Auto Chain oilers

[Peter Wiles]

I’ve read the 2015 Forum entry on chain oilers, but certainly the Scottoiler range seems to have been developed since then. What are the pro’s and con’s of oilers, based on members’ experience, and are there any recommendations? I’m doing what research I can, via the web and other bikers, but any info will be useful.

[andrew_buchanan]

Hi
I have an auto Scott oiler on 990 and has worked well for years
Havent had any issues at all

[MalcolmB]

I use an oiler called LOOBMAN which is simple and inexpensive and only requires the occasional input from the rider. Judging by the present indications I will get 60000 km on the chain and sprockets on the Tiger. However equally as important to oiling the chain is cleaning it regularly with good old kerosene and expensive chain oilers won’t do that for you!

[Peter Wiles]

Thanks, Andrew and Malcolm.

Andrew, is your Scottoiler vacuum or electrically operated? I’ve been getting some good feedback on the electrically operated one.

Malcolm, I agree on chain cleaning. It’s the spray-on, tacky lubricants I’m not keen on – seem to collect grit, thus making a good grinding paste!

Thanks again, both.

Pete

[Adrian Godfrey]

Nemo is great, no electrical fitting required, shop around on price, there is also a Chinese copy now
https://www.motomox.co.nz/shop/show_single_product.php?prod=459

[Peter Wiles]

Hi Adrian,

Thanks for that. Seems simple, efficient and a lot cheaper than Scottoilers. Do you use a Nemo and, if so, do you get any excess oiling?

Cheers

Pete

[ljhfarm]

I use a Tutoro chain oiler, simple and works very well

[Adrian Godfrey]

Yes I have the Nemo on a Multistrada, no oil leaks, just make sure it is completely full with no air on top of the oil

[Peter Wiles]

Thank, everyone. That’s given me a fair bit to consider.

Pete

[Eddieb]

I need to fit one to the DR as well but I want something that doesn’t need to be filled every ride. How many km’s will they do between fillups?

[Graeme Howarth]

+1 for the Tutoro. Only used it on 2 road bikes so far but no electrical or vacuum connections required. Dead simple. I get at least 800kms on a fill. Bought from here:~ http://www.fastbikegear.co.nz/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=323 but like everywhere else they seem to lack stock at the moment thanks to the CCP virus.

[Peter Wiles]

Looked into the Tutoro, but these no longer have an NZ distributer, although they are available from the UK manufacturer. Shame really, since they seem simple, not requiring attachment to vaccuum or battery. Fastbikegear informed me that they were no longer importing the product.

So, back to the Scottoiler, I guess.

[sabin brewer]

Hi there I got my chain Oiler off Amazon $39 us, you just turn the click thing on the top when you want oil well worth a look

[Peter Wiles]

Purchased Tutoro oiler from the UK, and I’m well pleased with the quality and the fitting. The package took less time to get here from the UK than it did to get from Auckland to Richmond! I chose the Adventure kit because it had all the fittings that I could conceivably need and, in all, the oiler took less than an hour to fit.
I’m still fine tuning the flow (working from lowest setting upwards), although I think I’ve reached the final setting (today’s ride will confirm).
I priced the Scottoiler options, finally potentially settling on the vacuum-operated version. In the end, the fact the Tutoro is independent of the bike electrics or vacuum feed sold the Tutoro for me – it operates purely on bike movement, after the engine’s running.

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[Kiwiscoot]

I also bought my Tutoro oiler from the UK.
https://www.tutorochainoiler.com/

Had it now for +15 000km and works a treat, even in the dusty stuff.

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