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

[alvinyansg]

wow dats troublesome why not jus go to shop and get it lubricated?

 

i think is up to personal preference

some like to lube their chain using the normal chain lube(i used to do this but always forget to bring out my chain lube and always kana my tire and messy)

some like to bring down to shop to do

some like us, like to DIY so that we can lube the chain while travelling(save time also,do 2 things at a go and also enjoy the joys of DIY your own bike)

so there is no hard and fast way is all up to the rider...

[diddy the patient]

anybody doing this as a sideline... lazy to go buy..

[ezzyoiler]

for those whom are interested in a low cost oiler..check this out..

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php/298400-lt-CMO-gt-Ezzyoiler...the-chain-oiler

[mfk74]

i think is up to personal preference

some like to lube their chain using the normal chain lube(i used to do this but always forget to bring out my chain lube and always kana my tire and messy)

some like to bring down to shop to do

some like us, like to DIY so that we can lube the chain while travelling(save time also,do 2 things at a go and also enjoy the joys of DIY your own bike)

so there is no hard and fast way is all up to the rider...

It seem I can't find a suitable place to mount the bottle for on my Pulsar...

[wilson24]

up for u dude]=d

[Iori Yamagi]

Nice... will try out soon lol

[jonnyboy]

got a question for diy oiler users.. would having more oil in the reservoir result in a significantly higher drip rate? i.e. when just refilled the oil vs when reservoir at halfway mark. would you guys have to keep adjusting flow rate?

 

or would the difference be so negligible that all you need to do is switch it on and off.

[123qweasd]

u r the man bro, upsss

[ayoasti]

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Hi bro hope the pic is clear enuf (this is the only pic i hv hehe!) i hv 3 valves in total.

Valve 1 on top of reservoir. (ON/OFF air flow)

Valve 2 under swingarm - MAIN ON/OFF valve (orange valve)

Valve 3 under swingarm - control flow rate. (black valve)

 

Valve 1/2/3 close - NO airflow, NO lube flow.

Valve 1 OPEN BUT Valve 2 CLOSE - GOT airflow so lube flow to Valve 2 BUT STOP.

Valve 1 OPEN, Valve 2 OPEN BUT Valve 3 close - GOT airflow so lube flow to Valve 3 AND STOP.

Valve 1/2/3 OPEN - Straight flow. Use Valve 3 to control dip flow. IF dripping still too fast use Valve 2 to further fine tune.

 

U can use 2 Valves but i prefer using 2. I heard u can use pumping method like Ezzyoiler but not sure hw.

 

There are other styles the bros here did u can ask dem too. Hope the info are sufficient. Gd luck & cheers!

[alvinyansg]

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Hi bro hope the pic is clear enuf (this is the only pic i hv hehe!) i hv 3 valves in total.

Valve 1 on top of reservoir. (ON/OFF air flow)

Valve 2 under swingarm - MAIN ON/OFF valve (orange valve)

Valve 3 under swingarm - control flow rate. (black valve)

 

Valve 1/2/3 close - NO airflow, NO lube flow.

Valve 1 OPEN BUT Valve 2 CLOSE - GOT airflow so lube flow to Valve 2 BUT STOP.

Valve 1 OPEN, Valve 2 OPEN BUT Valve 3 close - GOT airflow so lube flow to Valve 3 AND STOP.

Valve 1/2/3 OPEN - Straight flow. Use Valve 3 to control dip flow. IF dripping still too fast use Valve 2 to further fine tune.

 

U can use 2 Valves but i prefer using 2. I heard u can use pumping method like Ezzyoiler but not sure hw.

 

There are other styles the bros here did u can ask dem too. Hope the info are sufficient. Gd luck & cheers!

 

actually if using the gravity feed no need the air flow valve also can

just make sure your oil container is high enough

i using only 1 valve the metal one to control both on/off and flow rate

[ayoasti]

actually if using the gravity feed no need the air flow valve also can

just make sure your oil container is high enough

i using only 1 valve the metal one to control both on/off and flow rate

 

thought of doin like urs but i kiasu 3 times the safety but also 3 times the headache hehe

[SevenZ]

actually if using the gravity feed no need the air flow valve also can

just make sure your oil container is high enough

i using only 1 valve the metal one to control both on/off and flow rate

 

i tried making my own version also. but than realized the valve was leaking, so i took the whole thing out for now, until i can find one suitable valve. saw the previous thread. might go have a look.

Anyway, if no airflow valve, assuming the top of the bottle, it wont flow out if the whole system is tightly sealed. There will be a vacuum in the bottle preventing the oil from flowing out(theoretical), which will affect the flow(if there's any at all).

 

Just my 2 cents.

[ayoasti]

that im not too sure bro but in theory becoz of a vacuum space there will not be any flow. however u can try...

[SevenZ]

that im not too sure bro but in theory becoz of a vacuum space there will not be any flow. however u can try...

 

tried. almost no flow even with both the on/off and control valve open to max. the minimal flow was present because of the leakage of the valve. Note to self, valve is very important, also make sure got airflow valve( actually just a small hole on the bottle will do)

[furious_88]

get this valve. very very good so far no leakage.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g81/furious_88/Picture004.jpg

[SevenZ]

get this valve. very very good so far no leakage.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g81/furious_88/Picture004.jpg

 

looks huge. can u like take photo beside a 50c coin ? thanks in advance!

[shahrul_azmil3]

juz use unclube for the oil .... wah $3 2t from LAB smell so good ..... better then the 4t smell ....

[ezzyoiler]

http://picasaweb.google.com/ezzyoiler/20101226#

 

 

best diy oiler...can you beat this...??

[SevenZ]

best diy oiler...can you beat this...??

 

woah win la he. but shouldnt oiler be like automatic ? lol

[ezzyoiler]

this one the most well designed..basic model..

how much auto u want ...u can improved on it..

[new licensee]

anyone can help, jus haf my oiler fixed to my bike over d wk end... & before fixing up, i clean my chain & my bike kilat kilat, today start to use my oiler but d oile fly everywhere, dirty my bike tires & body.... fixing to close to d chain & scoket afraid d oiler get cauge to d scoket, too far & it like not working, anyone can enlighten where u fix d oiler dip?

[ayoasti]

do u hv any control valve? (duuhh of coz) use that to control the flow rate bro.

[new licensee]

sure i haf, my flow was like every 3sec per drop....

[ayoasti]

that mite be a bit to fast, maybe u can insert wires in ur tube near the end of the tip to add resistance to it

[new licensee]

that mite be a bit to fast, maybe u can insert wires in ur tube near the end of the tip to add resistance to it

 

i already haf a insert d wire in d tube... 3secs per drop still too fast, erm, how fast is ur flow rate, can advice plzzz....