scottoiler, price, fitting & function.... - SV650.org

09-06-05, 07:14 AM

im very interested in fitting a scottoiler to my 1999 650.

was jus wondering.......
a) are they woth it?
b) how easy are they to fit?
c) whats the best type to go for, how much???

cheers for any help!!

09-06-05, 07:22 AM

The purchase price is around £65 + fitting.

I think that they are great devices and will save you lubing your chain, cut down on the adjustment needed and make your chain/sprockets last longer.

Fine kit and loads of us use them.

09-06-05, 08:13 AM

fairly easy to fit too... although i am not too sure about carb models..

09-06-05, 08:23 AM

I've got a fitting guide for a K3+ bike on PDF if you want it... PM me your e-mail address

BillyC · 09-06-05, 08:29 AM

Hi Branny...

To answer some of your questions:

a) Yes, I think they are. Providing a constant flow of oil to the wearing parts of the chain, every time you ride, they're a much better bet than spraying on lube after every ride. With the cost of aerosol based lubricants, you can bet that it'll work out cheaper in terms of lubricant, and the scottoiler will pay for itself on the first chain & sprockets you use it on - generally they double the life of these components.

b) A bit fiddly, but really nothing complicated. If you know what your'e doing, and are prepared, you could do it in 30-45 minutes. So give yourself 1h30m or so, and it shouldn't be a problem. As mentioned, carb'd models are slightly different to the injection ones... but there will be no shortage of information and assistance on here.

c) There really is only one type of Scotty... I believe they're on the Mk7 now, and the Universal Kit is perfectly adequate. That gives a range of 500-1000 miles, depending on the flow frequency. There are a number of add-on's that increase the capacity. The Touring kit is a bit overkill for anything other than touring or high-use... but the lube tube looks like a good compromise - which I think tripples the capacity.

The universal kit will come with everything you need to fit it to your bike!

My Scotty's been running for about 6 months now, and I simply have not had to worry about oiling or cleaning my chain. A quick inspection every week or so, is all it takes to check that the lubricants are flowing

You should be able to pick up the universal kit for £65 or so if you got to Busters or M&P. There have been real situations on this forum where the use of a Scotty has doubled the life of chain & sprockets... and that's easily worth £100.

www.scottoiler.co.uk
www.busters-accessories.co.uk
www.mandp.co.uk

09-06-05, 08:43 AM

ok, cool.... cheers for your fast responses!!!

just wondering whereabouts people usually put the resevoir and the luber?

BillyC · 09-06-05, 08:49 AM

The reservoir can go either under the pillion seat - internal, or on the bottom of the rear subframe - external. Some have connected it to the pillion footpeg hanger... but I think that's quite messy.

The delivery tube goes around the underside of the swingarm, to deliver straight onto the rear sprocket (not straight to the chain).

09-06-05, 08:52 AM

I've got a Motrax Lubetronic does the same job as the Scottoiler, for anyone who doesn't want to play around with the vaccuum pipe on your carbs. I can't fault it, however, the down side is in order to make the flow rate adjustable you need a separate control box, or be satisfied with thick or thin oil options.

09-06-05, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cloggsy

I've got a fitting guide for a K3+ bike on PDF if you want it... PM me your e-mail address

Wouldn't do much good on his 99 model..

09-06-05, 11:12 AM

Definately worth it.

I agree the touring one is probably overkill (I have it on mine and haven't filled it up in ages). You need to check it's working as often as you'd lube a chain anyway (no that it's unreliable), so topping it up at the same time would be no great hardship.

09-06-05, 07:14 AM	#1
branny Guest Posts: n/a	scottoiler, price, fitting & function.... im very interested in fitting a scottoiler to my 1999 650. was jus wondering....... a) are they woth it? b) how easy are they to fit? c) whats the best type to go for, how much??? cheers for any help!!

09-06-05, 08:29 AM	#5
BillyC Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The exiles of Kent Posts: 2,184	Hi Branny... To answer some of your questions: a) Yes, I think they are. Providing a constant flow of oil to the wearing parts of the chain, every time you ride, they're a much better bet than spraying on lube after every ride. With the cost of aerosol based lubricants, you can bet that it'll work out cheaper in terms of lubricant, and the scottoiler will pay for itself on the first chain & sprockets you use it on - generally they double the life of these components. b) A bit fiddly, but really nothing complicated. If you know what your'e doing, and are prepared, you could do it in 30-45 minutes. So give yourself 1h30m or so, and it shouldn't be a problem. As mentioned, carb'd models are slightly different to the injection ones... but there will be no shortage of information and assistance on here. c) There really is only one type of Scotty... I believe they're on the Mk7 now, and the Universal Kit is perfectly adequate. That gives a range of 500-1000 miles, depending on the flow frequency. There are a number of add-on's that increase the capacity. The Touring kit is a bit overkill for anything other than touring or high-use... but the lube tube looks like a good compromise - which I think tripples the capacity. The universal kit will come with everything you need to fit it to your bike! My Scotty's been running for about 6 months now, and I simply have not had to worry about oiling or cleaning my chain. A quick inspection every week or so, is all it takes to check that the lubricants are flowing You should be able to pick up the universal kit for £65 or so if you got to Busters or M&P. There have been real situations on this forum where the use of a Scotty has doubled the life of chain & sprockets... and that's easily worth £100. www.scottoiler.co.uk www.busters-accessories.co.uk www.mandp.co.uk __________________ SV650 K3 - Gone. Now a member of the SV650.org Kawasaki brigade!

09-06-05, 08:49 AM	#7
BillyC Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The exiles of Kent Posts: 2,184	The reservoir can go either under the pillion seat - internal, or on the bottom of the rear subframe - external. Some have connected it to the pillion footpeg hanger... but I think that's quite messy. The delivery tube goes around the underside of the swingarm, to deliver straight onto the rear sprocket (not straight to the chain). __________________ SV650 K3 - Gone. Now a member of the SV650.org Kawasaki brigade!

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09-06-05, 07:22 AM	#2
Jabba Guest Posts: n/a	The purchase price is around £65 + fitting. I think that they are great devices and will save you lubing your chain, cut down on the adjustment needed and make your chain/sprockets last longer. Fine kit and loads of us use them.

09-06-05, 08:13 AM	#3
DeeJay Guest Posts: n/a	fairly easy to fit too... although i am not too sure about carb models..

09-06-05, 08:23 AM	#4
Cloggsy Guest Posts: n/a	I've got a fitting guide for a K3+ bike on PDF if you want it... PM me your e-mail address

09-06-05, 08:43 AM	#6
branny Guest Posts: n/a	ok, cool.... cheers for your fast responses!!! just wondering whereabouts people usually put the resevoir and the luber?

09-06-05, 08:52 AM	#8
Mogs Guest Posts: n/a	I've got a Motrax Lubetronic does the same job as the Scottoiler, for anyone who doesn't want to play around with the vaccuum pipe on your carbs. I can't fault it, however, the down side is in order to make the flow rate adjustable you need a separate control box, or be satisfied with thick or thin oil options.

09-06-05, 11:12 AM	#10
Ceri JC Guest Posts: n/a	Definately worth it. I agree the touring one is probably overkill (I have it on mine and haven't filled it up in ages). You need to check it's working as often as you'd lube a chain anyway (no that it's unreliable), so topping it up at the same time would be no great hardship.