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I believe the oil leak was only on a few very early models. Never had a problem on mine Had mine since Feb 2019 and done about 3000 miles on it. Great bike but not impressed with the bodywork on it. Removed the GT seat and replaced with single seat. Pressure marks on the rear cowl where the passenger part of the seat had been. My wife has only been on it once and is tiny so nothing to do with her. Think the seat is tight and putting pressure on the part. Some in USA have had this replaced under warranty.
Also complained about the "stainless steel" look parts of the bike which end up with black marks after about two months of ownership. Informed Triumph but that was on the day that first lockdown started. These autosol off but not sure how much more rubbing it will take. Had it ceramic coated and the guy who is such a perfectionist gave it a good clean and said there were certain points where he didn't want to keep rubbing out the marks. Also wear from my jeans on the plastic part on the left hand side (I have forward controls).
Dealer said he had sent all to Triumph but haven't heard anything since. (had another lock down). I shall be presenting them with my original and new pictures before the two year warranty runs out.
Bike is absolutely awesome to ride and a real head turner. Wife will not go on it due to peg position and lack of suspension travel (we have a GS also) Be prepared for a full conversation every time you pull up with many random people admiring the bike. No regrets on buying one and expected a few things on an early model. Its 95% perfect so the other 5% of problems is well worth it.
Keep thinking of selling it (maybe for K1600 bagger) but then I ride it again and fall back in love.
Picture attached to show example of bodywork complaint and the single seat conversion.

 

I think the ceramic was worth it. Especially just for peace of mind to stop further deterioration and also to demonstrate to Triumph that I have actually cared for the bike. Here a re a few more of the metal. Its better now but these are the areas which went very quickly.

 

Great ride out around mid Devon and Cornwall yesterday