chain oiler

Discussion in 'America, Speedmaster & Rocket' started by Paul Tyndall, Jun 8, 2015.

  1. Paul Tyndall

    Paul Tyndall New Member

    Jun 8, 2015
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    Hi to all, just bought a 2009 America and am considering a chain oiler .
    Anyone fitted anything other than a scottoiler or is that the best option.
    thanks in advance
    marauder1964
     
  2. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    I've had my Scottoiler for 15 to 20 years (been so long I can't remember precisely) and all I can say is that these devices are 100% efficient and effective.

    I have never needed to buy new chain sets during that period and never needed to adjust chain tension between services.

    Unlike aerosol chain lubes, any fling that arrives onto the rear wheel is easily wiped off using nothing more than kitchen towel. I only ever use Scottoiler's own oil.

    A thoroughly first class product in my book.
     
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  3. Recycled Rocker

    Recycled Rocker Senior Member

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    Scottoilered here on a bandit 1200 I had, worked well, takes a little time to set number of drips/minute but well worth it. If I rode my Bonnie more I might go down that route again. I too only used the correct Scottoiler oil.
     
  4. baldybiker

    baldybiker Member

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    HI, I have just bought a Tutoro for my Speedmaster. I haven't fitted it yet due to health restricting my movements temporarily.
    Nevertheless I have spoken to a few people who regard them highly.
    What I like about them is that they are a stand alone system which does not require any cutting into vacuum tubes from the engine like the Scottoiler. They have a clever weight device inside the reservoir which detects movement and stops when the bike does.
    They are a British made chain oiler. Try F2 Motorcycles.
     
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  5. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    Just checked out their website - http://www.tutorochainoiler.com/index.php/auto-tutoro-oilers.
    These look good - might be the next purchase.
     
  6. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #6 thebiglad, Jun 24, 2015
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    Can't see any advantage in the Tuturo system myself. They say you don't need to connect to any of the bikes systems - so what? Takes about 30 seconds to connect the Scottoiler to a vacuum take-off. You don't need to "cut into any vacuum tubes" there are vacuum take-offs on the carbs and faux carbs (for EFi bikes) specifically for this purpose.

    I like the fact that the Scottoiler has been going for at least 25 yrs and has a proven track record. They are just faultless imho.
     
  7. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    Yeah, I think I need to do a bit more research, although the biglad looks sold on his!
    Now where's that spray can?
     
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  8. Paul Tyndall

    Paul Tyndall New Member

    Jun 8, 2015
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    Hi, thanks to all that replied. I have had scottoilers before and rate them highly. My main concern with the America was the positioning of the oil reservoir. Scottoiler show it positioned near the oil cooler at the front, which i didnt like.
    So having had a good think about it i reckon the best position is behind the rear footpeg( RH side) brackets. Shorter hose runs and near the vacum connection. No cutting of vacum pipes required. Any thoughts ?
    thanks again
    marauder
     
  9. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    Sounds good Paul. Is yours an EFI bike? If it is, there is a vacuum take-off point (directly beneath the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) on the LHS of the bike) which will currently be blocked with a rubber bung. Simply remove the rubber bung, install the Scottoiler pipe and yer done vacuum wise.

    BTW, that's where I installed mine - see pic :

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  10. Paul Tyndall

    Paul Tyndall New Member

    Jun 8, 2015
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    Hi , thanks i have found the vacum connection . I think yours is positioned in just about the best spot for your bike.
    The America has a much larger footpeg hangar so i was thinking of putting it behind that , which means it will sit at about a 45 degree angle, and would not be knocked by a pillion (the wife).
    thanks for taking the time to reply
    Paul
     
  11. baldybiker

    baldybiker Member

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    Yes, agreed Paul, the position you mention is the same I came up with for my Speedmaster but that's as far as I've got so far.
    thebiglad does seem to be sold on his system. It's great when one has something that ones so happy with. A bit like getting a bike that really suits one.
     
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