Yamaha 1300 Tourer - The Yamaha 1300 Tourer Fansite

Like some people, I am opposed to paying too much for anything (call me cheap but I work too hard to get what I have and I like to make it go as far as possible). I am due for my 600 mile checkup on my new 2008 v star 1300 (base model) for which I paid under $8400 ( which I could afford ). I nearly fainted when the dealer indicated that the oil change alone would cost over $150. I will pay them the first time for a valve check and adjust and the rest of the 600 mile check items but I will NOT pay $150 for an oil change that I can easily do myself for far less money. I researched the internet and came up with a site called ( motorcycleinfodotcalscidotcom ) and there was some info on synthetic oils and filters. I tried the NAPA filter first because the store is right down the street from my house, (Gold series 1365) and found that it DID NOT WORK! It would not seal up tight enough to keep from leaking and I tried it at max tight and everything in between. I finally gave up and found a Mobil 1 M1-108 which worked like a charm at the factory torque setting. I also orded a K&N (KN-147) for future oil changes as it has a high rating and a nut on the end of the housing which makes installing, removing and torquing much easier. I also invested in a METAL end cap wrench. The plastic ones are worthless and will not allow the correct torque setting without slipping. I would like to add that the factory filter will not work with the end cap wrench for any of the aftermarket filters. It is not the same outside diameter (big surprise there!). I also purchased four quarts of Mobil 1 15w-50 Extended Performance oil ($7.39 ea) after checking with the factory and getting the ok that by using these items, it would not void the warranty. I was told that I should keep all receipts and a log of all maintenance that I do myself (which I do anyway) and that I should purchase the factory Service Manual if I am doing my own preventive maintenance (which I also do anyway) in the event that I would have to recreate what I did to perform the maintenance. I am enjoying the bike but I do have a few gripes to share. I have a factory windshield, (size medium), because even a few bugs in my face are not my idea of fun. Anyway, there is an incredible amount of turbulence at anything over 60 or so mph. It really bounces my head around with a full face helmet, or any other kind of helmet. This complaint is mirrored in numerous other places on the internet. I am also hearing an odd noise that I can only describe as a mild "clinking" and I can't find anything loose. This noise has been evident since about 200 or so miles and is not constant but is fairly frequent. I read another rider describe it as a "clinking keys" noise and that is exactly what I thought it was when I first heard it so I began to use only the key and no other keys or anything else attached to the ignition key. The noise is still there. So far, I am averaging over 60 mpg and I am ecstatic. I am a conservative rider with twenty five years of experience and I don't "hammer" my machines but I never expected this level of fuel efficiency. WOW! Anyway, I hope the oil info helps and I am hoping to hear from others with similar "noise" concerns. Thanks and Happy Motoring! (my GrandFather retired from ESSO if any of you youngsters remember that slogan) I believe they changed it to " Gimme all of your money " after they became Exxon.