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Tigris · 10-02-2004

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On 2004-06-05 17:03, Texrider wrote:
Thanks for the info. I guess no one uses a Loobman. It sort of seem like it's too good to be true -- an oiler for $37 (US).

I had a Loobman chainoiler on my Trophy and it worked well. The only trouble was that this summer the system pumped "automatically" the oil reservoir empty for some reason while driving up and down the serpentines on the French Alps. Perhaps the rapid changes of the atmospheric pressure or/and temperature caused the phenomenon (that happened only when the reservoir was nearly empty). At least the chain was well oiled (and the rear tyre, too, which was not so nice). Maybe changing atmospheric pressures or/and temperatures were the reason why my Givi top box was hard to open as it sort of sealed itself (a vacuum was formed inside the box?) when driving through the mountain roads.

The Loobman oiler is so simple that it's easy to make by yourself and I think that's what I'm gonna do during our long winter.

djr · 10-02-2004

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welcome m8, cant help with the oiler question as I currently prefer to lube my chain the old fashioned way. that loobman looks dreadful though.

a revision to this comment. I am now going to fit an auto oiler to my tiger. This was going to get done this month but a bust headlight meant the cash had to go on that instead. I have decided to fit a Pro Oiler.

Electronically controlled and no warranty issues. Oh yes and the guys are very helpful and respond to questions VERY fast.

WildeKurt · 10-02-2004

I fitted a ProOiler about a month ago. They were very prompt with shipping (into the US even) and the documentation included is great. No problems installing the system at all. They even have pics on the website of an actual Tiger installation: Very helpful. THe system works very well thus far. I'm still tweeking it and trying to find the right 'table' setting, but I think I've got that narrowed down.

Kurt

Sasquatch · 10-03-2004

Had a Loobman on the Tiger, now I have the Hawkoiler. No comparason.

Loobman was cheap, and lubed the chain well. As well as my paniers, swingarm, license plate, and pretty much the whole rear of my bike.

It did, however, show me that the concept of chain oilers is a solid one. Stock chain and 8k miles with not even an adjustment.

I decided on the Hawkoiler because of a few facts.

It lubricated only when I pressed the button. People that I had spoken to with Scottoilers seemed to be constantly fiddling with the adjustment. It seemed to either over oil (same as with the Loobman) or under oil.

With the Hawk, I just press the button 4-5 times when I am rolling slow through a town and everything stays lubed.

I like it.

Tigris · 10-03-2004

Here is a list of some Internet sites concerning chain oilers (some of them are in German, with good pictures):

Scottoiler
Loobman
Loobman info
Pro-Oiler
Hawkeoiler
Lubetronic
CLS200
McCoi
Kettenoeler.com

harum-scarum · 10-03-2004

I'm another evangelist for the Scottoiler - I got mine fitted by the dealer at 1000 miles, having discussed the warranty issue with them. My current chain and sprockets are over 30,000 miles old, and still have life in 'em.

10-07-2004

I guess I some how missed the Hawkeoiler website with the installation instructions. I'm mechanically challenged, but I think even I can hook something directly to the battery. I like the idea of being able to control the oil flow and only using it when I need it. Thanks for posting all those sites. It makes choosing an oiler a lot easier.

10-07-2004

I guess I some how missed the Hawkeoiler website with the installation instructions. I'm mechanically challenged, but I think even I can hook something directly to the battery. I like the idea of being able to control the oil flow and only using it when I need it. Thanks for posting all those sites. It makes choosing an oiler a lot easier.

Bushwhacker · 10-07-2004

I have a pro-oiler which is electronic rather than vacuum, and has a dash mounted control panel which allows changing oil flow on the fly for changing conditions.

I only have 2500 miles on the Tiger but it seems to be working pretty good so far.

From GB $199 delivered to US.

Bushwhacker · 10-07-2004

I have a pro-oiler which is electronic rather than vacuum, and has a dash mounted control panel which allows changing oil flow on the fly for changing conditions.

I only have 2500 miles on the Tiger but it seems to be working pretty good so far.

From GB $199 delivered to US.