Scottoiler
 

Want to fit my scottoiler,can anyone point me in the right direction to find a vacuum take off?
thanks

Nope , but I can give you some good advice....take the Scotolier back to the shop where you bought it and ask for your money back , all they are really good for is covering the back end of your bike in oil :flame:


If you clean and lube your chain properly every 500 miles or so it will last just as long as one with a scotolier , and you'll save a fortune in Gunk and Mr Sheene trying to keep your back wheel clean :lol:

Don't agree fella,have used a scottoiler on all the bikes i've owned with excellent results.As to the fling,well if the oils flickin off,so's the crap that would normally stick with wax/lube and grind into the chain/sprockets,plus in this weather you'd be cleaning the chain after every trip to work without the oiler!
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OR! On th eother hand.....
 

....keep the scotoiler cos it's a damn fine invention and marvellous at keeping your chain running smooth and clean in all weathers!

Dunno where to find your vacuum take off point, and by the time I find it on my bike you'll have fitted yours, but just had to put another angle on view about Scotoilers. Must surely be on one of the throttle bodies between airbox and head? Just keep an eye on the scotoiler settings, mines strapped to the seat subframe under the pillion pad so it's easy to get to and cant be easily messed with, and use the right oil, you'll end up making a lot less adjustments to your chain which will last longer too :smug:

If I can find where my Scottoiler is connected, I'll let you know, PJ! Mine was fitted by the dealer, as I am not licensed to use spanners, screw-drivers, etc. Pretty handy with a mallet, mind ...

I reckon Scottoilers are pretty good, as I'm useless at keeping a chain maintained (but not nearly as a good as a shaft drive).

I started to fit the scottoiler, but ran out of time and weather to finish it off... couldn't decide the best way to route the injector pipework to the rear sprocket (pics of your setup would be greatfully appreciated???) Anyway... as for the vaccuum point, I found, as you look at the engine from the left hand side you will see a black pipe connecting to one of the cylinders from the airbox, in that pipe is a 5mm? allen bolt, take this out and fit the vaccuum pipe to the RMV. I found it a bit fiddly to get to since it's partially obscured by the frame, but not too much of a problem... If you need and the weather's ok (no light in the garage :puzzled: ) i'll take a pic tomorrow and post it on here.

I agree with yellowisfriedegg take it back to the shop and get your money back they are totally crap. Use propper chain lube and look after your chain but please dont use these. i alwasy think they make the bike look like the fork seals have gone with all the oil down the side

Here's a wider view of where the vacuum pipe is connected (from the right-hand side of the bike):





And a closer view:




Hope this helps!

Possibly my first ever useful post to the Message Board! :lol:

Go Put it in the bin and go buy some chain lube :D

Loz, where about is the reservoir mounted on your bike.

JohnDa, it's strapped to the frame under the left-hand side fairing (upper). You can't quite see it through the gap, but by un-clipping the two dzu fasteners, I can pull the fairing off sufficiently to check the settings and state of the reservoir (it's the small type, not the touring type).

I can post a pic if needed.

Stick with it, a brilliant product, which will definately prolong the life of your chain, especially if you ride in all weathers. I've had them on various previous bikes, but you do need to ensure propper adjustment. This can only be by trial and error, if you have excess lube - simple turn it down!:D

Propperly adjusted it will have less "fling" and mess than any other type of lube.

Having said all that I wouldn't fit one to my new Darkie:smug:I love cleaning it. It's also akin to fitting a topbox:lol: