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[ILMV]

Scottoiler

Hello All!

I am aware Scottoiler have brought out a new product to automatically lube the chain. Has anyone used this before or any of the other Scottoiler automatic chain oiler? Is the dual applicator worth the extra £25?

I suck at lubing the chain, I used multi-purpose grease the last time but I don't know if that's done it any good, so does anyone also have any info on scrubbing the chain clean? The use of a plastic or metal brush etc?




Cheers

Ben

 

[D6]

the old un was good but can get messy if its set wrong,dual applicater not worth 3p in my opinion
dunno bout the new un tho
chaintec did a better oiler, worked on movement but its now defunct,
got a motech(?) electronic one now, pile of crap,
auto lubers really do extend chain life though if there set up ok

 

[gregdyke]

I have had the standard bmw supplied scottoiler (single nozzle) from new... easy to use and has kept my chain liiking like new. Does shed a little oil but the benefits outweigh this IMHO. Maintaining the chain by hand is a right royal pain the arse so scottoiler is definately money well spent...

 

[Wookie]

I have had the standard bmw supplied scottoiler (single nozzle) from new... easy to use and has kept my chain liiking like new. Does shed a little oil but the benefits outweigh this IMHO. Maintaining the chain by hand is a right royal pain the arse so scottoiler is definately money well spent...

+1

 

[lunchbox]

Does anyone know where I would get a replacement chain for the 800 tomorrow (Saturday). I have quite a range tomorrow as I'll be driving from Manchester to the lakes and back. Not looking at a BMW model. Hoping to get a DID or Tsubaki thats a few links longer so i can have some spares.
all advice much appreciated

cheers

Jon

I hope you got your chain fitted OK Jon. Don't forget the sprockets though if they have done more than a couple of thou. If you get a decent Jap chain like the ones you mention you will never need spare links, trust me.

 

[Greggers]

...Hoping to get a DID or Tsubaki thats a few links longer so i can have some spares.
all advice much appreciated

cheers

Jon

Jon -
TBH you're better off buying a 116 link chain, and asking for a couple of extra spring-clip links, that way (and assuming of course you've got a chain tool with you) if you have a problem you can squeeze off the buggered link and replace it quickly and easily with a spring-clip link.
The 'rivetting' links have a soft head on the pins that you can mushroom over with a tool or a small hammer, but AFAIK you won't be able to re-fit a normal link once it's been pushed apart.

Greg

 

[Madame B]

Gotta agree with the last two posts...F800 specific Scottoiler is the biz even though it was a bit of an arse to fit (stupid local dealer won't fit any non-BMW parts...which is mucho stupido as Scottoiler did the do at BMW's request and it's model specific ) not because it's badly made or anything and the instructions are reasonable but because getting the bungie thingie off the airbox is well difficult...

 

[ILMV]

Gotta agree with the last two posts...F800 specific Scottoiler is the biz even though it was a bit of an arse to fit (stupid local dealer won't fit any non-BMW parts...which is mucho stupido as Scottoiler did the do at BMW's request and it's model specific ) not because it's badly made or anything and the instructions are reasonable but because getting the bungie thingie off the airbox is well difficult...

According to the video a pair of long nose pliers are essential for removing the bung from the airbox.

 

[santrix]

Gotta agree with the last two posts...F800 specific Scottoiler is the biz even though it was a bit of an arse to fit (stupid local dealer won't fit any non-BMW parts...which is mucho stupido as Scottoiler did the do at BMW's request and it's model specific ) not because it's badly made or anything and the instructions are reasonable but because getting the bungie thingie off the airbox is well difficult...

My dealer (pidcocks) happily fitted my scotoiler.... Ive done 6k miles and have only topped it up about twice, and they are top ups not full fills.... Ive found you need to turn the delivery right down or you will have LOTS of oily specks everywhere...... Even at lowest setting it does the trick.

 

[Buz]

My dealer (Bristol) also put mine on when i bought the bike, as above i've turned it down a bit, but the pipe came out of the holder on the arm near the chain, i've pushed it back in but will get the dealer to check it on its 1st service on the 17th....

I assume the chain still needs cleaning every so often?
Also if the bike is washed before being put away ie ater a winter ride in the salt, is it best to spray the chain? as the Scottoiler wont work

 

[slartibartfast]

I used to live in Glasgow and visited Scottoiler a few times (excellent after sales service).

I asked them about chain cleaning as I alwasy felt cleaning the chain with parafin (better than a de-greaser) still washed dirt into the chain.

What they did to clean their chain was to turn a jet-wash onto it with the bike on the centre stand and the wheel turning. I did that for years on my VFR750 after that. No hassle , nice and quick , and no grit washed between the plates !

The folk as Scottoiler are super-helpful so give thm a buzz if you want a second opinion (I have a shaftie now ) Maybe they have chnaged their technique now !

 

[judys boy]

The Scottoiler is a good bit of kit. Had one on a VFR800,which I sold with 42000 mls on the clock. The chain was oe and very little ware in it.

 

[Ghostrider]

+2

Got on on the F800 and my Bandit.
Swear by them

 

[Deleted Member I]

How much did your BMW dealer charge for fitting the Scottoiler?

How much did it cost in total for the unit plus fitting?

 

[glostaff]

I had one fitted at NOG for £159 all in, sounds expensive but i wanted it done right and I am not very good at bike mechanics!!

 

[Fanum]

Scottoilers seem to be either fully on or fully off, with nothing inbetween.

I can't help wondering if people who have spent a lot of money on them and/or having them fitted are trying to convince themselves that it was worth it by ignoring the fact they don't seem to actually work very well

As long as you have a mate who will either tilt your bike for you or do the spraying itself, a can of lube seems to be a much easier and cleaner option....and that's from watching guys with chained bikes (and using one myself on the last trip ) in Morocco over the last few years.

Scottoil/Snakeoil?

 

[sijohnston]

if you're doing any kind of off-road, i don't think they're going to be so effective, owing to all the crap of the day sticking to your chain if it's constantly wet. if you only do tarmac, then it's probably a good call. i'll stick to my can of putolene and keep it simple.

 

[D6]

Scottoilers seem to be either fully on or fully off, with nothing inbetween.

I can't help wondering if people who have spent a lot of money on them and/or having them fitted are trying to convince themselves that it was worth it by ignoring the fact they don't seem to actually work very well

As long as you have a mate who will either tilt your bike for you or do the spraying itself, a can of lube seems to be a much easier and cleaner option....and that's from watching guys with chained bikes (and using one myself on the last trip ) in Morocco over the last few years.

Scottoil/Snakeoil?

most people dont adjust em right, but they are messy, as they still work whilst stood in traffic, thats why the chaintech was a better idea, working on movement, however there claims of 3 times chainlife seems to be about right

 

[spannerman]

scott oiler

Have Scott oilers fitted to both the missus' bikes 1200 bandit which has done 12000 mls and the chain has been adjusted about 4 times and an 800 gs which has done 4000 mls and has been adjusted once, fantastic bit of kit,wouldn,t have a chain drive bike without it.

 

[Blobby]

..... and an 800 gs which has done 4000 mls and has been adjusted once, fantastic bit of kit,wouldn,t have a chain drive bike without it.

Is with an original BMW chain? Very good if it is.