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#Post#: 1263--------------------------------------------------
Scottoiler; automatic chain oiler
By: Colorado Rider Date: June 22, 2014, 8:53 pm
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I'm not one who enjoys oiling the chain on the motorcycle;
especially without a center-stand. Add to the the fact that
riding through dirt really make the chain dirty fast and then
commuting and it is more than the average chain oiling. I do
like a clean well-oiled chain. Okay, the chain in the picture
is not that clean, but I did just get through ridding in dirt
and sand.
The pictures show the installation of the 'SCOTTOILER KTM KIT -
VACUUM OPERATED CHAIN OILER' from
HTML http://www.scottoiler.com/us/Kits/Scottoiler-KTM-Kit-California-Spec/flypage.tpl.html
HTML http://www.scottoiler.com/us/Kits/Scottoiler-KTM-Kit-California-Spec/flypage.tpl.html
I don't think that anyone else sells them but the manufacturer;
at least I didn't find any.
Basically the unit holds the chain oil and dispenses it by
gravity flow when the engine has vacuum and opens the valve in
the unit. The oil then goes down a tube to the chain.
Here are some pictures of the installation on my 14:
Step on is the find a vacuum line or port that you can tap into;
remove the side panels and look at the left side.
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Just in front of what looks like the fuel injection control unit
is a vacuum hose; some models may just have a plug here.
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On mine the vacuum hose goes to the purge valve for the
evaporation canister (emissions stuff). Also note the very
limited space on the left side of the motorcycle due to the
exhaust. Also the heat from the exhaust would be detrimental.
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Cut the line and install the vacuum T
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Mount the unit with the nifty supplied orange zip-ties and
connect the vacuum to the top of the unit.
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Mount the oil feed unit to the swing-arm. The instructions said
that I didn't need the spacer, but it seemed to me that I did
since the mounting plate would not fit flush without it.
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At this point you are thinking 'what about that hole in the
unit; won't the oil come out'?
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A remote mounted breather goes in the hole and doubles as a fill
point; or you can just remove it and fill it directly.
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Full of blue-goo:
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It does take a while to prime as the oil moves slowly. It
definitely stops when there is no vacuum. I then put some of
the blue oil directly on the chain and drove it around a bit.
I'll still have to dial it in for the right rate, but so far, so
good.
The company was really nice to work with and shipped promptly
and provided tracking.
I hope this helps someone!
Colorado
#Post#: 1277--------------------------------------------------
Re: Scottoiler; automatic chain oiler
By: seabeegt Date: June 28, 2014, 1:02 pm
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Looks cool. I'm the dude who goes crazy on lubing the chain too.
It can be kind of a chore, but it's well worth the time to keep
a chain properly maintained. I just need to find a lube that'll
stay on the chain without flinging off everywhere! How much did
that unit cost? And what kinda oil do you put in it? :P
#Post#: 1282--------------------------------------------------
Re: Scottoiler; automatic chain oiler
By: Colorado Rider Date: June 28, 2014, 2:38 pm
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Seabeegt,
It is about $135 and comes with the oil (probably enough to fill
it up twice) - it doesn't really use that much, so I wouldn't be
surprised if it lasted for a season. The oil that comes with it
appears to stick well, so it doesn't drip off chain except a
little at the front of the sprocket just like a well-oiled chain
would do. I've been running it for a month, and I really like
that way it is working; great oil coverage and no more spray
cans.
HTML https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kUytwCqdRt0/U68YQ-fhUQI/AAAAAAAAAUI/fq1ItR5a5oM/w628-h837-no/20140625_123804.jpg
Colorado
#Post#: 1285--------------------------------------------------
Re: Scottoiler; automatic chain oiler
By: seabeegt Date: June 28, 2014, 4:48 pm
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Coolio. I like the idea. Hope trail trash doesn't rip it off!
:P
#Post#: 1886--------------------------------------------------
Re: Scottoiler; automatic chain oiler
By: Colorado Rider Date: October 5, 2014, 7:48 pm
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End of the year update. One fill of the onboard oil bottle did
it for the year with 2,300 miles. Not only less work but
economical; after refilling it, I still have half a bottle left!
After I went to a particularly rough area, I did rip off the
oil-feed line from the swing-arm, but it was easily repaired.
Highly recommended.
#Post#: 2165--------------------------------------------------
Re: Scottoiler; automatic chain oiler
By: Philip Pino Date: December 3, 2014, 3:38 am
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[quote author=Colorado Rider link=topic=266.msg1282#msg1282
date=1403984305]
Seabeegt,
It is about $135 and comes with the oil (probably enough to fill
it up twice) - it doesn't really use that much, so I wouldn't be
surprised if it lasted for a season. The oil that comes with it
appears to stick well, so it doesn't drip off chain except a
little at the front of the sprocket just like a well-oiled chain
would do. I've been running it for a month, and I really like
that way it is working; great oil coverage and no more spray
cans.
HTML https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kUytwCqdRt0/U68YQ-fhUQI/AAAAAAAAAUI/fq1ItR5a5oM/w628-h837-no/20140625_123804.jpg
Colorado
[/quote]Colorado, you say it coats the chain well. Even though
oil is being supplied to one side of the chain, does the oil
work its way to the other side as well. I can't tell from the
photo.
#Post#: 2172--------------------------------------------------
Re: Scottoiler; automatic chain oiler
By: Colorado Rider Date: December 3, 2014, 10:42 pm
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Yeah, I read that too on some other website, but I just have not
found this to be an issue. Think about it, when you use the
spray can, you are mostly going to put the oil on one side and
it still works. This even works better since it is constantly
getting oiled as you ride. If you get in dirt conditions, you
can see it work it's way across the chain, but it gets
everywhere. You can also adjust it for more or less flow
depending on the conditions.
#Post#: 2173--------------------------------------------------
Re: Scottoiler; automatic chain oiler
By: Philip Pino Date: December 4, 2014, 2:22 am
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Thanks. I'll be doing an long distance ride next summer and
don't want to worry about lubing the chain. Especially since
this bike doesn't have a center stand.
#Post#: 2610--------------------------------------------------
Re: Scottoiler; automatic chain oiler
By: Guymcfly Date: April 5, 2015, 7:16 am
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I got to admit I don't put oil on the chain anymore. It only
seems to make sand and grit stick more and chew out the chain
and sprockets faster. For me it was a new chain with a few puffs
of powdered graphite from the hardware shop. Seems to work great
and since doing this things are holding up really well.
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