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Cheap EU oil: - celticdog - 25-03-17
You can pick up some 10w40 semi synth oil (the stuff that our fazers like) mega cheap at the 'Home Bargains' discount chain.
it's £2 a litre. Yes! £2 a litre! :thumbup
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(18-01-21, 06:06 PM)darrsi link Wrote:[added to the op as I figured it would be usefull info - biker]
- 4 years ago I had this discussion on here and decided to be the Guinea pig to try it out.
- 4 years and several oil changes later, i can confirm it is absolutely fine, and a good price too.
Re: cheap russian oil - darrsi - 25-03-17
Hmmm, not for me thanks.
Re: cheap russian oil - JoeyMcEssex - 25-03-17
Delfin are huge multi national petro chem conglomerate Pretty sure the oil will be fine.
Re: cheap russian oil - celticdog - 26-03-17
(25-03-17, 10:24 PM)darrsi link Wrote: Hmmm, not for me thanks.
Darrsi- didn't you once buy some mega cheap oil off fleabay?
Re: cheap russian oil - darrsi - 26-03-17
(26-03-17, 01:52 AM)celticdog link Wrote: [quote author=darrsi link=topic=22221.msg256568#msg256568 date=1490477081]
Hmmm, not for me thanks.
Darrsi- didn't you once buy some mega cheap oil off fleabay?
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It was cheaper than the big brands, by a British firm called Westway Lubricants. Thought i'd try the fully synthetic stuff for a change and i will probably only buy that from now on.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10W-40-Motorcycle-Oil-4-Stroke-JASO-MA2-10W40-5L-Westway-Lubricants-/111704165494?hash=item1a02164c76:g:3q4AAOSwoydWj6xf
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10W-40-Synthetic-Motorcycle-Oil-4-Stroke-JASO-MA2-10W40-5L-Westway-Lubricants-/111838861309?hash=item1a0a1d97fd:g:anIAAOSwHQ9WXgZf
Re: cheap EU oil - celticdog - 26-03-17
(25-03-17, 10:50 PM)JoeyMcEssex link Wrote: Delfin are huge multi national petro chem conglomerate Pretty sure the oil will be fine.
Well spotted Joey :thumbup
(26-03-17, 10:40 AM)darrsi link Wrote: [quote author=celticdog link=topic=22221.msg256593#msg256593 date=1490489528]
[quote author=darrsi link=topic=22221.msg256568#msg256568 date=1490477081]
Hmmm, not for me thanks.
Darrsi- didn't you once buy some mega cheap oil off fleabay?
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It was cheaper than the big brands, by a British firm called Westway Lubricants. Thought i'd try the fully synthetic stuff for a change and i will probably only buy that from now on.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10W-40-Motorcycle-Oil-4-Stroke-JASO-MA2-10W40-5L-Westway-Lubricants-/111704165494?hash=item1a02164c76:g:3q4AAOSwoydWj6xf
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10W-40-Synthetic-Motorcycle-Oil-4-Stroke-JASO-MA2-10W40-5L-Westway-Lubricants-/111838861309?hash=item1a0a1d97fd:g:anIAAOSwHQ9WXgZf
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Having looked at the Label of my bargain basement oil it seems it is in fact a product of the EU. Unfortunately I can't change the name of the thread to reflect this.
Nice of you to flag the british flag for North Sea oil darrsi, but a bargain is a bargain!
Re: cheap russian oil - Bimbam - 26-03-17
Will this oil remove the "clonk" sound from the gearbox?
Re: cheap russian oil - mtread - 26-03-17
Quote:Will this oil remove the "clonk" sound from the gearbox?No, you need earplugs for that
Re: cheap russian oil - darrsi - 27-03-17
(26-03-17, 09:36 PM)Bimbam link Wrote: Will this oil remove the "clonk" sound from the gearbox?
Adjusting the clutch cable properly at both ends can help with that, but, even more so, just roll the bike forwards a few inches as you put it into first gear and it won't "clonk" anywhere near as bad.
Re: cheap EU oil - darrsi - 27-03-17
(26-03-17, 07:11 PM)celticdog link Wrote: [quote author=JoeyMcEssex link=topic=22221.msg256576#msg256576 date=1490478626]
Delfin are huge multi national petro chem conglomerate Pretty sure the oil will be fine.
Well spotted Joey :thumbup
(26-03-17, 10:40 AM)darrsi link Wrote: [quote author=celticdog link=topic=22221.msg256593#msg256593 date=1490489528]
[quote author=darrsi link=topic=22221.msg256568#msg256568 date=1490477081]
Hmmm, not for me thanks.
Darrsi- didn't you once buy some mega cheap oil off fleabay?
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It was cheaper than the big brands, by a British firm called Westway Lubricants. Thought i'd try the fully synthetic stuff for a change and i will probably only buy that from now on.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10W-40-Motorcycle-Oil-4-Stroke-JASO-MA2-10W40-5L-Westway-Lubricants-/111704165494?hash=item1a02164c76:g:3q4AAOSwoydWj6xf
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10W-40-Synthetic-Motorcycle-Oil-4-Stroke-JASO-MA2-10W40-5L-Westway-Lubricants-/111838861309?hash=item1a0a1d97fd:g:anIAAOSwHQ9WXgZf
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Having looked at the Label of my bargain basement oil it seems it is in fact a product of the EU. Unfortunately I can't change the name of the thread to reflect this.
Nice of you to flag the british flag for North Sea oil darrsi, but a bargain is a bargain!
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Presumably they have to sell it very cheap because of the "Sell By" date on the container. I can't imagine it being a "Use By" date with sealed oil.
Re: cheap russian oil - BBROWN1664 - 27-03-17
(26-03-17, 09:36 PM)Bimbam link Wrote: Will this oil remove the "clonk" sound from the gearbox?
The FZS600 is very picky when it comes to chain tension. do it exactly as per the handbook (35mm IIRC) and the clonk all but disappears.
Re: cheap russian oil - Bimbam - 27-03-17
I love my Fazer, but the gearbox is CRAP!
Re: cheap russian oil - mtread - 27-03-17
Went to my local 'Home Bargains' today. No sign of it
Re: cheap russian oil - Disorderlypunk - 28-03-17
was searching for reviews on this and found a interesting read on the JASO code
http://www.penriteoil.com.au/tech_pdfs/206%20JASO%20MA-MA1-MB%20Specification%20differences%20MARCH%202014.pdf
Re: cheap russian oil - Fazerider - 28-03-17
I tried looking on their website… the search tool is a joke.
“Motorcycle” yielded no hits, as did “motor”.
“Oil” brought up a couple of dozen items ranging from perfume and cat food to sunscreen and a loo seat. :lol
Re: cheap russian oil - joebloggs - 28-03-17
(26-03-17, 10:40 AM)darrsi link Wrote: [quote author=celticdog link=topic=22221.msg256593#msg256593 date=1490489528]
[quote author=darrsi link=topic=22221.msg256568#msg256568 date=1490477081]
Hmmm, not for me thanks.
Darrsi- didn't you once buy some mega cheap oil off fleabay?
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+1 on the great find
I've just ordered 5 ltr of 10 40 semi syn car oil for £10.99 for what will become chain lube after flushing out swarf from the ZZR's sump (sump plug need tapping) And was considering getting similar to fill it with after although after seeing your link I think I'll go with that.
Found this article thats worth a read re using car oils in motorcycle engines.
http://www.nightrider.com/biketech/oiltest1.htm
It was cheaper than the big brands, by a British firm called Westway Lubricants. Thought i'd try the fully synthetic stuff for a change and i will probably only buy that from now on.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10W-40-Motorcycle-Oil-4-Stroke-JASO-MA2-10W40-5L-Westway-Lubricants-/111704165494?hash=item1a02164c76:g:3q4AAOSwoydWj6xf
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10W-40-Synthetic-Motorcycle-Oil-4-Stroke-JASO-MA2-10W40-5L-Westway-Lubricants-/111838861309?hash=item1a0a1d97fd:g:anIAAOSwHQ9WXgZf
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Re: cheap russian oil - crickleymal - 29-03-17
(28-03-17, 10:13 AM)Fazerider link Wrote: I tried looking on their website… the search tool is a joke.
“Motorcycle” yielded no hits, as did “motor”.
“Oil” brought up a couple of dozen items ranging from perfume and cat food to sunscreen and a loo seat. :lol
Same here. Someone told my wife you could order stuff online and collect in your local store. None of the local places have that oil and I can't find it on line at Home Bargains either.
Re: cheap russian oil - celticdog - 29-03-17
(29-03-17, 12:55 PM)crickleymal link Wrote: [quote author=Fazerider link=topic=22221.msg256788#msg256788 date=1490692428]
I tried looking on their website… the search tool is a joke.
“Motorcycle” yielded no hits, as did “motor”.
“Oil” brought up a couple of dozen items ranging from perfume and cat food to sunscreen and a loo seat. :lol
Same here. Someone told my wife you could order stuff online and collect in your local store. None of the local places have that oil and I can't find it on line at Home Bargains either.
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I spotted it instore when I was out shopping with the missus & kids, must be a job lot and not a regular stocked item. Might be worth a walk in
The actual shop is the company in pic, not to be confused with B&M which is similar.Re: cheap russian oil - crickleymal - 29-03-17
(29-03-17, 01:44 PM)celticdog link Wrote: [quote author=crickleymal link=topic=22221.msg256920#msg256920 date=1490788507]I spotted it instore when I was out shopping with the missus & kids, must be a job lot and not a regular stocked item. Might be worth a walk in
Same here. Someone told my wife you could order stuff online and collect in your local store. None of the local places have that oil and I can't find it on line at Home Bargains either.
The actual shop is the company in pic, not to be confused with B&M which is similar.[/quote]
"None of the local places have that oil" there's a Home Bargains right next door to where my wife works - no luck, nor in Gloucester.
Re: cheap russian oil - celticdog - 29-03-17
quote author=crickleymal link=topic=22221.msg256928#msg256928 date=1490795002]
(29-03-17, 01:44 PM)celticdog link Wrote: [quote author=crickleymal link=topic=22221.msg256920#msg256920 date=1490788507]I spotted it instore when I was out shopping with the missus & kids, must be a job lot and not a regular stocked item. Might be worth a walk in
Same here. Someone told my wife you could order stuff online and collect in your local store. None of the local places have that oil and I can't find it on line at Home Bargains either.
The actual shop is the company in pic, not to be confused with B&M which is similar.[/quote]
"None of the local places have that oil" there's a Home Bargains right next door to where my wife works - no luck, nor in Gloucester.
http://www.luxe-oil.com/catalog/item/833
Hi I only bought it on Saturday afternoon, there was probably another half dozen bottles on the shelf. It might be worth emailing them to see if they have it in stock or can get it for you.