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bigblackfalco
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does anyone know of a good source for very cheap motorcycle oil apart from halfords??
I'm just after basic 20/50 mineral oil.
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Bailey.
Honda VFR750 FV 1997 Red and dirty, 130K miles.

Honda VFR800 Xf Crossrunner 2016 White and dirty, 120K miles.
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Lidl :)
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They do oil?! I thought they only specialised in smoked german sausages?
I'll give it a go.
Thanks.
Bailey.
Honda VFR750 FV 1997 Red and dirty, 130K miles.

Honda VFR800 Xf Crossrunner 2016 White and dirty, 120K miles.
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Jason M
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Post by Jason M »

B&Q Matey - I think it's branded Daytona. I think it's £5 for 5 litres and I've been using it in the BM for the last couple of years now

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Working off the back of this posting - can you use car engine oil ? I know that there are several other postings about this but all I am after is a simple yes or no or don't take the risk. I too am after 20/50 mineral but cannot find this for motorcycles anywhere locally. I am guessing that the answer could be yes as long as it meets the API ratining. Thanks in advance.
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Post by sproggy »

Yes, you can use car oil. You don't need bike oil which is specially formulated to work with wet clutches 'cos our bikes don't (shouldn't :shock: ) have wet clutches.
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That should make things slightly cheaper 'cos you get more car oil for your money. Thanks.
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Just gone out and bought (& now fitting) from local car parts shop 4.5 litres Duckhams Q mineral oil 20/50 API SF for £12:80.
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Has anybody come across the following when refitting the engine oil drain plug. As I was screwing the plug in there was a noise as though a slab of beef had just been put onto the BBQ - you know the 'hiss' noise. Well there I was for a moment thinking of what it was and realised it was me. The top of my left arm was resting on the exhaust down pipe. Shame it was not resting against a BMW motifed as at least then I would have had a tatoo - all I have to show is a 5inch x 2inch burn. Moral - always wear a top when working on the bike.
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Warm bike up drain oil into pan.
Close garage door
Go to bed
Next day refit sump plug and refill with oil
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Having done exactly the same as you :oops:
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Lidl as Blueboxer advises! For bikes that are still running in/ using lots of oil/ persons who like to be sensible with money, - Winergy oil, 15w40, SPI SJ/CF-4/CF on Monday 24 July at £6.95.
IMHO I think this is all the bike needs, every 3000 miles. Bargain. 8)
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