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MikeH
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PostPosted: 23:22 - 30 Jan 2006    Post subject: DIY Chain Oiler Reply with quote
I'm toying with the idea of making up a DIY chain oiler. 1st thought is about using some sort of electric valve type setup to open up a gravity fed feedpipe from a reservoir when the ignition is on. Then down to a simple dropper sitting somewhere near the rear sprocket similar to the loobman.

Anyone else tried this sort of thing it can't be too difficult, can it ?


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LustyLew
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PostPosted: 23:27 - 30 Jan 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
Don't Motrax already have an electronic chain oiler. Lubetronic I think it's called. Doesn't need any pipes cutting like the scottoiler.
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PostPosted: 23:28 - 30 Jan 2006    Post subject: Re: DIY Chain Oiler Reply with quote
Have a look at the loobman:
https://www.chainoiler.co.uk/

It's not autmatic, but you get used to doing it quickly enough and is cheaper / less hassle than a plumbed in one.
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MikeH
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PostPosted: 21:11 - 31 Jan 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
I like the look of the Motrax one, but I still fancy having a go at making one up I'm sure if I can find the right valve I can do it for half the price.

It's driving me mad at the moment with all the salt on the roads I'm having to oil the chain every couple of days else it goes stiff Confused So I might just give in and get the plastic out in the end.
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PostPosted: 21:54 - 31 Jan 2006    Post subject: Re: DIY Chain Oiler Reply with quote
MikeH wrote:
I'm toying with the idea of making up a DIY chain oiler. 1st thought is about using some sort of electric valve type setup to open up a gravity fed feedpipe from a reservoir when the ignition is on. Then down to a simple dropper sitting somewhere near the rear sprocket similar to the loobman.

Anyone else tried this sort of thing it can't be too difficult, can it ?


Mike


Wotcha.

Ah - at the risk of repeating myself ( or reposting ).

Here is

PLAN "A"

and here is

PLAN "B"

Happy oiling Cool
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MikeH
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PostPosted: 22:08 - 31 Jan 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
Good man Thumbs Up Thumbs Up


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MikeH
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PostPosted: 22:14 - 31 Jan 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
Plan B in operation, I know where there is a steam engine oiler Wink
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Lone-Wolf
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PostPosted: 22:25 - 31 Jan 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
MikeH wrote:
Plan B in operation, I know where there is a steam engine oiler Wink


Wotcha.

" I love it when a plan comes together "


Now if only I had the steam engine to go with that oiler Mr. Green
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MikeH
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PostPosted: 22:54 - 31 Jan 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
Sorry, what was that you said ??

I just fell asleep reading 'bout some nutters in the Black Country Laughing




Good site Wink

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Richard1987
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PostPosted: 00:07 - 01 Feb 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
i might make one of the guide A ones, got loads of old fuel injectors cloging up my storage boxes Cool


may be a small 100cc honda but its chain needs lube too Wink
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PostPosted: 00:09 - 01 Feb 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
oh no.. remembered h100 is 6 volt Razz car stuff is 12 volt and im not wiring up another battery just for oil lube thing

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MikeH
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PostPosted: 21:44 - 01 Feb 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
Richard1987 wrote:
oh no.. remembered h100 is 6 volt Razz car stuff is 12 volt and im not wiring up another battery just for oil lube thing

bad mood now Evil or Very Mad


Plan B then Wink
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