....but you still have the problem all triumph have & thats getting a good supportive dealer
That's a problem with every model made, not just Triumph brand.
Though, I like the forums support for Jap and Brit bikes much better than other Euro or Subcontinent cycles.
Like this forum
I've got my eye on the mid-sized ADV market this year. I really would like to own a 700-800cc ADV, but the one I really wanted became unobtanium for another year: The T7.
So, the KTM 800, and the Tiger 800 are getting my attention, for now.
I still wince at these 1200 behemoths, and I don't seem to be warming up to them over the months.
Did most of the work myself, but still valve adjustments were a pain.
Amen! True for everything downstream of the "shim under bucket" design. It gets worse the tighter the available room around the valve cover, but they're all still a PITA.
This makes me pay attention to the valve inspection interval spec. It somewhat puts me off / keeps me from buying, the "race ready" cycles (shorter) intervals. It's not just "orange", either. Lots of Euro spec cycles have these arcane valve adjustment (desmo anyone?) and / or short interval inspection specs. The goose variety at least puts them "in the wind" where you can get to them. Notice I do not say anything about the roundel. Don't get me started...
Anyway, the S10 is no better in this regard. Its a PITA, expensive (and pray they actually do the work), or patience and pray it starts and does not leak when you're done.
