Scottoiler on VFR 800?
Matt Avison
VFR 800 with Fuel injection?
Bastard Bear
>
> Can anyone give advice as to whether or not a Scottoiler can be fitted to a
> VFR 800 with Fuel injection?
No, mounting it with fuel injection will not hold it in place.
I suggest either glue or bolts.
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Jon Harris (Tallguy)
<matta...@erols.com> wrote:
>Can anyone give advice as to whether or not a Scottoiler can be fitted to a
>VFR 800 with Fuel injection?
Don't see why not. They did a special fitment for the earlie VFR and
i'm sure they'll still be points for balancing the carbs to take a
vacuum feed. Try giving Honda a bell.
Regards,
jon.
Mike Gleavy
<tal...@mistral.co.uk> writes
>On Wed, 11 Nov 1998 09:23:05 -0500, "Matt Avison"
><matta...@erols.com> wrote:
>
>>Can anyone give advice as to whether or not a Scottoiler can be fitted to a
>>VFR 800 with Fuel injection?
>
>Don't see why not. They did a special fitment for the earlie VFR and
>i'm sure they'll still be points for balancing the carbs to take a
Hang on, I feel I'm losing something here. Carbs? On an EFI? Where did
Sarah say she bought those mushrooms?
>vacuum feed. Try giving Honda a bell.
Not sure why they'd want one - they usually want money in exchange for
bikes. Still it's worth a try.
>
>Regards,
>
>jon.
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Richard Sterry
<URL:mailto:matta...@erols.com> wrote:
> Can anyone give advice as to whether or not a Scottoiler can be fitted to a
> VFR 800 with Fuel injection?
Yes it can; a friend of mine has one on his VFR800. If in doubt,
telephone the manufacturer. I haven't got the number to hand, but I
daresay directory enquiries will find them. If not, email me and I'll
dig out the bumf for mine. I found them very helpful.
Rick
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Jon Harris (Tallguy)
<Mi...@sidecars.demon.co.uk> wrote:
>In article <3649a145...@news.mistral.co.uk>, Jon Harris (Tallguy)
><tal...@mistral.co.uk> writes
>>On Wed, 11 Nov 1998 09:23:05 -0500, "Matt Avison"
>><matta...@erols.com> wrote:
>>
>>>Can anyone give advice as to whether or not a Scottoiler can be fitted to a
>>>VFR 800 with Fuel injection?
>>
>>Don't see why not. They did a special fitment for the earlie VFR and
>>i'm sure they'll still be points for balancing the carbs to take a
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Ok ok so i'm a putz...
>Hang on, I feel I'm losing something here. Carbs? On an EFI? Where did
>Sarah say she bought those mushrooms?
What i was getting at was this. I guess there is still a vacuum take
off on the 'throttle bodies' to ensure that the throttles are
synchronised.
>>vacuum feed. Try giving Honda a bell.
> ^^^^^
Well the only difficulty with fitting to a VFR is the swingarm design
and the fact that it doesn't have carbs as such. Honda could tell you
if it has individual drillings in each throttle body to allow a vacuum
point and Scottoiler should be able to tell you whether their product
will fit. Or you could even ring a decent dealer, they don't bite.
Regards,
Jon.
Alistair Laing
<SNIP
>Yes it can; a friend of mine has one on his VFR800. If in doubt,
>telephone the manufacturer. I haven't got the number to hand, but I
>daresay directory enquiries will find them. If not, email me and I'll
>dig out the bumf for mine. I found them very helpful.
>
>Rick
Scottoiler's web page is :
http://ds.dial.pipex.com/town/terrace/rcv87/
Might be helpful - and they're Scottish - Hooray !!
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Bastard Bear
>
> Matt Avison said in <72c6km$5g9$1...@autumn.news.rcn.net>:
>
> >Can anyone give advice as to whether or not a Scottoiler can be fitted to a
> >VFR 800 with Fuel injection?
>
>
> A quick wipe with oil once a week or when it rains will let the chain
> last 20k anyway.
>
> Scottoilers - for the terminally thick with too much money.
Bad week Simes? You seem awfully aggressive today [1]
[1] Even compared to "normal".
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Simon Atkinson wrote in message <36573b5c....@news.freeserve.co.uk>...
>Matt Avison said in <72c6km$5g9$1...@autumn.news.rcn.net>:
>
>>Can anyone give advice as to whether or not a Scottoiler can be fitted to
a
>>VFR 800 with Fuel injection?
>
>Who cares?
Hmmmm, fuel injected throttle bodies don't have those little holes for the
vacuum gauges do they... or do they?
I heard that Nick Sanders, (TerminallyThickWithtooMuchMoney[tm]) has a
Scottoiler fitted to his new Triumph 955i, so it must be possible.
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> Matt Avison said in <72c6km$5g9$1...@autumn.news.rcn.net>:
>
> >Can anyone give advice as to whether or not a Scottoiler can be fitted to a
> >VFR 800 with Fuel injection?
>
> Who cares?
>
> A quick wipe with oil once a week or when it rains will let the chain
> last 20k anyway.
>
> Scottoilers - for the terminally thick with too much money.
Haven't been fishing for some time, have you?
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>
> Simon Atkinson wrote:
> >
> > Matt Avison said in <72c6km$5g9$1...@autumn.news.rcn.net>:
> >
> > >Can anyone give advice as to whether or not a Scottoiler can be fitted to a
> > >VFR 800 with Fuel injection?
> >
> > Who cares?
> >
> > A quick wipe with oil once a week or when it rains will let the chain
> > last 20k anyway.
> >
> > Scottoilers - for the terminally thick with too much money.
>
>
> [1] Even compared to "normal".
Simes is taking a correspondence course in jounalism. This week is the
"Murray Module".
HTH
Martin
UKMC
Richard Sterry
<URL:mailto:si...@raunds01.freeserve.co.uk> wrote:
> Actually, I honestly believe that Scottoilers are a waste of money. My
> Firestorm has now done 14k and the chain has only needed adjusting once
> so far. I am sure it will go well over 20k without the benefit of a
> Snotoiler.
Of course you can make a chain last just as long without a Scottoiler,
if you are diligent enough. It's just a labour-saving device, that's
all, and I have no regrets at having one fitted.
Trevor Dennis
>Bad week Simes? You seem awfully aggressive today [1]
Don't you know when you've been had?
I roared with laughter when I read Sime's troll.
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Windy
<nos...@anytime.com> wrote:
>In article <36588772....@news.freeserve.co.uk>, Simon Atkinson
><URL:mailto:si...@raunds01.freeserve.co.uk> wrote:
>
>> Actually, I honestly believe that Scottoilers are a waste of money. My
>> Firestorm has now done 14k and the chain has only needed adjusting once
>> so far. I am sure it will go well over 20k without the benefit of a
>> Snotoiler.
>
>Of course you can make a chain last just as long without a Scottoiler,
>if you are diligent enough. It's just a labour-saving device, that's
>all, and I have no regrets at having one fitted.
Mr Al had one already fitted when I bought him. I
saw no good reason to remove it but I haven't been
out to buy one for Kevin.
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Neil Murray
> Bastard Bear wrote:
> >
> > Simon Atkinson wrote:
> > >
> > > Matt Avison said in <72c6km$5g9$1...@autumn.news.rcn.net>:
> > >
> > > >Can anyone give advice as to whether or not a Scottoiler can be
> > > >fitted to a VFR 800 with Fuel injection?
> > >
> > > Who cares?
> > >
> > > A quick wipe with oil once a week or when it rains will let the chain
> > > last 20k anyway.
> > >
> > > Scottoilers - for the terminally thick with too much money.
> >
> > Bad week Simes? You seem awfully aggressive today [1]
> >
> > [1] Even compared to "normal".
>
> Simes is taking a correspondence course in jounalism. This week is the
> "Murray Module".
>
Courses will be held in the nearest convenient hostelry....
Mike Fisher
>On Sat, 14 Nov 1998 17:53:03 +0100, neil.an...@btinternet.com
>(Neil Murray) wrote:
>
>>Courses will be held in the nearest convenient hostelry....
>
>image that bought up...
Methinks you've been spending too much time in "alt.pantyhose" Doc.
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Doc Gonz0
(Neil Murray) wrote:
>Courses will be held in the nearest convenient hostelry....
I read that as 'hosiery'...you don't wamtto know about the mental
image that bought up...
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Trevor Dennis
>Of course you can make a chain last just as long without a Scottoiler,
>if you are diligent enough. It's just a labour-saving device, that's
>all, and I have no regrets at having one fitted.
The problem with Scott oilers is that they are restricted in what
lubricant you can apply with them. Scott Oiler's own brand oil is
OK, but expensive, and chain-saw oil works pretty well. But
nothing comes close to Sime's patented mixture of 50:50 gear oil
and grease.
You paint it on with a short haired brush. It stays on the chain
for *MUCH* longer than any other lubricant I've come across. And
it's cheap.
Try it. You'll be impressed.
Mike Maughan
wrote:
> Of course you can make a chain last just as long without a Scottoiler,
> if you are diligent enough. It's just a labour-saving device, that's
> all, and I have no regrets at having one fitted.
>
I've had six Scottoilers on past and current bikes (although finding
somewhere to fit on on the ST100 is proving a challenge :) and find they
pay for themselves in pure convenience alone - never mind the 25k+ I've
been getting out of chains and related reduced sprocket wear.
They can be viewed as BOF-addons, no chrome, no gofaster stripes, no
street cred, but I'm more interested in the convenience these days :)
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Doc Gonz0
<wh...@cableinet.co.uk> wrote:
>Doc Gonz0 wrote in message <364f388...@news.freeserve.co.uk>...
>>On Sat, 14 Nov 1998 17:53:03 +0100, neil.an...@btinternet.com
>>(Neil Murray) wrote:
>>
>>>Courses will be held in the nearest convenient hostelry....
>>
>>I read that as 'hosiery'...you don't wamtto know about the mental
>>image that bought up...
>
>Methinks you've been spending too much time in "alt.pantyhose" Doc.
Unfortunately, Freeserve blocks all the erm, interesting binary
groups...
Jack
>
>I've had six Scottoilers on past and current bikes (although finding
>somewhere to fit on on the ST100 is proving a challenge :)
It goes on the front brake disk.
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Yes you can it is very easy. I have one fitted on my 800.
Richard Sterry
<URL:mailto:tre...@tdennis.demon.co.uk> wrote:
> Richard Sterry said
>
> >Of course you can make a chain last just as long without a Scottoiler,
> >if you are diligent enough. It's just a labour-saving device, that's
> >all, and I have no regrets at having one fitted.
>
> lubricant you can apply with them. Scott Oiler's own brand oil is
> OK, but expensive, and chain-saw oil works pretty well. But
> nothing comes close to Sime's patented mixture of 50:50 gear oil
> and grease.
>
> You paint it on with a short haired brush. It stays on the chain
> for *MUCH* longer than any other lubricant I've come across. And
> it's cheap.
>
> Try it. You'll be impressed.
I did try it, and it does indeed work, but it's still a drag. I've tried
chain sprays, I've tried the 50:50 oil/grease mix, but I'm sticking with
the Scottoiler! Like I said, no regrets.
Mike Maughan
convinced with the standard brake setup I'd actually notice much
of a reduction :((
Jack
>In article <3655f9ca....@nntp.usit.net>, Jack wrote:
>> It goes on the front brake disk.
>>
>Thanks for that helpful suggestion :) - although I'm not
>convinced with the standard brake setup I'd actually notice much
>of a reduction :((
Maybe you should try two, one on each side.
Mike Maughan
being discussed in the "blinker fluid" threads?
Andy McClelland
>I am always sweetness and light[tm].
That's Windy's bag, or do I mean: That Windy's a bag?
I'll forego the coat, it will slow my escape.
Jack
>In article <3654b81d....@nntp.usit.net>, Jack wrote:
>> Maybe you should try two, one on each side.
>>
>Presumably I'd have to investigate off-balance issues such as are
>being discussed in the "blinker fluid" threads?
You should never put blinker fluid in a Scottoiler, it'll cause the
brakes to pulsate.
Jonathon Green
> Actually, I honestly believe that Scottoilers are a waste of money. My
> Firestorm has now done 14k and the chain has only needed adjusting once
> so far. I am sure it will go well over 20k without the benefit of a
> Snotoiler.
Yes, but just think how much FURTHER it might have gone WITH a
Scottoiler...
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"Death to all fanatics!"
Mike Maughan
> You should never put blinker fluid in a Scottoiler, it'll cause the
> brakes to pulsate.
>
Donald Deasy
>
> In article <36500cd1....@nntp.usit.net>, Jack wrote:
> > You should never put blinker fluid in a Scottoiler, it'll cause the
> > brakes to pulsate.
> >
> Wouldn't this give me a sort of poor man's ABS?
>
My R80 must have an early prototype of ABS it's called Anti Braking
System ;-).
Kippis
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Windy
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>
> Jonathon Green said in <36501C9A...@virgin.net>:
>
> >Yes, but just think how much FURTHER it might have gone WITH a
> >Scottoiler...
>
> Do you honestly reckon it would? Naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhh.
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Actually I agree with you that a Scotoiler won't extend the life of an
otherwise well maintained chain, but I've got one on my Triumph because
I'm a lazy bastard and, (other than brushing the chain down with
parrafin every now and then) can't be bothered to do the horrid,
irksome, messy task the hard way. I also find it less messy and more
convenient than aerosols (much less a jar of gunge) when travelling...
Scotoilers don't work miracles, but (assuming that they're properly
installed or just plain lucky) they do a decent job without much
hassle...
Andy McClelland
>On Mon, 16 Nov 1998 11:33:58 GMT, "Andy
>McClelland" <mccle...@lls.leica.co.uk> wrote:
>
>>Simon Atkinson wrote:
>>
>>>I am always sweetness and light[tm].
>>
>>That's Windy's bag, or do I mean: That Windy's a bag?
>>
>>I'll forego the coat, it will slow my escape.
>
>The shattered kneecaps will slow you further.
That was a limp joke.
William Grainger
Mark Hitchin
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Mark Hitchin <Mark.H...@apg.philips.com> wrote in article
<36515388...@apg.philips.com>...
A bit of a knee-jerk reaction, that
Bastard Bear
>
> Bastard Bear said
>
> >Bad week Simes? You seem awfully aggressive today [1]
>
>
> I roared with laughter when I read Sime's troll.
>
And the other chap seemed to go right off the deep end with v little
encouragement :-)
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Trevor Dennis
>Actually I agree with you that a Scotoiler won't extend the life of an
>otherwise well maintained chain, but I've got one on my Triumph because
>I'm a lazy bastard
It occurs to me that one argument for a Scottoiler is
if you have one of the ever growing number of bikes
without a centre stand.
But then again, there can't be too many people who own
such a bike but don't have some sort of paddock stand.
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Simon Batey
<tre...@tdennis.demon.co.uk> writes
>
>It occurs to me that one argument for a Scottoiler is
>if you have one of the ever growing number of bikes
>without a centre stand.
>
>But then again, there can't be too many people who own
>such a bike but don't have some sort of paddock stand.
>
Handy if you do lots of miles in the winter. The rain don't take long to
wash the chain clean...........
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>
> On 17 Nov 1998 11:02:38 GMT, "Kelvin Craig"
Now *that* hurt, let me patellya...
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<kel...@colorite-software.com> wrote:
>
>
>Mark Hitchin <Mark.H...@apg.philips.com> wrote in article
><36515388...@apg.philips.com>...
>>
>>
>> William Grainger wrote:
>> >
>> > In article <F2K951.EJ...@leica.co.uk>,
>> > Andy McClelland <mccle...@lls.leica.co.uk> wrote:
>> > >Windy wrote:
>> > >
>> > >>On Mon, 16 Nov 1998 11:33:58 GMT, "Andy
>> > >>McClelland" <mccle...@lls.leica.co.uk> wrote:
>> > >>
>> > >>>Simon Atkinson wrote:
>> > >>>
>> > >>>>I am always sweetness and light[tm].
>> > >>>
>> > >>>That's Windy's bag, or do I mean: That Windy's a bag?
>> > >>>
>> > >>>I'll forego the coat, it will slow my escape.
>> > >>
>> > >>The shattered kneecaps will slow you further.
>> > >
>> > >That was a limp joke.
>> > >
>> >
>> > With a lame ending.
>>
>> A sense of humour transplant is knee-ded.
>>
>A bit of a knee-jerk reaction, that
Not to mention ex-cruciate-ing...
Mark Hitchin
Dan Nitschke wrote:
> > >> > >>>That's Windy's bag, or do I mean: That Windy's a bag?
> > >> > >>>
> > >> > >>>I'll forego the coat, it will slow my escape.
> > >> > >>
> > >> > >>The shattered kneecaps will slow you further.
> > >> > >
> > >> > >That was a limp joke.
> > >> > >
> > >> >
> > >> > With a lame ending.
> > >>
> > >> A sense of humour transplant is knee-ded.
> > >>
> > >A bit of a knee-jerk reaction, that
> >
> > Not to mention ex-cruciate-ing...
>
> Now *that* hurt, let me patellya...
Socket to me Dan...
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Mike Maughan
> Doc Gonz0 wrote:
> >
> > On 17 Nov 1998 11:02:38 GMT, "Kelvin Craig"
> > <kel...@colorite-software.com> wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >
> > >Mark Hitchin <Mark.H...@apg.philips.com> wrote in article
> > ><36515388...@apg.philips.com>...
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> William Grainger wrote:
> > >> >
> > >> > In article <F2K951.EJ...@leica.co.uk>,
> > >> > Andy McClelland <mccle...@lls.leica.co.uk> wrote:
> > >> > >Windy wrote:
> > >> > >
> > >> > >>On Mon, 16 Nov 1998 11:33:58 GMT, "Andy
> > >> > >>McClelland" <mccle...@lls.leica.co.uk> wrote:
> > >> > >>
> > >> > >>>Simon Atkinson wrote:
> > >> > >>>
> > >> > >>>>I am always sweetness and light[tm].
> > >> > >>>
> > >> > >>>
> > >> > >>>I'll forego the coat, it will slow my escape.
> > >> > >>
> > >> > >>The shattered kneecaps will slow you further.
> > >> > >
> > >> > >That was a limp joke.
> > >> > >
> > >> >
> > >> > With a lame ending.
> > >>
> > >> A sense of humour transplant is knee-ded.
> > >>
> > >A bit of a knee-jerk reaction, that
> >
> > Not to mention ex-cruciate-ing...
>
> Now *that* hurt, let me patellya...
>
bend?
Kelvin Craig
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Trevor Dennis
>Well, there's me for a start.
I haven't forgotten. :)
Dan Nitschke
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Trevor Dennis
>Handy if you do lots of miles in the winter. The rain don't take long to
>wash the chain clean...........
But the oil/grease mix stays on for....
Oh I give up. :(
Nigel Hewitt
>Jonathon Green said
>
>>Actually I agree with you that a Scotoiler won't extend the life of an
>>otherwise well maintained chain, but I've got one on my Triumph
because
>>I'm a lazy bastard
>
>if you have one of the ever growing number of bikes
>without a centre stand.
>
>But then again, there can't be too many people who own
>such a bike but don't have some sort of paddock stand.
I've got several paddock stands but none
of them fit the Honda so it's out with the
C2H2 bottles soon.
I park in a nice carpetted area so I don't fancy an oil
dribbler no matter how nice you say they are.
--
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John Duckett
>Richard Sterry said
>The problem with Scott oilers is that they are restricted in what
>lubricant you can apply with them.
Why are you restricted? Is this a Scottoiler recommendation?
I've been putting SAE90 gearbox oil in mine for nearly two tears now wiyhout any
problems.
Regards
John
Living near Bristol, England.
Trevor Dennis
>Why are you restricted? Is this a Scottoiler recommendation?
>
>I've been putting SAE90 gearbox oil in mine for nearly two tears now wiyhout any
>problems.
How much adjustment is there on the flow rate?
If they can be opened up well beyond the norm,
and the reservoir placed in a hot environment,
then maybe a Scott-oiler *could* be used with
50:50 gear oil/grease.