My experience thus far has been fantastic and way above what I expected.
I went to the dealer to get a new inspection sticker since the sticker on my versys washed away. They had a 2008 C14 on the used lot with 40k miles on it. I asked my sales guy to let me take it out. As soon as I got it on the street I knew I had to own one. A sportbike for giants.
The engine is definitely loosening up. The transmission with preloading the shifter makes no sound and no physical or audible feedback when shifting ors so smooth. I still need to hunker down and find out where my suspension settings are. Im positive the dealer stiffened up the rear preload for me at a minimum.
I've been using Dry Slide
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001F2Y25G/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 lube on controls/pegs etc... and its been working really well even in the rain. Normally I would just spray wd40 once a week (The PFTE version) but I like being able to apply with a needle and not a huge messy spray.
I ran nothing but rotella T6 5w-40 in my last bike, I changed it every 2000 since its so cheap and I rode many short distances (fuel dilution). I like the UOA's I see from mobil1 4t and amsoil MCF users especially with 4 cyl bikes. But if I end up getting another Amazon giftcard i'll probably just order another Oil change kit for 50 bucks. The oil in my sight glass still looks clean/clear probably due to never having to slip the clutch with the amount of torque on tap. Who knows...i'm sure i'll be on a 'choose your own oil adventure' soon enough.