re: Ditched the Scottolier today

[Jim Gillespie <jim@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Tim Cronin writes:
 > I'm in a similar position as regards my Scottoiler, I feels its a
 > danger issue as it dumps a cup full of oil next to my rear wheel
 > when left overnight.

    It certainly shouldn't do that - is the valve stuck open?
Definitely worth a call to the manufacturer - I've heard they're very
helpful.

[...]

 > While I'm on the subject of problems my topbox mounting has come
 > loose and now rattles worryingly while I'm riding.

    The rubber bumpers which hold the top box in place get compressed
after a while.  I bought some little sticky rubber patches from a DIY
shop (they're intended to stop cupboard doors from banging shut) and
they've made a huge difference.

 > Apart from that I think that this is the best bike going, I just
 > wish they would sort out the problems.

    Indeed.

                Jim
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