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Where Do You Source Your General Service Items?

Discussion in 'Maintenance' started by JimL, Sep 4, 2015.

  1. JimL

    JimL Active Member

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    Being new to bikes, I have no idea where to source all those general service items without the wallet getting ripped a new one. I'd imagine dealers are quiet expensive for those sort of things? are there any good online shops or anyone know a place on the east side of Melbourne and willing to share?
    Cheers, JimL
     
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    Phil Senior Member Contributing Member

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    What bits exactly are you seeking ?????
     
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    Sorry, as soon as i posted i realized i should have been more specific!
    I'm curious about parts for older bikes (late 70's-80's) bits like filters, oils, bearings, fork seals, brake pads, disks, drums ect.
    and another question relating to oils. i know older cars prefer mineral oils, so whats the go with running mineral or synthetic oils in bikes?
     
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  4. Grasshopper

    Grasshopper Well-Known Member Dirty Wheel Club

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    Andy's Bike Bits - depending on the bike model etc. we can quote these parts for you.... I'll send you a message.... Cheers,
     
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    synthetic takes more abuse and lubricates better.
     
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    If I am in a hurry, then I normally get my oils, filters and plugs from a riding school near home, they look after me with pricing. If there is no rush, then @Grasshopper is well priced or I use the likes of ebay to get them in.
     
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    Linkin The Mechanic Premium Member Contributing Member Dirty Wheel Club

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    We use Delo 400 Multigrade from Caltex depots. Do not get any other kind of Delo
     
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    i look at repco, bursons, autobarn and supercheap catalogues for oil and buy when on special.
     
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    Mclaren Well-Known Member Contributing Member

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    Ur local small bike shop should have or can get them really not much more expensive and helping the little guy out
     
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    Murdo The Good Doctor Staff Member Contributing Member Ride and Events Crew

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    For my restorations most of the bits come from Ebay (things like rims and spokes, cables, handle bars, etc). Some bits I can make (eg gaskets) or modify from something else to fit, but generally don't bother with the bike shop as anything last century is too old for them.
    I use Castrol 4T from Repco ($35 for 4lt), but buy fork oil, tyres and two stroke oil from bike shop.
    Filters from Andy's bike bits. Seat covers from local upolestry bloke. Bearings, bolts and seals from local engineering supply shop.
    If your looking for something specific, put up a wanted post and we may know where to go.
    Hope this helps.
     
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    Thankyou for your replies, all very helpful. i'll get in contact with you @Grasshopper when I start my project!
     
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