loobman - SV650.org

24-01-05, 03:13 PM

how does the loobman work ?
it uses engine oil (which ive been told is the best lube for the chain - but bad for fling if too much is appied)

from what i hear - its like a pressure chamber - you have to pump it by hand - but how does the application of the oil work, does it continually drip oil to your chain ?
even if your not on the bike ?

24-01-05, 03:45 PM

The oil only drips when squeezed mate. You basically squeeze a little bit of oil out of the bottle and it is gravity fed down to your chain.

Spiderman · 24-01-05, 03:47 PM

try this...
http://www.chainoiler.co.uk/

fizzwheel · 24-01-05, 04:08 PM

If you can afford the extra pennies get yourself a scotoiler its all automatic and you dont have to do anything at all, except for fill it with oil, you can adjust the flow rate so it does fling oil all over your bike as well

24-01-05, 04:20 PM

Ditto scotoiler is highly recomended.

24-01-05, 04:46 PM

changed me mind.

it looks really ugly and untidy.

Sid Squid · 24-01-05, 04:57 PM

The Loobman works very well, I understand what you mean by ugly and untidy, but of course it's all down to how/where you fit it, it won't ever be as unobtrusive as, say, a Scottoiler or Lubetronic, as, being manual you need to be able to reach it to use it, precluding your fitting it completely out of sight, but I think it could be done more sensitively than in those pics.

24-01-05, 05:04 PM

yeah. i think i might get one you know - see if i can think of a better place to mount it.
its only 16 quid so i can always sell it on again if i have no joy.

what i like about the loobman is the fact that it uses engine oil. and that is dirt cheap money to pay for something that protects and cleans your chain at the same time.

dont really need a scotoiler - as my chain gets a good seeing to once a week anyway. but i would like something like a loobman so i can just give it some lube when it needs it the most.

(like sometimes im quite far away from home at stupid o clock at night - feel my chain and think . . . could do with some wax.

Sid Squid · 24-01-05, 05:10 PM

PS I know the bloke that makes the Loobman, we used to work at the same courier company.

24-01-05, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bikageboy

what i like about the loobman is the fact that it uses engine oil.

You can put engine oil in a scotoiler as well.
That makes the only benefit to a loobman the price, and I can't argue there, it is a good price.
Still prefer the scotoiler, myself, despite forgetting to fill it last week

24-01-05, 03:13 PM	#1
Warren Guest Posts: n/a	loobman how does the loobman work ? it uses engine oil (which ive been told is the best lube for the chain - but bad for fling if too much is appied) from what i hear - its like a pressure chamber - you have to pump it by hand - but how does the application of the oil work, does it continually drip oil to your chain ? even if your not on the bike ?

24-01-05, 03:47 PM	#3
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24-01-05, 04:08 PM	#4
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	If you can afford the extra pennies get yourself a scotoiler its all automatic and you dont have to do anything at all, except for fill it with oil, you can adjust the flow rate so it does fling oil all over your bike as well __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

24-01-05, 04:57 PM	#7
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	The Loobman works very well, I understand what you mean by ugly and untidy, but of course it's all down to how/where you fit it, it won't ever be as unobtrusive as, say, a Scottoiler or Lubetronic, as, being manual you need to be able to reach it to use it, precluding your fitting it completely out of sight, but I think it could be done more sensitively than in those pics. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

24-01-05, 05:10 PM	#9
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	PS I know the bloke that makes the Loobman, we used to work at the same courier company. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

24-01-05, 03:45 PM	#2
mysteryjimbo Guest Posts: n/a	The oil only drips when squeezed mate. You basically squeeze a little bit of oil out of the bottle and it is gravity fed down to your chain.

24-01-05, 04:20 PM	#5
Moo Guest Posts: n/a	Ditto scotoiler is highly recomended.

24-01-05, 04:46 PM	#6
Warren Guest Posts: n/a	changed me mind. it looks really ugly and untidy.

24-01-05, 05:04 PM	#8
Warren Guest Posts: n/a	yeah. i think i might get one you know - see if i can think of a better place to mount it. its only 16 quid so i can always sell it on again if i have no joy. what i like about the loobman is the fact that it uses engine oil. and that is dirt cheap money to pay for something that protects and cleans your chain at the same time. dont really need a scotoiler - as my chain gets a good seeing to once a week anyway. but i would like something like a loobman so i can just give it some lube when it needs it the most. (like sometimes im quite far away from home at stupid o clock at night - feel my chain and think . . . could do with some wax.

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