Hey there
I'm adding a chain oiler to the busa and was going to buy a Scottoiler, but was told there is an Aussie version. Anyone know who this is? Internet search revealed nothing.
HEIDI xxx
P.S. I appear to have gotten about 150kms out of my new 207 (hey, it was a big day) they are nice and sticky!
OK, I've waited long enough. I was hoping further discussion on this topic would elaborate exactly how the chain oiler you are referring to works, but alas, no. So now, I am asking, how does this chain oiler you are referring to work?
They are the best things EVER!
A reservoir sits under you seat (or faring or ducktail, whatever), connected to a flutter valve that is linked to a vacume plug on the engine and rubber tubing that runs from the reservoir down to a tiny outlet that sits on your chain. When the engine is on the flutter valve opens and releases one drop of oil per minute (it is adjustable). It doesn't go anywhere near your tyre or splatter about and it increases the life of your chain and sprockets by at least 1/3. This means it can pay for itself very quickly.
The only company I've ever heard of making them is Scottoiler in the UK, but I heard there was an Aussie mob ripping the idea off (in true Aussie style). Hoping someone had heard of them, but sounds not.
Chain oilers are the best invention (after the seat).
HEIDI xxx
Richard, there is a review on one of those systems in the current AMCN. Have a look in there. The reviewer says it DOUBLES the life of his chains.
I was going to go with DOUBLES, but sometimes I am prone to exaggeration (go figure) and I knew you guys would be on me like a rat on a sandwich if I got it wrong.
HEIDI xxx
Having a flick thru the old topics was real interesting. Found just what I was after! .......BUT, does anyone know where to get these chains oilers as I really would like one. Doing Tassie real soon and the Nullabor across to Perth later on so it will be real handy.
What shop may stock them and do they really work??
Cheers, Peter
Ive seen then in peter stevens
Richard, don't you have one now? What's your review of them?
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 got Action to fit mine while a service was being carried out. I agree that I too only use the first 5 or 10 degrees of the full 270 or so available (Fully open is used to prime the system, but other than that, I don't know who would use anything in between as it would give every chain on a ride day a good oiling with that splattered drips....)
I have found (also with trial and error) the setting where it oils at a good rate but I don't have any excess splattering to speak of. Maybe it also has to do with the fine adjustment of where the oiler sits in relation to the chain - too big a gap, and it will splatter every time, even if it was only one drop every thousand ks!
Anyway, I'm happy with it, but am unable to comment as to any extension in chain life.
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