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Chain Oilers, Are they any good advice please?
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I was, for many years, a big fan of ScottOilers, the vacuum version and then the electronic. Now, I like the real simplicity of the Tutoro on my Himalayan, doing away with the brush and gear oil.
To keep the seals moist and keeping the sprockets kissing all the lubed links happySmooooooooth!
TUTORO convert
But without an oiler you would clean, lubricate, check tension, check sprockets and wipe down your chain regularly?
You would, wouldn’t you?
“Ah but with an oiler I don’t need to”
Ok understood, your call.
There is still no substitute for cleaning the chain and sprockets, along with checking the tension. Oiler or not.
I had this very same ( Chinese copy ), now removed..garbage !
It worked for a few hundred miles but after that it only seemed to have 2 settings..no oil would come out, or, it all came out at once.
Go for the genuine item .
I’d lay odds that you have lost the ‘O’ ring in the cap. I’ve had mine on a KTM 1290SAS for 22,000 miles with the only issue being when the ‘O’ ring fell out the cap, replaced the ‘O’ ring and all good again. The ‘ genuine’ one will be the same.
O ring still in place..my original advice stands, buy the original !
I have experience only of the v system scottoiler on a F650GS twin.
However in 5 years daily use it never gave me a single problem and with a lot of central London riding I would still get chain and sprocket mileage of 23k or more.
Regarding adjustment of flow rates, unless the reservoir is mounted under the seat it's a piece of piss, and not needed that often.
I only ever used Scott's own oil (blue one) and whatever oil was thrown off onto the rear wheel is easily wiped off with a rag, nothing more needed than that.
If I were looking to buy something now however I would be also be considering the Nemo and cobra options. Just because they weren't around a few years ago, not because of any reservations about the Scottoiler.
Tbh I think the shaft v chain thing these days is just bollox and mainly perpetuated by folks whose experience of chains goes back to the bad old days. I have bikes with both. Frankly, BMW final drives are more of a worry than chains these days
However in 5 years daily use it never gave me a single problem and with a lot of central London riding I would still get chain and sprocket mileage of 23k or more.
Regarding adjustment of flow rates, unless the reservoir is mounted under the seat it's a piece of piss, and not needed that often.
I only ever used Scott's own oil (blue one) and whatever oil was thrown off onto the rear wheel is easily wiped off with a rag, nothing more needed than that.
If I were looking to buy something now however I would be also be considering the Nemo and cobra options. Just because they weren't around a few years ago, not because of any reservations about the Scottoiler.
Tbh I think the shaft v chain thing these days is just bollox and mainly perpetuated by folks whose experience of chains goes back to the bad old days. I have bikes with both. Frankly, BMW final drives are more of a worry than chains these days
Tutoro for me, been using for several years on my 690 Enduro, using mineral oil..works perfectly.
Made a mistake in trying a cheapo system..lesson learnt.
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TUTORO Auto Patrol Kit Please choose the Kit with the most appropriate oil for your location from the menu above. KIT UPGRADE! - As from 5th July 2023 the Patrol kit now comes with 500ml of oil! Video: Which kit for my Bike? Please note: Plus25 Oil is only suitable for use in Tropical...
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each up their own, pleased you are happy with your choice, I know I’m happy with mine.
I had one of those Tutoro oilers with the weight valve in it on a Z1000Sx, great bit of kit. Very easy to regulate and no vacuum or electrical connections. The only issue was finding a place where the reservoir could be mounted almost vertically. On the Kawasaki that was behind the pillion peg. I've put oilers on all my chain driven bikes mainly the Scottoiler vacuum systems. My current Africa twin cam fitted with the X system when I bought it and its been fine. I'm still on the original chain at 24,000 miles and there is life left in it yet. I did change the front sprocket at 13,000 miles though as I think it extends the overall life of the chain and sprockets (Front sprocket does 3 times the work of the rear). Could be talking balls thoughTutoro for me, been using for several years on my 690 Enduro, using mineral oil..works perfectly.
Made a mistake in trying a cheapo system..lesson learnt.
Motorcycle Chain Oiler - PATROL Kit
TUTORO Auto Patrol Kit Please choose the Kit with the most appropriate oil for your location from the menu above. KIT UPGRADE! - As from 5th July 2023 the Patrol kit now comes with 500ml of oil! Video: Which kit for my Bike? Please note: Plus25 Oil is only suitable for use in Tropical...tutorochainoiler.com
I've a Tutoro on my Tuareg and am really happy with it, I still clean the chain and check the tension 
in fact, I got a little Motion Pro slack setter pro tool a few weeks ago, something I never new existed, but it's really handy.
in fact, I got a little Motion Pro slack setter pro tool a few weeks ago, something I never new existed, but it's really handy.
When I had oilers, the TUTORO was the best compromise I think. Having one of these laser alignment tools was another great bit of kit: https://www.profi-products.de/en/profi-cat-laser-tools/?p=1
This is my chain oiler; full of engine oil; just give the back wheel a spin and apply to inside of links; then a quick wipe with an old rag and of you go. If i'am going to be away for some time i take a small can of spray but always wash the stuck on grit and shit of the chain as soon as i get home; then re oil.
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i used to have a Scottoiler on my work bikes , yes they work , you just have to adjust them , and fine tune them. they will treble chain life.
Personally, having used Scottoilers in the past, I came to the conclusion that they were more trouble than they're worth and simply unnecessary. I carry out regular monthly maintenance on all of my bikes and on chains, I simply set the bike on the centrestand or paddock stand, clean the chain with paraffin, and remove the gunk which builds up around the front sprocket several times annually, then re-oil using hypoid EP90 liberally applied then the excess removed with and old rag. Chains last ages with regular maintenance and it allows me to check and adjust tension monthly. These are things some people who fit auto-chain oilers rarely bother with but no system is maintenance free, so often other things are overlooked all bar keeping an oiler topped up. I avoid any of the sticky chain oils as they make a great grinding paste as they pick up dust and crap from road surfaces, flicked up by tyres.
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