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YOu still need some lube for the chain - sprocket interface.

(02-15-2019, 11:08 AM)Rboe_imp Wrote: [ -> ]YOu still need some lube for the chain - sprocket interface.

Ah, Grasshopper, what you ponder is already before you ...



[url=https://www.tutorochainoiler.com/products/tutoro-auto-automatic-motorcycle-chain-oiler-standard-kit]Tutoro Auto Standard Kit

This Grasshopper was aware of the Scott's Oiler, now I know of a few more!

https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/autom...ers#page-4

If I'm ever in the position where I just might put on enough mileage to make it worth while I now have choices.

of course I'll never remember this.

Yep, the Scottoiler system and a few other similar ones I considered. However, I didn't want to rely on electronics, power, wires and all that jazz. A gravity plunger is maintenance free and only lubes when the bike is moving over road bumps. The rate is configurable by the rider with a turn of a valve. Since I dislike chains, this solved my issue.

GO, do you clean the chain periodically or does it just get grungier every ride?

(02-17-2019, 02:12 PM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: [ -> ]GO, do you clean the chain periodically or does it just get grungier every ride?

Since adding the Tutoro unit, I would say I wipe down the chain twice a year. I don't really have to, but I do and it takes only about a minute. That is, while on center stand I soak the chain with WD-40 for as long as I have time for. Take an old cotton t-shirt (or whatever) and wipe off the grime by grabbing the chain and turning the rear wheel. The oiler will do the rest during the ride.

If I do not clean it, the bits of "grunge" (if any) fling off and from time-to-time hit the rim. That is how I know. However, the bits are much less than some chain spray-on solutions (e.g. chain wax, Motul chain lube, etc.) I have used in the past. The grunge build-up in my case is significantly less than using Motul, and etc. The build-up on the sprockets is also less. I wipe the sprocket teeth area maybe every 12 to 18 months.

Probably the most important aspect for me was I found during cold weather riding when there was salt powder on the road, the chain wax (and other products) would pick the salt up and cause the chain to severely rust (when subjected to water/mist/condensation) to the point where affected o-rings could prematurely wear and fail.

Since using the oiler, this has no longer been an issue. No more browning chains, but no greasy black chains either. For me, it worked out better than expected.

A bonus is the option to hide the reservoir under the seat on some bikes.

Mmm, for a guy who dislikes maintenance, it looks like a good idea. Thanks for the information.

(02-17-2019, 04:15 PM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Mmm, for a guy who dislikes maintenance, it looks like a good idea. Thanks for the information.

Good luck with whatever your ultimate solution you adopt Cormanus. I certainly cannot associate first-hand the challenges of dust accumulation on the chain as you may routinely experience, however, I suspect our south-west U.S. Forum members can align better to those members in Australia.

It would be interesting to learn from off-road ADV riders how they manage their chains. Do they simply replace them? (and sprockets too?) I have not done that research.

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You know I prefer shaft drive on my ride, but that is unlikely on the CB and most other future mid-size class bikes. The Tutoro appears to be a convenient compromise.

GO how about a close up pic of the unit mounted on your bike?

(02-18-2019, 12:39 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: [ -> ]GO how about a close up pic of the unit mounted on your bike?

I elected to mount externally, however, the alternative was in my under seat "storage" cubicle near the battery. But my cubicle was full of stuff and at the time I was unsure how well the Tutoro would perform, so I mounted it externally thinking I could easily remove it if I didn't like it. It has been in place for four years.



And the close-up ...



The drip tube basically runs down, then along the swingarm, and then lays on the lower hemisphere of the rear sprocket just above the passing chain links.