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May 21, 2008 | 05:47 PM

grimminator

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royal purple oil question

A friend of mine wanted to run royal purple in his bike. He runs it in his 70 cuda and loves it! He is having a hard time finding the MAX CYCLE but found the reg. 20-50 oil. It says on the bottle you can use it in motorcycles but then why would they offer the MAX CYCLE? Could he use the regular 20/50 or should he get the MAX CYCLE? Also does anyone know where in so. cal. you can get it? Thanks!

May 21, 2008 | 06:18 PM

ssls6

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In TX you can find it in NAPA stores. Don't know about CA.

May 21, 2008 | 06:57 PM

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...Could he use the regular 20/50 or should he get the MAX CYCLE?...

If I understand RP's (and most other manufacturers) suggestion, the Max Cycle is recommended for wet clutch applications as this oil significantly reduces the chance of clutch slipping. Their regular oil should be fine for others applications.

As a side note, I've used the Max Cycle (both 10w40 and 20w50) for several years in various bikes with wet clutches with good results.

Try the RP web site for dealers in your area.

Hope that helps!

May 21, 2008 | 07:43 PM

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PEP-BOYS is where I found Royal Purple

May 21, 2008 | 08:05 PM

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I am on my second oil change of Royal Purple. Am liking it better than everything else I have tried.

Here is where I have been getiing it. No tax, no shipping charge.

May 21, 2008 | 08:15 PM

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In South Florida, I'm having great luck with Lucas V-twin synthetic 20-50 in the motor, Mobil 90-140 synthetic in the trans and B &M Trick-shift in the primary.