Strawboss, That is good news on your bike. As you testify, a good ignition/electrical system makes a big difference. My nephew has a modern triumph crotch rocket type bike that has also been dependable. I just did not know when exactly when the improvement happened. I do not know if it is muffler design or some other factor, but the distinctive sound of a British twin is a melody in my ear.
Did you know that King David rode a Trumph? I found a place where it says; "The report of David's Triumph was heard thoughout the land.....