Triumphrat

panda

Now you might think this a bit strange. All my old Triumphs vented oil from the engine breather onto the rear chain, so kept them oiled and in good condition. In response to all those that called these oil leaks, my new Enfield does not leak. Is completely dry. So was the chain, and it has worn out in 8k miles. I fitted a new one today of hopefully better quality but I also need to buy an oil leak to help increase chain life. I beleive they are sold under the name of 'scottoiler'. Just seems wrong to have to spend money to create a leak. I guess fashions go in circles. I have no doubt that in 40 years time they will have great advances in motor technology and invent engine breathers that lubricate chains. Probably be a thriving after market for 'small bore kits' to make engines run smoother and more economically. Who knows they may even invent rear wheel stands so you can remove/replace the rear wheel without lying a bike on its side.

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jimballard

..and, better yet, an ignition system that creates it's own spark without the need for a battery (we could call it a magneto) and a lever on the side of the gearbox/primary chaincase that would be foot operated, thereby dispensing with the embarrassment of calling for assistance should one's battery go kaput!!

The "village idiot's" mind is a cesspool of ingenuity and engineering: Jim

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thirdbike

I must be missing something here. Are you saying you prefer to use engine oil to lubricate your chain as opposed to chain lube?

epynt1050

Try http://www.mandp.co.uk/productsList....er3=Scottoiler

panda

I remember them well
My Enfield does have a kickstart, but needs at least 7 volts for the 'black box' to work. The old 'emg' on the ignition switch on my old Triumphs did give you a sense of independance and confidence should you forget to turn something off. Hint, dont try to kickstart on a dead battery with the headlights switched on

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panda

Thanks for trying to be helpful, but you missed my point.
Because Enfield have succumbed to the cries of 'oil leak' they no longer vent oil onto the chain. To get that function back ie an oil leak, will cost more than the price of a new nicasil alloy barrel and piston or a crankshaft and conrod assembly. It just does not seem right that it should cost that much to buy an oil leak.
I would rather they reverted to a timed breather onto the chain.

Thirdbike, engine oil is a good lubricant for chains. It just has to be applied so the chain does not run dry. Engine breathers tend to satisfy this need, particularly with dry sump engines. Most cam and primary chains are lubricated with engine oil, and they last much longer than those exposed chains that get squirted from time to time with chain lube. Besides, chain lube is really there to lubricate the soft sealing rings, rather than the actual metal wearing components of an old style chain with a split link.

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panda

Thanks for trying to be helpful, but you missed my point.
Because Enfield have succumbed to the cries of 'oil leak' they no longer vent oil onto the chain. To get that function back ie an oil leak, will cost more than the price of a new nicasil alloy barrel and piston or a crankshaft and conrod assembly. It just does not seem right that it should cost that much to buy an oil leak.
I would rather they reverted to a timed breather onto the chain.

Thirdbike, engine oil is a good lubricant for chains. It just has to be applied so the chain does not run dry. Most cam and primary chains are lubricated with engine oil, and they last much longer than those exposed chains that get squirted from time to time with chain lube. Besides, most modern chain lubes are really there to lubricate the soft sealing rings, rather than the actual metal wearing components of an old style chain with a split link.

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