Scottoiler

rpatton · Jun 17, 2013

Anybody using a ScottOiler? Gino Rondelli swears by them and considering what he's getting in the way of mileage from his bike's chain and sprockets there must be something to it. Check out his blog.

http://www.scottoiler.com//us/
http://www.ginoontour.blogspot.com

AlColombia · Jun 17, 2013

Have one on my KTM marvelous item-kinda stopped tightening my chain!
Al

Unclviny · Jun 17, 2013

I "cheat" and lube the exposed portion of the chain when I park in the garage EVERY TIME.

Vince

rvich · Jun 17, 2013

Heck, maybe just unplug the stock chain oiler and use a better grade of oil!

Russ

Hobot · Jun 17, 2013

Michael Taglieri <miket_nyc@verizon.net> in NY has run one for a number of years and says works as planned, after some diddles for temps and oil grade. Still why not just retain the factory dripper as time proven delivery of amounts that actually extend chain economy as cost of grimy you know whats.

ggryder · Jun 18, 2013

I don't know about the OEM chain oiler, but I have a Scottoiler and commute, by bike (not a Commando), in the Seattle area on all but icy days: 100 miles per day for quite a few years, now 40 or so. The combination of an o-ring chain and the Scottoiler is impressive; the chain rarely needs adjusting. It's messy, but the chain itself stays relatively clean and the light oil (by now I just use any old, cheap engine oil) is easier to clean off bike parts than the sticky spray-on chain lubes.

Hobot · Jun 18, 2013

Can't beat a sealed chain that's also oil washed unless enclosed like the primary. I had to come to grips with how much yuk to stand or remove vs just lacing another plain or sealed chain on. I've really tried to look into chain life factors and my own experiments to find its takes a really messy amount to make much difference so best wishes compromising oiling adjustments. References say most the wear grit comes from inside not outside, unless not oiled enough in gritty places, then grinding paste.

rpatton · Jun 21, 2013

rvich said:
Heck, maybe just unplug the stock chain oiler and use a better grade of oil!

Russ

Russ, The stock oiler's been sealed off for years. I'm running an o-ring chain. The Scottoiler would be to keep the chain clean of that abrasive pumice that seems to cover that wonderful state of yours. I'm finally going for a trip up there and I don't want to get stuck in Fort Nelson again with a rear sprocket with bumps where the teeth were. Daily chain lube is apparently not a good idea.

ggryder, I think you're right.

SteveA · Jun 21, 2013

I used Scottoilers on an FJ1200 and a VFR750....best thing for O ring chains on any bike...

Definately the way to go for daily commuting and touring, added a lot of life to the chain on the FJ in particular, and that bike was a torque monster.....and spent a good part of its life two up with big luggage...

I used the Scottoiler oil, its a bit thinner than most engine oils, which is supposed to be better in this application, but I am sure any oil is better than no oil....

If it makes a real mess of your bike, you don't have it set right!

toppy · Jun 21, 2013

I have used them for years an they are great plus the oil is easier to clean of wheels etc. than grease type chain lube.
I had one that stopped working after 15 years so my local bike shop sent it back an for about third the price of buying a new one they "reconditioned it" (they actually send you a new one) that's about 12 years old its self now.

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