Bargain Alerts Thread!!!

[R1ffR4ff]

I thought I'd start a thread for any good current deals going.I suggest date and time posted to keep them up-to-date.

This is what prompted me.

ASDA Supermarkets.

1 Bottle of Red X fuel treatment £3.00 or a,"Triple Pack" for £7.00

Friday 5th Oct.2017


Apart from cleaning the system with one good glug(Half a bottle into a tank with a good amount of fuel in it)) if you have not used it before it also can prevent fuel going stale if the Bike/s are ,"Winterized".Then just a cap full or two now and then :)


https://ui3.assets-asda.com/g/v5/341/708/5010218341708_280_IDShot_3.jpeg

[ophic]

Friday 5th Oct.2017
They might be taking the Michael.

[R1ffR4ff]

They might be taking the Michael.

Although I put today's date I was in my local ASDA yesterday and that was the price on the shelf.I didn't need any as I got lucky and Wilkos had some for 2 quid a bottle on special offer a while ago so got a couple :)

[Pompeybiker]

Me er used it...does it work?

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[R1ffR4ff]

Absolutely.I've been using RedX and similar for over 40 years in vehicles.I always have good MPG/Performance so it pays for itself.
Fuel systems,just like clutches etc,degrade overtime slowly so it's hard to notice their lowering inefficiency.

Check out this video,

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and every Spring I see many Bikers on forums having problems when they come to start up their"Winterized" bikes as the fuel can go stale.RedX or similar fuel additives can prevent this and do no harm.

In the,"Old Days" on my Norton Dominator 500 I used to put a slug of RedX down the Spark plug holes and spin the engine but not start it and leave overnight.Then in the morning it would chuck a S*it load of carbon out of the cans as it cleaned to tops of the pistons and heads as a liquid de-coke.I wouldn't do that on my SV though as it's a young engine(Just shy of 20k miles now) even though it's a 1999 model.Redx can prevent this carbon build up as well :)

[SV650rules]

I'm a big fan of redex as well, used to have mega problems starting carburettor bikes and lawnmowers after winter lay-up, needed sprays and easy start etc. and even then took a while to get back to normal smooth running - but using redex the bikes and mowers used to start pretty easily and run and tick-over smoothly straight away. Since getting an injected SV L7 in early 2016 I continued using it as it not real expensive and certainly does no harm. Modern fuels don't leave carbon deposits but certainly when they dry out they can leave a sticky laquer behind that can gum up injector needle and nozzle holes, and maybe even fuel pump.

I can easily get low 70's MPG from my L7 making good progress, and if I'm not in a hurry and use short-shifting I can get over 80.

[R1ffR4ff]

Got a big tube of Autosol Metal polish from Wikos Supermarkets £3.50.Seen it at £5 in other shops :)

[R1ffR4ff]

Just been in ASDA.They are doing the 3x250ml REDX packs for £8.99 :)

[sputnik]

Ok, I'll stick my neck out with a non-Redex deal!

Sidi B2 Gore-tex boots amongst the Black Friday specials at Infinity Motorcycles online.

Down from £249 (ok, that's a bit on the high side) to £160... but if you use the Code BF25 you get a further £25 off taking them down to £135 which seems like a bargain to me. Just hoping the sizing is accurate on the pair I ordered.

That code seems to work on all products over £150, even if already reduced. Deal finishes on Monday I think.

[R1ffR4ff]

Ok, I'll stick my neck out with a non-Redex deal!

Sidi B2 Gore-tex boots amongst the Black Friday specials at Infinity Motorcycles online.

Down from £249 (ok, that's a bit on the high side) to £160... but if you use the Code BF25 you get a further £25 off taking them down to £135 which seems like a bargain to me. Just hoping the sizing is accurate on the pair I ordered.

That code seems to work on all products over £150, even if already reduced. Deal finishes on Monday I think.

Cool :D

Ghost bike's deals,

https://www.ghostbikes.com/black-friday.html

[littleoldman2]

Ok, I'll stick my neck out with a non-Redex deal!

Sidi B2 Gore-tex boots amongst the Black Friday specials at Infinity Motorcycles online.

Down from £249 (ok, that's a bit on the high side) to £160... but if you use the Code BF25 you get a further £25 off taking them down to £135 which seems like a bargain to me. Just hoping the sizing is accurate on the pair I ordered.

That code seems to work on all products over £150, even if already reduced. Deal finishes on Monday I think.

Super, ordered, I've been after some quality boots for a while. Thanks mate.
Dry feet:D

[L3nny]

Alpinestars Celsius Heated Gloves £74.99

Look like a bargain, anyone had any experience of them?
https://www.mandp.co.uk/alpinestars-celsius-heated.html

[R1ffR4ff]

I have no experience of those as I use Keis heated inner gloves but Alpine as a brand have always been high quality and that is a great price.See if you can find some reviews on Amazon?

Also I've bought a lot of stuff over the years from M&P and they have always been a good seller for me.

Tip which you may know,Always make sure you buy gloves a little on the larger size than too tight.

[R1ffR4ff]

Wilkos are doing the Redex again @ £2.00 a 250 ml bottle.Also picked up a large 400 ml Can of GT85 PTFE lube for £3.00.Bargain :)

PS

I've been using their Dot4 Brake fluid in all my vehicles for well over 10 years.No problems.

http://www.wilko.com/car-care-products/wilko-brake-fluid-dot4-500ml/invt/0039766

£4.00 for a 500 Ml bottle.

[SV650rules]

Halfords doing big discounts on storage and socket sets etc.

http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools?cm_re=mmworkshop-_-WorkshopTools-_-WorkshopQubitB

[shiftin_gear98]

Ebay - 10% off everything today until 8pm.
Code - PERFECTTEN
Min spend £20.00 Max £50.00 discount.

[Bibio]

robinsons foundry: https://www.robinsonsfoundry.co.uk/

09482-00646 new shape SV AL7 spark plugs less than half price £6.08 each

16510-07J00 genuine oil filter all models £6.59

get them while they are on promotion.

[R1ffR4ff]

Nice one :)

I've just been looking around Ali Express for giggles and on a whim typed in SV650 :O)

https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20180620051202&SearchText=sv650

When my paddock stand bobbins get gnarley I might get a set of these for fun,

https://tinyurl.com/y93hvjco

https://i.imgur.com/zpKLnew.jpg

[DarrenSV650S]

Nikwax Leather Restorer £4.93 instead of £6.49 for the next 4 hours

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001DTRLL8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_p-5qBbGKX9ZE5

[littleoldman2]

Cheers Darren. Done, I like this thread

[DarrenSV650S]

:smt023

[Bibio]

i've just cleaned my leather jacket using screwfix no nonsense degreaser (40/60 mix). worked a fekin treat. i think its the first time i have ever cleaned the jacket.

to bring back suppleness the best thing you can treat leather with is plain old hand cream preferably containing lanolin or if you can get it use pure lanolin.

leather care is all down to making sure that the product you use does not interact with the top coating winch is plain old PVC. yup thats right your leather jacket has a top coat of pvc.

[R1ffR4ff]

i've just cleaned my leather jacket using screwfix no nonsense degreaser (40/60 mix). worked a fekin treat. i think its the first time i have ever cleaned the jacket.

to bring back suppleness the best thing you can treat leather with is plain old hand cream preferably containing lanolin or if you can get it use pure lanolin.

leather care is all down to making sure that the product you use does not interact with the top coating winch is plain old PVC. yup thats right your leather jacket has a top coat of pvc.

Nice one.I've been using Screwfix and Toolstation quite a bit.Since Maplins went down I had to find another local source for Switch cleaner and Toolstation do one even cheaper than Maplins or Halfrauds @ £2.99.

[Craigg]

Brake cleaner is really cheap at Screwfix also, 600ml cans too!

[Bibio]

BTW brake cleaner is only good for removing storage film from discs. otherwise its shizz at actually removing crud like pad dust.

[Craigg]

works great for removing oily/greasy **** though :P

[yokohama]

It did a brilliant job on my cooker hood. Better than any Kitchen cleaner

[andrewsmith]

It did a brilliant job on my cooker hood. Better than any Kitchen cleanerSo does elbow grease and that stuff wrecks your hands like meths

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[R1ffR4ff]

Some weeks ago I came across loads of cheap SV/General bike stuff on,"AliExpress".I enjoy just looking around like reading Screwfix mags etc. Definitely a Bloke thing.

https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?SearchText=sv650&ltype=wholesale&d=y&tc=af&blanktest=0&initiative_id=SB_20180723021035&origin=y&catId=0&isViewCP=y&jump=afs

[SV650rules]

Pyramid plastics, free fenda extenda when you spend over £60

https://pyramid-plastics.co.uk/

[maviczap]

Lidl were selling black non latex gloves, bit more durable than the other sort when working on the bike

£3.60 for 100

Didn't have large, only medium and small, but mediums fitted me ok

[SV650rules]

Lidl were selling black non latex gloves, bit more durable than the other sort when working on the bike

£3.60 for 100

Didn't have large, only medium and small, but mediums fitted me ok

I find vinyl gloves are the strongest, as you say latex are not very good and split very easily, and some people are allergic to latex as well.

Latex also degraded by petroleum products so when messing with oil and grease (normal reason for wearing gloves) the latex is attacked by them.

[maviczap]

Can't get on with vinyl gloves

[daktulos]

I always use nitrile gloves - non-latex, but with proper grip.

[Grim-Lock]

30% off muc off's site with code "endofsummer30" until the 31st

[R1ffR4ff]

Bought one of these for colder weather riding as I always wear two long sleeved Thermal -T-shirts and then a thin/medium fleece lined jumper in the cold.

So good I've just bought another.Total Bargain at around £3.60,

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mens-Thermal-Underwear-Long-Sleeve-Shirt-Top-Ski-Warm-Winter-Vest-ALL-SIZES/332461966085?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=541520220982&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

But I also have a thermal long sleeved Turtle neck one as well

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mens-Thermal-High-Turtle-Neck-Long-Sleeve-Sweater-Pullover-Jumper-T-Shirt-Casual/113155684365?hash=item1a589ab80d:m:mzPP_AaLgbFh21k Nbden6VA

that really keeps the wind off the neck along with a Thin Bike balaclava.

[Bibio]

i like the look of the turtle neck one. might just have a punt on one.

i love the sizing.. asian m = uk xs.. made me giggle.

[R1ffR4ff]

I've found the Turtle neck one I bought.It costs a bit more Bib but is incredibly warm for it's thinness and it's Turtle neck comes right up so no wind can get through under the Lid :)


https://www.amazon.co.uk/TCA-Warm-Up-Funnel-Thermal-Running/dp/B01N0TJ8J2/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1538241293&sr=8-9&keywords=thermal+long+sleeve+men+tca

£14.99.

[Bibio]

its more to stop the zip on the rukka rubbing on my neck.

[R1ffR4ff]

its more to stop the zip on the rukka rubbing on my neck.

I get it.go for the cheaper one :)

[R1ffR4ff]

Can you let me know Bib if the one you buy is any good as It would be a cheaper alternative to the one I have when it needs replacing :)

[Adam Ef]

I've just been over to the Motorcycle Megastore (https://www.megamotorcyclestore.co.uk/) in Swindon for a browse. Mostly last season stuff but lots to look at and internet style prices too. Great to be able to browse and compare real products before you buy.
I went looking for some sensible winter kit, but might have come away with something I didn't mean to buy! (ahem, leather jacket... my first). Too good a price to pass up. Hoping this warm dry weather holds out a bit longer.
Anyone in the South West nearby it's worth a trip.

[R1ffR4ff]

Wilkos doing 250ml of Redex again both Petrol and Diesel for £2.00 for 250mL.

Also big can of GT85 lube for £3.00.I use GT85 on loads of things including re-waterproofing my gloves/boots and fabric Motorcycle pants.But if you try this do it outside.Although it's not a bad smell it's bloody pervasive!

[littleoldman2]

Wilkos doing 250ml of Redex again both Petrol and Diesel for £2.00 for 250mL.

Also big can of GT85 lube for £3.00.I use GT85 on loads of things including re-waterproofing my gloves/boots and fabric Motorcycle pants.But if you try this do it outside.Although it's not a bad smell it's bloody pervasive!

Cheers

[Adam Ef]

Demon Tweeks currently doing Michelin PR4 tyre sets at 45% off = £204 for the pair and £35 off anything else when purchased at the same time, even if you only purchase (get free) £35 worth of extra bits. Also, free delivery on orders at that value with code UKFREEDEL , so an extra £7.50 saved.

[SV650rules]

https://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SearchRouter?langId=-1&storeId=10001&catalogId=10151&action=search&srch=Socket+sets

Halfords 200 piece socket sets £135 - bargain.

[R1ffR4ff]

https://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/tools/socket-sets?partnumber=284684,616353&cm_mmc=E-Mail-_-WK33-_-BlackFridayNowOn-_-Active&cm_em=647662CE-D75C-439D-ADE9-3C1FA0B204F2&_$ja=tsid:71018|cgn:November2018_2019|kw:WK33Black FridayNowOnActive&utm_source=Email&utm_medium=Email_one_time&utm_campaign=FY19_WK33_BAU427_Active

Halfords 200 piece socket sets £135 - bargain.

Nice one.Click link didn't work so I,"Tiny URL'd" it,

https://tinyurl.com/ybr5y9eo


HTH :)

[SV650rules]

You were too quick, I tested the link and changed it within 5 mins of posting.

[littleoldman2]

Oxford grips on amazon Lighting deals. Soon be gone.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Oxford-Products-OF692-Heated-Grips/dp/B009T48F6E/ref=sr_1_1?s=black-friday&psr=EY17&ie=UTF8&qid=1542963679&sr=1-1&keywords=heated+grips

[Adam Ef]

New version of the Oxford grips for not much more... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OXFORD-HOT-HEATED-GRIPS-ADVANCED-SPORTS-UK-SPECIFIC-BLACK-FRIDAY-WEEKEND-ONLY/332860753782?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649


They regularly have them as a weekend deal at £52

[Adam Ef]

10% off most things on eBay today when you use code PEACHY. Until midnight tonight I think.
( Sunday 9th Dec 2018 )
Edit : minimum £20 spend.

[maviczap]

10% off most things on eBay today when you use code PEACHY. Until midnight tonight I think.
( Sunday 9th Dec 2018 )
Edit : minimum £20 spend.

15% off tonight, min £20 spend, max £75 discount

[Adam Ef]

15% off tonight, min £20 spend, max £75 discount


Selected sellers only though.. big retailers on new items. Last night was even on second hand private sales.
They do this on the last day of the tax year sometimes too. Last time I bought a bargain pair of barely used Kriega US10 and US20 bags with 20% more off the price too. One of the best purchases I've made in the last few years. The seller still gets the full amount though? Not sure how they do that other than making a loss on it themselves. I'm sure they write it off against the tax that they don't pay ;)

[Adam Ef]

Another 10% offer on eBay this weekend for most items but excludes electronics. Use code PINCHME at checkout.

[Adam Ef]

Just when everyone's really skint.. another eBay code. 15% off anything today. Minimum spend £20 . Code = POWPOW15

[R1ffR4ff]

Cheap Digital Multimeter with Continuity buzzer £9.99 at Lidl :)

Seen today 25/01/19

[R1ffR4ff]

ASDA,"Roll Back".

2X 250ml Bottles of Redex for £4.00 :)

[Dave20046]

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[shiftin_gear98]

Abba Sky Lift - If any of your were thinking of spending a vast amount of money (£437.00) on one of these then they have just emailed me this. Limited offer till Sat 3rd of August.


Shhh...Top Secret Discount!£50 OFF Any Sky Lift Purchase!

This exclusive offer is only being advertised to our loyal email subscribers like you! Purchase any Sky lift between now and Midnight this Sunday and get £50 off by using the discount code "LOYAL" at the checkout! But hurry this is while current stocks last...

[garynortheast]

Pirelli Angel ST 120/60/17 at Demon Tweeks £60.00 incl. delivery.

[R1ffR4ff]

Pirelli Angel ST 120/60/17 at Demon Tweeks £60.00 incl. delivery.

Nice one :)

[SV650rules]

These 1.2 amp battery charger / maintainers are down to £20 now... I have bought 3 - one fitted to sister-in-laws car with SAE plug accessible at bottom of front grille and a lead out through hole in porch with 12 foot extension cable, initially charged the almost flat 65a/h battery - been using it for over a month now ( does not use her car much and the alarm standby current keeps draining the battery ). Fitted one in the garage for my SV - does a soft start charge ramps up from about 12.7 to over 14 volts and samples battery voltage, the 'float voltage' is controlled by a temperature sensor in the unit, I checked it on SV and when green light came on it steadied at 13.7 volts, which is spot on for the 5degC temp in garage at the time ( the lower the temp the higher the 'float ' voltage ).. My brother has one as well on his VFR 800.

https://batteryuniversity.com/index.php/learn/article/charging_at_high_and_low_temperatures

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00DW6RHN2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This contains a permanent fuse lead with SAE lead and a lead with crocodile clips

You have over 1.8 metres from 13amp plug to charger and then 1.5 metres from charger to end of 12volt lead SAE plug, the fuse lead supplied o fit to battery is about 500mm long.

and also got an extra an extension lead

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01N7CEV00/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[R1ffR4ff]

Nice one. The weakness with all of these chargers is the Battery side cables. They tend to fail by bending. I took care of this using a Tie-Wrap to stop the thin cable flexing and wearing prematurely where they are close to the unit.




https://i.imgur.com/zNZgau1.jpg

Hope that us useful to you and or anyone else,

[SV650rules]

Bought these last month to remove wheels from AL7 to get new boots fitted - good quality single hex 27mm socket for rear wheel and a 12mm A/F allen bit for front wheel.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07WW6786C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01N59R07M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[R1ffR4ff]

I've been working on a pal's SV650s and needed/wanted to try a different release fluid. Read the reviews of this so bought some. Excellent value and also a good degreaser. Biggest Aerosol can I've ever seen tho'!

https://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-penetrating-lubricating-oil-750ml/19320

Just did the,"Click and Collect" which made it a breeze to get :)

[SV650rules]

It says it is safe on rubber but it is petroleum based - can that be right ?

[R1ffR4ff]

It says it is safe on rubber but it is petroleum based - can that be right ?

I read that but wouldn't use any of these type things on rubber anyway and just as a rust release/degreaser :)

You got me thinking though and found this useful chart as it's blurb says it's kerosene based,



https://mykin.com/rubber-chemical-resistance-chart-3

[Dave20046]

Pocket20 takes 20% off a lot of ebay stuff at the moment. Including OpieOils. I just bought myself some iridium sparkies . A small saving on 2 cylinder bikes but a saving, if you're in the market for anything now is a good time to shop.

Ebay also randomly gave me a tenner off some grotesquely overpriced oil last week bringing it down to a more stomachable £10 per quart.

[Dave20046]

https://pages.ebay.co.uk/coupons/2020/fpzs4/index.html

[CheGuevara]

Demon Tweeks outlet on ebay is selling Pazzo brake and clutch levers for £20-£24. I think that's a good price for the brand (ignore me if not) - I bought a clutch lever to match the generic brake lever I already had.

Zero gravity double-bubble windscreens in their ebay shop for £20 as well.

[CheGuevara]

Not really a bargain per se, but in case it's useful to anyone, I've got a generic 10% off code for M&P.

PC10D2020

Used today so it works. There's no end date printed on it, and it "excludes sale items".

[yokohama]

Maybe this of use to someone after a new helmet or accessory.
https://www.racevisors.co.uk/ have a 15% site-wide discount on at the moment,. (code 15NOW)
I just ordered a new visor and pinlock insert to extend helmet life for another couple of years.

[CheGuevara]

Unior 1/2" drive socket set- £18.68

Shows temporarily out of stock, but available to order so might get lucky


https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004XVQF2E/?tag=atomicindustr-21

[SV650rules]

Unior 1/2" drive socket set- £18.68

Shows temporarily out of stock, but available to order so might get lucky


https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004XVQF2E/?tag=atomicindustr-21


Notice that socket set is 'unisex'...


Have to say it is cheap but I hate those double hex sockets that hardly touch the corners of nut of bolt head...

[DJ123]

A bargain, if you like rounding bolt heads.

[CheGuevara]

I have an, err..."large" selection of good quality European and Japanese tools/socketry, with both 12pt and 6pt sockets. I've never had an issue with 12pt providing the tolerance is decent and the bolt/nut is clean and not already butchered. Even badly rusted/seized stuff will tend to break the bolt before the socket lets go and rounds the head of the bolt (clean is important - take a moment to scrape away any rust or grime that might cause the socket to ride up and/or not engage properly).

Most ring ends of spanners are 12 point, and most modern 6-point sockets are flank drive anyhow so only engaging a small surface.

I'm sure I saw a test of 6-pt Vs 12-pt and the conclusion was there was little if any difference in the amount of torque you could apply before failure.

[CheGuevara]

Couldn't find the article, so for fun I've stuck an M10 grade 8.8 bolt in the vice and used a Facom 12pt and 6pt socket (Facom because I have both and the tolerance feels about the same), size 17mm. I went to 130nm and no perceptible difference. No marks on either tool and no damage/deformation to the bolt head. I think that's more than double the typical torque for that size/grade bolt.

I appreciate it's not scientific, but hopefully at least suggests that a 12pt doesn't spell doom on that virtue alone.

[Dave20046]

https://www.aldi.co.uk/search?q=Dry%20Duffle%20Bag%2050L:popular&page=0&utm_source=awin&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=249371-http%3A%2F%2Fwww.digidip.net%2F&awc=19523_1626816485_27c46135707456308e4cde0e0cc98 f8f

These waterproof duffle bags are so useful for longer trips if you're not a full lugguage and his and hers matching leathers sorta person...