I've gone to synthetics at the first change in all my bikes since 1983 with no problems. My preference is Mobil 1 15W-50 with the Gold Cap. That's the extended change version as opposed to the red cap. Still, either one is a good oil and does NOT contain friction modifiers that MIGHT cause clutch slip. Shell Rotella T Synthetic, Amsoil and probably others are good choices too. Buy whatever is handy and available in your area. I find that Wal-Mart and Target usually carry the Mobil 1 stuff and that's important on the road too.
Ray Nielsen, in Minneapolis and went for a ride today!
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