Sorry if this seems negative, but what's the deal with people asking what motorcycles to buy or oil to use? If you can't even decide what kind of motorcycle to buy, you don't have enough experience to own one, you'll just become a statistic. Most bike riders learned to ride on whatever M/C was available and developed their tastes from experience. Same with oil: use some and develop your own experience and then ask questions. Trouble in America is too many wanabees, or followers and too few leaders and decision-makers. Just like our politicians: won't make a decision or a statement without consulting advisors. Opinions about what M/C to buy are like posteriors, everyone has one!!