Chain Oiler

[dadsafrantic]

Does anyone use an oiler?  Is it worth the expense?

[sledge]

.....or the mess? 

[scottpA_GS]

I think GSJack does ? Someone here w/ some serious milage under their belt uses one... I dont but I think its a good idea.

 

[ohgood]

i rigged up a copper line + baby bottle deal. it was so ugly it broke my camera. got paranoid about it spilling slippery spit all over the back tire at the worst possible time, and took it off.

now i use spray wax. dupont. blue can. cheap.

[TonyKZ1]

I'm currently using a scottoiler, here's the vendor I bought it from here in the U.S. There's quite a few reviews on it throughout the web, especially on the advrider's website as there are a lot of long distance riders there.

I've also used a Loobman in the past. It's inexpensive, manually operated - you just squeeze the oil bottle to fill the reservoir and then the oil slowly drips on the sprocket/chain,  and it actually works pretty good but I wanted something better so I bought the scottoiler system.

Before buying these I was lubricating my chain every friday afternoon, at around 300 miles. I noticed how much easier the rear wheel turned after being lubricated. So I thought I would try a automatic system to keep it lubricated all the time. With the chain oilers, my chain is always being lubricated, turns very easy, and lasts a long time.
YMMV like anything else, and these are just two of the chain oilers that are available out there.
Tony

[08GSSteve]

Scott Oiler for RT's are the best invention since sliced bread.  No matter how much muck and dirt goes into the rear wheel while out and about you can count on the scott oiler.

They are not needed on road bikes unless you intend to do lots of miles a day so you don't have to worry about stopping to clean and oil the chain.

[blade]

I use Dupont teflon dry lube on my GSF 1200. no mess and it holds up well. You can get it for less than $5 a can at the hardware store with the blue building and the white sign.

[intergalactic]

That loobman looks nice for price/performance ratio...

[dohabee]

I use Dupont teflon dry lube on my GSF 1200. no mess and it holds up well. You can get it for less than $5 a can at the hardware store with the blue building and the white sign.

I think I use the same stuff  its called dupont multi purpose teflon lubricant, or something like that.

Based on recommendations from another thread I got it at Lowes and have been using it for about 4 months.

It is way less messy than oil and it seems to do a good job, but I feel like it requires slightly more frequent application.

[galahs]

I use dupont multi purpose teflon lubricant

Good stuff if applied to a clean chain

[Cal Price]

I had a Scottoiler on my GS, when I changed to the GSF650 I went back to using chain wax. Recently I've had a few problems with chain and I will soon replace chain and sprocket and then fit a new Scottoiler, 'nuff said ? yes it is worth the expence, it's a great piece of kit.

[intergalactic]

Anyone have a used  loobman for sale?

[Pigeonroost]

Scott Oiler for RT's are the best invention since sliced bread.  No matter how much muck and dirt goes into the rear wheel while out and about you can count on the scott oiler.

They are not needed on road bikes unless you intend to do lots of miles a day so you don't have to worry about stopping to clean and oil the chain.

Steve, I'm not picking on you, you are just convenient right now.  In the above quote you say ..."don't have to worry about stopping to clean...."  I gotta wonder though, using an oiler does not mean road grit will not get into chain and ruin it, it may be well oiled and still shot t' he77.  On the other hand, if cleaning is not needed with oiler, then maybe not needed with manual oiling either.

prs

[08GSSteve]

Pigeon

Chains are not ruined by road grit as a properly lubricated chain creates a barrier around the "o" ring to prevent contamination from entering.  However a neglected or incorrectly oiled chain will allow road grit to enter and cause damage and shorter chain life.

Most chains wear early due to lack of lube and not a lack of cleaning.  A well oiled and non cleaned chain will last longer than a cleaned non oiled chain.

[Pigeonroost]

Understood.  Thanks.

prs

[Dr.Sparkie]

or, just to be a goon: a leaking output shaft seal on the motor is a great way to keep your chain oiled and your motor full of fresh oil.

[sledge]

No need to laff....once upon a time long long ago, all motorcycles employed a total loss lubrication system.