Cat:
Great point: the right tools of a good quality is a must.
Tell me more about the magnetic oil plug, where did you find this item?
There are good dealers out there, you just have to search. Grump's dealer is a jewel, as is the mechanic at that shop. (Collins Cycle, PA) MCS near Philly is also a terrific shop. There are no doubt others out there, I just haven't run across them yet. At the two shops listed above, Triumph is their one and only passion. Most of the others have Triumph just as a sideline and it shows.