BubbleHead
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Oil
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I recently stumbled across it at a big motorcycle dealer just south of Renton, and they had it priced at $10.50! I think maybe they had solid gold caps, and maybe diamond-studded labels.
Wow, that is way over priced.I recently stumbled across it at a big motorcycle dealer just south of Renton, and they had it priced at $10.50! I think maybe they had solid gold caps, and maybe diamond-studded labels.
Wonder how much they sell?
well, ummm - none to ME!Wow, that is way over priced.
CCRainman
Well-Known Member
I just checked my account and I pay 7 per qt and 79.80 per case of 12. If you are not a preferred customer or reatil, it sells for 9.40 a qt and 11.60 a case. Don't forget you need to add shipping and tax to this no matter what.
At 10.50 the guys getting retail plus charging the shipping on top of that. Shipping for a case is usually around 11 and another 6 for tax.
At 10.50 the guys getting retail plus charging the shipping on top of that. Shipping for a case is usually around 11 and another 6 for tax.
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outlawbiker
New Member
Local
For example, today's retail pricing of a bottle of Amsoil 20W50 motorcycle oil is $9.40.
NAPA's wholesale cost is $7.00 + shipping. So they mark it up to $9.40 or higher. I've heard of some local retailers selling this oil as much as $11 or $12/bottle depending where you live.
They have a deal set up like Sam's Club or Costco. You can get dealer cost if you pay $10 every 6 months. I have several friends who have accounts like this so they can buy it cheap.
I did a Google search on "Amsoil Cheaper" and found this link that talks about the discount.
I get all of my stuff at dealer cost this way. As you'll notice, NAPA won't carry the entire product line. It would cost them a fortune and they would need a ton of shelf space for that. I found this out when I've asked several locals why they don't carry everything and why the stuff from them is so expensive locally.
One other thing I discovered while doing research is that unless you already know about Amsoil, it's a hardsell for a retailer. Right now you're sitting in front of a monitor and have time to read all about it. Somebody standing in front of a shelf usually wants to pick something out within a couple of minutes.
I spoke with an owner of a motorcycle shop who uses Amsoil in all of his stuff, but he no longer sells it. He said people come in wanting the cheapest stuff. He makes the same amount of profit as he would by selling Amsoil or the cheap stuff. He told me that he doesn't care what people put in their bikes and that it's their problem. He said he got tired of arguing with people who came in. I guess I don't blame him.
Unless you already read about it on the Internet, then you won't want it. Somebody surfing the web at 10:30 at night while drinking a cold one may have a little time sit to there and read about it a little more and get educated on it. That's not the case at a retail store at all. On top of all that, you have all of the manufacturers complaining about extended drains and how it kills their profits.
Amsoil is better for the consumer to use and not for the retailer to sell. It took me several years of time after talking to people all over the place to find this out. It's really sad how people run businesses selling stuff that destroys our engines and they could care less. They are all out just to make a quick buck.
It's like the same reason there is a ton of great herbal stuff to cure things, but then doctors and pharmaceutical companies wouldn't make billions on us, they choose to sell us the garbage that makes them more money over time.
I've talked to many retailers over the years asking them to carry Amsoil. They told me that it would keep customers away for too long. They want us to have problems so that they can sell solutions. These people are really selfish. It's a truly sad thing.
Well, at least a few folks have read about Amsoil here. So now their eyes should be open. Once they use up the stock of oil they have now, there's no reason to go back to it. Amsoil is cheaper since you get double the drain interval. Many people with Harley engines notice a 20-30+ degree temperature decrease. That's not a bad thing, is it?
Take care.
That's because a home dealer signed them up. They are very rare. You get absolutely no savings from buying through them. You can buy from Amsoil as a preferred customer and buy at the same wholesale cost that Napa gets it at.
For example, today's retail pricing of a bottle of Amsoil 20W50 motorcycle oil is $9.40.
NAPA's wholesale cost is $7.00 + shipping. So they mark it up to $9.40 or higher. I've heard of some local retailers selling this oil as much as $11 or $12/bottle depending where you live.
They have a deal set up like Sam's Club or Costco. You can get dealer cost if you pay $10 every 6 months. I have several friends who have accounts like this so they can buy it cheap.
I did a Google search on "Amsoil Cheaper" and found this link that talks about the discount.
I get all of my stuff at dealer cost this way. As you'll notice, NAPA won't carry the entire product line. It would cost them a fortune and they would need a ton of shelf space for that. I found this out when I've asked several locals why they don't carry everything and why the stuff from them is so expensive locally.
One other thing I discovered while doing research is that unless you already know about Amsoil, it's a hardsell for a retailer. Right now you're sitting in front of a monitor and have time to read all about it. Somebody standing in front of a shelf usually wants to pick something out within a couple of minutes.
I spoke with an owner of a motorcycle shop who uses Amsoil in all of his stuff, but he no longer sells it. He said people come in wanting the cheapest stuff. He makes the same amount of profit as he would by selling Amsoil or the cheap stuff. He told me that he doesn't care what people put in their bikes and that it's their problem. He said he got tired of arguing with people who came in. I guess I don't blame him.
Unless you already read about it on the Internet, then you won't want it. Somebody surfing the web at 10:30 at night while drinking a cold one may have a little time sit to there and read about it a little more and get educated on it. That's not the case at a retail store at all. On top of all that, you have all of the manufacturers complaining about extended drains and how it kills their profits.
Amsoil is better for the consumer to use and not for the retailer to sell. It took me several years of time after talking to people all over the place to find this out. It's really sad how people run businesses selling stuff that destroys our engines and they could care less. They are all out just to make a quick buck.
It's like the same reason there is a ton of great herbal stuff to cure things, but then doctors and pharmaceutical companies wouldn't make billions on us, they choose to sell us the garbage that makes them more money over time.
I've talked to many retailers over the years asking them to carry Amsoil. They told me that it would keep customers away for too long. They want us to have problems so that they can sell solutions. These people are really selfish. It's a truly sad thing.
Well, at least a few folks have read about Amsoil here. So now their eyes should be open. Once they use up the stock of oil they have now, there's no reason to go back to it. Amsoil is cheaper since you get double the drain interval. Many people with Harley engines notice a 20-30+ degree temperature decrease. That's not a bad thing, is it?
Take care.
Maybe you should marry amsoil or make love to one of the bottles. :roll:That's because a home dealer signed them up. They are very rare. You get absolutely no savings from buying through them. You can buy from Amsoil as a preferred customer and buy at the same wholesale cost that Napa gets it at.
For example, today's retail pricing of a bottle of Amsoil 20W50 motorcycle oil is $9.40.
NAPA's wholesale cost is $7.00 + shipping. So they mark it up to $9.40 or higher. I've heard of some local retailers selling this oil as much as $11 or $12/bottle depending where you live.
They have a deal set up like Sam's Club or Costco. You can get dealer cost if you pay $10 every 6 months. I have several friends who have accounts like this so they can buy it cheap.
I did a Google search on "Amsoil Cheaper" and found this link that talks about the discount.
I get all of my stuff at dealer cost this way. As you'll notice, NAPA won't carry the entire product line. It would cost them a fortune and they would need a ton of shelf space for that. I found this out when I've asked several locals why they don't carry everything and why the stuff from them is so expensive locally.
One other thing I discovered while doing research is that unless you already know about Amsoil, it's a hardsell for a retailer. Right now you're sitting in front of a monitor and have time to read all about it. Somebody standing in front of a shelf usually wants to pick something out within a couple of minutes.
I spoke with an owner of a motorcycle shop who uses Amsoil in all of his stuff, but he no longer sells it. He said people come in wanting the cheapest stuff. He makes the same amount of profit as he would by selling Amsoil or the cheap stuff. He told me that he doesn't care what people put in their bikes and that it's their problem. He said he got tired of arguing with people who came in. I guess I don't blame him.
Unless you already read about it on the Internet, then you won't want it. Somebody surfing the web at 10:30 at night while drinking a cold one may have a little time sit to there and read about it a little more and get educated on it. That's not the case at a retail store at all. On top of all that, you have all of the manufacturers complaining about extended drains and how it kills their profits.
Amsoil is better for the consumer to use and not for the retailer to sell. It took me several years of time after talking to people all over the place to find this out. It's really sad how people run businesses selling stuff that destroys our engines and they could care less. They are all out just to make a quick buck.
It's like the same reason there is a ton of great herbal stuff to cure things, but then doctors and pharmaceutical companies wouldn't make billions on us, they choose to sell us the garbage that makes them more money over time.
I've talked to many retailers over the years asking them to carry Amsoil. They told me that it would keep customers away for too long. They want us to have problems so that they can sell solutions. These people are really selfish. It's a truly sad thing.
Well, at least a few folks have read about Amsoil here. So now their eyes should be open. Once they use up the stock of oil they have now, there's no reason to go back to it. Amsoil is cheaper since you get double the drain interval. Many people with Harley engines notice a 20-30+ degree temperature decrease. That's not a bad thing, is it?
Take care.
Coolbreeze
Active Member
hey guys if anyone wants to become a dealer or Pr. Customer, Let me know. I'm a dealer here in Ohio. I can hook you up and help you out. It really is good stuff. You really notice the MPG when you run it in your pass. cars and trucks. Its really popular with the Diesel guys.
Chopper Dave
SIICK!!!
I run Mobil 1 V-Twin 20w-50 synthetic in motor....Without reading every line on this thread did anybody say what they are running in the primary??
Redline Heavy Duty Shock Proof in tranny
.......RevTech primary lube......
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Black Dawg
Active Member
Redline MTL.Without reading every line on this thread did anybody say what they are running in the primary??
reloaderbmg
OLD DOG
have a 2003 road king & have amsoil, in all three areas, [ the bike loves it! ]even rough clutch engagment was gone after amsoil. BUT the 07 k9 i had to remove it from the trany & clutch , [too much noise & real bad gear shifting]
went with revtech, & red line!
went with revtech, & red line!
BubbleHead
Big Dog Biker test account
I'm with CD on this. Mobil1, Redline HD / RevTech. This combo works well for me.
scubaman15
Well-Known Member
How long would would you wait miles till switching to Syn
CCRainman
Well-Known Member
Scuba if it's a new bike after the 3rd oil change. You need put 5000-6000 miles so the rings will seat properly and go through the heat cycles before changing over to synthetic. You'll notice the bike run a little cooler and better on synthetic.How long would would you wait miles till switching to Syn
scubaman15
Well-Known Member
Found this looking around the Amsoil site and its makes me wonder??? 
Q. I heard that new cars require a break in period with petroleum before you switch them to synthetic. How long should this break in period be?
A. AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oil can be used during break-in trouble free. In fact, vehicles such as Dodge Viper and Chevrolet Corvette come factory filled with synthetic oil.
Since most new vehicles come filled with petroleum oil, it only makes good sense to change to AMSOIL at the first scheduled oil change interval. New engine components generate high levels of wear metals and can contain contaminants from assembly. By allowing the engine to operate with the petroleum oil until the first oil/filter change interval, the wear metals and contaminants are removed prior to installing AMSOIL
Q. I heard that new cars require a break in period with petroleum before you switch them to synthetic. How long should this break in period be?
A. AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oil can be used during break-in trouble free. In fact, vehicles such as Dodge Viper and Chevrolet Corvette come factory filled with synthetic oil.
Since most new vehicles come filled with petroleum oil, it only makes good sense to change to AMSOIL at the first scheduled oil change interval. New engine components generate high levels of wear metals and can contain contaminants from assembly. By allowing the engine to operate with the petroleum oil until the first oil/filter change interval, the wear metals and contaminants are removed prior to installing AMSOIL