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I've searched the archives and read enough on the ScottOiler to decide I think it may work for me. Unfortunately, none of the pictures in the archived threads would open for me. I also browsed through the photo section, but couldn't find anything, even though I'm sure they are there.

To save my sanity, could someone help me out with some pictures? I'm a new bike owner, and I'd like to see how it is installed and what it looks like after installation before I purchase it.

While we're at it, is there an easy way to make sure your chain is at the correct tension? I read the manual and it says measure the play. Do I just hold a tape measure up to it an pull down on the chain?

Sorry for such elementary questions, but I just want to take care of my bike the best way, and I know nothing about bikes.

mine looks like this and it is worth the money I paid no problem with chain after 14000 and adjusted only twice
user Paul has different mount ask him about picture

I found his pictures in my computer hope it helps

Thread derail...

Where did you get the 17" wheel? Is it off a Thunderbird Sport?

Martlet,
I used the second way, Grzegorz has shown. Mounting off the chain guard bolt, very easy to do, took me about 10min (all you need to get is a right angled bracket). I put the breather pipe up under the seat and hung it down behind the side panel. Vaccum is taken straight of the carbs, using one of the spare nipples. If you get stuck or want pics, PM me and I will run out to garage and take some pics to show you where and how I put the bits.

Thanks. I think I'll go with the second method as well. Where is the best place to purchase one? Off the company website in the UK?

Any comments on checking chain play? Is the method I mentioned the way to go? Tape measure and thumb?

Got mine off e-bay, about £10 cheaper than company, don't know what that works out to in dollars sorry.

not needed to adjust chain since i put scot oiler on!!! and no i don't understand why.

I haven't had to adjust me chain either...love the ScottOiler.

Mine is located in about the same place, but I just zip-tied mine to the frame rail right there, with the top of the reservoir angled towards the rear of the bike - it just hangs from the frame rail. Used two large zip-ties, and it is not going anywhere. Looks just about the same, too with the peg hanger back on. You have to look real close to see it.

I would recommend the dual injector to get both sides of the chain. I like my ScottOiler a lot - absolutely trouble free, and gets the job done. No fuss, no mess, no sling unless I adjust the flow rate up, and I do occassionally just to check it out. Then I see a little more sling on the rear wheel - tells me it adjusted up!

I do see some rust on my inside chain links now though, and it is spaced about every 8-10 links, but consistent around the whole chain. I think I'm going to need a new chain and sprocket set soon, and I'm at about 23,500 miles. have used the oiler now for 8-9 months? I can't remember. I can say that I have put 11,000+ on since the January 1. (It has been a good year!)

Before that I used AMSOIL Heavy-Duty Metal Protector, which I did spray on again today after I noticed the rusty spots.

I know the chain is getting oiled, I'm just not real confident that the "capillary action" is carrying it to the inside of the rollers. The rust is only on the inside plates, every 8-10 links.