Scottoiler installation during bike warranty period - SV650.org

12-07-05, 09:14 AM

Greets,
I was planning to install Scottoiler universial kit to K5 that i got recently. But the bike is still under warranty. Does it mean that the bike warranty would be cancelled then? Does Suzuki has worldwide warranty or is it contry specific?

I could let dealer to install the Scottoiler kit, but he kind a disagrees such kind a things. Saying that whole bike will be messi and covered with oil because of that. And it would be way more efficient to wash with brush and oil the chain after each 500km. And after that i might want to have an automatic wheel changer. So i don't think he would be happy to install it for me.

Needless to say that i am lazy anough not to wash the chain after every 500km and really i have even no idea how to do it.

(think need to buy a bike stand with what i could raise the rear wheel...

)

Regards
alkap

BillyC · 12-07-05, 10:27 AM

Your dealer talks crap.

The Scotty will more than likely double the life of your chain and sprockets, and reduce the general maintenance that it requires.

Your dealer probably just doesn't want to lose this lucrative part of his business, in supplying, and fitting, chains and sprockets.

12-07-05, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillyC

Your dealer talks crap.

The Scotty will more than likely double the life of your chain and sprockets, and reduce the general maintenance that it requires.

Your dealer probably just doesn't want to lose this lucrative part of his business, in supplying, and fitting, chains and sprockets.

agreed i cant speak highly enough about scotoiler products and there customer service

12-07-05, 11:45 AM

Your dealer is so full of it that his eyes are turning brown.

Suggest you install scottoiler and give your business to another dealer.

fizzwheel · 12-07-05, 11:56 AM

Agree with the others, Scotoilers are the best thing since sliced, bread.

It cover your bike with oil unless you set the drip rate to high

12-07-05, 12:48 PM

It wont affect your warranty.

Red ones · 12-07-05, 01:49 PM

Does it alter the performance of the bike? Does is increase wear on non-consumable parts? No.

Won't affect the warranty (or if anyone argues that it does, you have grounds to agrue the case)

Does it make a mess of the back wheel - only if you set it wrongly.

Do they do a good job - Yes. I do about 1500 miles a month and cant be bothered to do the chain every 2 weeks - a real saver for me!

12-07-05, 02:16 PM

The only way i could see them rejecting a warranty claim is if the scottoiler damages a part or causes a running fault on the bike which is very very unlikely.

12-07-05, 05:41 PM

Even if you use a chain lubricator other than a scottoiler, your chain is going to produce "fling" on the rear wheel. I also would be lubricating the chain more frequently than every 500km.

If you use scottoil in the oiler the fling that is produced on the rear wheel is a damn site easier to clean off than chain wax or oil.

The other considerable benefit of using a scottoiler over chain lube or wax is it makes the chain virtually maintenance free, no cleaning required. Chain adjustment is less frequent. And as has been said, can double the life of your sprockets and chain, if not longer.

12-07-05, 07:08 PM

I examined my chain very thoroughly tonight and after 7k it's rather knackered with unreasonable play in quite a few links with several serious tightspots. It also has approx 20% of the X-rings missing

.

Now I put on an Iris Gold 0-ring and Talon sprockets (rear is a 46 tooth alloy). The front sprocket is slightly hooked and the rear just slightly worn. Have I ever cleaned it? Many many times. Have I lubed it? Almost excessively and usually every 50-100 miles.

Did I put my Loobman oiler on? No

. Will do next time.

It's the third chain I've had in 27k, the Suzuki one lasted 16k, then an SSS o-ring lasted 4k (but stupidly kept the original sprockets) and now this chain and sprockets need replacing very shortly though might be able to hang it out for another 1000-1500 miles or so.

And people wonder why I hanker after shaft drive

.

Anyway the point of this post is that a chain oiler is a damn fine idea whether it gives excessive fling or not.

.

12-07-05, 09:14 AM	#1
alkap Guest Posts: n/a	Scottoiler installation during bike warranty period Greets, I was planning to install Scottoiler universial kit to K5 that i got recently. But the bike is still under warranty. Does it mean that the bike warranty would be cancelled then? Does Suzuki has worldwide warranty or is it contry specific? I could let dealer to install the Scottoiler kit, but he kind a disagrees such kind a things. Saying that whole bike will be messi and covered with oil because of that. And it would be way more efficient to wash with brush and oil the chain after each 500km. And after that i might want to have an automatic wheel changer. So i don't think he would be happy to install it for me. Needless to say that i am lazy anough not to wash the chain after every 500km and really i have even no idea how to do it. (think need to buy a bike stand with what i could raise the rear wheel... ) Regards alkap

12-07-05, 10:27 AM	#2
BillyC Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The exiles of Kent Posts: 2,184	Your dealer talks crap. The Scotty will more than likely double the life of your chain and sprockets, and reduce the general maintenance that it requires. Your dealer probably just doesn't want to lose this lucrative part of his business, in supplying, and fitting, chains and sprockets. __________________ SV650 K3 - Gone. Now a member of the SV650.org Kawasaki brigade!

12-07-05, 11:56 AM	#5
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Agree with the others, Scotoilers are the best thing since sliced, bread. It cover your bike with oil unless you set the drip rate to high __________________ 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

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12-07-05, 11:45 AM	#4
Cronos Guest Posts: n/a	Your dealer is so full of it that his eyes are turning brown. Suggest you install scottoiler and give your business to another dealer.

12-07-05, 12:48 PM	#6
SV650Racer Guest Posts: n/a	It wont affect your warranty.

12-07-05, 01:49 PM	#7
Red ones Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 1,422	Does it alter the performance of the bike? Does is increase wear on non-consumable parts? No. Won't affect the warranty (or if anyone argues that it does, you have grounds to agrue the case) Does it make a mess of the back wheel - only if you set it wrongly. Do they do a good job - Yes. I do about 1500 miles a month and cant be bothered to do the chain every 2 weeks - a real saver for me!

12-07-05, 02:16 PM	#8
SV650Racer Guest Posts: n/a	The only way i could see them rejecting a warranty claim is if the scottoiler damages a part or causes a running fault on the bike which is very very unlikely.

12-07-05, 05:41 PM	#9
Stig Guest Posts: n/a	Even if you use a chain lubricator other than a scottoiler, your chain is going to produce "fling" on the rear wheel. I also would be lubricating the chain more frequently than every 500km. If you use scottoil in the oiler the fling that is produced on the rear wheel is a damn site easier to clean off than chain wax or oil. The other considerable benefit of using a scottoiler over chain lube or wax is it makes the chain virtually maintenance free, no cleaning required. Chain adjustment is less frequent. And as has been said, can double the life of your sprockets and chain, if not longer.

12-07-05, 07:08 PM	#10
jonboy Guest Posts: n/a	I examined my chain very thoroughly tonight and after 7k it's rather knackered with unreasonable play in quite a few links with several serious tightspots. It also has approx 20% of the X-rings missing . Now I put on an Iris Gold 0-ring and Talon sprockets (rear is a 46 tooth alloy). The front sprocket is slightly hooked and the rear just slightly worn. Have I ever cleaned it? Many many times. Have I lubed it? Almost excessively and usually every 50-100 miles. Did I put my Loobman oiler on? No . Will do next time. It's the third chain I've had in 27k, the Suzuki one lasted 16k, then an SSS o-ring lasted 4k (but stupidly kept the original sprockets) and now this chain and sprockets need replacing very shortly though might be able to hang it out for another 1000-1500 miles or so. And people wonder why I hanker after shaft drive . Anyway the point of this post is that a chain oiler is a damn fine idea whether it gives excessive fling or not. .