Why don't bikes... - SV650.org

15-04-05, 11:30 AM

...have automatic chain oilers fitted as standard? Given the cost of scottoilers, it wouldn't boost prices much and if it was built into the bike, it could be done nice and discretely (rather than having to run tubing all over the shop/drill holes, etc). You know, little cylinder for oil neatly tucked into the frame, just like your rear brake fluid resevoir, have the piping running down the hollow inside of the swing arm, etc.

Anyone know of any bikes that do have something like this? (I do mean built in lubrication- not belt/direct drives...)

15-04-05, 11:39 AM

Same reason they dont have other useful bits I suppose. But your right its a basic mechanical mod that would improve running and longevity and not be performance enhancing or anyhting.

Perhaps tho if they did and people didnt use them right they could be liable (although we ahve to do other things right) or maybe it would distract from regular checking of your chain as it would give a mainetenace free message. I dont know. I guess if its an aftermarket fit you are assuming responsibility. Or maybe the Scottoiler is the only one really worth using and they cant get around the patent and dont want to have to install real Scottoilers.

I honestly wouldnt believe that its to increase chain and sprocket sales as people tend to aftermarket for those anyway, Id imagine.

Or maybe no ones thought of it and you should write to Honda, Suzuki etc..

15-04-05, 11:49 AM

Try a loobman.. on 16.99

I'm happy with mine.. no the same I know but I thought I'd recommend it...

15-04-05, 11:51 AM

looks like this...

though you can change the location to suit you..

15-04-05, 12:55 PM

Grinch - how the hell do you keep the swingarm & chain so clean?

15-04-05, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sythree

Grinch - how the hell do you keep the swingarm & chain so clean?

By using a photo of someone elses bike..

But normally I use Kero...

15-04-05, 03:29 PM

Grinch, where is the loobman on your bike?

Looks a bit unsightly on the pillion peg....

15-04-05, 03:40 PM

How about the luggage bars?

northwind · 15-04-05, 05:52 PM

Heh, jubillee clip it to the luggage bars, paint it gold and put an Ohlins sticker on it

Biker Biggles · 15-04-05, 05:59 PM

Anorak on.
The original Kwak Z1 900 had a chain oiler as standard.Then they invented o ring chains and decided the bike no longer needed the oiler.Wrong.It ate chains like me with a chicken Madras.
Theres a lot of stuff they could put on bikes,like a gear indicator,why not?

15-04-05, 11:30 AM	#1
Ceri JC Guest Posts: n/a	Why don't bikes... ...have automatic chain oilers fitted as standard? Given the cost of scottoilers, it wouldn't boost prices much and if it was built into the bike, it could be done nice and discretely (rather than having to run tubing all over the shop/drill holes, etc). You know, little cylinder for oil neatly tucked into the frame, just like your rear brake fluid resevoir, have the piping running down the hollow inside of the swing arm, etc. Anyone know of any bikes that do have something like this? (I do mean built in lubrication- not belt/direct drives...)

15-04-05, 05:52 PM	#9
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,082	Heh, jubillee clip it to the luggage bars, paint it gold and put an Ohlins sticker on it __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

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15-04-05, 11:39 AM	#2
Anonymous Guest Posts: n/a	Same reason they dont have other useful bits I suppose. But your right its a basic mechanical mod that would improve running and longevity and not be performance enhancing or anyhting. Perhaps tho if they did and people didnt use them right they could be liable (although we ahve to do other things right) or maybe it would distract from regular checking of your chain as it would give a mainetenace free message. I dont know. I guess if its an aftermarket fit you are assuming responsibility. Or maybe the Scottoiler is the only one really worth using and they cant get around the patent and dont want to have to install real Scottoilers. I honestly wouldnt believe that its to increase chain and sprocket sales as people tend to aftermarket for those anyway, Id imagine. Or maybe no ones thought of it and you should write to Honda, Suzuki etc..

15-04-05, 11:49 AM	#3
Grinch Guest Posts: n/a	Try a loobman.. on 16.99 I'm happy with mine.. no the same I know but I thought I'd recommend it...

15-04-05, 11:51 AM	#4
Grinch Guest Posts: n/a	looks like this... though you can change the location to suit you..

15-04-05, 12:55 PM	#5
Ed Guest Posts: n/a	Grinch - how the hell do you keep the swingarm & chain so clean?

15-04-05, 03:29 PM	#7
Mervin Guest Posts: n/a	Grinch, where is the loobman on your bike? Looks a bit unsightly on the pillion peg....

15-04-05, 03:40 PM	#8
mysteryjimbo Guest Posts: n/a	How about the luggage bars?

15-04-05, 05:59 PM	#10
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,070	Anorak on. The original Kwak Z1 900 had a chain oiler as standard.Then they invented o ring chains and decided the bike no longer needed the oiler.Wrong.It ate chains like me with a chicken Madras. Theres a lot of stuff they could put on bikes,like a gear indicator,why not?