Motrax Lubetronic Auto Oiler

[Biff]

I liked the look of this kit. It works on a simple solenoid basis - when the ignition is on the solenoid opens and oil drips down some small piping to your chain. Unlike some other chain oilers it doesn't need to be plumbed into a vacuum hose, potentially invalidating your bikes warranty.

There’s an optional oil flow controlamathingy available.

Verdict:

The install instructions are basic and the quality of the images accompanying the destructions are shite. Mine took around half an hour to plumb in. Easy.

I forgot about the fact that chain oil can flick onto your wheels and body work a bit, that's why I've tended to use chain wax.

It’s not a large unit, so it fits neatly under my bike’s seat. It’s certainly smaller than the Scottoiler I had on my last bike.

Apart from that - I guess it's does what it was designed to do.

I don't know what I was expecting, but it doesn't make my bike any faster.

And my wheelies are still wank.

[Disco Dan]

I liked the look of this kit. It works on a simple solenoid basis - when the ignition is on the solenoid opens and oil drips down some small piping to your chain. Unlike some other chain oilers it doesn't need to be plumbed into a vacuum hose, potentially invalidating your bikes warranty.

Apart from that - I guess it's does what it was designed to do.

I don't know what I was expecting, but it doesn't make my bike any faster.

so thats what ya have to do when you lose the little plastic straw off your can of chain wax? bugger...

[NordieBoy]

I'd prefer the all-mechanical ScottOiler to an electrickal version.
Never known a ScottOiler to invalidate a warranty?


Oh and Dan ....

[Biff]

Never known a ScottOiler to invalidate a warranty?

Apparently Suzuki used to kick up a fuss, so a bloke down the pub said. Oh..and so says the marketing guff from Motrax. Nuff said.

With you there Dan. Fkin mess.

[Biff]

Update

it's off. I've had a tits full of the shitty oily mess the darned thing leaves on my wheel hugger, and the spray marks all over the back wheel. Twas the same with my Scottoiler.

So if anyone wants to make me an offer - it's yours.

Perfik if you're a tourer I spose.

[Steam]

I would stay away from a thing with such a porn-star name. "Lubetronic" FFS!

[NighthawkNZ:Me]

The only thing I don't like about any oil is the splatter on my mags... ( use a scott oiler) and the polished mags...

But then again it forces me to clean the bike and polish the mags more often...

[NordieBoy]

Polish?

Nope, dosn't ring a bell here.

Is that like when you ride at high speed through a puddle?

[NighthawkNZ:Me]

Polish?

Nope, dosn't ring a bell here.

Is that like when you ride at high speed through a puddle?

sorta kinda, lika

[Clivoris]

At least the autolube oil is very easy to wipe off. Does the lubetronic make any more mess than a Scottoiler?

[NighthawkNZ:Me]

At least the autolube oil is very easy to wipe off. Does the lubetronic make any more mess than a Scottoiler?

It does make a splatter mess but it just wipes off pretty easy...

[Aiolos]

How much did you pay for it Biff?

[Disco Dan]

Polish?

Nope, dosn't ring a bell here.

Is that like when you ride at high speed through a puddle?

who you calling Polish?

[Biff]

How much did you pay for it Biff?

£55 from M&P in the UK. Approx $150.

[Flyingpony]

it's off. I've had a tits full of the shitty oily mess the darned thing leaves on my wheel hugger, and the spray marks all over the back wheel. Twas the same with my Scottoiler.

Hmm, are you feeding the oil at the front or rear sprocket?

I'm surprised your rear wheel hugger is getting oil,,, sounds like it's being over applied because my rear sprocket feed Loobman doesn't do that. Have the feeling some spray marks on the rear wheel come part and parcel.

For me, the chain guard gets the most oil spray, and for the rest, the bike remains mostly oil free. I'm very happy with my chain oiler, it does the trick and is better than spray on chain lube i.e. for current mileage the current chain is in much much better condition than the old chain was (& the bike is cleaner). Cleaning is easier, kero, paint brush, time and she's b e a u t i f u l !


Are you telling us that you want to buy a bike with shaft drive now?