DIY Chain Oiler

[P-Plate TZR]

Hi limsteel, currenli i do my oiler.. i got abottle drill a hole at the bottom then put in the connector.. then tube 2 on/off valve then to adjuster then to chian. is tis alrite?? do i haf 2 open another hole ontop 2 let air enter???

[Limsteel]

It would be better to have a breather hole, if your container is air tight, else the oil won't flow... Again goto the fish shop and get a checkValve (anti reverse flow). Drill a hole on top and Silicon (epoxy) the chekvalve to the hole.

 

The Check valve will allow air to go in and if incase the container fall over, the check valve will stop the oil from flowing out...

 

I have 2 valve, one regulator Hidden (oil flow control) and the other On/Off ball valve, both are Aquarium stuff...

[P-Plate TZR]

ok.. thankx.. ani pic 2 show mi the valve n adjuster??

tink i bought the wrong one...

[Limsteel]

Originally posted by P-Plate TZR@Feb 20 2006, 09:50 PM

ok.. thankx.. ani pic 2 show mi the valve n adjuster??

tink i bought the wrong one...

Page2... Number six post... I took pics (not to clear, HP cam lah) of the container + first Valve... Then the Metal On/Off switch and finally the WD-40 applicator

[P-Plate TZR]

hmm ani idea wher i can juz buy the wd 40 tube seperateli????

[S750WP]

Originally posted by Limsteel@Feb 19 2006, 04:22 PM

if you get smaller tube, then everything else have to be smaller to. You will have more problem finding these stuff...

 

Fish stuff is readily available at Fish Shop and cost really low... Valves, connector, cost 10c, 50c... smaller ones will cost?

Where is the address for the fish shop in Toa Pa Yoh you are refering, I'm trying to get the metal on/off valve.

 

The fish shop at my place sell the metal on/off valve as well, however its not the one way type which I am looking for, its 2 or 3 way valve type.

 

 

Need the one way type to connect to my oil container and to the delivery tube.

[Limsteel]

Actually most fish shop sells them... there are 1in-1out, 1in-2/3/4out

Toa Payoh Fish Shop

 

you going to put two, is there a regulator to restrict flow, if not... you will have very oily chain, tyre, brake disc. I over do it once and found oil on my rear tyre and brake disc... My rear brakes is as good as gone!

 

So do remember to regulate the flow...

[kelvar]

Originally posted by P-Plate TZR@Feb 22 2006, 12:33 AM

hmm ani idea wher i can juz buy the wd 40 tube seperateli????

I'm not sure where you can get the tube even if can buy one but i got an idea for a cheap replacement. I realised you could used the center tube section of those cotton bubs used for cleaning your ears. Just trim off the cotton on both ends and you get your tube.

[Limsteel]

Steady! Real good idea! Being trying to find replacement for this item for some time liao!

[S750WP]

Originally posted by Limsteel@Feb 25 2006, 02:45 PM

Actually most fish shop sells them... there are 1in-1out, 1in-2/3/4out

Toa Payoh Fish Shop

 

you going to put two, is there a regulator to restrict flow, if not... you will have very oily chain, tyre, brake disc. I over do it once and found oil on my rear tyre and brake disc... My rear brakes is as good as gone!

 

So do remember to regulate the flow...

I have a pneumatic regulator, very precise control.

 

I already remove the on/off switch at the handle bar, because the control is not 100%, found residue oil on the delivery tube still continue to drip very slowly when park overnight. The oil flow create a negative pressure at the delivery tube continue to draw oil from the oil bottle even the on/off valve is off.

 

So I'm going to get this on/off valve and place directly at the delivery side to on/off the oil flow, however remote control on/off will not be possible.

 

Set up will be

 

Oil bottle => on/off valve => regulator => applicator

[BaMBiNo]

limsteel... may i have a look at yr setup?

[Limsteel]

page two, number 6 post onwards:

 

First a botte with a hole drill at bottom, attached with a regulator. Then an air-tube links to the front foot rest. Attached an ON/OFF valve, it is then another air tube (with cloth hangar inside for strength) secure by cable tied to the swing arm. Finally at the end a WD40 tube take the role of applicator to drop the oil at the desire spot...

[BaMBiNo]

Originally posted by Limsteel@Feb 20 2006, 12:53 AM

It would be better to have a breather hole, if your container is air tight, else the oil won't flow... Again goto the fish shop and get a checkValve (anti reverse flow). Drill a hole on top and Silicon (epoxy) the chekvalve to the hole.

 

The Check valve will allow air to go in and if incase the container fall over, the check valve will stop the oil from flowing out...

 

I have 2 valve, one regulator Hidden (oil flow control) and the other On/Off ball valve, both are Aquarium stuff...

so bro the valves u toking abt is the green one and the ball valve is the metal one u refering to in page 2?

 

sorry abit slow on this as i m not a technical person..

[BaMBiNo]

so in layman terms is it some thing like in the pic i drew? but i do not noe how to do one thing :

 

 

another thing is... where do i add the hanger metal piece?

[Limsteel]

The on/off valve at the breather will not be much help... Air can expand during hot weather force oil to drip out... place along the oil line is better... Also accessible.

 

I attached my Switch between the lowest part of the faring and Ankle guard... Easy access even when I am riding.

[BaMBiNo]

Originally posted by Limsteel@Mar 1 2006, 11:18 AM

The on/off valve at the breather will not be much help... Air can expand during hot weather force oil to drip out... place along the oil line is better... Also accessible.

 

I attached my Switch between the lowest part of the faring and Ankle guard... Easy access even when I am riding.

the valve at the breather in yr diagram is wad type of valve? is it like when u switch to 'on' it will open a air passage thn when closed it the valve hole will close as well? sorry i do not noe the technical terms .

[Limsteel]

Go to fish shop ask for a check valve (plastic about $3-5, metal about ~$10) this valve allow flow in 1 direction.

 

When attached to the bottle, it should allow air to flow in (normal operation) but keep oil/air from flowing out (when the bottle falls over)...

[BaMBiNo]

i did it!!!

thanks limsteel!!!!

ok now for the testing... will get some oil after work and switch everything off to see if it leaks... i did try with water just now... no leaks...

[P-Plate TZR]

Originally posted by Limsteel@Mar 1 2006, 11:18 AM

The on/off valve at the breather will not be much help... Air can expand during hot weather force oil to drip out... place along the oil line is better... Also accessible.

 

I attached my Switch between the lowest part of the faring and Ankle guard... Easy access even when I am riding.

bro limsteel, can i check wif u wat bottle u usin??

[Limsteel]

Medicine bottle. Found it at my sister place... like for her calcium pills...

 

Any bottle will do, I found this one fit nicely into my underseat compartment. Seems and feels like those container usually neighbourhood Docter used to store their medicine...

[BaMBiNo]

Originally posted by Limsteel@Mar 1 2006, 11:37 PM

Medicine bottle. Found it at my sister place... like for her calcium pills...

 

Any bottle will do, I found this one fit nicely into my underseat compartment. Seems and feels like those container usually neighbourhood Docter used to store their medicine...

hey i oso using medicine bott... 240ml de... hehehe

[Alvin.Y]

Hi all, I'm not sure if this point has been brought up or consider b4

 

but i see that most oilers have only one outlet tube from the oiler that flows onto the chain, and this is usually at the 'outer' pins, there is almost no oil flow to the 'inner' pins that is hard to access due to the rim and pipe.

 

*refer to pg 1 of this thread and look at the post by il4 regarding caveman concept*

 

wouldn't this cause uneven wear due to uneven lubrication?

[Limsteel]

that's why some spend $$$ to get double oiler... I already made double oiler, but now need to think of a way to mount so that it can work effectively...

[S750WP]

I been running dual oiler since I built my chain oiler.

[fooz]

Originally posted by Al-demon@Mar 2 2006, 10:16 AM

Hi all, I'm not sure if this point has been brought up or consider b4

 

but i see that most oilers have only one outlet tube from the oiler that flows onto the chain, and this is usually at the 'outer' pins, there is almost no oil flow to the 'inner' pins that is hard to access due to the rim and pipe.

 

*refer to pg 1 of this thread and look at the post by il4 regarding caveman concept*

 

wouldn't this cause uneven wear due to uneven lubrication?

our s4 sprocket has a so-called sprocket "guard" on the outside,which will inhibit the presence of an applicator. but i did notice on those s4 wiv scotoiler is that the "guard" was sawn off by the mech, so that the applicator can be used.

 

wat i did prev was to drip directly ON the chain jz b4 the chain n the sprocket teeth comes into contact. but i realise ( n as some forumers pointed) will fling everywhr.

so wat i did was to re-route it to the inside of the sprocket n drip ON the sprocket itself. n let the centrifugal force do the work when its spinning. still have abit of fling, but very very much less. quite satisfied w it.

 

yeap, dual applicator is the way to go.