Thanks for the kind words and support here brothers. Best forum. I have been smashed a little on Facebook pages for daring to criticise the bike - which I have only done in good faith to try to see if others had the same problems and if not, pre-warn them about Triumph's approach to warranties.
I'll keep you updated this week how it goes. I am honestly hoping common sense prevails because I love this bike. I am not enjoying riding something else in the meantime.