Scottoiler Oil

[rob13]

Ive used the Scottoiler this year and its been great in keeping my chain well oiled. However, its also keeping my back wheel well oiled too and theres quite a lot of fling i find. I think its set on about 3-4 at the moment. The chain doesnt look overoiled at all. Im using the bluey green scottoil at the moment. Is this the best stuff to get or is there anything which doenst fling off as much?

[SoulKiss]

I am using the same as you but only have it at 1 - 2 which was how it came set after I got it installed pre-delivery.

Can I suggest that you may have yours turned up too high?

David

[Jabba]

One drop every 40 seconds is the guide. You will need to raise/lower the setting as the ambient air temp changes.

I never get any oil on the rear tyre so sounds like you have it too high at the moment. Where does the nozzle discharge to?

[thor]

Make sure the nozzle is aligned right on the sproket (should be touching).

[rob13]

Yeah its right on the sprocket - i turned it up slightly because i thought it wasnt dispensing enough. The chain itself looks dry on the outside but well oiled inside - is that the right setup?

[thor]

Sounds right. 1-2 is usually fine for this time of year when it's dry. See how you get on with that.

[rob13]

Ill give it a go, i always thought it was supposed to be higher than that.

[Grinch]

Its all personal preference, I've had mine on 2 during the summer but I'm moving it up to 4 now.

[minifun]

Mines normally on 5 or 6! lol It goes even higher when out in the wet!

[RandyO]

I use Automatic Transmission fluid and set it for 1 drip every 40-45 seconds

in winter, I thin the ATF with kerosene

[Red ones]

MIne got down to 7 for the summer - upto to 9 for the winter!

[hovis]

i hav'nt got one :(

[Viney]

MIne got down to 7 for the summer - upto to 9 for the winter!Holy **** :shock:

Mine runs 1-3 depending on nothing really.

Mine turns my orange wheels black over time. If this is a real issue, more than extending your chainlife and saving money, then a scottoiler isnt for you ;)

[Red ones]

Mine runs 1-3 depending on nothing really.

Mine turns my orange wheels black over time.

That's probably why the wheel turns colour!! I gauge the amount to dose by how much flings from the FRONT sprocket. (If it flings from the front - which it will first - then you are giving it too much) it keeps the rear reasonably clear but the chain stays nice and lubed.

[Ceri JC]

Don't ever set the numbers based on other people's recommendations. The number is specific to your bike, your scottoiler, how and where it's installed, if you use it on its own or with touring kit, loob tube, etc.

As others have pointed out, set it based on number of drips per unit of time.

RE: The black wheels. So long as it's not getting on your tyre, it's not really a problem. A bit of wd40 on a kitchen town soon cleans them up again. As viney says, they're more for "working bikes" and if it's just the aesthetics (rather than safety) of it that you don't like, it's probably best not to use one.

[northwind]

Yep, the oilers themselves can be pretty random... 2 on yours might not be the same as 2 on someone else's. Mine is from before they had the numbers, so it's set to "barely on".