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PostPosted: 14:49 - 03 Jan 2008    Post subject: Auto Chain Oiler on a dirt bike? Reply with quote

Is something like the Loobman worth getting for a dirtbike?

Or is cleaning and oiling the chain after every ride enough?

I would have though constantly riding through water and mud must give the chain a pretty hard time so a bit of oil being added throughout a ride might help?

Might be a bit of a problem getting the thing to stay in place if the bike gets dropped though.
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PostPosted: 14:55 - 03 Jan 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

I thought doing the same and decided it was probably not worth it, I generally spend five minutes re-lubing the bike after I've given everything a good going over with the power washer any way.
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PostPosted: 15:00 - 03 Jan 2008    Post subject: Re: Auto Chain Oiler on a dirt bike? Reply with quote

Expect it'd get too messed up by mud and bumps.

I try and take chain off after each ride and clean then soak in an oil bath.
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PostPosted: 16:43 - 03 Jan 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

scottoiler do a kit specifically for off road use

https://www.scottoiler.com/CR-01-Off-Road-System.asp

i havnt used it

i dont do high mileage offroad, so i just oil the chain when i think it needs it

recently, riding through an old sand quarry, stripped all the oil off the chain. I didnt notice until a couple of days later when i realised my chain had started to rust a bit, but after oiling, its fine now.

Im now in the habit of oiling chains from time to time, so dont think id really need a scottoiler, except for touring.
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PostPosted: 19:41 - 03 Jan 2008    Post subject: Re: Auto Chain Oiler on a dirt bike? Reply with quote

Joe wrote:
Is something like the Loobman worth getting for a dirtbike?
Or is cleaning and oiling the chain after every ride enough?.


I have been told that lubrication is a waste of time - the first few big puddles and sand and grit will rid the chain of any 'expensive chain oil'.

Apparently you should just clean the chain and use some cheap chain oil or even engine oil to protect it until the next big ride out.

Having said that - if you want to fit a scott oiler - then let me know cos I have a brand new one sitting in the garage that I have never gotten around to fitting. Happy to let it go for an 'honest' price.
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PostPosted: 19:43 - 03 Jan 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well I'd ruled out a Scottoiler as over complicated - the Loobman you just squeeze and ride. I use chainsaw oil on my chains and that would go in the Loobman. Probably just stick to cleaning and oiling after a ride.
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