- lanerider wrote:
- im looking to buy a scottoiler v system for my wrr has anyone fitted one can it be done I'm using a x ring chain and want it to last
Haven't actually fitted one to any of my bikes but I do have a Lubeman system laying about. It is sort of like a manual version of a Scott Oiler.
I just don't care for the added complexity.
On my Strom I usually lube the chain at every or every other fill up when I am around town. If I am on a long ride I lube it at the end of every day. I've been all over the gambit on lube too. From WD40 to motorcycle chain lube to high $$ lube from Europe. At the end of the day nothing seems to work as well as cheap 80 or 90W gear lube (Marine grade if you can find it) and a little oil can.
When I am on the road I have been using lithium spray grease that you can pick up at any auto parts store.
I usually get about 25,000 miles out of my chains on the Strom. Usually it seems like the front sprocket is shot at that level of miles.
I follow the same routine on my WRR. Right now I have 4000 miles on the chain but because of the type of riding I do on that bike I don't think I will get the same life as the Strom. I recently went to a 14/48 setup from a 13/48 setup that I have been running since the bike was new. I noticed front sprocket was worn pretty good and figured I may be able to squeeze another 2000 or 3000 miles out of it. I guess the bottom line is if I can get 5000 to 8000 mile chain life I will be happy.
If you mainly ride on the street I think the chain should last longer. Sand, dust, gravel. and mud just seem to shorten up chain life.