Product: Royal Purple Lubricants

February 1, 2009 By Cycle World

When was the last time you changed your bike’s engine oil? Or lubed its chain? Royal Purple Max-Cycle ($16 per quart) exceeds API/JASO new-warranty requirements and is compatible with wet clutches. Max-Chain ($7 per 4-ounce can) is biodegradable and won’t collect dirt or fling off. For bikes with non-unit transmissions, Synchromax ($14 per quart) is said to improve shifting and reduce gear noise, all while operating at reduced temperatures.

Royal Purple Inc.
One Royal Purple Ln.
Porter, TX 77365\
281/354-8600
www.royalpurple.com

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