Jump to content
SingaporeBikes.com Telegram Now LIVE! Join NOW for the Last Reviews, News, Promotions & Offers in Singapore! ×

  • Join SingaporeBikes.com today! Where Singapore Bikers Unite!

    Thank you for visiting SingaporeBikes.com - the largest website in Singapore dedicated to all things related to motorcycles and biking in general.

    Join us today as a member to enjoy all the features of the website for FREE such as:

    Registering is free and takes less than 30 seconds! Join us today to share information, discuss about your modifications, and ask questions about your bike in general.

    Thank you for being a part of SingaporeBikes.com!

My DIY chain oiler [With alot of pics!!!]

ProFatSir
 Share

Recommended Posts

ProFatSir Newbie

ProFatSir

Posted
Posted

Hi, after reading so many threads regarding chain oilers, I have decided to post a step by step guide of my own chain oiler using everyday materials. Hope everyone can benefit from the knowledge here.

 

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs222.snc3/20943_457989975112_874490112_11125589_1128596_n.jpg

Tools/materials required:

- 1x 2m fish tank air tube (hard) [1m for $0.50]

- 1x 2m, 1.5mm electrical cable [Free]

- 1 x masking tape [used]

- 2 x air valve [$1.20/ea]

- 2 x nut (for air valve) [free]

- 1 x Tube jointer [$0.10]

- 1 x 80ml Aluminium bottle [$2.00 from Daiso]

- 1 x High Temp. Silicone Liquid gasket [used, else $4.00 from shop]

- Tools; Drill, Drill Bit, T wrench, Cutters, Cable stripper, Vernier Calipers.

 

----------------

 

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs202.snc3/20943_457990000112_874490112_11125592_2196994_n.jpg

Close up of air valve, nuts and tube jointer

 

------------------

 

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs202.snc3/20943_457990005112_874490112_11125593_820463_n.jpg

1.5mm Electrical cable

 

------------------

 

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs222.snc3/20943_457990015112_874490112_11125594_314400_n.jpg

Step #1: Measure valve diameter (5.5mm measured).

 

--------------------

 

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs222.snc3/20943_457990030112_874490112_11125595_675238_n.jpg

Step #2: Find suitable drill bit diameter (0.5mm smaller than valve, to ensure tight fit when screwing the valve in, drill bit chosen is 5mm)

 

-------------------

 

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs202.snc3/20943_457989990112_874490112_11125591_6734665_n.jpg

Step #3: Apply masking tape onto cap and base of bottle.

 

--------------------

 

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs222.snc3/20943_457990035112_874490112_11125596_6993985_n.jpg

Step #4: mark points to drill onto cap and base of bottle.

 

--------------------

 

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs222.snc3/20943_457990040112_874490112_11125597_529153_n.jpg

Step #5: Drill cap and base.

 

---------------------

 

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs202.snc3/20943_457990050112_874490112_11125598_7745018_n.jpg

Ensure it is drilled completely through.

 

---------------------

 

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs202.snc3/20943_457990060112_874490112_11125599_8247587_n.jpg

Drilling bottle base.

 

----------------------

 

http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs202.snc3/20943_457990065112_874490112_11125600_7432626_n.jpg

Step #6: Screw in valve into bottle cap.

 

----------------------

 

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs202.snc3/20943_457990085112_874490112_11125602_7600053_n.jpg

Step #7:Add nut and tighten using T wrench

 

---------------------

 

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs202.snc3/20943_457990075112_874490112_11125601_6048418_n.jpg

Cap completed.

 

---------------------

 

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs202.snc3/20943_457990090112_874490112_11125603_2311046_n.jpg

Cap completed top view.

 

--------------------

 

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs222.snc3/20943_457990095112_874490112_11125604_2580390_n.jpg

Step #8: apply high temp silicone liquid gasket onto valve (number 2) thread.

 

---------------------

 

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs222.snc3/20943_457990110112_874490112_11125605_2890560_n.jpg

Step #9: Screw in valve (number 2) into base of the bottle; ensure that when screwing the valve in a straight manner.

 

------------------------

 

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs222.snc3/20943_457990120112_874490112_11125606_1073635_n.jpg

Step#10: Valve screwed in.

 

-------------------------

 

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs222.snc3/20943_457990125112_874490112_11125607_5528323_n.jpg

Inner view of the bottle with valve

 

--------------------------

 

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs202.snc3/20943_457990135112_874490112_11125608_6180569_n.jpg

Nut to be inserted into the bottle

 

--------------------------

 

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs202.snc3/20943_457990145112_874490112_11125609_5874234_n.jpg

Step #11: Use a long stick to push the nut onto the valve thread.

 

--------------------------

2000-Yamaha lc125/2001yamaha tzr125/2002Suzuki gsxr400r/2003-Honda TA 200/2005-Honda wave S 125/2005-Honda S4 spec 2/2007-yamaha yp400/2008-yamaha R6/2009-Honda CG 125/2010-Suzuki Dr200se/2010-Honda steed 400/2011-honda cb400sf pb1/2011-sym joyride 200/2012-honda wave

 

 

307820_10150323232886544_694486543_7936127_1053552251_n.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • Replies 293
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Posted Images

ProFatSir Newbie

ProFatSir

Posted
  • Author
Posted

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs222.snc3/20943_457990160112_874490112_11125610_7217983_n.jpg

Step#12: Use T-wrench to tighten; Hand tight will do.

 

--------------------------

 

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs222.snc3/20943_457990185112_874490112_11125613_4315064_n.jpg

Step #13: Find a suitable mounting point for the bottle using zip cable ties.

 

--------------------------

 

http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs202.snc3/20943_457990190112_874490112_11125614_8020941_n.jpg

Step #14: Place bottle inside mounting points.

 

--------------------------

 

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs202.snc3/20943_457990195112_874490112_11125615_559992_n.jpg

Bottle mounted.

 

--------------------------

 

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs202.snc3/20943_457990205112_874490112_11125616_3206926_n.jpg

Housekeeping: cut away excess zip ties.

 

---------------------------

 

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs202.snc3/20943_457990215112_874490112_11125617_1282430_n.jpg

Housekeeping: cut away excess zip ties.

 

---------------------------

 

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs222.snc3/20943_457990230112_874490112_11125618_6146493_n.jpg

Step #15: Insert air tube onto the bottom of the bottle for measurement purposes.

 

---------------------------

 

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs222.snc3/20943_457990240112_874490112_11125619_2728811_n.jpg

Step #16: Measure and cut length of tube needed.

 

--------------------------

 

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs202.snc3/20943_457990245112_874490112_11125620_5172895_n.jpg

Step #17: Insert electrical cable into air tube

 

--------------------------

 

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs202.snc3/20943_457990260112_874490112_11125621_2199074_n.jpg

Pushing the cable through

 

--------------------------

 

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs202.snc3/20943_457990265112_874490112_11125622_4647966_n.jpg

Step #18: Leave a small gap at the beginning of the tube (to be fixed onto the base of the bottle).

 

---------------------------

 

http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs202.snc3/20943_457990270112_874490112_11125623_4153587_n.jpg

Step #19: Cut off the jointer head

 

----------------------------

 

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs222.snc3/20943_457990280112_874490112_11125624_6385176_n.jpg

Step #20: Strip electrical cables to expose copper wires at the end of the air tube.

 

----------------------------

 

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs222.snc3/20943_457990290112_874490112_11125625_4365153_n.jpg

Step #21: Split 4 strands of coper wire out and cut away the rest.

 

---------------------------

 

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs222.snc3/20943_457990320112_874490112_11125626_4957448_n.jpg

Step #22: Insert the copper wires into the jointer head.

 

---------------------------

 

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs222.snc3/20943_457990330112_874490112_11125627_7860821_n.jpg

This is how the end of the tube should look like.

 

----------------------------

 

http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs202.snc3/20943_457990335112_874490112_11125628_6346345_n.jpg

Step #23: Fix up the hose to the bike

 

----------------------------

 

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs222.snc3/20943_457990350112_874490112_11125630_4217109_n.jpg

Step#24: Secure the hose using zip ties and cut away excess zip ties

 

----------------------------

 

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs222.snc3/20943_457990360112_874490112_11125632_52925_n.jpg

Step#25: The tube should be positioned as such.

 

----------------------------

 

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs222.snc3/20943_457990375112_874490112_11125633_2491892_n.jpg

Step#26: Fill the bottle with good quality chain oil!!!

 

--------------------------

2000-Yamaha lc125/2001yamaha tzr125/2002Suzuki gsxr400r/2003-Honda TA 200/2005-Honda wave S 125/2005-Honda S4 spec 2/2007-yamaha yp400/2008-yamaha R6/2009-Honda CG 125/2010-Suzuki Dr200se/2010-Honda steed 400/2011-honda cb400sf pb1/2011-sym joyride 200/2012-honda wave

 

 

307820_10150323232886544_694486543_7936127_1053552251_n.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites
ProFatSir Newbie

ProFatSir

Posted
  • Author
Posted

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs202.snc3/20943_457990385112_874490112_11125634_6846824_n.jpg

Step#27: Bottle filled.

 

---------------------------

 

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs202.snc3/20943_457990400112_874490112_11125635_1923769_n.jpg

Step#28: Screw back the cap.

 

----------------------------

 

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs202.snc3/20943_457990405112_874490112_11125636_7371387_n.jpg

Step#29: to make it nicer, an air tube is added to the valve.

 

----------------------------

 

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs222.snc3/20943_457990430112_874490112_11125639_6041832_n.jpg

Finished product!

2000-Yamaha lc125/2001yamaha tzr125/2002Suzuki gsxr400r/2003-Honda TA 200/2005-Honda wave S 125/2005-Honda S4 spec 2/2007-yamaha yp400/2008-yamaha R6/2009-Honda CG 125/2010-Suzuki Dr200se/2010-Honda steed 400/2011-honda cb400sf pb1/2011-sym joyride 200/2012-honda wave

 

 

307820_10150323232886544_694486543_7936127_1053552251_n.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites
ProFatSir Newbie

ProFatSir

Posted
  • Author
Posted
Nice bro...

 

thank you.

read up so many in the internet and no one actually post the step by strp instruction

 

hehehe...so fast fixed up already...cool!

 

im so sorry i cannot find the "kerokeropi" bottle for you.

so how you need 1?

 

not bad...

thank you

 

photographer for the day is mr xxxratedxxx

i help him to install onto his bike:angel:

2000-Yamaha lc125/2001yamaha tzr125/2002Suzuki gsxr400r/2003-Honda TA 200/2005-Honda wave S 125/2005-Honda S4 spec 2/2007-yamaha yp400/2008-yamaha R6/2009-Honda CG 125/2010-Suzuki Dr200se/2010-Honda steed 400/2011-honda cb400sf pb1/2011-sym joyride 200/2012-honda wave

 

 

307820_10150323232886544_694486543_7936127_1053552251_n.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites
xXxRatedxXx Newbie

xXxRatedxXx

Posted
Posted

----------------------------

 

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs222.snc3/20943_457990375112_874490112_11125633_2491892_n.jpg

Step#26: Fill the bottle with good quality chain oil!!!

 

--------------------------

 

Rmb ladies and gentlemen... good quality chain oil goes a long way in preserving chain life!!! :angel:

Link to comment
Share on other sites
ProFatSir Newbie

ProFatSir

Posted
  • Author
Posted
dude, very nice :)

 

:thumb:

 

thanks

 

Rmb ladies and gentlemen... good quality chain oil goes a long way in preserving chain life!!! :angel:

 

expensive chain oil for your bike!

 

been using my diy oiler for months.. still look healthy.

 

diy rules!!

2000-Yamaha lc125/2001yamaha tzr125/2002Suzuki gsxr400r/2003-Honda TA 200/2005-Honda wave S 125/2005-Honda S4 spec 2/2007-yamaha yp400/2008-yamaha R6/2009-Honda CG 125/2010-Suzuki Dr200se/2010-Honda steed 400/2011-honda cb400sf pb1/2011-sym joyride 200/2012-honda wave

 

 

307820_10150323232886544_694486543_7936127_1053552251_n.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites
ProFatSir Newbie

ProFatSir

Posted
  • Author
Posted
@tonychan: yes, i need one...kerokeropi!

 

ok i go mini toon find for you.

but plastic bottle will leak after sometime.a alu bottle will be better.

can i use sticker to paste on the bottle?

how many stars you need?need loves as well?:angel:

2000-Yamaha lc125/2001yamaha tzr125/2002Suzuki gsxr400r/2003-Honda TA 200/2005-Honda wave S 125/2005-Honda S4 spec 2/2007-yamaha yp400/2008-yamaha R6/2009-Honda CG 125/2010-Suzuki Dr200se/2010-Honda steed 400/2011-honda cb400sf pb1/2011-sym joyride 200/2012-honda wave

 

 

307820_10150323232886544_694486543_7936127_1053552251_n.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites
ProFatSir Newbie

ProFatSir

Posted
  • Author
Posted
Superb!!!!!!!!!!

 

thanks..........

 

btw pls do not use on your GILERA ST200 ...:angel:

2000-Yamaha lc125/2001yamaha tzr125/2002Suzuki gsxr400r/2003-Honda TA 200/2005-Honda wave S 125/2005-Honda S4 spec 2/2007-yamaha yp400/2008-yamaha R6/2009-Honda CG 125/2010-Suzuki Dr200se/2010-Honda steed 400/2011-honda cb400sf pb1/2011-sym joyride 200/2012-honda wave

 

 

307820_10150323232886544_694486543_7936127_1053552251_n.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites
ProFatSir Newbie

ProFatSir

Posted
  • Author
Posted
:thumb: nice one dude.. can order one? hahah

 

can but must wait for more ppl so can do all together and have dinner after the session but on 1 condition.dun sell your AT!!!!:angel::angel::angel:

2000-Yamaha lc125/2001yamaha tzr125/2002Suzuki gsxr400r/2003-Honda TA 200/2005-Honda wave S 125/2005-Honda S4 spec 2/2007-yamaha yp400/2008-yamaha R6/2009-Honda CG 125/2010-Suzuki Dr200se/2010-Honda steed 400/2011-honda cb400sf pb1/2011-sym joyride 200/2012-honda wave

 

 

307820_10150323232886544_694486543_7936127_1053552251_n.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites
ProFatSir Newbie

ProFatSir

Posted
  • Author
Posted
thinking of mass production? :angel:

 

i dun think mass production will work

because

many rider dun bother to oil the chain.

 

this is a good information for all ppl.

2000-Yamaha lc125/2001yamaha tzr125/2002Suzuki gsxr400r/2003-Honda TA 200/2005-Honda wave S 125/2005-Honda S4 spec 2/2007-yamaha yp400/2008-yamaha R6/2009-Honda CG 125/2010-Suzuki Dr200se/2010-Honda steed 400/2011-honda cb400sf pb1/2011-sym joyride 200/2012-honda wave

 

 

307820_10150323232886544_694486543_7936127_1053552251_n.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites
salem77 Newbie

salem77

Posted
Posted

nicely done-up dude...........:thumb:

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/camounation/saLem77.jpg

MY RIDES

RXZ135 botoL powered / WR200 FMF powered - RXZ D CLUB

SUPER4 VTEC2 Micron powered - S4M

R1 '07 LE Akrapovic powered

HAYABUSA '99 Scorpion powered - SgBusaRiderz

SUPER4 PB1 / 125z Rockstar

RXZ135 Japan-modeL 6-speed lemang powered

 

carousell.com/shasalem.biz :D

Link to comment
Share on other sites
ProFatSir Newbie

ProFatSir

Posted
  • Author
Posted
actually i have one on my bike. but mine like not working very well.

 

what happen? why not working well? valve jam?care to elaborate?

 

nicely done-up dude...........:thumb:

 

thanks you:)

2000-Yamaha lc125/2001yamaha tzr125/2002Suzuki gsxr400r/2003-Honda TA 200/2005-Honda wave S 125/2005-Honda S4 spec 2/2007-yamaha yp400/2008-yamaha R6/2009-Honda CG 125/2010-Suzuki Dr200se/2010-Honda steed 400/2011-honda cb400sf pb1/2011-sym joyride 200/2012-honda wave

 

 

307820_10150323232886544_694486543_7936127_1053552251_n.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • DAIS_ShellBAU2024_Motorcycle_SingaporeBikesBanner_300x250.jpg

     
×
×
  • Create New...