Scottoiler xSystem V2.0

[Saul]

I know it’s a Marmite subject but I was given the above Scottoiler which costs around £200 it seemed daft not to try it out.    Lots of people rave about them.   Oh and save the belt and shaft tedium nobody cares
I had a bad experience with a thing called a Loobman, I did a thread on, which did dump its contents on the back tyre which was sub optimal.   It was a cheap POS and the oil valve jammed open.  I am hoping I have more success with the Scottoiler.  
My mate with the Royal Enfield Supermeteor had it converted to Belt drive but didn’t have the skills to remove the Scottoiler that it came with.  I did the deed for him and he gave me the unit rather than chuck it out.   Unluckily for me the garage that did the conversion for him binned the oil delivery nozzle and bits so I had to buy that new along with some oil.    Scott Oil like to charge a premium for that stuff but I have still ended up with a cheap set up so no room to moan really.  
I have mounted the unit on the side of the bike for access until I get used to it.    I may move it at a later date depending on how I get on.   

I wired it into the Oxford really box thing I have under the pillion seat so that it will be isolated when the ignition is off.   The thing is designed to draw minimal current when the bike it stationery in sleep mode and come to life when the bike moves.   I don’t want to trust getting stranded because of that.    It is designed to be also switched by the ignition and turn on when the bike does and begins to move.   We shall see.   So far it is working fine. 

The dispenser has 15 settings so I have set it in the middle and can turn it up or down depending on how much oil fling I get.    
 

I am interested to see how I get on with it on my CBF, don’t know if I would bother spending the money to do the same to my Hornet.   

 

[Marcel]

Curious to see how messy it will be...I guess when you get the flow dialed in it shouldn't be and issue....don't what to think about these automatic Oilers, ran chain driven bikes for many years and really didn't spend much time lubricating a good quality chain...a shot of chain lube every 300km or so and the odd cleaning when it got to much gunk on it...and always had 30 ish thousand km before having to replace it with a fresh set....if you personally has me ...Im sold on a belt drive system...anything under 100hp and is riden on tar mac.. (.street bikes )..

[Saul]

https://www.scottoiler.com/products/xsystem/

 

[Buckster]

I had a Scottoiler on my Triumph Sprint, never ever had an issue with it and the chain lasted really well with it. I don't see the point in trying to save a few quid buying an unknown.

[Saul]

2 minutes ago, Buckster said:

I had a Scottoiler on my Triumph Sprint, never ever had an issue with it and the chain lasted really well with it. I don't see the point in trying to save a few quid buying an unknown.

That's good to hear.  If it is as good as the advertising wank says and some reviews I have read I may pay for one for my Hornet.  The latest model is £230 though so it's good to be able to try it out for the £30 or so it cost me to set this one up with oil and bits. .  

[Buckster]

57 minutes ago, Saul said:

That's good to hear.  If it is as good as the advertising wank says and some reviews I have read I may pay for one for my Hornet.  The latest model is £230 though so it's good to be able to try it out for the £30 or so it cost me to set this one up with oil and bits. .  

How much is a good chain these days?

[Saul]

£80/£100 ish.  

[Pedro]

If you decide to hide it in the bike, remember to put the reservoir away from a heat source and in a place that doesn't heat up. If you do, the oil will become thinner and flow very fast, turning the rear of your bike and your pants into an oily mess. Ask me how I know this 

[Saul]

Cause you had a Scott Oiler on your Trans Alp ?    Sort of remember you saying something about that.  

[Pedro]

1 minute ago, Saul said:

Cause you had a Scott Oiler on your Trans Alp ?    Sort of remember you saying something about that.  

Yes. Put it inside the cubicle under the seat, all nice and hidden until it warmed up! 

[Marcel]

It might be different cause some of you I think ride year round....it might be practical....I could see the benefits maybe...

But I always found the less lube the better...id rather replace after a normal time of wear than spending my time cleaning the back wheel every time Im out for a ride....not to mention how much the pain in the arse is to clean a spoke wheel...the belt drive is the best invention ever in my mind....

[Saul]

7 minutes ago, Pedro said:

Yes. Put it inside the cubicle under the seat, all nice and hidden until it warmed up! 

Sort of remember you getting oil on your jeans  or something?  

[Pedro]

Just now, Saul said:

Sort of remember you getting oil on your jeans  or something?  

All over my jeans, the whole rear of the bike, I was cleaning oil spots all over the bike for ages 

I hope it goes well for you, though!

[Saul]

51 minutes ago, Pedro said:

All over my jeans, the whole rear of the bike, I was cleaning oil spots all over the bike for ages 

I hope it goes well for you, though!

Cheers I am planning on playing it by ear and seeing if the system works for me in. my climate.  Probably a bit colder here than Portugal most of the year.