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vfr800
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PostPosted: 01:28 - 30 Oct 2005    Post subject: scot-oiler Reply with quote
I have inherited a scot-oiler on my VFR800, what oil do you put in it, any thing special or just anything Question Confused
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instigator
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PostPosted: 01:52 - 30 Oct 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
Most put in used car engine oil, I hear.
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dodsi
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PostPosted: 02:11 - 30 Oct 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Go to any motorcycle shop/hein gericke and you buy the proper oil to fill it up with.

Its £5 a litre but a litre lasts 5000+ miles.
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instigator
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PostPosted: 02:25 - 30 Oct 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
dodsi wrote:
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Go to any motorcycle shop/hein gericke and you buy the proper oil to fill it up with.

Its £5 a litre but a litre lasts 5000+ miles.


Yeah but used car engine oil = £FREE

This is the ONLY thing I've heard of people using.

Don't be brand loyal dodsi, you're pouring money down the drain. Anyone want to share why the proper stuff is better than car engine oil?
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Bezzer
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PostPosted: 10:20 - 30 Oct 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
Old engine oil is dirty it's already done it's job once and full of nasties in suspension. Besides which it's the wrong consistency to give the same flow as the proper stuff. Better alternative is chain saw oil, made for the job and a lot cheaper than scottoil stuff, get it from DIY places or even cheaper at farm type supply shops.
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muddycoffee
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PostPosted: 12:48 - 30 Oct 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
Bezzer wrote:
Old engine oil is dirty it's already done it's job once and full of nasties in suspension. Besides which it's the wrong consistency to give the same flow as the proper stuff. Better alternative is chain saw oil, made for the job and a lot cheaper than scottoil stuff, get it from DIY places or even cheaper at farm type supply shops.

I agree, used engine oil is full of bits of swarf and microscopic metal. Putting it in a scottoiler to use on your chain is akin to using grinding paste. It will get into the joints of your chain and wear them out quicker.

Also used engine oil is very hazardous to the skin. It can give you skin cancer and rashes, avoid it at all costs.
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Robby
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PostPosted: 13:30 - 30 Oct 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
The proper stuff to put in a scottoiler is scottoil, surprisingly enough.

Some people put in chainsaw oil or ATF. Not sure how well either do, proper scottoil is hardly expensive. Chainsaw oil strikes me as being a bit thick, would be a cock to get it to prime.
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dodsi
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PostPosted: 17:51 - 30 Oct 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
Exactly robby!

I have bought 2 litres of the stuff and not opend either.

I got 3/4 of a litre of a bottle off the guy who sold me the bike.

FIVE THOUSEND miles later I need to buy more scottoil.

Its pennies your saving really.

If I was using a litre a week I would be cheesed off and find a cheaper alternatice but scottoil is made for scottoilers.

Its peice of mind and you KNOW its doing the right job.
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extreme3d
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PostPosted: 21:44 - 30 Oct 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
Instigator - Engine oil???? WRONG.... WAY WRONG....

No wonder people complain that their scottoiler makes the back sprocket messy if they are putting engine oil in it Shocked

It's impossible to get the flow rate consistant with anything but the designed oil so you will end up with unacceptable levels of oil splatter.......GET ENGINE OIL ON YOUR REAR TYRE AND YOU ARE FUCKED
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instigator
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PostPosted: 22:11 - 30 Oct 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
extreme3d wrote:
Instigator - Engine oil???? WRONG.... WAY WRONG....


Sorry, tell that to the folk that use it....
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jay12329
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PostPosted: 22:19 - 30 Oct 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
Engine oil is good for putting on the chain quite a few people on here do it. But i would personally stick with the scott oil if useing one of their devices.
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sickpup
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PostPosted: 22:42 - 30 Oct 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
ATF fluid will do. It's the right viscosity and a lot cheaper than Scott oil.
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