Scottoiler - any tips/best place to mount?

[hughmcq]

Just changed my chain and sprockets so thought this would be an ideal time to fit a Scottoiler.

Anyone have any words of wisdom/practical tips before I attempt to fit?

Also whats the best position to fit the main unit? On a previous bike the dealer had fitted the unit under the frame just above the clutch cover on the right hand side. The advantage of this is that the oil level is clearly visible and there is more of an angle than if it is fitted under the seat. At least thats what I'm presuming......

I've seen the fitting instructions on the Scottoiler website for the Diversion but its a bit vague about position of the main unit (and I've also seen the post on here about fitting to a Bandit).

Thanks in advance
Hugh

[suzukikidontheloose53]

I think the advantage of fitting it under the seat is that no-one can tamper with it.The only thing I find with mine is that if I am not doing a large mileage the side which does not get the oil dropped onto it can be a bit dry,I am sure I read that there is a mod. which means that both sides get oiled.

[hughmcq]

Thanks for that - I did think that the one disadvantage of above the clutch cover is that it would be relatively easy to "remove" the main unit but as the angle is greater there is less chance of the level droping too far, getting an air bubble and having to prime the unit again.......

You can get a double injector (got one free with my Scottoiler kit) but it does not fit the XJ600 (unsuitable swing arm apparently).

[CD]

I used to have a 600 with Scot oiler. It either dropped everything in 50 miles or didnt oil the chain. The fault turned out to be leaks in the pipes. They all looked fine, but the problem was only fixed when my bro replaced the lot. VERY careful installation does the job.

His is under the seat, almost horizontal and fiddly to fill. I would have put in in the fairing strapped to a vertical bracket alongside the fuel tank. It could then be fed to the front sprocket avoiding all the faff along the swing-arm. It would run a shorter lube line and give slightly more height - more consistent flow.

These oilers work fine on the front sprocket. My bro has his MZ 250 done like that (rear sprocket totally enclosed). Even though its totally enclosed, this plain chain is normally totally shot at 15K. This one has has done 25K. The oiler was fitted when the chain had done 10K, but it's not needed a single chain adjustment since then. He recently removed the split link and its not showing any signs of wear!!

Why fit a £60 oiler to protect a £10 chain on an MZ 250? Because being totally enclosed they are absolute s*ds to replace and he really racks up the miles.

[neilmud Lord Protector]

I had a CZ with enclosed chain no Scott oilers in those days had to adjust and oil through a small hole in the casing not easy I over tightened mine and trashed the rollers on the chain what a pig to change.

Neil

[amorti]

Mine's tucked under the seat fairing. It's not far off horizontal, but I just remember to top it off every w/e when cleaning the bike. 200 miles a week, it's usually about 2/3 down. The chain is kept clean, and oiled, and lasts much much longer. I adjusted it a while back, but now I realise that was probably to take up for the shot sprocket bearings. It's probably needed for about half an adjust turn in 5k miles, and it wasn't a new chain when I fitted the oiler.

I wouldn't have a chain driven bike without one, not even a toy bike.

The other beauty of them is they are automatic. Loobman's product is good, but it's not automatic. It's nice to have a shiny chain, without the hassle of cleaning it yourself, or putting it on the stand and getting all greasy oiling it with a spray can. And that's on a bike with a c-stand, which are increasingly rare these days.

[General Gman]

I'm not a fan of chain oilers - I'd rather take the time to clean and lube mine weekly as it gives me a chance to check the chain over while I'm there.If I didn't do that I'd probably have had a chain snap on me - just after christmas was cleaning/checking/lubing when I found the sideplate of one of the links had a fracture right across it and would probably not have lasted too much longer.

[billywhizz]

I had a loobman fitted to my 600, put the oil bottle under the frame, by the fuel tap, and ran the line to swing arm.
The fazer has a scotoiler, plus touring kit, and have this fitted behind the rear number plate.

Loobman is the chaep mans scotoiler!! and is manual, ie you sqeeze the bottle and the oil dribbles down to chain,
Scotoiler needs fixing to carbs for auto flow, and you can control ! the flow of oil.

Both now have dual feeder, so both sides of the chain can be oiled at the same time
hth

[hughmcq]

Many thanks for the responses.

Chiro - I'll have a look at the fairing and possibly using the front sprocket. Thanks for the suggestion.

[hughmcq]

Following CDs suggestion - I've finally gotten around to fitting the Scottoiler to the front fairing. Still went with the Scottoiler recommendation of using the single injector on the rear sprocket though.

The advantage of mounting it on the fairing is that it is vertical and mostly hidden but it is still accessible for refilling etc

If anyone wants a pic showing the position - let me know and I'll post.....

[nobby]

I have one on My FJ.
The FJ club sell a little bracket which enables you to fit the nozzle behind the front sprocket cover.

[CD]

Well done. Now its done you could always try taking an alternative pipe to the front sprocket and see which suits best.