PRC. Missing the links and mates of CR.

[SeeJo]

For a brief moment body fluid rose when I saw the title of the post. A Triumph.

I feel a little silly now but it brought me back to thinking about my old departed "1969" 650cc Triumph Bonneville motorcycle. What a sweet machine. all stock, no modifications, no oil leak, color Aztec Gold with a candy apple base. Used to keep it in the living room of my ground floor apartment during the Boston winters. I seem to have read somewhere, I think, or maybe it was a flashback, that Triumph is or actually has an assembly facility here in Thailand, but does not sell any product here. Anyway, I know its way off the topic but could not resist to comment. Wanted old Triumph.

I heard bad rumours in the 80's that if you were riding an English motorbike you needed your servicevan not being further away than 5 minutes. Probably just somebody that was envious because it is a beautiful bike.

I would not mind riding one myself.

Take good care dman!

svenivan

Ah Yesssss! The Triump Trident was a dream of mine in another life. I settled for another Tea Sip (A Norton 850 Commando Interstate) which I still own in excellent condition, because it was a tad cheaper. My preferred Hi-Rider 6-speed Harley was beyond my financial reach at the time. The faster you go on that awsome '73 Norton, the smoother the ride with the Isolastic Engine Mounting System. Nothing would out-drag it at the time, and only the 1000cc (? Kawasaki I think) Z1 would best it top speed. As to the assertion above that it had to be worked on more time than it was ridden is, as the English say, "spot on". Too bad the Socialist-dominated Unions at the factory in Old Blarney got so greedy as to force the factory to close its doors in 1976, losing all their jobs, going on welfare provided by hard-working Brits, and giving all their market share mostly to all the Japanese "Rice-Burners" with some left over for Harley. Talking about cutting off noses to spite faces............. No wonder the Brits have been bailing out of Jolly Aulde England in droves for years now. Soon there will be nobody left but all the hoards of Muslim wolves and the the Socialist/Communist Ideologues who welcomed them into the Brit chicken house............ (Where oh where has the Iron Lady gone??)

SeeJo

[mcgriffith]

Off topic alert!

I always lusted after a Norton Commando "S" !

Couldn't afford it way back then; ended up on a 73 Kawa H2 750 Triple (stupid fast back then, but with Flexi-Flyer frame and suspension).

I know this is a thread hijack, but it's OK.....we're talkin' motorcycles here!!!!! (and the other thread was dormant ).

McG

[sceadugenga]

Off topic alert!

I always lusted after a Norton Commando "S" !

Couldn't afford it way back then; ended up on a 73 Kawa H2 750 Triple (stupid fast back then, but with Flexi-Flyer frame and suspension).

I know this is a thread hijack, but it's OK.....we're talkin' motorcycles here!!!!! (and the other thread was dormant ).

McG

I hope that the senior mods note the topic diversion from my great ascent of the Khun Kon falls.

This stuff is six months old anyway.

[mcgriffith]

We have duly noted your triumphal peaking, and your (somewhat) unscathed descent.....Sceadugenga, Conqueror Extraordinaire!

What's next, K2?

Hey, sorry for all you Southern Hemisphere guys today...I'm not a rugby fan, but I do have this thing called the Internet... . Get a designated driver tonight; life goes on......I think?!?

OK, back on thread:

"There was the intrepid Sceadugenga, with a large chrome-plated machete, singlehandedly facing down a 2 metre King Cobra on the narrow jungle trail. One of them was going to die, and it would not be our Fearless Adventurer....."

OK, take it away, SC......

[sceadugenga]

We have duly noted your triumphal peaking, and your (somewhat) unscathed descent.....Sceadugenga, Conqueror Extraordinaire!

What's next, K2?

Hey, sorry for all you Southern Hemisphere guys today...I'm not a rugby fan, but I do have this thing called the Internet... . Get a designated driver tonight; life goes on......I think?!?

OK, back on thread:

"There was the intrepid Sceadugenga, with a large chrome-plated machete, singlehandedly facing down a 2 metre King Cobra on the narrow jungle trail. One of them was going to die, and it would not be our Fearless Adventurer....."

OK, take it away, SC......

Like all guys my age I'll admit that going down was easier than getting up.

Seriously though it's a great national Park and a good place to take kids and dogs. The walk to the top is a bit of a challenge but can be done in easy stages. I usually take the dog once a week but it's too wet now. The track tends to get a little muddy.

I have no interest at all in the silly game where they run with the ball.

Cobras don't last long here, usually end up as tom yam ngu.

[Flatouthruthefog]

For a brief moment body fluid rose when I saw the title of the post. A Triumph.

I feel a little silly now but it brought me back to thinking about my old departed "1969" 650cc Triumph Bonneville motorcycle. What a sweet machine. all stock, no modifications, no oil leak, color Aztec Gold with a candy apple base. Used to keep it in the living room of my ground floor apartment during the Boston winters. I seem to have read somewhere, I think, or maybe it was a flashback, that Triumph is or actually has an assembly facility here in Thailand, but does not sell any product here. Anyway, I know its way off the topic but could not resist to comment. Wanted old Triumph.

You should be so lucky! I only clicked on this one because I expected to find 4-wheeled Triumphs (no relation to the 2-wheeled variety but from the same group of islands).

I'd love to find a Triumph Renown in Thailand, a handsome post war 4 door saloon with "razor edge" styling. All I can find are 2 of the smaller 2 door Mayflowers, one owned by the excellent Doc at Loi Kroh Clinic, the other in the Antique Cars Museum just off the Irrigation Canal Rd. The latter may be for sale.

But if I stumble over an old 2 wheeler I'll let you know. Nice excursion over the hills and way off the topic, huh?

[sceadugenga]

For a brief moment body fluid rose when I saw the title of the post. A Triumph.

I feel a little silly now but it brought me back to thinking about my old departed "1969" 650cc Triumph Bonneville motorcycle. What a sweet machine. all stock, no modifications, no oil leak, color Aztec Gold with a candy apple base. Used to keep it in the living room of my ground floor apartment during the Boston winters. I seem to have read somewhere, I think, or maybe it was a flashback, that Triumph is or actually has an assembly facility here in Thailand, but does not sell any product here. Anyway, I know its way off the topic but could not resist to comment. Wanted old Triumph.

You should be so lucky! I only clicked on this one because I expected to find 4-wheeled Triumphs (no relation to the 2-wheeled variety but from the same group of islands).

I'd love to find a Triumph Renown in Thailand, a handsome post war 4 door saloon with "razor edge" styling. All I can find are 2 of the smaller 2 door Mayflowers, one owned by the excellent Doc at Loi Kroh Clinic, the other in the Antique Cars Museum just off the Irrigation Canal Rd. The latter may be for sale.

But if I stumble over an old 2 wheeler I'll let you know. Nice excursion over the hills and way off the topic, huh?

I saw an MGA for sale at Mae Chan a few months back. Needed work though. Definitely a restorer's dream.