Ok so call me lazy...But I like the idea of the Scottoiler (Hawkoiler/Pro-Oiler/etc...). These relatively simple devices make life for motorcyclists easier. And that's always good. And, big bonus, they extend chain life and save TIME and MONEY on the 600mile(or less) cleaning routine. But I don't like the price (150.00 to 260.00). And the Loobman was just too damn crude for my liking. I figured if some crud can take 10 bucks worth of parts and put together an auto-oiler, well damnit all, so can I. So I set about it. I'm not done yet but I can give you some ideas what it'll be like when it's done. I studied the pictures of the Loobman, Scottoiler, Hawkoiler, and Pro-oiler. I absolutely had to have a Double-Sided delivery system. I also didn't want to have to squeeze a bottle (or push a button) every so often to keep the chain lubed, I'm forgetful and my chain would suffer. I also didn't want to tear into various PVC valves to build my own vacuum actuated system. Not being good with electronics ruled out putting in a wired pump of any kind.
Thank the low-tech gods and people that care too much about their lawns. I found an inline flow regulator valve that fits perfect into .17ID tubing. It even cuts the flow off completely.
So I then set out to get a Y-connector, something to hold it all together, and some metal to make a bracket (I'm sorry but that Loobman bent wire thing is just WAY too mickey-mouse for my taste) that will attach to the sidearm where spools would plug in (convenient that it's already there and all).
The last thing I needed was a reservoir of some sort. Not having any spare weedwhaker gas tanks around, I went to the pet shop and got a hamster water bottle. 118ml capacity is just over twice that of the Scottoiler standard AND it will fit nicely behind the passenger foot rest with some zip-ties. Added bonus, the .17ID (.25OD) tubing slips snugly up the water spout. Viola, instant gravity fed reservoir.
For 21.00 + 6.00 for gas, I was able to get everything I need. Tomorrow I'll be fabbing the bracket up and bolting it to the bike. The trickiest thing will be getting the flow rate just right. But, once it is set I'll mark the valve so I wont ever have to worry about it again. It's not perfect. But with the on/off flow regulator, I should avoid almost all oil leaking after the bike is parked (I put the valve as close to the Double-Sided delivery head as possible). I also used a spray-bottle straw for the tips (think Windex type spray bottle). The straw is a heavier duty plastic that will hold shape/position alot better than regular PVC tubing. So tuff that it can be heated and shaped. This also makes for easy tip replacement IF I would ever need to.
So, when it's all done I'll post lotsa pics with ride reports to tell you all how its working.
