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RE: Chain lube - rboe - 05-04-2021
Back in stock when I checked a few minutes ago so I bought one.
Thanks!
Those shots of a clean chain convinced me to pull the trigger (well, being stock helped a lot too.
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RE: Chain lube - Stichill_imp - 05-04-2021
Excellent, Rboe! Looking forward to your installation and results!
I assume you ordered the Plus25 high-temp oil?
I'm only running 3/8ths open on Original Oil and the temps have been in the 60s °F / upper teens °C. I'm really wondering what will happen when we hit 80° F / 27° C this summer.
When planning your installation, make sure that no part of the tubing is above the outlet of the reservoir. The instructions don't mention that but the system relies on gravity to prime. I suppose siphoning to get it started is possible, but I didn't deign and made sure the reservoir was mounted high enough.
RE: Chain lube - GoldOxide_imp - 05-04-2021
One minor negative about the Tutoro on the CB1100 - for some anyway - might be the fashion eye sore. I didn't notice it on my CB, and I don't notice it on more modern dressed bikes.
RE: Chain lube - Stichill_imp - 05-04-2021
I sort of hid the reservoir behind my left pannier on the CBR, and did the best I could to hide the clear tubing.
An idea for the CB1100 might be to see if the reservoir could be hidden under the seat, and use black tubing so it's less conspicuous.
RE: Chain lube - GoldOxide_imp - 05-05-2021
(05-04-2021, 11:38 PM)Stichill_imp Wrote: I sort of hid the reservoir behind my left pannier on the CBR, and did the best I could to hide the clear tubing.
An idea for the CB1100 might be to see if the reservoir could be hidden under the seat, and use black tubing so it's less conspicuous.
I did consider that, but the real estate under the CB1100 saddle was at the time, [url=https://youtu.be/Iz-8CSa9xj8]Precious.
RE: Chain lube - rboe - 05-05-2021
I have Givi bags on the black CB (using an older generation mount) so I have some options.
Yes, I ordered the kit with the higher temp oil; but for Phoenix I may have to run it through an oil cooler to keep it from boiling away.
RE: Chain lube - max - 05-05-2021
Very nice looking Stichill, the real magic for me is that somehow the oil spreads evenly ( at least it seems like it ) to the other side of the chain, i cannot work that one out but it impresses me every time, love the photography too man
RE: Chain lube - Stichill_imp - 05-05-2021
(05-05-2021, 02:58 PM)max_imp Wrote: Very nice looking Stichill, the real magic for me is that somehow the oil spreads evenly ( at least it seems like it ) to the other side of the chain, i cannot work that one out but it impresses me every time, love the photography too man
Thanks, max! Tutoro extolls the ability of the oil to spread evenly across both sides of the chain. They even take pains to say that their testing shows that two nozzles (one on each side of the sprocket) are not necessary / provide no extra benefit.
To get decent closeups (with an iPhone at least) I've learned to stand back a bit and use the zoom feature to get a closer shot that stays in focus.
RE: Chain lube - GoldOxide_imp - 05-06-2021
Agreed. Dual nozzle is not required. I am satisfied with the simple and effective behaviour of the Tutoro unit.
RE: Chain lube - Stichill_imp - 05-06-2021
(05-06-2021, 12:51 AM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote: Agreed. Dual nozzle is not required. I am satisfied with the simple and effective behaviour of the Tutoro unit.
It was a great recommendation from you, GO. I'd never heard of it until your postings.