Good morning Sonny...Sunday morning here...what a beaut morning too. Its getting to the end of summer here but the weather is just perfect for riding...not too hot..not too cold.
Youre always gonna piss someone off..its what you do...some of us have been around you for a while now and we just shrug and smile..."Sonny's off his med's again!....personally it dosnt bother me.
As far as Triumph building a Tourer..it wont happen. Its not what Triumph are into is it?..Youre gonna have to get another brand if you want a tourer.
As far as the new Rocket not cutting it?...dont agree!..its another level of bike!. as you know, i have had both...its just way different to ride,,,easy to maneuver,,,responsive...brakes well from speed..REAL comfy seat, i rode about 1000kms recently and no sore bum or back at all!..true story!
Its easy to fuel,check the oil,water...the rear wheel comes off like a cars does, no removing exhaust to get it off, just jack the bike up, remove the wheel nuts and off she comes.
If you want to have luggage then there are panniers you can get...i use a kreiga backpack...works for me.
So you old bugger...get your arse on one...i suggest the GT cos it will be more comfy for your back etc...and twist the throttle. Ride it with an bias free mind and ride it for some distance, not just around the block....you may just like it a tad!...cheers Tal.