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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
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<blockquote data-quote="Monkeypants" data-source="post: 169713" data-attributes="member: 2708"><p>Hi Jim </p><p>The VR1 is still as good as ever, however the price has gone up a lot recently, so I looked around for an alternative.</p><p>I recalled that Castrol Classic xl offered even more protection than the VR1, but I could only find it in the UK. With shipping to Canada it would be more expensive than the VR1.</p><p>Recently I stumbled onto the Castrol GTX classic in the US. I don't think this was available when Jim did the testing. It has a similar level of ZDDP as Castrol Classic XL and VR1, so it should be excellent for our old engines. Castrol states that the GTX Classic is formulated for flat tappet engines, as is the VR1 and Castrol Classic XL.</p><p>The price was right at $25 for a 5 quart jug.</p><p>At that price you don't mind changing the oil often, which is always a good thing.</p><p></p><p>Glen</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Monkeypants, post: 169713, member: 2708"] Hi Jim The VR1 is still as good as ever, however the price has gone up a lot recently, so I looked around for an alternative. I recalled that Castrol Classic xl offered even more protection than the VR1, but I could only find it in the UK. With shipping to Canada it would be more expensive than the VR1. Recently I stumbled onto the Castrol GTX classic in the US. I don't think this was available when Jim did the testing. It has a similar level of ZDDP as Castrol Classic XL and VR1, so it should be excellent for our old engines. Castrol states that the GTX Classic is formulated for flat tappet engines, as is the VR1 and Castrol Classic XL. The price was right at $25 for a 5 quart jug. At that price you don't mind changing the oil often, which is always a good thing. Glen [/QUOTE]
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