One of the main reasons I bought this bike is because of simplicity. I have a 2004 speedy. The only thing I go to the dealer for is valve checks and adjustment. I've done everything else with basic tools and a bike jack, a manual and this forum. The forum gives you that boost to tackle it yourself, cuz if you get stuck someone here will know how to get you back on track. If I had another bike I would force myself to learn the valve adjustments. Few bikes out there are this wonderfully basic. There's a Zen thing to it. At 30k i've seen the dealer once, but I'm overdue on the valve check. Huummm maybe I really do need a second TRIUMPH!!!!
