Re: Automatic Chain Oilers

[mfay@xxxxxxxxxx (Martin Fay)]

Rig,

I've used both the Chaintec (On a TL1000S) and the Scottoiler (On a Bandit).
Given the choice I'd pick the Scottoiler but the chaintec does work. It is more 
difficult to bleed because you can't pressureise it like the scottoiler and it's
also more difficult to regulate accurately because the adjuster screw is much 
smaller than the scottoilers but if you take the time to set it up properly it 
works fine. Any chaintec installations I've seen where people claim the product 
doesn't work were down to not reading the instructions! Mount the resevoir as 
high as you can. Mount the valve 'horizontally' on the hugger/chain guard and 
that's it! To bleed the system simply remove the oil tube at the inlet to the 
valve and let gravity bleed it for you. Simple!

Martin

'97 Suzuki TL1000S (Grease Spot)
'79 Guzzi  V50 II
'81 Suzuki X5      (Elleva)


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Subject: Automatic Chain Oilers
Author:  "Mark Ridler" <rig@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> (by way of Eric Sheley 
<eric@xxxxxxxxxx>) at Internet
Date:    01/06/99 19:06


Has anyone fitted an automatic chain oilier on there ST? 
I've always had a Scottoiler on all my previous bikes,
(http://www.scottoiler.co.uk/) and rate them as one of the most essential 
pieces of kit for ANY bike, but I've heard that it will invalidate your 
Triumph warranty if you fit one.
Has anyone used any other similar product? I've heard the ChainTec is a load 
of S&^T, any advice?
     
Rig
GSF1200
Triumph Sprint ST (soon.....10th June!)
     
     
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