View Full Version : Have just fitted a LoobMan chain oiler...
Just fitted a loobman to the XT. Didn't take long (bout an hour) with my twin boys helping (2 1/2 years old).
Has anyone fitted one of these and found they needed to fit a tap or something inline to stop the oil left in the hose from dribbling out??
zeRax
6th July 2005, 21:42
didnt i see talk of this in product review forum O.o?
didnt i see talk of this in product review forum O.o?
yes you did..... and...?
I cracked up when I saw that topic, thought it was NoobMan Chain Oiler, I was thinking oh god wtf is going on!
Looks like a great piece of kit! keep us posted on preformance...
I cracked up when I saw that topic, thought it was NoobMan Chain Oiler, I was thinking oh god wtf is going on!
Looks like a great piece of kit! keep us posted on preformance...
Will do John. I had a scottoiler on my last bike (VFR750) but thought i'd give one of these a go after reading the product review posted a couple of weeks ago. Doesn't look like it would be too hard to fit a tap or even one of those slide thingy's you get on the drip bags in hospital (anyone know where I can get one of those?) to stop any dripping while the bike is parked up.
Scottoiler = $239.00
Loobman = $50.00
There should be one on your enema bag.....
Sounds like a good idea....and the price is even better - where do you get them?
placidfemme
7th July 2005, 07:32
That looks good... Nice job!
*adds a loobman to my long list of things I want for my bike, right under the visibike kit*
T.I.E
7th July 2005, 07:44
Will do John. I had a scottoiler on my last bike (VFR750) but thought i'd give one of these a go after reading the product review posted a couple of weeks ago. Doesn't look like it would be too hard to fit a tap or even one of those slide thingy's you get on the drip bags in hospital (anyone know where I can get one of those?) to stop any dripping while the bike is parked up.
Scottoiler = $239.00
Loobman = $50.00
what did you think of the two of them. even though the oiler is more expensive how woud you rate it compared to the loobman.
i'm looking for something for my road nike and would be really interested in knowing what ya thoughts are. and keep me posted as to how the loobman goes.
John - The scott oiler was really good. I did 50000 kms on the VFR and adjusted the chain twice. The chain was still good when i sold the bike. you didn't have to think about the scott oiler once it was set up it would just do it's thing. The loobman on the other hand is "manual" you have to give the resevoir bottle a squeeze before setting off and any oil left in the tubing will still dribble out when stopped that's why i'm thinking of fitting a tap or sumfin to stop that if I find it a problem. I haven't ridden the bike with it yet but it seems to get the oil to the chain....
Got mine and one for Cary from www.chainoiler.co.uk took just a week to arrive.
cost is 18.99 pound sterling.
Lou Girardin
7th July 2005, 08:22
The loobman starting to sound as much hassle as lubeing your chain.
The loobman starting to sound as much hassle as lubeing your chain.
Why you say that all knowing Lou - Cause you don't sell them maybe??
If it's such a hassle lubing your chain don't bother....
Lou Girardin
7th July 2005, 11:09
Why you say that all knowing Lou - Cause you don't sell them maybe??
If it's such a hassle lubing your chain don't bother....
Oh, I'm terribly sorry for venturing an opinion that was negative towards your new toy.
Just comparing the problems being spoken about here to the lack of attention my oiler requires. And no, it's not a scottoiler, it doesn't need squeezing, it doesn't piss oil out everywhere and it cost more than $50.
And I use a lot of gear that AMPS didn't/don't sell.
Skin a bit thin today?
Flyingpony
7th July 2005, 13:20
Confrats on your new toy!
I wrote Loobman review being mentioned here.
The loobman starting to sound as much hassle as lubeing your chain.
Personally found lubing chain a big hassle - Find car jack, rotate wheel, etc.
It's now so much easier and find the Loobman a time saver.
Simply give a quick squeeze upon arrival at bike and forget about it till destination.
Thought about a tap but since the excess oil is actually inside the D.S.D, it's useless. The hospital thingy sounds interesting.
As for leaving oil stains, last week I cut off the bottom of a shampoo container and attach it to my chain after every ride if I've squeezed the Loobman. It collects any excess oil. Have also cut slightly shorter the plastic feeding tube in the catcher and this has helped regulate less oil for dispatch.
As always, will be updating the original article shortly.
Skin a bit thin today?
Is it??? You should see adoctor about that.
Why not tell us about your oiler?? Then we would know about another option.
Silage
7th July 2005, 13:38
Has anyone fitted one of these and found they needed to fit a tap or something inline to stop the oil left in the hose from dribbling out??
(see previous post) I have one on for a couple of months now and only give it a squeeze for a ride of more than an hour. Have not noticed any oil dribbling out after I stop. But then the bike is on the side-stand and it might just end up un-noticed on the carpet :nono: I am using SAE50 as a compromise between fling from lighter oil and the time taken to get thru the pipe. Overall it is no hassle at all, easy to remember and means the chain does get oiled.
Maybe less :drinkup: = less dribble ( :whistle: )
(see previous post) I have one on for a couple of months now and only give it a squeeze for a ride of more than an hour. Have not noticed any oil dribbling out after I stop. But then the bike is on the side-stand and it might just end up un-noticed on the carpet :nono: I am using SAE50 as a compromise between fling from lighter oil and the time taken to get thru the pipe. Overall it is no hassle at all, easy to remember and means the chain does get oiled.
Maybe less :drinkup: = less dribble ( :whistle: )
Like I said in my previous post - i haven't even ridden with this yet. I probably wont need to fit a tap but think it would work to stop dripping if you had some unused oil still in the line. like holding your finger over the top of a straw full of liquid.....
Lou Girardin
7th July 2005, 14:14
Is it??? You should see adoctor about that.
Why not tell us about your oiler?? Then we would know about another option.
It's a custom made jobbie that Pixie does. It uses a solenoid valve rather than vacuum and has a steel reservoir that is designed to fit each bike, but otherwise works like a Scott unit. Feedback says that its adjustments are more stable than the Scott. He quotes per job, but the installed price usually works out the same or a bit less than a Scott uninstalled.
Pixie
7th July 2005, 22:35
Will do John. I had a scottoiler on my last bike (VFR750) but thought i'd give one of these a go after reading the product review posted a couple of weeks ago. Doesn't look like it would be too hard to fit a tap or even one of those slide thingy's you get on the drip bags in hospital (anyone know where I can get one of those?) to stop any dripping while the bike is parked up.
Scottoiler = $239.00
Loobman = $50.00
You just need a spring steel paper clip (bulldog clip) to pinch the tubing.
Or you could buy one of my oilers, but they are as expensive as scottoilers,though they are superior.
Flyingpony
7th July 2005, 23:45
you could buy one of my oilers, but they are as expensive as scottoilers,though they are superior.
Write up a blurb or two and put up some pictures of it under the product review section.
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