TUTORO chain oiler.....

Thinking of getting one of these to help extend the chains life in day to day commuting.....anyone got any thoughts???

Hi mate

I found this review - which also has a link to the manufacturer.

Relies on the riders memory to switch on and off from what I gathered.
Not for me since I'd constantly forget but cheaper and easier install than the Scott Oiler.

Cheers
Rosco

I've fitted Lubeman chain oilers to a couple of trail bikes in the past.

Very crude, and the bit that puts oil on the rear sprocket is made of cable ties. But they do work (as long as you remember to squeeze the bottle). I think the Tuturo is a step up from the Lubeman, and it's what I'd consider next time.

I found cheap chainsaw oil worked well, as it doesn't fling off as easily as engine oil (and doesn't smell like tomcats, like gear oil).

But TBH, it would probably have been just as effective to keep a little oil can with some of that stuff in it and gving the chain a squirt after each ride.

BTW, for those with memory problems, Hein Gericke have Scottoilers on offer at £70 at the moment.

Every one seems to be of the opinion that they work fine BUT...it'll only be a matter of time before i forget to turn it off............I still think the £70 or so for a Scott Oiler is a bit salty but is that just because i'm a tight old git??? Probably! I also have some drawings I got from flea bay of a 'super cheap' oiler made from odds and sods, making thats on the cards as well.

Got one on mine.

Fill it up. turn it off then let gravity draw the oil out of the tube onto the chain. Fitted so the drip is on the front spocket. No oily back end now.

Panzerbuilder wrote:Got one on mine.

Fill it up. turn it off then let gravity draw the oil out of the tube onto the chain. Fitted so the drip is on the front spocket. No oily back end now.

An oily back end isn't for everyone.

Rosco wrote:An oily back end isn't for everyone.

Although Scott Oiler and spooning somehow springs to mind

They now do an "auto" version. it's as easy to fit as the old one, and it oils automatically and turns off when the bike is not moving. From about £40. On their website. I've had it for a month now and it's much better than the original, as I was always leaving it on!

SmugD is right. I upgraded to the auto about 2 weeks ago.

Works really well. Had to reoganised the underseat storage but well happy.