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22-01-2002, 03:34pm
Heidi,
I had a Scot Oiler put on my Busa shortly after buying it (ie: 14 months ago). I never did manage to find an Australian equivalent at the time.
One thing I noted is that it's calibration adjustment is quite sensitive. That is, you can turn the flow valve (around) 270 degrees, but the first five degree turn is more than sufficient. Anything more than that and the oil comes out waaay too fast.
Even after finding the 'right' setting/ drip rate, I found that I was constantly getting oil spots all over the LHS exhaust/undertail etc. Consequently, I now only use it when I tour. The rest of the time, it is in the 'OFF' position and I use my Anderson stand / Chain wax combination to keep the chain lubed.
If my verdict appears to be less than glowing, it really is because I don't do the klms to justify the product. It has been a reliable unit, great in concept and the times that I have done long rides, has been a worthwhile accessory.
That's my $0.02 :-)
Cheers,
Sam.
I had a Scot Oiler put on my Busa shortly after buying it (ie: 14 months ago). I never did manage to find an Australian equivalent at the time.
One thing I noted is that it's calibration adjustment is quite sensitive. That is, you can turn the flow valve (around) 270 degrees, but the first five degree turn is more than sufficient. Anything more than that and the oil comes out waaay too fast.
Even after finding the 'right' setting/ drip rate, I found that I was constantly getting oil spots all over the LHS exhaust/undertail etc. Consequently, I now only use it when I tour. The rest of the time, it is in the 'OFF' position and I use my Anderson stand / Chain wax combination to keep the chain lubed.
If my verdict appears to be less than glowing, it really is because I don't do the klms to justify the product. It has been a reliable unit, great in concept and the times that I have done long rides, has been a worthwhile accessory.
That's my $0.02 :-)
Cheers,
Sam.