Any good quality synthetic oil can easily go 7-8k miles before being changed. Some manufacturers spec changes at 10,000 miles now, because the tolerances in engines and oil filters are so good. I usually change every 5-7k, depending on how long the next road trip is... 
I've seen a few GTR/Connie riders with that final drive leak. I had the valve cover/cam position sensor o-ring leaks. Both were covered under warranty, thankfully. One thing I've noticed is all the little nooks and crannies on these bikes, where dirt/gunk/salt can get trapped. I suppose this might cause corrosion issues long-term, so I try to keep my bike as clean as possible.
Keep riding it, change the oil, filters, etc. Grease the levers every once in a while. Change the coolant every few years. Check the valves at least once, and it should be good for half a million miles or so. Giving it a good Italian tune-up from time to time can't hurt either...
I've seen a few GTR/Connie riders with that final drive leak. I had the valve cover/cam position sensor o-ring leaks. Both were covered under warranty, thankfully. One thing I've noticed is all the little nooks and crannies on these bikes, where dirt/gunk/salt can get trapped. I suppose this might cause corrosion issues long-term, so I try to keep my bike as clean as possible.
Keep riding it, change the oil, filters, etc. Grease the levers every once in a while. Change the coolant every few years. Check the valves at least once, and it should be good for half a million miles or so. Giving it a good Italian tune-up from time to time can't hurt either...
