+1. I have no experience with the E version, but very good experience with the V version. Once you find the correct vacuum take-off to make the thing work, installation is quite straightforward.I have used the V Scottoiler on three bikes with excellent results. E version is more expensive and presumably more complicated. Simplicity and lower cost does it for me.
I'll try to remember to post it tonight when I get home.Sparky, please send pic. My T-100 is a 2010. Any help finding best placement for vacume tube will also be appreciated.
You've said it all.The V-system is simple, robust and reliable, and it does everything you need it to do.
They offer a standard and high temprature oil, the latter which is thicker. I live in a whacky place where the winters get to the teens (F) and the summer gets 100+ (F). I have to swap out the oil twice a year.The only issue I've found with the V system is that the oil flow changes with ambient temperature as the oil thins, other than that I agree, nothing to improve.
It's not so much ambient temperature which is the problem, we don't get it that hot in the UK and I don't ride in the winter, it's more that as the bike heats up it transfers heat to the oiler and thins it, I need to set it for when it warms up and not when it's cold.They offer a standard and high temprature oil, the latter which is thicker. I live in a whacky place where the winters get to the teens (F) and the summer gets 100+ (F). I have to swap out the oil twice a year.
-Sparky
Mine's mounted on the frame behind the RH side panel, and engine heat doesn't affect it. Perhaps mount it somewhere cooler?It's not so much ambient temperature which is the problem, we don't get it that hot in the UK and I don't ride in the winter, it's more that as the bike heats up it transfers heat to the oiler and thins it, I need to set it for when it warms up and not when it's cold.
That's where I put mine, too. Makes for a straightforward installation because it is a fairly short distance from both the vacuum source and where the delivery spigot will end up on the rear sprocket.Mine's mounted on the frame behind the RH side panel, and engine heat doesn't affect it. Perhaps mount it somewhere cooler?
Apologies BD for any confusion, I don't have one on the Triumph just yet, I have it on the Honda and it's mounted under the front seat (where the ABS would be if it had it) it's a good clean installation but does mean it gets a little warm (from all angles if I've had a curry). I need to have another look at it as I have a dual outlet nozzle to install it's ok once it's set up for warm just means I don't get any lube for the first mile or so, shouldn't be a problem.Mine's mounted on the frame behind the RH side panel, and engine heat doesn't affect it. Perhaps mount it somewhere cooler?
Useful hint for setting up:
Take the vacuum elbow off the spigot on the carb (still connected to the vacuum pipe), put a length of clear tubing in it firmly, and have a Mole wrench handy. Suck like mad on the end of the tube until you can see the valve move up in the reservoir (you can also hear a slight click as it moves). Clamp the Mole grips on the clear tubing before releasing the vacuum with your mouth. If you have done it right, the valve will stay open as if the engine is running, and you can adjust the flow rate until it's right. Remove Mole grips, put the elbow back on the carb, and you're done.
Setting the flow rate can take 20 minutes or so, and this way you can do it without the engine running and annoying the dog/wasting fuel/choking with fumes. It worked perfectly for me. The key is getting the right size of tubing that will make an airtight fit in the elbow. I used windscreen washer tube.
<snork>it's a good clean installation but does mean it gets a little warm (from all angles if I've had a curry).
