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Aitch
20th August 2006, 09:40
Yup, another dumb question!

Bonez
20th August 2006, 09:44
Yup, another dumb question!

http://www.scottoiler.com/

Firefight
20th August 2006, 09:44
Yup, another dumb question!

a device for applying oil to your chain while you ride, said to increase life of chain heaps.

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Firefight
20th August 2006, 09:45
Yup, another dumb question!

a device for applying oil to your chain while you ride, said to increase life of chain heaps.


The Scottoiler chain lubrication system relates to the lubricating and cleaning of chains, specifically on motorcycles (and now push-bikes). buy scottoiler ...
www.scottoiler.com


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Meanie
20th August 2006, 09:46
http://www.scottoiler.com/

Your an untapped wealth of knowledge Bonez

Aitch
20th August 2006, 09:46
Next question for those using said item..

Does it work, and what does it cost in NZ?

MSTRS
20th August 2006, 09:47
It's an automatic chain oiling system. Oil flowrate is settable and it operates off the vaccuum from the inlet manifold. They cost around $250 plus fitting if you can't do yourself. Note - fiiting requires a hole to be drilled in one of the manifolds, so care is needed.

Aitch
20th August 2006, 09:48
It's an automatic chain oiling system. Oil flowrate is settable and it operates off the vaccuum from the inlet manifold. They cost around $250 plus fitting if you can't do yourself. Note - fiiting requires a hole to be drilled in one of the manifolds, so care is needed.

Eek! Sounds like a job for my mates at Road and Sport!

Bonez
20th August 2006, 09:50
Next question for those using said item..

Does it work,
http://www.scottoiler.com/sol_testimonials.asp

Bonez
20th August 2006, 09:53
Your an untapped wealth of knowledge Bonez

Must give credit to google for that I'm afraid.:yes:

Kyle
20th August 2006, 10:00
actually in many cases you wont need to drill any holes into the vacuum area, alot of multi carb bikes already have pluged off holes for attaching vacuum gauges when balancing carbs. All thats required in that case is to unscrew the plug and screw in the fittings supplyed.

Bonez
20th August 2006, 10:08
Eek! Sounds like a job for my mates at Road and Sport!

installation guide available here. Just sellect "Suzuki" and "GSX 1400 (Suzuki)" and download it. It's a pdf format file so you'll probably need the pdf viewer such as Acrobat Veiwer from here - http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html or trusty ol xpdf on *nix.

For the GSX1400 you just have to cut one of the rubber vacuum pipes and insert a "T" piece that comes in the Scottoiler kit. There's clear nice clear pic in the guide. Looks farely straight fwd.

MSTRS
20th August 2006, 10:08
Other oilers mentioned here...http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=34131

pritch
20th August 2006, 10:09
My Scott oiler is something of a pain in the arse. Nibs or injectors go missing or readjust themselves none of which actually assists with oiling the chain. Currently it is not working at all...

I thought it might just be mine but I see where a writer for one of the Brit mags tossed his away after a series of similar adventures.

I know there are guys hereabout who like them but I think if I was buying something today I would buy a track stand instead.

DingDong
20th August 2006, 10:14
Scotty "It canny tak ane moore capian!..."

Kerk " put some more oil on it Scotty!"

Kyle
20th August 2006, 10:20
In my opinion the standard method for attaching the final dripper isnt good enough. Maybe good enough at normal road legal speeds, but at twice that (err closed road yes) the wind will pull the nozzle away from the sprocket. i solved this by drilling a hole in the bracket which holds the nozzle in, and zip tied the sucker in place.

Jantar
20th August 2006, 10:29
Note - fiiting requires a hole to be drilled in one of the manifolds, so care is needed.

On the majority of multi cyclinder bikes there is no need to drill any holes anywhere. The carbs or (throttle boddies for FI) already have vacuum ports for carb synchronising, and Scottoiler provide a number of fittings in their kit that will screw straight into one of these ports. I have fitted scottoilers to two bikes, and in neither case was it neccessary to drill any holes.

dawnrazor
20th August 2006, 10:58
Money well spent

Timber020
20th August 2006, 12:40
They arent tough to install, and they save your alot of messing around with the chain. If it always works as well as mine, its going on every roadbike Im going to own from now on (providing its got a chain)

Leong
20th August 2006, 13:02
Yup, pretty easy install, just take care to install the delivery nib very securely, lots of parts provided in the kit for this. Also need to accept that it may take a few rides to get the flow rate adjusted right.

Warr
20th August 2006, 14:06
Yup, pretty easy install, just take care to install the delivery nib very securely, lots of parts provided in the kit for this. Also need to accept that it may take a few rides to get the flow rate adjusted right.
I need a replacement "delivery nib" for mine, what should I use ??

Leong
20th August 2006, 15:27
When I lost my first nib, Botany Honda gave me a new one. (and I didn't buy the kit or get it installed by them). I think spares are readily available if you wish to use the "original" stuff".

Kendog
20th August 2006, 15:32
Had one on the CBR, it was good, but need to check it when you do 'the check' of everything else, ie. don't rely on it just incase it has stopped working.
It can take a little adjusting to get flow right also, we found that we'd adjust it to flow properly and then ride to somewhere warmer (ie. Gisborne) and it would flow too much oil there, could only put it down to temperature being warmer there!??
Can also make a bloody mess on paintwork with oil splattering all over the show.... But otherwise, a fantastic gadget! (Personally would rather just oil the chain myself).JMO
Mrs KD.

Kyle
20th August 2006, 15:59
The thing is even regular manual lubing wont extend the life of the chain as much as an auto oiler. the way the oil drips onto the oring at the bottom of the sprocket while riding, forces the oil (with centrifugal force) into the inside of the chain where manual lubing wont get. Im not certain of the exact specs but they claim it will give you thousands of extra kms from a chain. However in saying that a new chain and sprocket doesnt really cost that much.

Jantar
20th August 2006, 16:47
I need a replacement "delivery nib" for mine, what should I use ??
You can make a new nib out of a piece of the vacuum tube. Just cut a piece about 7 cm long, lightly melt one end so that it is bulged slightly, and cut the other end on an angle. Slide it into the delivery tube and squeeze the end of the delivery tube with a small hose clamp.

Balrog
20th August 2006, 17:26
I've run a scott oiler on my last two Hayabusa's
Never had any problems with it falling off or coming loose at high speed.

:)

Scouse
20th August 2006, 17:57
Yup, another dumb question!something wot aplies oil to anyone wiv the name Scott

Zapf
20th August 2006, 18:01
I have had scott oiler on my SV650 / GSXR750 / CB900 & CBR954, all of which are working great. Just need to take into account of the temp changes, and monitor for too much / too little oil and adjust accordingly. Still easier than cleaning the chain and lubing it manually.

I have had one or twice where the tube applying the oil to the sprocket going missing, but that is usually a badly installed tube or its at the wrong angle. If its done right it'll stay on forever...(almost)

So... overall I would buy them again and again for my new bikes..

scracha
20th August 2006, 18:08
Scotty "It canny tak ane moore capian!..."

Kerk " put some more oil on it Scotty!"

Naw...it's me. When I oil my chain I'm a "Scott oiler" :-)

Clivoris
20th August 2006, 18:19
I am a huge fan of them. One of those things that I wish I had got onto years ago. Installed them on the last two bikes myself. It's worthwhile looking around for similar bikes that have them cos there are some tricky ways to make the instalation nearly invisible depending on the bike. They can fling a bit of lube around, but it is much easier to clean off than the sticky canned stuff. No more do I need to use kero to clean my back wheel. Apparently there is another auto oiler called pro oiler, or something similar that is even better. Only heard about it on an overseas website tho.

Meanie
20th August 2006, 18:53
Heh heh heh now if you got a driveshaft you dont need one eh :yes: