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http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=24257674&postcount=409
I don't mind paying for good equipment that I can't make for myself but as I've looked at the options out there for chain oilers it all just seems either too complicated for such a simple task, or to expensive. So I thought I'd have a go at building one for myself.
After looking at as many examples on youtube and other places I went to the dollar store and bought a little bottle with a plunger pump lid. I also went to the local veterinary clinic and bought an IV drip. I thought they should be able to give me a used one but I guess there are regulations to prevent that. Total cost so far - $6
I did a little whittling. The picture is not in focus but you get the idea. You might be tempted to use a sander to make a nice smooth finish here. It is important the some air can vent into the line so a rough cut is better. I even used a dremel tool to cut a small grove in the top of the spout to let air in.
I set it up like this. It is temporary. If it works I will build it into a dash I am working on the mount my usb and power outlets.
When the oil is pumped out of the bottle is collects in the IV dripper. This slows it down and lets in into the system at a slower rate.
Then a little line routing.
I first tried routing to the rear sprocket. I didn't like that much so I drilled a hole into the front sprocket guard, just smaller then this little aquarium air flow regulator. It snapped in snug.
And finally, if you can see just above the chain a small peace of hose connected to the other end of the flow control lets the oil drip directly onto the center of the chain.
It all seems to be working good. I currently have transmission fluid in the system (because I have too much of it in the garage) (don't ask why, I don't want to think about the troubles that caused this over supply
). I can give it a pump or two at the start of a ride and when I get home the chain is damp and it produces less spray then traditional spray on stuff I was using before. Once I figure out the flow control and get to using chain oil (sticker) I think i will be able to get it to the point where spray off is almost or even completely not an issue.
Total cost to me is under $10.
Simple, effective, cheep.
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=24257674&postcount=409
I don't mind paying for good equipment that I can't make for myself but as I've looked at the options out there for chain oilers it all just seems either too complicated for such a simple task, or to expensive. So I thought I'd have a go at building one for myself.
After looking at as many examples on youtube and other places I went to the dollar store and bought a little bottle with a plunger pump lid. I also went to the local veterinary clinic and bought an IV drip. I thought they should be able to give me a used one but I guess there are regulations to prevent that. Total cost so far - $6
I did a little whittling. The picture is not in focus but you get the idea. You might be tempted to use a sander to make a nice smooth finish here. It is important the some air can vent into the line so a rough cut is better. I even used a dremel tool to cut a small grove in the top of the spout to let air in.
I set it up like this. It is temporary. If it works I will build it into a dash I am working on the mount my usb and power outlets.
When the oil is pumped out of the bottle is collects in the IV dripper. This slows it down and lets in into the system at a slower rate.
Then a little line routing.
I first tried routing to the rear sprocket. I didn't like that much so I drilled a hole into the front sprocket guard, just smaller then this little aquarium air flow regulator. It snapped in snug.
And finally, if you can see just above the chain a small peace of hose connected to the other end of the flow control lets the oil drip directly onto the center of the chain.
It all seems to be working good. I currently have transmission fluid in the system (because I have too much of it in the garage) (don't ask why, I don't want to think about the troubles that caused this over supply
Total cost to me is under $10.
Simple, effective, cheep.
