Scotoiler's

[Cagiva Mito]

Hi all,

I am thinking of getting a scotoiler for my bike but have a few questions to anybody that has one.

1.) Do they stick out like a sore thumb? I dont want something hanging off the side of my bike ruining the look.

2.) Somebody told me that a lot of oil gets sprayed on the swing arm and I dont wanna be constantly cleaning it off.

Any comments welcome.

Cheers

[Will87]

You can usually hide them, just takes a bit of imaginative thinking. My dad's trophy has the touring model with large resivoir and it sits pretty nicely behind the number plate.

It won't go all over the swing arm if you adjust it properly.

[allweatherbik...]

My Scottoiler is fitted under the seat on my GS500 and is barely noticable down at the sprocket. The back wheel and swing arm get a bit mucky but its preferable to an unlubricated chain.


Ian

[fuzz]

I've had some trouble with the Scottoiler. First off, position the pipe that feeds the oil to the sprocket well away from the sprocket nuts and the chain. They say to position it 2mm above the chain. 5mm is probably better. I've found that you have to bend the pipe by putting it under a lighter first, and kinda curl it onto the sprocket. It took me about six attempts over four months to get this right. I've had many problems with the pipe getting stuck in the chain/caught on a nut and being yanked out.

Second thing, make sure you secure the RMV to the swingarm well. I hit some roadworks at night once and ended up with a crack down the RMV, which led to oil all over the swingarm and not on the chain. They replaced it under warranty though.

It is very easy to tuck out of sight, all you can see on mine is the RMV above the swingarm and a blue pipe going to the rear wheel, very neat. If you meter the amount of oil right you should not have any problems with it going everywhere (unless the RMV cracks of course )
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[Scotsman37]

You can place a Scott oiler reservior where the number plate is fitted onto the fender and then fit the number plate on the Scott oiler itself.

The oil is drawn out at a very slow trickle only when the bike is moving. So the oiler is good for long distance travelling through wet/hot weather. You just make sure the reservior is full or has plently of oil before going on a long journey.

[stinkwheel]

They are a worthwhile accessory and you can tuck them away neatly if you wish (although this makes it more difficult to fill.)

In my opinion, fitting one doesn't ruin the 'look' of a bike anyway. More gives the impression that "Here is someone who uses their bike and knows what a good bit of kit is.". Did I mention the BHP increase? They increase your BHP at the back wheel.

You do get splatter on the back wheel and swingarm, it washes off OK though and keeps it from rusting. Saves you a fortune in chains and sprockets.
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[dodsi]

I heard they gave you an extra 20hp at the wheel.

On a serious note however I really should buy one, they are a great bit of kit!

[R6jonny]

hey ,

ive got a scottoiler on my R6 and it doesnt spoil the looks at all .

Unless your actually looking for it , you wouldnt know it was there

all you can see is a thin see thru pipe along the swingarm


a good investment i reckon and means the more forgetful of us have one less thing to remember
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[Cagiva Mito]

Thanks alot for all of your replys. Looks like im gonna get one then.
Is there any particular one to get ( I have a 125 if that makes any difference)
Are they pretty easy to fit.

Cheers

[v4forlife]

universal kit, fits everybike, ive got one, bit of a bastard to fit and adjudt but glad i got it.
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[Mantzy]

I got one, not fitted it yet but personally don't mind having the RMV outside of the seat or away from behind the numberplate. It's there to do a job and a good job it does too (aparently) so if someone says "haha, you have a scottoiler" i'd just say "yes, and it pays for itself twice over every year"

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[Knisis]

I'm a lucky b****rd, it came fitted on my new bike. Such a good installation didn't even see it.

[BFG]

[jonboy]

I've heard there are some alternative ones now that actually connect to the ignition system and vary the drip rate according to the speed of the bike, to try and avoid the mess. Might be worth looking at before 'splashing' out *groan*

[instigator]

Why not just clean your chain completely and then apply some "PROFI DRY LUBE" to the chain. It's a dry lubricant, in spray form and it dries and protects, rather like a film, over the chain. Repels any muck on the chain and only really needs to be put on every 400 miles or so (bit more frequent when in a hefty downpour)

Probably a good bit cheaper, for the amount of time you keep the bike for.

[EuropeanNC30R...]

Is that not just chain wax

When you're riding big miles, 400 miles sounds about right for a lube anyway, (though I do try to at 200 miles).

[stinkwheel]