Triumphrat

bluzdoctor · 04-28-2007, 12:53 PM

I have a 2001 Tiger and am planning to get a chain oiler that is electronically controlled (vs using the vacuum from the engine intake. I have looked at the options and the Lubetronics and CLS seem to get good reviews. I have also considered the Hawke, but I am forgetful and it relies on the rider to push a switch to oil the chain.

Anyone on the list have experience with these oilers? What about installation probs, etc?

thanks, bluzdoc

slayer · 04-28-2007, 04:54 PM

I have installed Lubetronic last Monday. No problems with installation, got good advice where to take live wire from

- fuse box.

Already did around 500 km with it now and it seems to be working fine, just only putting too much oil, as it is very warm lately. I have ordered control unit as it seems necessary to control the oil flow.

:-D
one more thing to mention, on full tank I could do around 300~320 km, with the oiler I did 350km today and I was riding very aggressively (mostly around 120 ~ 140km/h = 75 ~ 88mph) hard braking, acceleration...
surprising

[ This message was edited by: slayer on 2007-04-28 15:00 ]

bluzdoctor · 04-29-2007, 12:31 AM

I am waiting to hear from Cycle Gear, the USA importer, about special ordering the Lubetronic. Not easy to find the Lubetronic here in the states, but it may be less than the CLS 200u, which is in stock at Twisted Throttle for $200.00

What did you pay for yours?

bluzdoctor

[quote]
On 2007-04-28 14:54, slayer wrote:
I have installed Lubetronic last Monday. No problems with installation, got good advice where to take live wire from

- fuse box.

blacktiger · 04-29-2007, 05:16 PM

My tip, for everyone reading this thread, is to buy cheap 2stoke oil to use in the oiler. Much cheaper than the Scottoiler stuff and, I guess, any other supplied by the oiler manufacturers.

CATUCK · 04-29-2007, 05:36 PM

I have used a Lubetronic and now run it on EP80 diff oil. Lubetronic with the control unit worked out dearer than a scottoiler touring 'though.

[ This message was edited by: CATUCK on 2007-04-29 15:38 ]

blacktiger · 04-29-2007, 05:48 PM

Quote:

On 2007-04-29 15:36, CATUCK wrote:
I have used a Lubetronic and now run it on EP80 diff oil.

EP80 wouldn't flow through a Scottoiler. Their oil is quite thin. Which is why I chose 2T oil.

[ This message was edited by: blacktiger on 2007-04-29 15:48 ]

BC · 04-30-2007, 07:51 AM

I am using chainsaw bar oil, also a cheaper option than Scotoil here in Aussie

BC

slayer · 04-30-2007, 05:29 PM

Quote:

On 2007-04-30 05:51, BC wrote:
I am using chainsaw bar oil, also a cheaper option than Scotoil here in Aussie

BC

:-D chainsaw ? lol. using bike for lumberlacking :razz:

bluzdoctor · 04-30-2007, 05:41 PM

I just got prices on the Lubetronic here in the states. $119 for the Lubetronic and $59 for the controller. They have to special order from across the ocean...

The CLS 200u is $199, and available in stock at Twisted Throttle. Seems like a toss-up in terms of cost.

Anyone use the CLS Chain Oiler?

bluz