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Oil and Filter $$$

OK. I'll say it. Rotella.
 
That's the same cost as Yamalube 10w50 Semi-Syn - $85 (4L), and OEM filter - $20
 
sburns said:
Which bike is this for? Probably a Harley judging by that oil.
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Yup, 2005 Fatboy and 2009 Electra Glide Classic, air cooled engines like 20w50. Prices are getting crazy. Before covid I was buying 5 gallon pails of Amsoil 20w50 in Toledo for $42 US. Local shop in Oakville is looking for $26/litre
 
willyt said:
Yup, 2005 Fatboy and 2009 Electra Glide Classic, air cooled engines like 20w50. Prices are getting crazy. Before covid I was buying 5 gallon pails of Amsoil 20w50 in Toledo for $42 US. Local shop in Oakville is looking for $26/litre
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I was using casrtol from CT least expensive (and fram oil filter) with my Electra Glide (TC 103), and probably the same stuff as syn3 from HD. Seemed ok to me. I tried different brands etc didn't seem to make any difference. Yup this "inflation" is out of control. Doesn't help out CAD dollar sucks as well.
 
Damn.
I was just in the USA, forgot to pick up some oil. Rotella is much cheaper there.
 
I went to buy a filter (K&N) from a local dealer in TO for a surprising $24+tx for an oil change on Saturday, I buy my 4L oil jugs from shows ($45 or $55 cash?) for synth LiquiMoly nowadays - even with the cost of the show entry fees to enjoy a morning/evening of bikes during the cold times, i think it's worth it.
Every so often I'll see the cost of Motul for full synth, something like $95/4L? yikes... Althouugh i think I jsut need 2.5L, so it works out.
 
Mango Rider said:
I went to buy a filter (K&N) from a local dealer in TO for a surprising $24+tx for an oil change on Saturday, I buy my 4L oil jugs from shows ($45 or $55 cash?) for synth LiquiMoly nowadays - even with the cost of the show entry fees to enjoy a morning/evening of bikes during the cold times, i think it's worth it.
Every so often I'll see the cost of Motul for full synth, something like $95/4L? yikes... Althouugh i think I jsut need 2.5L, so it works out.
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$45-$55 is a good price for 4 litres now a days. I always look at the prices when I'm at the bike shows but no one ever seems to carry 20w50
 
Mango Rider said:
I went to buy a filter (K&N) from a local dealer in TO for a surprising $24+tx for an oil change on Saturday, I buy my 4L oil jugs from shows ($45 or $55 cash?) for synth LiquiMoly nowadays - even with the cost of the show entry fees to enjoy a morning/evening of bikes during the cold times, i think it's worth it.
Every so often I'll see the cost of Motul for full synth, something like $95/4L? yikes... Althouugh i think I jsut need 2.5L, so it works out.
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Try Hiflo oil filters. Can usually find the correct one on Amazon. Should be cheaper and imo better quality than the KN ones.
 
You just beat me while I was typing something similar. Fortnine has amazing prices on Hiflo filters, and apparently they're the OEM for some manufacturers.
 
sburns said:
I was using casrtol from CT least expensive (and fram oil filter) with my Electra Glide (TC 103), and probably the same stuff as syn3 from HD. Seemed ok to me. I tried different brands etc didn't seem to make any difference. Yup this "inflation" is out of control. Doesn't help out CAD dollar sucks as well.
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Didn't your HD sputter to dead on the road, and remains in pieces in your garage? :LOL:
 
Wind Shear said:
Didn't your HD sputter to dead on the road, and remains in pieces in your garage? :LOL:
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Good point. Damit. I'll be quiet now!

BTW It was more of a breather issue, too much crank pressure.
 
sburns said:
Good point. Damit. I'll be quiet now!

BTW It was more of a breather issue, too much crank pressure.
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What is happening with all those parts that once were a complete bike?
Yard sale?
 
oioioi said:
What is happening with all those parts that once were a complete bike?
Yard sale?
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Oh I plan to put it back together. I just need to order the parts. HD has a kit for this it's actually not that bad. The other thing is adding a relieve system to prevent this kind of thing from happening.
 
sburns said:
Oh I plan to put it back together. I just need to order the parts. HD has a kit for this it's actually not that bad. The other thing is adding a relieve system to prevent this kind of thing from happening.
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And then...?

Sell it or be a baller with 2 bikes?
 
oioioi said:
And then...?

Sell it or be a baller with 2 bikes?
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I think on this site you have to do better than 2 bikes to be a baller. Or maybe it depends on the 2 bikes. I have 6 runners and I'm far from a baller.
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