I had a Scottoiler on my Blackbird and the chain and sprockets were still in great condition at 60,000 km. They work really well but the one thing that annoyed me was no matter how low I set the flow, there was always some fling onto the rear of the bike. Even worse was the gunge that slowly built up in the front sprocket housing. Maybe I could have got away with even less flow. Since then on all my bikes, I've stuck with teflon-based chain waxes. No fling and they seem as effective as oilers if applied regularly. I've used Maxima or Tirox for several years.Has anyone fitted a chain oiler to their Duke yet?
I'm thinking Scottoiler, Tutoro, Loobman etc.
I did have a Scotoiler on my SMT which I adapted to feed oil nearer the front sprocket and it worked well, never had any issues with it. Problem is where to fit one on the 790. Space is tight to say the least.
J D I agree with you, guess depends on road conditions. I see no need for one where I live and ride. Not even sure how they fit bit lots of space near starter under intake areaI never used one of these oilers, but I've noticed that people from Europe (and other places), used them regularly.
Personally, I just make a habit to check tire pressure, and lube the chain every 1000 miles.
I suppose the region you live in, could play a part in needing more frequent lube.
Along with wheel sand injectors!.And all this time I thought Oilers were for steam locomotives.
Most of the folk I know using one do lots of all weather mileage. But chain lubing on commuter bikes was one reason I moved to shaft drive for decades.I never used one of these oilers, but I've noticed that people from Europe (and other places), used them regularly.
Honestly I don't know what my old Guzzi V1000G5 weighs. The Rocket-iII is bleedin' 'eavy - and it's a blighter on slippy ferry decks.Shaft drive is my personal preference but, other than my old Guzzi V50, most shafties are over 240kg and beyond my ability to manhandle when stationary.
I think I have probably ridden every model of Guzzi made.The 500cc shaftie v-twin Guzzi V50 weighed around 350lb (160kg) dry. Delightfully instinctive handling, as per 790 Duke. Sadly its 48 bhp feels outgunned in today's traffic. Wonderful little bike in its day, though.