I can do an oil change but otherwise not that mechanically competent so at some point a mechanic would be required. In my town there is a Victory dealer but that is the only motorcycle brand they carry so they'll be out of the motorcycle business soon. The only multi-brand shop carrying Victory is about 3 hours away.
I'll keep riding the Venture till I find it too much to handle. I like the HD Road Glide but can't see having that kind of money sitting in my garage taking up space for 6 months of every year.
Business decisions have to be made and it seems like HDs competitors are going after sport bike, dirt bike and adventure markets where HD doesn't compete.