Getting my Kat ready for some touring in Europe this summer. Yesterday I installed a Loobman, a manually operated (by squeezing a bottle) chain oiler that is quite cheap. The install was very straightforward (good instructions), and it seems to work well - I'll just need to play around with the hose routing/fasteners.
I'll shoot some pics to show the install when I get my hands on a digital camera... In a few words: I attached the squeeze-bottle to the front brake hose/banjo bolt and the delivery system to the lower side of the swing arm (only place with reasonable clearance), routing the hose along the left side (on top of the clutch cable) and coming out of the frame at the steering stem along the throttle cable. It's easily accessible that way (I can squeeze whiling riding), doesn't block the steering in any way and is quite stealth looking (looks like an extra brake master cylinder or something).
Thumbs up for those that (like me) don't want to spend the big bucks on a Scottoiler or Pro-oiler...
I'll shoot some pics to show the install when I get my hands on a digital camera... In a few words: I attached the squeeze-bottle to the front brake hose/banjo bolt and the delivery system to the lower side of the swing arm (only place with reasonable clearance), routing the hose along the left side (on top of the clutch cable) and coming out of the frame at the steering stem along the throttle cable. It's easily accessible that way (I can squeeze whiling riding), doesn't block the steering in any way and is quite stealth looking (looks like an extra brake master cylinder or something).
Thumbs up for those that (like me) don't want to spend the big bucks on a Scottoiler or Pro-oiler...
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