Auto oiler, you're turning into my arch nemesis!

[GrayWolf]

Update (Sorry for delay...been busy planning mates wedding etc)

Found the problem

...after stripping it again and finding nothing wrong with the unit, seals etc...I focused again on the rather lengthy feed tube that snakes its way from the right rear cowl to the engine, then the left hand side, and then the chain (Its far to long!...and its a bugger to prime)
After a close inspection, I found a tiny little slit in the tube...that opens up, just enough to allow in air when you wiggle the tubing!...just as it would with wind rushing through the fairing as you ride

So the problem looks like it was the excessive length of tube, filled up with chain oil, and then suddenly dumping the entire tubes contents when the little slit opened up with air pressure pushing on it

ARSE!...it had to be right in the middle of the bloody tube didn't it

So I have made a temp fix (cut tube and put a metal tube joiner in it for now)...but I think I might just rip the whole system off and relocate it closer to the actual chain! (faster to prime and less tubing snaking its way around the bike)

The unit is currently working fine, and appears to be holding the set drip rate for now

...done!

Hey Willy
that's interesting re; the too long feed tube. I have a Scottoiler on the MT, and it HAS to go in the tail piece lying 'almost' flat in the tool area. MT's have ZERO room under the seat....
However one of the alternative fitting options is to run the feed to the front sprocket.... Requires a long tube, I've had no problems with it operating.

[willytheekid]

Hey Willy
that's interesting re; the too long feed tube. I have a Scottoiler on the MT, and it HAS to go in the tail piece lying 'almost' flat in the tool area. MT's have ZERO room under the seat....
However one of the alternative fitting options is to run the feed to the front sprocket.... Requires a long tube, I've had no problems with it operating.

Yeah they seem to work fine with the long tubing...till you get a little hole in said tube

Mine is back by the rear indicator/passenger seat, Im only thinking of moving it due to the amount of time it takes to prime the tube completely (mine snakes all over the place!...a bit messy) and to make the unit easier to get to for refilling etc.

...Im just glad the cause of the oil dumping has been found. (I quite like these units when they are set and working properly)

[caseye]

Dog, ? Bone? come to mind, lol, pleased you got it sussed mate.
Nothing worse aye.
Out to shed to do battle with wifeys 400 and the continuing saga of the disappearing water?
Ain't going through the engine, radiator is clear, thermostat is brand new and been in da jug, opens when it should, fan works, though intermittently(switch might be the trouble) my money is on the water pump not spinning !
Leak down tests and compression tests all say everything is good to go.