Scottoiler Slipper Block

[Mark_h]

I like scottoilers. Had a single injector kit on my last bike and apart from it getting mangled each time I put the bike on a paddock stand it was fine. I have one on my new bike too, but it's a dual injector and it either does nothing or completely covers the rear tyre depending on where you set the flow knob.

Also I keep mangling the drip tubes on the dual kit, usually getting jammed in the chain or rear sprocket when pushing the bike backwards.

Now scottoiler have brought out a widget that encircles the chain and does away with the feeder tubes entirely. The all new slipper block.

http://www.scottoiler.co.uk/slipperblock-system.asp


Anyone fitted one yet?

Does it work?

What happens when the bike goes backwards?

Anyone else had issues with the dual oiler and got a remedy?

Thanks in advance,
Mark

[ridelikeaturtle]

I can't believe this would ever work. Would be interested to see a video of a bike going down the road w/one installed.

[punyXpress]

Just a thought but have aimed my Scottoiler at the front sprocket. It seems to work well, but have to remember that a little more oil may end up on the tyre.

[tigersaw]

I Love the instructions; for the first 10 miles stop every couple of miles and check the slipperblock is intact.

Inspires confidence.

[northwind]

Interesting though... But then, the dual injector was a total marketing trick so maybe I should have a bit less faith.

[Sid Squid]

I can't see why it shouldn't work, in essence it's a similar idea the the Ketten Max chain cleaner/oiler. As a way of ensuring that the oil goes where it needs to it seems like it will do the trick.

I Love the instructions; for the first 10 miles stop every couple of miles and check the slipperblock is intact.
Inspires confidence.Possibly, but I see this more as a 'did you fit it right?' question rather than 'we sold you rubbish'.

Interesting though... But then, the dual injector was a total marketing trick so maybe I should have a bit less faith.Agreed, but then it has to be said the dual injector does work, it's just completely unnecessary and was produced in answer to the lack of understanding about how chain oilers work and indeed what they do - there was yet another post on this very forum not two days ago suggesting that a Scottoiler with single tube would "Only oil one side of the chain", how many times has it been explained now? :rolleyes:

[Dangerous Dave]

Clever idea!

To stop you hose getting squashed with the paddock stand why don't you just get some bobbins for the swingarm and forks for the stand???

As for mangling the dual injectors when you push the bike backwards, you either have the injectors in the wrong place or to close to the chain!

[Lissa]

I've been thinking about this all day, and I just don't like the idea. I'd be worried about it ending up in the rear sprocket if it came adrift. Mind you, after our lube tube spontaneously imploded and dumped all it's oil over our rear tyre I've been a tad off Scottoilers anyway;)

Now I don't pretend to be any kind of a technical genius but why can't they come up with something that attaches firmly to the chainguard? Surely that would be feasible? (Cue streams of techies telling me why not:D)

[northwind]

I think to be fair, if it ends up in the sprocket it's just going to get instantly destroyed, I don't think that's much of a risk.

[Lozzo]

I've been thinking about this all day, and I just don't like the idea. I'd be worried about it ending up in the rear sprocket if it came adrift. Mind you, after our lube tube spontaneously imploded and dumped all it's oil over our rear tyre I've been a tad off Scottoilers anyway;)



My Scottoiler Lubetube deposited a full load all over the rear of my Gixer Thou, not an experience I want to repeat. I still use Scottoilers, but only the RMV alone or with a Magnum Touring Kit that keeps all that oil behind the rear tyre.

[yorkie_chris]

Now I don't pretend to be any kind of a technical genius but why can't they come up with something that attaches firmly to the chainguard? Surely that would be feasible? (Cue streams of techies telling me why not:D)

Mine's just a bit of brass tube, the poxy little defective drinking straw they give you was annoying me so I made a proper one. No cable ties round the swingarm either

[Steve_God]

Did anyone ever try this... I'm very tempted to buy this add-on when i get round to buying the Scottoiler.
(Mostly for the cleaning aspect of it!)

[Yaeger]

ill open the grounds a wee bit..im interested in 1 also, but in a more general sence:

whats the best way to keep the chain lubricated?
(lets face it a spray can is a nightmare especially with a chain guard)
IF Scottoiler is the answer whats the most effective?

[Mark_h]

I find a well adjusted scott-oiler is just fine with no significant visible benefit of a dual injector over a single.

Chain always looks oily and apart from when I was messing about trying to get it working have not recently had oil on the rear tyre or injector tubes mangled in the rear sprocket.

You do however need to remember to give your chain a check though as the scottoiler does not tell you the chain needs adjusting, your sprocket is worn or other such things you tend to notice when poking about with a can of spray.

[Steve_God]

I find a well adjusted scott-oiler is just fine with no significant visible benefit of a dual injector over a single.
True... but only on a similar line of thinking as, 'A well lubricated chain from spraying it with spray lube every 50 miles is fine with no need for a ScottOiler'.

It's a case of 'The SlipperBlock is a brilliant idea in theory, I like the sound of it, but I don't fancy being the first guinea pig' :p

I've only found 1 online/forum review so far, and their results weren't positive (it kept coming away from the chain and was reluctant to stay on, although no risk of it getting caught in the sprockets as its suspended in mid-air.)

[yorkie_chris]

There's nothing wrong with the normal scottoiler. Bloody gimmicks.

[Mr Toad]

. . .it's a dual injector and it either does nothing or completely covers the rear tyre depending on where you set the flow knob.

I've also got a dual injector and it does the same - not a drip or squirting everywhere

I haven't found the solution yet either :sad:

[yorkie_chris]

I've also got a dual injector and it does the same - not a drip or squirting everywhere

I haven't found the solution yet either :sad:

Single injector? :-P

[pod]

I fitted a slipper block, its better than my previous set up which was the single dripper at the gearbox sprocket. Since fitting I havent had to adjust the chain in 2,000 miles.
It is a wearing item, but so far it hasnt shifted .
Pod

[Ruffy]

Mine's just a bit of brass tube, the poxy little defective drinking straw they give you was annoying me so I made a proper one. No cable ties round the swingarm either
Now, that's a brilliant idea, YC. Why didn't it occur to me?:confused: Must get fettling if I ever get a spare moment!

Generally, once fitted and set up, I find the single applicator fine. The problem I have with Scottoilers is that the metering valve/reservoir just seems to pack up after 3 years or so.

[northwind]

Mine is about 8 years old and works perfectly ;)

[yorkie_chris]

Now, that's a brilliant idea, YC. Why didn't it occur to me?:confused: Must get fettling if I ever get a spare moment!

I'll bring some lengths of tube to the AR if anyone wants some. Also you can peer through the filth on mine if you want to see how to do it in a bodgetastic style.

[Steve_God]

It is a wearing item, but so far it hasnt shifted.
Can I check that this was on a SV and not a different bike? :)

[pod]

Steve
Mines fitted to a Cagiva Raptor which has a 650 SV motor,
Fitted the slipper union to the bottom of the swing arm usin zip ties supplied.
Cheers
Pod