Whilst sat at the dealers waiting for my bike service to be completed I had time to flick through the magazines and newsletters, I think this was in the TVAM newsletter but not 100%. Anyway as my short term memory is useless I took a photo of the ad https://www.chainmate.co.uk/ I’ve watched the video and wondered if it is a gimmick or worth the effort, any tried it or something similar?
And if your not so handy with scissors https://www.tru-tension.co.uk/product/moto-grime-guard-bundle/
Fitted this to the multi. Its a Tutoro chain oiler. Works by vibration, so oil doesn't come out when the bike is stationary and idling . No vacuum to tap into like scotoilers. fitted in 20 minutes, and works well. View attachment 268710
Should really spray the oil on the inside of the chain, the centrifugal force will drive the oil out...
I have White Plastic versions of this I bought in USA (don't remember the name) - used them a few times - then went back to my old method for cleaning and lubing. Spray can of GT85 for cleaning - with a piece of Aluminium Angle behind and underneath to catch the drip off and direct it into a jug underneath the lower end. 2 x around with the GT85 (every third lube (800 miles or so) A wipe with a tissue to remove the excess. 2 x around with Wurth Dry Lube and the Angle Aluminium. (Done every 250 to 300 Miles)
I do the same as ET. Use cardboard, cut hole for the straw to poke thru and hey presto. Clean with paraffin 1st, then lube.
The oiler is not magnetic. Its supplied with a magnet the size of a 10 pence which you place on top of the reservoir to initially prime the oil through the tube. The magnet lifts the internal control valve. Once primed , you remove the magnet.
I’ve had an email from Gary at Chainmate, along with a video of it in action. He advised putting the lube in warm water for 15 minutes before using, to get the best flow. I’m looking forward to trying it out.
I didn't say it was. Re-read it. The Tutoro OIL is slightly magnetic. I know Nick (the owner of Tutoro - he's in my IAM club) and he told me he does it that way to reduce fling.
You might want to pass on that it doesn't work. Also, it contradicts his website blurb. "TUTORO Chain oil "washes away" any particles of dirt/salt etc - this is flung off in the normal course of events as the now contaminated oil is heavier with foreign particles."
It doesn't contradict it, it just doesn't go into full detail. His reasoning was that all chain oil flings because of the centripetal force so magnetising it a bit will help reduce fling. Obviously it won't stop it and, as the blurb says, you don't want it to since it washes the chain. Think of it more as 'less flingy than Scottoil or gear oil but still enough to keep things clean'.
