Hi all, I've been thinking of adding a Scottoiler to my FZ. Does anyone have/had one on an FZ or other bike? What do you think of it? Does it work as advertised? Any negitives I should be aware of before adding this device? Thanks
I have not installed one on a bike as of yet. I think they are a great way to make
sure you keep the chain lubed. Constant application of lube, wins over a weekly/monthly/whenever I remember application.
Set up correctly, they seem to be a wonderful way to increase the reliability of a chain. O ring chains retain lube in the pins longer than non O rings..... obviously it's because the gaskets keep the lube in there. But it eventually works it's way out, or shclock works it's way in.
Keeping a fresh flow of oil on the chain, carrying away grit is obviously better than having stuff stick to the chain and then wiping it off some hundreds of miles later. Every little bit of grit that wears on the O rings will reduce it's sealing ability.
I don't even like to take a brush to a chain.... the bristles will poke grit into the gaskets.