RE: [ST] chain oilers

["Craig Tate" <craigtt@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Bil,
I currently use a ScottOiler on a KLR650 and a HawkeOiler on my ST.  While
both units work adequately, I think the HawkeOiler offers several advantages
for an ST, distance rider.  First, the ScottOiler requires that you cut into
the vacuum line.  The HawkeOiler is electric, which precludes any problems
with ST warranty issues or poor seal on the vacuum line.  Secondly, although
the Scott flow rate is adjustable, it's basically an automatic feed.  It
drops the same amount of oil at high speed as it does at low speed and the
same amount in dry weather as it does in rain.  The HawkeOiler is manual -
you push a button which controls a pump whenever you need oil.  Generally,
whenever you are slowing to stop for gas, food, etc., or starting up from
same, you hit the button a couple of times.  This disperses the oil at a
lower speed (so it is not immediately thrown off) and you can put on as much
as you need (i.e., if it's raining, I oil more frequently).

I fabricated a metal plate on which to mount the HawkeOiler reservoir, which
is hidden in the ST tail.  This makes for a really clean installation.  If
you decide on the HawkeOiler and would like a picture of my installation,
let me know.

Craig

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From: owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Bil
Swartz
Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 10:42 AM
To: st@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [ST] chain oilers


Can you tell I'm getting anxious for the new season...

Not to start a debate, but what automatic chain oilers are now available and
how do they stack up?  Is the Scott-oiler still preferred?

aTdHvAaNnKcSe,

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