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[PeteF]

My 2008 350 Classic was delivered with an O ring chain. No clearance problems and I think I've only adjusted it once at 4000mls - been fine since then.

[m1ks]

Before committing to your chosen oiler, have a look at this.
I'll be getting one for the Bullet most likely once its up and running and MOT'd.
My other bikes have scottoilers, (only because they were on when I bought them)
The thing I like about the Loobman ones are press a button and ride, so not as handy as the vacuum operated on off of the scottoiler but better than the 'oh damn, i forgot to turn it on, or worse, off' after parking.
Whichever you get though, be aware they still need to be checked to ensure they're operating properly, the chain was looking dry on mine recently even though there was oil in the delivery tube, it turns out there was an air bubble in there and this stopped it working till I bled it again.

http://www.chainoiler.co.uk/

[marsie]

Ed In my view, most chain wear is caused by road grit, thrown by the back tyre onto the lower run of the chain. Use of spray greases only makes the problem worse, as the road grit sticks to the supposed lubricant forming a nice grinding paste. Our Host sells a chain guard which helps prevent this, part No35789. Unfortunatly I don't think it would fit your model. The latest Tutoro ( which I prefer )and other automatic oilers work well by using thin oil which washes the grit off the chain and lubricating it at the same time. For those using the Scott device the oil supplied resembles very closely Whitam of Cambridge chain saw oil and much cheaper

[Alan R]

Hi Guys }---------The key word in this threads' heading is OIL..... not grease. The whole point is to lubricate the pivot pin within the roller, not the roller sitting within the sprocket recess. Thus, if you have an "o" ring chain you don't need any oiler at all---just keep the externals clean....the lube is already done for you. If you've a non-"o" ring type then I stand by my original statement of using a spray LUBRICANT, not a grease. Applied say 24 hrs before use--this fluid is designed to penetrate the roller/pin interface. Again, just keep the externals clean & dry, normally a wipe over with a cloth whilst spinning the rear wheel does the trick. Yes---I totally agree with you that road grit will mix with loose oil or grease to form a nice grinding paste----which is why I don't use either...As I said before----it's worked OK for me down the years PLUS I don't have yet another unwanted, expensive gizmo to go wrong/need attention/ leak etc. But, each to their own----------------"RANT MODE" De-selected----- Power-Down------SWITCH OFF !!