Scottoiler Tubing issues

[MarkyBoy]

Hi Guys,

Ok, so got around to looking at my kit ready for fitting, I got my scottoiler second hand and all of it looks good, however, as everybody suggests mounting it under the pillion seat, my question is this....
where do you feed the tube to the rear sprocket?
If I was to run it down the undertray, down behind the shock, and then along the swingarm I dont have enough tubing????
should there be plenty? Has the fact that I have bought it second hand mean it has been cut? can I just get a longer piece of tubing?

second question, the scottoiler came with a dual injector, I thought I would test it was ok by connecting the scottoil container to the other end of the tubing and squeezing to make the tubing fill up, I was expecting to see it come out the end of the dual injectors, but it doesnt?
Is this because it just all needs to be linked to the vacuum etc before it will drip or is it blocked and I would be better off just using the tubing??

all advice greatfully received!!

[RandyO]

you should be able to find tubing, but can't tell you where in the UK.
I went to a local small engine repair shop that does a lot of chain saw repair, and purchased a length of chain saw fuel line, it's a translucent tubing that has a slightly yellow tint, I use ATF as my lubricant and I can easily see the ATF travelling thru the tubing.

.. have you thought about lubing the front sprocket instead of the rear ?

I'm thinking of changing mine, my front sprocket wears faster, I'm hoping to get more chain & sprocket life by moving the oiler tube to the front sprocket

yes, you need you vacuum line connected and the engine running (need vacuum) to make it drip

[jamesobrady]

if its already been fitted to a bike then they may have shortened the hose...if not then maybe they just used some for something else.
If you call scottoiler they will gladly send you out some free....just quote the seriel number on the box.
If you dont have that it shouldnt matter...say you're in work...and they'll usually ask where you bought it...name a shop that sells them.

If you cant be bothered doing that go to a pet shop and they sell aquarium tubing thats exactly the same sort of stuff.

As for the dual injector, yes you need a vacuum...so set an application speed and suck on the vacuum hosing a little..just a little and then hold the vacuum there by pinching the tube closed....or use the priming procedure in the manual. Squeezing the actual "scottoiler" isnt a good idea.

If you just connected the spare scottoil container as opposed to the bit you fit on the bike then i dont see why you wouldnt see oil running out....you have to keep it squeezed for a while though...its not a fast thing.

If you dont have the manual then go to the scottoiler website...iirc its on there as a pdf or something.
If no luck there pm me and ill describe it....but you are only wasting oil by doing it off the bike.

The dual injector isnt a great bit of kit.....mostly the oil just runs out of one of the applicators anyway...which is still fine.
Make sure it doesnt occasionally touch the sprocket and melt closed like mine did once.

[tee jey]

Is this because it just all needs to be linked to the vacuum etc before it will drip or is it blocked and I would be better off just using the tubing??

Yes it does need to be conected to a vacuum before the valve in the oiler will open. To make setting up easier connect a syringe to the vac connection, pull the plunger out and clamp it to prevent it returning, then adjust the oiler to give the required no. of drops per minute. This way you don't need the engine running while you play arround. Once youn think you've got the right flow, reconnect the vac hose to the oiler, start the engine and recheck the flow. Mine was perfect.
Be aware that in warm weather the oil is thiner and will flow faster so you may need to readjust for summer / winter riding.

[northwind]

Scottoiler used to send bit sout for free but I think they charge now...

[Ceri JC]

Scottoiler used to send bit sout for free but I think they charge now...

There are some bits they'll send for free (epoxy, certain vaccum tube joints etc.) but most of it you have to pay for now.

Markyboy: You need this, order from scottoiler, v. quick and reasonably cheap:

http://www.scottoiler.com/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=10&idproduct=63

I'm assuming you've got all the stuff to mount the delivery tube. I've no idea re: Question 2, as I only have a single injector.

Cheers,

Ceri

[jamesobrady]

[quote="Ceri JC
I'm assuming you've got all the stuff to mount the delivery tube.
[/quote]

Thin black cable ties rule.

[Ceri JC]

[quote="Ceri JC
I'm assuming you've got all the stuff to mount the delivery tube.


Thin black cable ties rule.[/quote]

Agreed, I used some of the proper conduit epoxied (strongest sort of araldite, takes ages to set) to the swingarm and lots of very small (nearly invisible) translucent cable ties.