Thanks for the leads and discussion. Since my 03 has only has 24,000 miles perhaps the valve adjustment can wait and as Mr2mch mentioned focus on syncing the throttle body and idle position adjustment. Considering its been 15 years and the high temps around here, I was planning on having all the fluids changed.
For comparison, here's a quote from a stromtrooper thread regarding a local dealer $850 fee for 15000 mile service (note-OP found a dealer to do the same service for half the price):
[$850].."normal for a retail dealer if its a full engine service. It takes me a full day to adjust the valves, mainly takes time to remove all the stuff and get into the engine. Best to remove the radiator, drain all coolant, new air filter, engine oil and filter change while your there etc. Does that include clutch and brake fluid? Probably does include a TB sync? Probably does not include fork oil changing though, don't forget about that. Forks seals and internal wear items love good oil. The first change gets the junk out from break in. I would ask them to install extensions on the TB sync nipples, that way you can do a TB sync without taking any body work off in the future.
Vee valves are tight from what I hear and need to be checked earlier than a Wee. I did mine at 26 or 28K I think and the exhaust valves were very tight, too tight. Glad I loosened them up. I would stress to the shop that I expect the actual valve lash measurements for my records and that they are set as loose as possible within spec. Shims work out to the loose side sometimes, but not always. Sometimes you have to choose and mechanics are prone to leave them alone if they are barley inside of the tight end. Go mid spec or below. Then they will go a long time, like double the interval.
The most important thing is to choose the shop with the best reputation, don't go in blind. Ask around, get a feel for your local shops. I would pay more for a real mechanic with experience, not some kid fresh out of tech school."
Thinking about ss brake line for front brake and a fork brace, as well. Maybe some spings..