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Anyone try the Loobman chain oiler?
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I have one in my garage... have not put it on the bike yet.
It is a "manual system" so is less complicated and less expensive.
With the provided reservoir it does look a bit ugly unless you can find a place to conceal it ... some folks won't care.
When I get around to installing it I think I will try to find a smaller reservoir that won't stand out as much...
As with all the oilers, an overly generous application will result in a back wheel that looks like it came off "spin-art" machine that only offered black paint
I think that once you get the hang of how much to put on it should work fine (so long as you do not forget.... )
Here is the mfg. web site - lots of pictures of installations:
http://www.chainoiler.co.uk
Jim
It is a "manual system" so is less complicated and less expensive.
With the provided reservoir it does look a bit ugly unless you can find a place to conceal it ... some folks won't care.
When I get around to installing it I think I will try to find a smaller reservoir that won't stand out as much...
As with all the oilers, an overly generous application will result in a back wheel that looks like it came off "spin-art" machine that only offered black paint
I think that once you get the hang of how much to put on it should work fine (so long as you do not forget....
)Here is the mfg. web site - lots of pictures of installations:
http://www.chainoiler.co.uk
Jim
No problem, I've swapped e-mail with the company owner and he seems like a real nice guy. I gotta get mine installed before spring....
I like the idea of the oiler vs. spray/toothbrush approaches although there's some spatter no matter what....
One of the commonly recommeded lubes by the chain mfg. for the o-ring chains it 90wt manual transmission lube. I have some from Redline company that is almost clear - a very light pink color (that doesn't small like crap either ...) so I've started using that ....
Once I get the oiler installed I'm going to try to "load" just a few drops for application every few rides.....
Jim
I like the idea of the oiler vs. spray/toothbrush approaches although there's some spatter no matter what....
One of the commonly recommeded lubes by the chain mfg. for the o-ring chains it 90wt manual transmission lube. I have some from Redline company that is almost clear - a very light pink color (that doesn't small like crap either ...) so I've started using that ....
Once I get the oiler installed I'm going to try to "load" just a few drops for application every few rides.....
Jim
I liked the idea of 2sided oiling and the use of zip tie tails as applicators. There are instructions on how to keep it from self oiling and some how I missed the boat. Mine would empty the bottle on a day ride. It went from messy to real messy. I used it for a 10,000 mile Alaska trip and then took it off.
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