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beatr911 · 09-11-2012, 01:16 PM

I did an experiment in the early 90's on my GPz550 with non-Oring chain using a Scottoiler vs can lube. The Scottoiler performed as stated and actually DID extend chain life by better than 3 times, based on stretch (or wear) rate. This was using new 10-40 engine oil. Used oil is the way to go as there is still plenty of lubrication properties left for a chain. And why not?

Based on the cost of a chain and sprockets vs the Scottoiler, the Scottoiler would pay for itsself before the chain and sprockets wore out. 428 and smaller chains are often so cheap that it may not pay out in those cases. A no-brainer investment if you ride a few miles on a 250 or larger bike with a 520 or larger chain.

What I really like is the ability to change ratios on the chain drive while keeping maintenance hassles to a minimum. My current shaftie is smooth, clean, quiet and nearly maintenance free, but the gearing is just way too low. I wish a gearing change wasn't so expensive for the shaftie.

They say the Scottoiler works off road but I didn't find success. The wet chain attracted lots and lots of dirt and didn't flow enough to keep it very clean. O-ring chains seem to me best suited to the dirt.

I haven't tried the DIY oil squirters. Seems like a good choice for the next chain drive bike in the garage.

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beatr911 Master EcoModder Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Coast, USA Posts: 516 B2300 - '96 Mazda B2300 SE Focus - '05 Ford Focus ST The red car - '00 Honda Insight Thanks: 6 Thanked 77 Times in 56 Posts	I did an experiment in the early 90's on my GPz550 with non-Oring chain using a Scottoiler vs can lube. The Scottoiler performed as stated and actually DID extend chain life by better than 3 times, based on stretch (or wear) rate. This was using new 10-40 engine oil. Used oil is the way to go as there is still plenty of lubrication properties left for a chain. And why not? Based on the cost of a chain and sprockets vs the Scottoiler, the Scottoiler would pay for itsself before the chain and sprockets wore out. 428 and smaller chains are often so cheap that it may not pay out in those cases. A no-brainer investment if you ride a few miles on a 250 or larger bike with a 520 or larger chain. What I really like is the ability to change ratios on the chain drive while keeping maintenance hassles to a minimum. My current shaftie is smooth, clean, quiet and nearly maintenance free, but the gearing is just way too low. I wish a gearing change wasn't so expensive for the shaftie. They say the Scottoiler works off road but I didn't find success. The wet chain attracted lots and lots of dirt and didn't flow enough to keep it very clean. O-ring chains seem to me best suited to the dirt. I haven't tried the DIY oil squirters. Seems like a good choice for the next chain drive bike in the garage. __________________ Good design is simple. Getting there isn't.