Scottoiler Install

["David Arnett" <DArnett@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I installed a Scottoiler on my ST on Saturday.  The vacuum source is not easy to get to, as the tank and airbox has to be removed.  Great care must be taken to ensure that all hoses and electrical connectors are connected properly when the job is finished, as there are many of them.  The Quick Disconnect fuel line fittings will not leak fuel (maybe a drop or two (so don't hold a lighter next to them when disconnecting) when disconnected, so emptying your tank is not really necessary, but will make life easier as the tank will be lighter.  Have an assistant watch as you remove the tank and airbox, as you may miss a hose or electrical connector which will give grief when trying to pull the tank off.  When there, at the throttle bodies, the corregated vacuum line has to be cut, and the "T" fitting installed.  Scottoiler will provide this special fitting with a descriptive photograph, but you must ask for it.  Great care must be taken when reinstalling the airbox and tank.  I cannot comment on the performance of the Scottoiler at this time, because I am still screwing with the drip rate, and also all of the waxy built up residue (from sprayed on lube) is being flung off of the chain.  It is difficult to tell how wonderful this gizmo is at the time, but I like it so far.  My only concern is how well the "other side" of the chain gets lubed, but is appears that the oil travels well about the chain and this will not be a problem.  I mounted the reservoir with "zip strips" just forward of the taillight and to the left.  I had to relieve the hole in the plastic where the left rear turn signal wires penetrate to make room for the oil delivery tube.  The installation looks really nice.

On a side note, I had the "latest tune" downloaded when my ST was in for warrantee work (dead battery) on Friday and for some reason the fuel gage seems to be working better??  It comes off of full sooner than it used to??  I only ran about 3/4 of a tank out of it so I cannot jump to any conclusions yet.  I hope that new tune didn't destroy my good fuel economy!!!


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