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I found it to be a PITA since I didn't have a box a various size shims sitting here to choose from when I took it apart. My dealer is over an hour drive ...
I almost didn't buy a Triumph due to this aspect of the engine design. It's a significant issue when the machine is purchased to commute. What would I do if this was my only transportation? Tear it down, measure for shims, put it back together, pick up the shims, tear it down again, and hope like He11 they're all correct so I don't have to repeat the process? I can already tell the 12K maintenance is gonna pi22 me off.
Jack
exactly
Half empty.
Consider: no stealership has a full compliment of shims. "my stealer does" "Right". What they have was the full set, now they have the trays with empty bins. And even when they have the size you need it still needs to be measured. Scary part: Do you think the average tech goes to all that trouble? What does he/she do when 1. you want your ride yesterday 2. they don't have the shim in stock? exactly. 
half full. doing the shims yourself sets you up for the next 20000 miles.
P.S.: After you pull the cams once, it only gets easier & fasterer
Blowing gravel off rural roads
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