Scottoiler flick on rear tyre

14-10-2005, 08:18 AM

Having read just about every post containing the word 'scottoiler' I know I'm at risk of opening a huge can of worms here but...

Can anyone help with reducing the amount of lube flicked on to the rear tyre? The feeder tube has just been changed from the rear sprocket to the front sprocket which has helped, but not eliminated the problem. I've currently got it set on 2 so don't think it's too high. My commute is 16 miles into central London so the bike can get pretty hot and the scottoiler's in the usual place, under the side panel. Is it as simple as switching from the green to red oil? Is it possible to totally eliminate lube flick? And has lube on the rear tyre caused anyone any problems?

14-10-2005, 11:43 AM

Lube on rubber eh?

Sorry...couldn't resist. I'm sure someone more helpful will be along soon.

CK & AK · 14-10-2005, 11:46 AM

Remove Scottoiler - job done :lol:

well - you did ask........

14-10-2005, 11:47 AM

"Rubber on lube" - You're forgiven - it's Friday pm & it definitely made me smile as well as giving me an idea for the weekend

"Remove Scottoiler" - the man's a genius - why didn't I think of that?!!! :lol:

CK & AK · 14-10-2005, 11:52 AM

Removal?

why thankyou Duchess :lol: , but I havent had a sex change....

C

14-10-2005, 11:54 AM

what number is the dial on? I dont have a scot but I know a man who does.

14-10-2005, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A Yerbury

what number is the dial on? I dont have a scot but I know a man who does.

Dial's on 2 - any lower and I'm not convinced the chain would be getting enough oil

14-10-2005, 12:06 PM

ive got the dial on zero it wont turn off any more and i still get fling onto the wheel muss grumbel

14-10-2005, 12:09 PM

It stands to reason you would get more splash from the front, as the oil gathers then flies back into thin air (and tyres) as opposed to the chain as it spins upwards on the rear sprocket.

MotoNik · 14-10-2005, 12:10 PM

You mentioned the "S" word!

Mine is set on about 2 as well and I still get a bit of fling on to the tyre. I'm glad to say it doesn't matter that much - I've had it over to the edge of the tyre and i've not fallen off yet! :lol:

Not sure if it's because it's a V-twin, and they generate a lot of vacuum in the Scottoiler, but they do seem to need turning right down - might be worth running it a bit lower. As long as the rollers remain slightly wet then it's ok. Try it and see how it goes?

Failing that, just keeping wiping the tyre over to remove the build up. Not a great remedy I know, but then how often do you really use that last 15mm on the edge of your tyre?

cheers,

Nik

14-10-2005, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A Yerbury

It stands to reason you would get more splash from the front, as the oil gathers then flies back into thin air (and tyres) as opposed to the chain as it spins upwards on the rear sprocket.

Nope - definitely got more splash when it was on the rear than I do now it's on the front.

Scotty/Nik - I'll try turning it lower again & see what happens

Nik - how often do I use the last 15mm? You've got a point - tend to find the exhaust hits the ground before the tyre's edge!

But whilst there's lube on it, kind of puts me off trying and there's a lovely sweeping left hand bend on my commute...

14-10-2005, 12:26 PM

Interestingly (well, thats overselling it a bit) mine is turned down low but it still makes a huge mess. I get a bit on the wheel but not on the running surface of the tyre. I would have thought that the front sprocket spun too fast and would have thrown off even more.

Pedro · 14-10-2005, 03:09 PM

Mine is set to about 1, the chain gets plenty of oil and the flick is there but not too bad. I do use the slightly thicker red oil too.

Ped

Zimbo · 14-10-2005, 05:27 PM

Ignore the numbers altogether. Adjust the scottoiler so you're getting one drip per 45 - 60 seconds onto the chain.

14-10-2005, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CK & AK

Remove Scottoiler - job done :lol:

well - you did ask........

There speaks the voice of reason......

Nasty nasty nasty

14-10-2005, 08:18 AM	#1
Duchess Guest Posts: n/a	Scottoiler flick on rear tyre Having read just about every post containing the word 'scottoiler' I know I'm at risk of opening a huge can of worms here but... Can anyone help with reducing the amount of lube flicked on to the rear tyre? The feeder tube has just been changed from the rear sprocket to the front sprocket which has helped, but not eliminated the problem. I've currently got it set on 2 so don't think it's too high. My commute is 16 miles into central London so the bike can get pretty hot and the scottoiler's in the usual place, under the side panel. Is it as simple as switching from the green to red oil? Is it possible to totally eliminate lube flick? And has lube on the rear tyre caused anyone any problems?

14-10-2005, 11:46 AM	#3
CK & AK flob-a-lob-a-lob Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NW Surrey Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 3,306	Solution Remove Scottoiler - job done :lol: well - you did ask........

14-10-2005, 11:47 AM	#4
Duchess Guest Posts: n/a	"Rubber on lube" - You're forgiven - it's Friday pm & it definitely made me smile as well as giving me an idea for the weekend "Remove Scottoiler" - the man's a genius - why didn't I think of that?!!! :lol: Last edited by Duchess; 14-10-2005 at 11:50 AM..

14-10-2005, 11:54 AM	#6
A Yerbury Guest Posts: n/a	half? what number is the dial on? I dont have a scot but I know a man who does.

14-10-2005, 03:09 PM	#13
Pedro Ciao, come stai? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Somewhere Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 4,157	Mine is set to about 1, the chain gets plenty of oil and the flick is there but not too bad. I do use the slightly thicker red oil too. Ped __________________ M900 - 1993! Monster 1200R!

14-10-2005, 11:43 AM	#2
Pugi Guest Posts: n/a	Lube on rubber eh? Sorry...couldn't resist. I'm sure someone more helpful will be along soon.

14-10-2005, 11:52 AM	#5
CK & AK flob-a-lob-a-lob Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NW Surrey Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 3,306	Removal? why thankyou Duchess :lol: , but I havent had a sex change.... C

14-10-2005, 12:06 PM	#8
Scotty Guest Posts: n/a	ive got the dial on zero it wont turn off any more and i still get fling onto the wheel muss grumbel

14-10-2005, 12:09 PM	#9
A Yerbury Guest Posts: n/a	It stands to reason you would get more splash from the front, as the oil gathers then flies back into thin air (and tyres) as opposed to the chain as it spins upwards on the rear sprocket.

14-10-2005, 12:10 PM	#10
MotoNik Bronze Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sherbourne Bike: M600 Posts: 401	You mentioned the "S" word! Mine is set on about 2 as well and I still get a bit of fling on to the tyre. I'm glad to say it doesn't matter that much - I've had it over to the edge of the tyre and i've not fallen off yet! :lol: Not sure if it's because it's a V-twin, and they generate a lot of vacuum in the Scottoiler, but they do seem to need turning right down - might be worth running it a bit lower. As long as the rollers remain slightly wet then it's ok. Try it and see how it goes? Failing that, just keeping wiping the tyre over to remove the build up. Not a great remedy I know, but then how often do you really use that last 15mm on the edge of your tyre? cheers, Nik

14-10-2005, 12:26 PM	#12
DavidT Guest Posts: n/a	Interestingly (well, thats overselling it a bit) mine is turned down low but it still makes a huge mess. I get a bit on the wheel but not on the running surface of the tyre. I would have thought that the front sprocket spun too fast and would have thrown off even more.

14-10-2005, 05:27 PM	#14
Zimbo Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Stonehouse, Glos Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,079	Ignore the numbers altogether. Adjust the scottoiler so you're getting one drip per 45 - 60 seconds onto the chain.