Low cost supplies

[dfinazzo]

Since Cincinnati is without a current BMW dealer (Tristate) which I bought my bike, my trailer and supported with all my parts and accessories business, I have little reservation in making these recommendations for OEM parts:

Oil Filters
I believe one of my relatives works here but I claim no interests
Note on this site looks like the highest filter cost is for the Bosch 72161 with others coming in at almost 1/2 the cost . . . !
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/catalog.php?catalog=23&partnum=72161&a=FR23-72161

Spark Plugs
Very interesting site - excellent technical data and references on the spark plugs when running Bosch XR7LDC - $4.95 @ and minimal shipping!! Second site takes you right to the plugs and when you buy it takes you directly to PayPal for very fast transaction.

http://www.euromotoelectrics.com/
http://63.135.101.225/database/mcinventory/parts.asp?Page=23

[RonKMiller]

That's interesting.... $4.13!?

If that is indeed the correct filter - what a bargain. Let's see... The dealer wants $21.95, Beemer Boneyard wants $7.32 - but you need to buy 6 at a time....

Have you verified it is the correct one for the LT? If so, what a find! :thumb:

[wyliedave]

Last week I was looking for some stock bosch plugs for my 2001 LT and my search led me to this post from 2006. I looked at the link for euromotoelectrics and the price for the XR7LDC has gone up a little but I decided to try them anyway. The plugs were $5.95 each but the shipping was only $3.07. I ordered this late at night on the 5th, they shipped on the 6th and I got them in the mail early in the morning on the 8th. Even though this is outrageous for plugs it was still the best price I found on OEM plugs. $26.87 to the door.

[h2000fb]

I usually get my supplies from A&S. Watch for sales and then buy up! Seem to have great sales on oil filters, plugs, etc from time to time. If no sale, they are too high for me.

[kellenbenz]

That's interesting.... $4.13!?

If that is indeed the correct filter - what a bargain. Let's see... The dealer wants $21.95, Beemer Boneyard wants $7.32 - but you need to buy 6 at a time....

Have you verified it is the correct one for the LT? If so, what a find! :thumb:

Ron,

I have been using them from Rockauto for a couple years now and they are the same filter with one exception.....they have a black label on them that you need to remove before putting them in the hot oil. They just peel off, then clean off any glue residue.

I didn't notice the label at first and when I changed out the first one, the label corners had loosened from the hot oil to reveal it.( they fit my 2002 Tundra also so I buy a dozen at a time)

HTH

Ron

[RonKMiller]

Ron,

I have been using them from Rockauto for a couple years now and they are the same filter with one exception.....they have a black label on them that you need to remove before putting them in the hot oil. They just peel off, then clean off any glue residue.

I didn't notice the label at first and when I changed out the first one, the label corners had loosened from the hot oil to reveal it.( they fit my 2002 Tundra also so I buy a dozen at a time)

HTH

Ron

Wow, that's great Ron - one fifth the price! ..and now only $3.72! :eek:

A razor blade and a little Goo Gone and you're Good to GO... :thumb: