Triumphrat

Bazzer · 01-23-2006

On their website it shows the fitment for a Bonnie on the freme tube behind the RHS side cover. Looks kinda conspicuous there.

I look behind the covers and under the seat, but it's all pretty crowded.

Anyone found a better (more discreet) place?

Dirtbikemike · 01-23-2006

Bazzer,

I strapped mine to the downtube behind the lefthand side cover for just that reason. It is less noticable on the side stand when on the downhill side of the bike. Most of the inspectors wait until you're parked to check the Bonnie out.

DBM

boozefighter · 01-23-2006

Where to put a Scottoiler? Best place I can think of is back on the shelf at the dealership. I prefer to lube the chain myself and adjust and inspect it every 200 miles or so. I'm not completely sold on the idea of this gadget. Joe

Bhakti-rider · 01-23-2006

I'd advise against it, unless you can find some oil that doesn't mess up your wheel, sprockets, and everything else in the plane of the chain. I speak from experience: I had one installed on my SV650 before I took delivery, and it was a complete waste of money - worse, because of all the time I had to dedicate to cleaning up the mess.

Being basically lazy, I thought it seemed like a good idea to have the chain lubed automatically as I rode. And it is a good idea, it just doesn't work, with their oil anyway.

fuzzdevil · 01-23-2006

i am with Joe on this (may be the scotch talking)

lubing a chain is pretty painless, and its a good idea to get up close and personal with your chain, remember too tight leaky counter shaft seal to loose destroyed countershaft possible injury or death & you friends calling you a squid

Nursey · 01-24-2006

I fitted a Scottoiler and I'm not impressed. It looks conspicuous wherever you put it. It drips onto the garage floor, if not your tyre, even when on a low setting. I still lube the chain anyway from time to time as the Scot-thing can't cope with English winters. (Surprising as they are designed and made in Scotland!). I suppose it does some good, but if I could have the money back, I would.

Dirtbikemike · 01-24-2006

Good feedback from all however, I am a fan of the scottoiler and had great luck with it on the DR 650. 18,000 miles with only one or two chain adjustments. Chain looked good all the time, not much mess etc.

I am having the same "messy" problem you all mentioned and have been stumped as to the problem. Original thoughts were air flow turbulence at the rear of the bike. Still working!

DBM

iandel · 01-24-2006

G'day,

I use the Loobman chain oiler and it works great. If too much oil is coming out then you squeazed it too hard. There is a photo on my link below.

AlanFJ · 01-24-2006

I've used a Loobman on several previous bikes. Being a manual device it's easy to apply just the right amount of lube to suit conditions. Recomended.

Bazzer · 01-24-2006

Thanks all. I was kinda hoping for a magic solution of where to hide it.

I know all the arguments about the mess, and I've experienced that myself on previous chain drive bikes. I'm using wax at the moment, but am unimpressed with the build up you get.

I'm still undecided.