Scottoiler

Yes, I did that recently to mine. Very easy: you simply cut the small balance tube between the 3 carbs, put the T-piece comming with the kit in there, mount the oil-reservoir to one of the frame tubes under the seat (I did mine to the one behind the engine where normally the airfilter is mounted to). Now xou mount the tube that goes to the chain-wheel along the swing arm and make sure it just gently touches the chain-wheel close to the chain. Fix everything with the enclosed fixations, vent the system as described in the manual, start the engine and check the oil-flow (1 drop per minute if I remember right).

IMPORTANT: the chain must be either new (ideal) or at least cleaned off of any mud, grease etc.!

After I knew how to mount everything and where to put it, System was installed in roughly 30 - 45 minutes.

HTH
 
Ahhh, "The Scottoiler!" technology's way of coating the rear of your motorcycle, including tyre, with slippery gooey, expensive lubricant! Got one on the Zane, but the Jury is out at present!.
 
You should adjust it properly and use the right oil... ;)

Good and cheap is oil for hacksaws. stays on the chain quite nicely and comes in larger cans next to nothing.
 
Laverdalothar said:
You should adjust it properly and use the right oil... ;)

Good and cheap is oil for hacksaws. stays on the chain quite nicely and comes in larger cans next to nothing.
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I suspect Lothar meant chainsaws.....  ;)

Didn't have much success with my Scottoiler, is now relegated to the all-sorts rummage box....

piet
 
"SPIDER" said:
Ahhh, "The Scottoiler!" technology's way of coating the rear of your motorcycle, including tyre, with slippery gooey, expensive lubricant! Got one on the Zane, but the Jury is out at present!.
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Aaaahhh, but think of the advantages - no possibility the underside of your chainguard will ever rust, as it will be covered in a layer of goo.  :) :)
 
I love mine,has paid for it self many times over. Also still using the original 500ml bottle of lube that came with the kit 50k kays ago. Got 40k kays on my last sprockets/chain. Certainly no oil on my rear tyre, get a film of oil on the rim, same as any chain lube but easy to wipe off not like that sticky spray can stuff. Chain is always clean showing the gold plates.
Set up for 1 drop about every minute, when raining increase flow. All positive experience from me.
 
I have a scottoiler on my Ducrappi and not had to adjust the chain in 8k miles... It was fitted by a PO. It did empty itself in 100 miles once...don't know why... and the tyre edge was very oily.... would have been dangerous if cranked over Even set at low, I get some oil on the very edge of the tyre and it does play on my mind when I'm playing the hero in a left hander. Also the twin outlets are exactly where my paddock stand lifts the swinging arm... so I have to be careful and move them out of the way ( and of course, remember to put them back again) Don't know if a Jota would have that problem... certainly not if you have bobbins fitted.
I think its good if you tour or commute rain or shine but not if you use your bike for just fun rides. Also you have to carry oil to top it up if you are touring a long way. When I did a 2k mile tour last year (not the Ducrappi or Laverda) I got a tiny aerosol of spray lube which I used when needed and was easier to carry and no chance of it leaking, which the scottoil bottle can.  Andrew 
 
Instal best qality DID chain , clen and lubricate now and then and it last very long .
On new Honda CB1300 Sa with tuned engine 139hp on back whell almost 150nm and hard driven , 19000km factori chain (think it is RK) stil as new or wery litlle wear .

On ZXR750R K , JOTA and Bakker Kawa i have DID 520ERV3 X-Ring , use Motul chain cleaner and Motul racing chain spray , it works very good and i am very happy with this . Nothing on tyre , litlle on whell .
 
Chainsaw... ehem.. yes... sorry... :-[

I have a good comparison, as I use the same chains on both my Jota (with scott-Oiler) and my SFC1000 (standard chain lub). The SFC needs re-adjustment of the chain every 3.000 - 4.000 km, the Jota does not. Both have similar Power-Output (Jota has a bit more torque).

Will convert SFC in the near future when the next chain needs to be installed...
 
I recon a scottoiler is a well marketed lazy mans gadget, it does nothing particularly magical. If you look after your chain properly there is really no need for one. I refuse to fit them on principal. Get on your knees and lube your chain, while you are down there you can have a look at your tyres, feel for a wheel bearing on the way out or maybe spot that silencer bracket that is starting to crack. No such thing as zero maintainance. The guy that invented it lives up here in a big house, so they are good for something I suppose.... ;)


  Keith
 
I heard that his house had little plastic tubes running along the skirting boards and picture rails feeding the door hinges with oil, gravity fed from a cistern in the loft. Is this true Keith?
 
My thoughts on this are more than well known, there are as many love these as hate them......whatever floats yer boat.

Would howver use diesel engine oil, at ?8 per 5 lts, cos it it loaded with detergents and good stuff. Also nip down to your local aquarium and get an air tube clamp to reduce the flow even further.

Andy
 
I've just bought a Tutoro chain oiler..Similar to Scottoiler..made in England..Cost me ? 19.99 delivered...Brand new.

It doesn't tap into the vacuum and is a simple device.

The advantage of a drip oiling as you ride is that the oil goes on while the chain is hot and moving..and that means the oil gets in where it's needed.

You can choose your own oil to fill the Tutoro with. I'll use Hypoid gear oil.

I'll let you know how I get on with it. It's significantly cheaper than a Scottoiler. It's a switch on when you ride and swithch off if you are parked up a long time.

joe
 
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