04-01-13, 06:03 PM
I've always used a Scottoiler and tried to be neat in the installation. I've always put the standard reservoir under the seat. On my FZS600's I used P clips to locate the supply pipe underneath the swingarm which effectively hides the pipe and looks better than the usual cable tie solution. I figured very small holes drilled into the swingarm for self tappers wouldn't be detrimental and I had no problems.
However when I moved onto my FZS1000 I like you wondered about the possibility of using the front rather than rear sprocket so decided to give it a try. Although it does rotate faster it is effectively enclosed so you don't get a problem with oil flying everywhere. It's been on a couple of years and the chain oiling seems effective and the chain has required no adjustment beyond that inherent when I've had cause to take the rear wheel off. In fact there is the advantage in that the oiler nozzle doesn't get disrupted whenever you do have to remove the rear wheel.
It is fairly tight for space around the front sprocket and you obviously have to make sure the nozzle is secure but I've had no problems.
Give it a try . . .
However when I moved onto my FZS1000 I like you wondered about the possibility of using the front rather than rear sprocket so decided to give it a try. Although it does rotate faster it is effectively enclosed so you don't get a problem with oil flying everywhere. It's been on a couple of years and the chain oiling seems effective and the chain has required no adjustment beyond that inherent when I've had cause to take the rear wheel off. In fact there is the advantage in that the oiler nozzle doesn't get disrupted whenever you do have to remove the rear wheel.
It is fairly tight for space around the front sprocket and you obviously have to make sure the nozzle is secure but I've had no problems.
Give it a try . . .
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