Homemade automatic chain oiler

This is a really quick video showing my automatic chain oiler setup. It's still a work in progress and likely to be tweaked. I plan to experiment with different applicator heads and will probably swap out the main valve with an electric solenoid valve to make the operation automatic. The total setup cost about $17 in parts from the local hardware store.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• scottoiler
• loobman
• chain
• oiler
• motorcycle
• maintenance
• homemade
• howto
• brentm099
• cbr1000f
• honda
• hurricane

[Ibonneau]

Hey - brentm099

nice job on the oiler - just one Q...

do you need a hole on the top of the oil bottle - to let air in ?

I've tried making something like that but the oil doesn't come out - I think due to low pressure forming in the bottle.

[brentm099]

@Ibonneau Yes, you are exactly right, you do need a tiny hole in the top of the bottle to let air in, otherwise the oil will not flow very far.

As a sidenote, I've stopped using this system since I decided it really isn't robust enough for every day use. But it was a fun proof-of-concept project.

Have fun tinkering.

[JackNimble17]

That's straight up MacGyver right there! You'd better be rocking a mullet as well! That is awesome!

[brentm099]

Haha, no mullet. sorry

[stot3]

Been a while since you posted a video.

[brentm099]

yeah, I've been working like crazy lately and we've had about a week and a half of consistent rain. I'll do a video in the next few days, though. I just need a topic.

[Blackrier93]

one my chain oil stands "last for atleast 30minutes till ride"... how can this oil stay on the chain and doesn't just fly away?

[Begbucks]

Nice invention.

[elalis]

I oil once every 1000K'ms, you should be cleaning your chain with kerosene and reapply oil, this is just going to let the chain collect dirt.

The invention is great, but it still has to be cleaned.

Does it fling everywhere while you are riding?

[andrew5860]

I am considering the scottoiler esystem for my R6. Although these type of lubrication systems has its draw backs in that if it is incorrectly fitted or set up then oil may end up on the tyre, causing it to slip out from under the bike when cornering. I know of someone who had a commercial system fitted and crashed his bike - resulting in removal of spleen and several months in hospital. So maybe it is better left to the experts rather than a home made version but good on you for trying.

[tippmannc3]

good job but ill just stick to my spray can every 400 miles lol but realy good job