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Old 02-10-08, 12:47 PM   #11
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Default Re: how long does a res of scottoil last

nope extra tubing is about £3

Which is why I joined the tube - and had no probs
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Old 02-10-08, 01:06 PM   #12
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About 1k miles.
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Old 05-10-08, 10:38 PM   #13
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I have the HCR and haven`t topped it up in 6 months , getting a bit low now
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Old 05-10-08, 11:01 PM   #14
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Mine manages about 800 - 1000 miles, depending on weather. When it rains I up the output another 1 on the dial.
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On the Curvy, if you remove the nearside (chain-side) seat infill triangle, you will notice 2 small 6mm tapped holes in the frame, I made a small "L" shaped bracket, and mounted mine there, the advantages are you only have to remove the small panel to check & adjust the oiller & it mounts upright !!
I Originally fitted mine there, but the heat from the exhaust thins the oil and it runs out even quicker.

Moved it to here in the end. I could fill it up by removing the rear seat

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Old 06-10-08, 08:40 PM   #16
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Red Scottoil ? enlighten me
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Old 06-10-08, 09:07 PM   #17
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Daily use, minimal setting once a week/1000 ,is is about the norm.

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Old 07-10-08, 12:19 AM   #18
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but yes you are right, thats where i fitted it to my old curvy
Well then you should know how often to fill it??!!!
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Old 07-10-08, 09:25 AM   #19
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Red Scottoil ? enlighten me
2 different colours with different viscocity for colder or warmer climates.
Ask someone else which is which I use black oil
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Red Scottoil ? enlighten me
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