Chain lubrication

[Guest Grigno]

I've mounted on my Integra the e-Scottoiler at least 2000 km ago. I'm really proud of my scottoiler becouse it allows me to completely forget the chain.

I'm waiting for the winter when the salt on the road will attacks my chain and I hope it will remain clean.

I've setted the computer on 40 seconds between every drop, it is perfect, for me. The suggested interval time of 50-60seconds is too long, in my opinion,

Of course there is some oil sketch that achieve the round, not tire..., but it doesn't metter, once a month some white oil and a rag are enought to clean it in a single pass

[Guest Crusty]

Well I'm sorry, but having had a succession of shaft drive bikes, I'm not a fan of the chain.  But the tutoro oiler I fitted means at least I can pretty much forget it.  Don't tell Crusty though.

 

Forgive me Father, for I have sinned.................

 

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[Rev Ken 6,331]

You are forgiven son.....  

[Guest chickenflaps]

 

Well I'm sorry, but having had a succession of shaft drive bikes, I'm not a fan of the chain.  But the tutoro oiler I fitted means at least I can pretty much forget it.  Don't tell Crusty though.

 

Forgive me Father, for I have sinned.................

 

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Well I'm sorry, but having had a succession of shaft drive bikes, I'm not a fan of the chain.  But the tutoro oiler I fitted means at least I can pretty much forget it.  Don't tell Crusty though.

 

Forgive me Father, for I have sinned.................

 

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That's ma boy!  well done laddie.

[Guest Crusty]

Well, as I no longer have a centre stand it seemed logical to get an oiler.

I'm still trying to get the settings right. At the moment I have it wound out one turn. Seems about right.

How is yours set?

[Guest chickenflaps]

Well, as I no longer have a centre stand it seemed logical to get an oiler.

I'm still trying to get the settings right. At the moment I have it wound out one turn. Seems about right.

How is yours set?

I did the test they recommend and kept the weight raised (with a bit of bent wire) and adjusted the knob until the oil dripped out at about a drop per minute.  The knob is about two whole turns out for me although I think the best test is to go for a decent ride and when the rear tyre has a bit of "radial streaking of oil", screw the knob back in by a quarter of a turn until the tyre stays reasonably clean.  I guess the variables (ride, temperature, oil viscosity etc) will make everyone's settings different.  Glad you took the plunge though, I don't think you'll regret it.  Let us know how you get on over time.  cheers, Neil

[Guest Crusty]

Well, as I no longer have a centre stand it seemed logical to get an oiler.

I'm still trying to get the settings right. At the moment I have it wound out one turn. Seems about right.

How is yours set?

I did the test they recommend and kept the weight raised (with a bit of bent wire) and adjusted the knob until the oil dripped out at about a drop per minute. The knob is about two whole turns out for me although I think the best test is to go for a decent ride and when the rear tyre has a bit of "radial streaking of oil", screw the knob back in by a quarter of a turn until the tyre stays reasonably clean. I guess the variables (ride, temperature, oil viscosity etc) will make everyone's settings different. Glad you took the plunge though, I don't think you'll regret it. Let us know how you get on over time. cheers, Neil

Well an update on the tutoro I recently fitted to my CB1300.

No doubt about it, it's a fabulous bit of kit. The twin nozzle is a bit crap so I went for the single nozzle, fitted so it's just touching the sprocket near to where it meets the chain. I've found that the optimum flow rate is 3/4 turn. It gives a nice coating all over the chain and very little fling.

Hindsight is a great thing, but I definitely should've fitted one to my NC as it may have saved the chain problems.

[Guest chickenflaps]

 

 

Well, as I no longer have a centre stand it seemed logical to get an oiler.

I'm still trying to get the settings right. At the moment I have it wound out one turn. Seems about right.

How is yours set?

I did the test they recommend and kept the weight raised (with a bit of bent wire) and adjusted the knob until the oil dripped out at about a drop per minute. The knob is about two whole turns out for me although I think the best test is to go for a decent ride and when the rear tyre has a bit of "radial streaking of oil", screw the knob back in by a quarter of a turn until the tyre stays reasonably clean. I guess the variables (ride, temperature, oil viscosity etc) will make everyone's settings different. Glad you took the plunge though, I don't think you'll regret it. Let us know how you get on over time. cheers, Neil

Well an update on the tutoro I recently fitted to my CB1300.

No doubt about it, it's a fabulous bit of kit. The twin nozzle is a bit crap so I went for the single nozzle, fitted so it's just touching the sprocket near to where it meets the chain. I've found that the optimum flow rate is 3/4 turn. It gives a nice coating all over the chain and very little fling.

Hindsight is a great thing, but I definitely should've fitted one to my NC as it may have saved the chain problems.

 

Glad you're happy with it.  I like it most for it's simplicity and quality of components.  All the best with the CB1300, let us know if you get 78mpg average from it

[Guest Crusty]

Well, as I no longer have a centre stand it seemed logical to get an oiler.

I'm still trying to get the settings right. At the moment I have it wound out one turn. Seems about right.

How is yours set?

I did the test they recommend and kept the weight raised (with a bit of bent wire) and adjusted the knob until the oil dripped out at about a drop per minute. The knob is about two whole turns out for me although I think the best test is to go for a decent ride and when the rear tyre has a bit of "radial streaking of oil", screw the knob back in by a quarter of a turn until the tyre stays reasonably clean. I guess the variables (ride, temperature, oil viscosity etc) will make everyone's settings different. Glad you took the plunge though, I don't think you'll regret it. Let us know how you get on over time. cheers, Neil

Well an update on the tutoro I recently fitted to my CB1300.

No doubt about it, it's a fabulous bit of kit. The twin nozzle is a bit crap so I went for the single nozzle, fitted so it's just touching the sprocket near to where it meets the chain. I've found that the optimum flow rate is 3/4 turn. It gives a nice coating all over the chain and very little fling.

Hindsight is a great thing, but I definitely should've fitted one to my NC as it may have saved the chain problems.

Glad you're happy with it. I like it most for it's simplicity and quality of components. All the best with the CB1300, let us know if you get 78mpg average from it

I'm definitely not getting that, what with me constantly opening it's big guns! Can't get the grin off my face!

Having said that, it is surprisingly good on fuel. To fill her up from empty costs about £21, and that is good for about 190 miles when I'm riding sensibly.