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sounds like you have found a good dealer. be sure and use him whenever you can for routine maintanece, accessories, tires, etc.. he deserves your business.
Thanks for your posts, OP. Now we all know that loctite does not a gasket make, and are reminded that 'ticking' is lifter noise on a bike, just as on a car. Your gender isn't the cause of the first shop's BS. Nice choice of a bike, BTW. I agree with rewarding the honest dealer with your business. Shiny side up!