automatic chain oiler

Hypermotard · May 12, 2013

Was anybody mounting a automatic chain oiler yet? Had one on ever previous bike... I'm not sure though, what model fits best for this bike and where to mount the components... There is not much room under the seat.

SuperTen · May 12, 2013

I have one, but not thought about putting it on this bike yet.

Stradavarius · May 12, 2013

About taking care of your chain: Drive Chain Maintenance | Drive Time - Motorcyclist Magazine

Hypermotard · May 12, 2013

Thanks for this article

Stradavarius · May 12, 2013

Hypermotard said:
Thanks for this article

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riskfacilitator · May 28, 2013

Installed a scottoiler. Works a treat. Placed reservoir on right side and ran tube acros rear fender.

Hypermotard · May 28, 2013

Cool, can you post some pictures?

gatdammit · May 28, 2013

I have zero experience with chain oiler's. I asked my techs about them during first service and they're only comment was they "make a mess". Any pro's want to comment on these oiler's being messy?

StefanR · Jun 2, 2013

I use OSCO on my Multistrada 1100. Works great

OSCO Homepage

How to lubricate?
1. ride your bike at a footpace speed
2. pull out the plunger
3. loosen the plunger
4. keep on riding your bike for about 50 - 100 metres at a footpace speed

In the meantime the OSCO will evenly distribute 2 cc of chain oil in 7 to 10 seconds on the chain. The result: The bike drives better and your ( expensive) chain set will last thousands of kilometres longer.

Lubricating takes place very safely. If you lubricate according to the instructions there is no chance of wasting oil, neither of contaminating the rear tyre. This means that the OSCO is not only very suitable for all touring, road, offroad and custom motorcycles, but it's also very well suited for supersport motorbikes. The average lubricating interval is about 300 km (200 miles). Your riding style and weather conditions can reduce or increase the lubricating interval.

Your advantage: you can decide yourself when to grease the chain!

Hypermotard · Jun 15, 2013

@riskfacilitator
where did you connect the vacuum hose? can you post a pic?

weczerniczek · Apr 27, 2014

I installed Scottoiler e-System few weeks ago. Will get some pictures for you and post here. Just a short description:

I placed the reservoir on the left hand side of the bike on the tube frame (next to where your left knee is). The needle touching rear sprocket is attached under the last bolt that holds the plastic cover for the brake line tube and ABS wire. You should request special Ducati kit (SA-0026) when installing any Scottoiler (because the swingarm-read below), its free of charge. The kit contains long black plastic tube that can be routed through this cover on the bottom of the swingarm. The tube exits on the right hand side of the bike where swingarm is attached to the frame, go around this joint, then around the rear brake reservoir under the seat, over the fuel tank (where the seat lock slides under the metal bracket and down around the top joint of the rear suspension to the reservoir.

As you can see, very complicated routing but I couldn't find better route really. Its impossible to hide the reservoir under the seat as there is absolutely no space (imo). Pictures will tell more

The electric unit is attached on left handlebar, on the left wing mirror mount.

It works very well as no vacuum pipe is needed (just pure pump, electricity directly from battery and there you go).

Momfer · Apr 27, 2014

StefanR said:
I use OSCO on my Multistrada 1100. Works great

OSCO Homepage

How to lubricate?
1. ride your bike at a footpace speed
2. pull out the plunger
3. loosen the plunger
4. keep on riding your bike for about 50 - 100 metres at a footpace speed

In the meantime the OSCO will evenly distribute 2 cc of chain oil in 7 to 10 seconds on the chain. The result: The bike drives better and your ( expensive) chain set will last thousands of kilometres longer.

Lubricating takes place very safely. If you lubricate according to the instructions there is no chance of wasting oil, neither of contaminating the rear tyre. This means that the OSCO is not only very suitable for all touring, road, offroad and custom motorcycles, but it's also very well suited for supersport motorbikes. The average lubricating interval is about 300 km (200 miles). Your riding style and weather conditions can reduce or increase the lubricating interval.

Your advantage: you can decide yourself when to grease the chain!

I've got an OSCO as well, works great.

zippy49 · Apr 28, 2014

Have fun cleaning your tail section and riding gear...the Strada's chain guard is way too short to keep the chain from throwing oil all over the place. O-ring chains do not need constant external lubrication, only occasional cleaning and lubing. I use a drip lube from Renthal.

That's why we have centerstands...

gatdammit · Apr 28, 2014

And chain lube stains something awful. Before I got good at cleaning off excess, I'd spend 20 minutes trying to get the spray off the plastics and swingarm. Got a pattern of spray on a pair of my riding pants that won't come out at all.

zippy49 · Apr 29, 2014

Try some of this, Gat. It is very thick and sticky. I spin the wheel while I put a thin bead on the rollers. No overspray. Then I fire it up in first gear to spread the lube, shut it off and wipe with a rag. No fling, and much less hassle.

gatdammit · Apr 29, 2014

Thanks, Zippy. I use the Motul cleaner/lube because that's what the dealer handed me when I asked for chain product. I like the cleaner but the spray lube is messy and tends to waste/overspray. I like the idea of the drip spout.

zippy49 · Apr 29, 2014

gatdammit said:
Thanks, Zippy. I use the Motul cleaner/lube because that's what the dealer handed me when I asked for chain product. I like the cleaner but the spray lube is messy and tends to waste/overspray. I like the idea of the drip spout.

Lots less wastage, too - I've had my small bottle for years. Of course, some of my bikes have been belt drive, and the Velos tend to leak enough oil from the primary case that the chain is always well lubed. The bottle in my pic is going for around eight bucks online.

weczerniczek · Jun 10, 2014

weczerniczek said:
I installed Scottoiler e-System few weeks ago. Will get some pictures for you and post here. Just a short description:

I placed the reservoir on the left hand side of the bike on the tube frame (next to where your left knee is). The needle touching rear sprocket is attached under the last bolt that holds the plastic cover for the brake line tube and ABS wire. You should request special Ducati kit (SA-0026) when installing any Scottoiler (because the swingarm-read below), its free of charge. The kit contains long black plastic tube that can be routed through this cover on the bottom of the swingarm. The tube exits on the right hand side of the bike where swingarm is attached to the frame, go around this joint, then around the rear brake reservoir under the seat, over the fuel tank (where the seat lock slides under the metal bracket and down around the top joint of the rear suspension to the reservoir.

As you can see, very complicated routing but I couldn't find better route really. Its impossible to hide the reservoir under the seat as there is absolutely no space (imo). Pictures will tell more

The electric unit is attached on left handlebar, on the left wing mirror mount.

It works very well as no vacuum pipe is needed (just pure pump, electricity directly from battery and there you go).

As promised, here are some pictures:
Handlebar unit

Handlebar unit

Side view on the reservoir

Detail of the needle touching sprocket

Oil pipe routing

Few weeks ago I did quite a long(ish) trip to Cornwall (550miles in two days in two ppl) and have to say that i am very happy with this, no need to maintain the chain, just filling the oil and every month I wipe the chain with paper kitchen towel. Using 60seconds per drop in normal operation and 30s/drop when its raining.

Any questions, happy to answer.

gatdammit · Jun 10, 2014

Man, that is a lot of gear for something that takes me 10 minutes twice a month (usually when I wash it).

I've just never experienced or read about a dire need to have a street bike chain constantly lubricated. Did you have catastrophic failure related to poorly maintained chain once? I understand the importance off-road/rallye.

My biggest critique is that you say you just wipe it with a towel once a month. When I do service my chain, I hit with cleaner and take a chain brush to it. I fear just a monthly wipe will allow a lot of junk to build in the links.

I'm not pissing on it. I just hope I haven't missed something huge with chain maintenance. Honestly, I fear tension more than one that's a little dry.

zippy49 · Jun 11, 2014

Gat, you may not know how much it rains in the UK. It's like, all the time. Florida is like Arizona in comparison. These oilers have been around since long before o-ring chains were invented. Using them today is still a habit for the more 'a-retentive' type of rider.

A description that probably fits me, since I still ride Velocettes!

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