Re: How do you know when your chain is done...
 

How does it work?
You install a small tube into the throttle body (parts are supplied for this) , this tube then runs into the top of the Scottoiler . When you open the throttle the diffrence in pressure lifts the valve in the Scottoiler and forces oil through . The amount is dependant on what setting or travel you allow the valve to open to . The oil travels down the pipe and out of the dispenser where it deposits neatly onto the side of the sprocket just where it meets the chain , centrifugal force then spins the oil onto the chain and lubes stuff (That`s how mine is set up anyway and chains have lasted in excess of 22k) .

where does it mount?
General mounting on the SV is under the pillion seat as it has a decent enough angle and you can get to the filler and adjust the flow as well .

How long do the refills last?
In the UK temperament and doing commuting I would say every month and a half on a daily usage level . I have mine set to that so I don`t have to faff about , probably set too high but I have a reason for that which is explained below .

Does this mean I need to clean the chain put not oil it?
I overdo mine a bit as the excess oil will fling off the chain , any small deposits like grit and stuff will get trapped in the oil and get flung off , this means the rear wheel will need cleaning more than usual , but I use a cleaner that removes that stuff in seconds . Some people complain about excess fling and I have heard of people saying they get oil on the rear tyre , I have never had this problem so I put that down to a certain type of setup not known to me or maybe a leak between the tube and the dispenser .

Hope this helps .

Re: How do you know when your chain is done...
 

The OEM Chain and sprockets on my GSXR have done 21K scotoiler fitted since new. I've never had to adjust the chain myself altough it may have been adjusted when I've had a new tyre fitted. I've cleaned the chain once ( to remove chain wax applied when the bike was serviced. I hate chain wax ! )

Mind you I dont do alot if any winter / salty milleage so that might also account for it...

Re: How do you know when your chain is done...
 

20 quid that i'll be spending when a get on a long distance.
Puts the Scotoiler to shame for value for money

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Why, you will spend most of time oiling your floor :-P

Re: How do you know when your chain is done...
 

Because I'm tight and it can be shut off!
But bets on you would forget to shut it off

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'Post it' note on the yoke, turn oiler off :p

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Guaranteed you will forget in middle of a rideout and spend next 600 miles with no oil on chain. (thin scottoil is WORSE than chain lube when flow is stopped)

Re: How do you know when your chain is worn out?
 

I think Scottoilers are something which you just pay up for and try to forget the cost.

I was very reluctant to pay out that sort of dosh for a plastic gizmo, but after looking at the alternatives I bit the bullet and went for it. Put simply, they work. They have done a lot of development (on the customer?) over the years, and what they have now is pretty well sorted, as long as they are fitted and set up properly.

I certainly have no problem recommending them, try to justify it in terms of what else you spend on fuel, insurance, tax, tyres etc. It's a one off cost (you can also transfer it when you change bikes). For long distance touring or commuting they are worth their weight in gold.

Re: How do you know when your chain is worn out?
 

Mine paid for itself almost within first chain and sprocket set.

Re: How do you know when your chain is done...
 

:???: You doing so little mileage on your GSXR it's starting to go backwards? :smt044