OIL Synthetic or no?

I just bought a 2002 VTX1800. Most of the bikes before now have been vintage so never used synthetic oil. My buddies have recommended synthetic oil for the vtx to keep it running cooler, etc. Does anyone have an opinion on which oil to use? I am all for keeping it cooler but wanted to check with all the experts. Let me know, I appreciate any info. Brian

Never use anything but Mobil 1 in mine. And the good old walmart filter. Which out performed all but a couple other filters.

Jerry

Mobil1 all the way, unless you want to spring for Amsoil. Change the filter halfway through cycle and engine should last forever, even
going 6K or more per change.

I use the mobil1 4t motorcycle 10/40 synthetic. Never had a problem, go about 7-8 k between changes I use the wix 51358 filter.

I appreciate all the input.

I like Rotella T6 and a Bosch filter.

I like casteroil edge full synthetic, but have been running full synthetic one brand or another in every bike I have owned for years with no problems

thanks, appears syntetic has worked for many. good news. thanks