I have a 2006 VFR800 VTEC and I am interested in this never ending debate of auto vs. cycle, Syn vs dino oil and filters.

My Honda owners manual states 10W-40 SG oil MA etc.
I was thinking and leaning towards doing my own changes Mostly to save the cost of the change not the oil. The faring has to be removed and makes the change take about 45 mins to an hour which makes my oil changes start at $70 + materials.

From what I have been reading, I am leaning toward Shell Rotella-T synthetic 5W-40 and the Purolator PL14610 filter.

Any opinions on this matter from the more experienced oil changers out there would be welcome. Thanks in advance.