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#41 cyco900

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Posted 15 November 2006 - 12:42 pm

I have used a scotoiler for years, now use one with large resavior behind number plate. they do give longer chain life but the scott oil is expensive. I use chainsaw chain oil, it is a lot cheaper @Ł5 for 5 litre and it has better antifling quality so less mess. You need to turn the feed UP in cold weather and DOWN in hot weather to keep the Scottoiler working properly though. banana.gif
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Posted 15 November 2006 - 08:32 pm

QUOTE(Daveb @ Mon 12th Jun 2006, 06:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
o Will a Scottoiler leave less oil residue on the rim?
yes, wipes off easily
o Is it difficult to set up the Scottoiler for rigth amount of oil?
no
o Do you have to tweek these settings every 100 kms?
no only change setting during winter as oil gets thicker as temperature falls

o Are you all happy with your Scottoiler?
very happy


Just saves me typing it all again!

My bikes done 21000 miles with about 20000 with the scotoiler. I ride in all weathers all year round. The rear sprocket shows very little, if any, sign of wear...this says something I'm sure.

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Posted 12 December 2006 - 01:52 pm

Coming in late on this subject, whilst the Scottoiler is a good product, this one, as described at ....


www.Pro-Oiler.com


is way ahead. I have three of them fitted (one on each bike)


the web site is very comprehensive, and the system, once set, is very reliable.


Thorougly recommended.

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Edited by stormy, 12 December 2006 - 01:53 pm.

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Posted 12 December 2006 - 04:44 pm

QUOTE(stormy @ Tue 12th Dec 2006, 01:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Coming in late on this subject, whilst the Scottoiler is a good product, this one, as described at ....
www.Pro-Oiler.com
is way ahead. I have three of them fitted (one on each bike)
the web site is very comprehensive, and the system, once set, is very reliable.
Thorougly recommended.

mike

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Looks like what Buck Roger's would put on his bike laugh.gif

Not sure if I want more electronics / mechanics on my bike, it may all be grand and smart but it rarely helps making bikes more reliable, esp in winter.

The Scottie may be less advanced and precise but it works well enough to make chains last forever and that's what counts.
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Posted 12 December 2006 - 08:48 pm

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QUOTE(stormy @ Tue 12th Dec 2006, 01:37 PM) *

Coming in late on this subject, whilst the Scottoiler is a good product, this one, as described at ....
www.Pro-Oiler.com
is way ahead. I have three of them fitted (one on each bike)
the web site is very comprehensive, and the system, once set, is very reliable.
Thorougly recommended.

mike

blink.gif
Looks like what Buck Roger's would put on his bike laugh.gif

Not sure if I want more electronics / mechanics on my bike, it may all be grand and smart but it rarely helps making bikes more reliable, esp in winter.

The Scottie may be less advanced and precise but it works well enough to make chains last forever and that's what counts.

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Posted 12 December 2006 - 09:35 pm

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Posted 12 December 2006 - 11:47 pm

QUOTE(robelst @ Tue 12th Dec 2006, 04:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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Looks like what Buck Roger's would put on his bike laugh.gif

Not sure if I want more electronics / mechanics on my bike, it may all be grand and smart but it rarely helps making bikes more reliable, esp in winter.

The Scottie may be less advanced and precise but it works well enough to make chains last forever and that's what counts.


I agree to a point, and I'm only speaking as I've found, i.e. they work, and work well, better than the scotties I have had previously.

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Posted 13 December 2006 - 12:17 am

QUOTE(stormy @ Tue 12th Dec 2006, 11:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hey work, and work well, better than the scotties I have had previously.


They also claim not to need adjustment for different temperatures, which would be a huge advantage over the Scott Oiler. I spend alot of time when touring adjusting the Scottoiler to try and keep up with the changing temperatures, something that eliminated that problem has got to be good.

Not sure where that grt big bottle shown in the photos would sit on the TDM.
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Posted 13 December 2006 - 06:55 am

QUOTE(dapleb @ Wed 13th Dec 2006, 12:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Not sure where that grt big bottle shown in the photos would sit on the TDM.

Know what you mean: one of my few grouches about the TDM - even my old Transalp had a decently deep underseat space.

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Posted 13 December 2006 - 07:55 am

Just checking you buggers are watching

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Honda CX500

Kawasaki Z750E

 

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Posted 13 December 2006 - 02:45 pm

QUOTE(dapleb @ Wed 13th Dec 2006, 12:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
They also claim not to need adjustment for different temperatures, which would be a huge advantage over the Scott Oiler. I spend alot of time when touring adjusting the Scottoiler to try and keep up with the changing temperatures, something that eliminated that problem has got to be good.

Not sure where that grt big bottle shown in the photos would sit on the TDM.


That's true but I just don't worry too much if it's a bit too lean or too generous (greasing up a chain is not rocket science after all); I run it between 3 and 6, usually only change it when seasons pass by (although getting 13 degrees Celcius in December means I am still on full UK-summer schedule good.gif ).

What would be nice though is automatic adjusting when it starts to rain: this is what really changes lubrication requirements. So if the Pro-oiler gets an extra sensor and a couple of lines of code added to the software I could change my mind. cool.gif

Alternatively, I have seen people fitting the oiler-container in the dashboard, enabling adjustment on the go. But that's for true Scottoiler-enthusiasts-only I guess rolleyes.gif
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Posted 13 December 2006 - 03:04 pm

QUOTE(robelst @ Wed 13th Dec 2006, 03:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Alternatively, I have seen people fitting the oiler-container in the dashboard, enabling adjustment on the go. But that's for true Scottoiler-enthusiasts-only I guess rolleyes.gif


the pro-oiler has a LED display that goes on the dash, it has + and - buttons to adjust while you ride wink.gif
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Posted 13 December 2006 - 06:00 pm

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What would be nice though is automatic adjusting when it starts to rain: this is what really changes lubrication requirements. So if the Pro-oiler gets an extra sensor and a couple of lines of code added to the software I could change my mind. cool.gif


No need for wires!

use eyes ... Oh look its raining ... extend finger or thumb, push + button ....... more oiling. Reverse procedure for when it stops raining! laugh.gif






Joking aside, it is an excellent piece of kit, (the oil bottle is about the size of two packet of 20 cigs strapped together).

Christ, I'm starting to sound like a bloody salesman! (I actually have no connection to the company at all, just to put the record straight!)

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1998 DUCATI 748 ... one way of keeping an old man broke.
1999 YAMAHA Thunderace there is STILL no finer motorcycle
2008 SUZUKI Bandit 1250SA ...... fecked by yours truly, but ......... still fitted with the worlds most uncomfortable bike seat. ouch!

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Posted 13 December 2006 - 10:09 pm

QUOTE(stormy @ Wed 13th Dec 2006, 05:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
No need for wires!

use eyes ... Oh look its raining ... extend finger or thumb, push + button ....... more oiling. Reverse procedure for when it stops raining! laugh.gif

Joking aside, it is an excellent piece of kit, (the oil bottle is about the size of two packet of 20 cigs strapped together).

Christ, I'm starting to sound like a bloody salesman! (I actually have no connection to the company at all, just to put the record straight!)

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looks good imo. now where are your plastic mirror caps ???? yahoo.gif

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Posted 13 December 2006 - 10:21 pm

missing apparently!

you've got good eyesight to see that from this picture!
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Posted 14 December 2006 - 11:16 am

QUOTE(stormy @ Wed 13th Dec 2006, 10:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
you've got good eyesight to see that from this picture!

..or just found out the pic is clickable and zooms out into life-size laugh.gif

Having the adjuster on the handle-bars is really neat, handy at sudden rain showers indeed. Or shaking off unwanted persuers in true James Bond-style good.gif
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Posted 20 December 2007 - 11:41 pm

Just to bring a little life into this topic again.

Going to fit my recently aqquired oiler (thanks Stunts)

1) Is ChainSaw oil really any good?

2) Is your bike back on the road Tony as I want to visit and inspect your installation

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Posted 21 December 2007 - 09:55 am

QUOTE(CatsBum @ Thu 20th Dec 2007, 11:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just to bring a little life into this topic again.

Going to fit my recently aqquired oiler (thanks Stunts)

1) Is ChainSaw oil really any good?


2) Is your bike back on the road Tony as I want to visit and inspect your installation

ta


no, and don't be a cheapskate Cats !!! be a poshsalmon instead rolleyes.gif

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Posted 29 December 2007 - 09:14 pm

Incidentally i finally changed the sprocks and chain at 24000 miles (but that was only cos it went in for a major service for valve clearances etc, so could easily have got more miles - just seemed convenient to do the whole lot at once)


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