Lotus54
10-29-2007, 05:43 PM
I decided to blow the cash on a Pro-Oiler. From what others tell me it keeps the chain pretty darn clean and lasts even longer. I'm not too disappointed in my chain mileage, but I certainly wouldn't mine even more- plus if I don't have to clean it as much...
Anyway, I'm going to give it a go and see how it works.
The install went pretty well, the instructions are quite long and sort of bounce around a little. Not too bad once I actually read through them and THEN started doing stuff.(imagine that?)
I could fit the 125ml bottle, pump and junction box all under the passenger seat, with just a little hole cut in that phony little 'tray' they have back there. I never have used that for anything but for the the helmet lock cable that I never used either. I also used a bracket under the bottle to keep it stable (and protect it from rocks). I'm going to put some heavy duty duct tape or something over it also. I might even clean some of the mud underneath my bike! (you never know)
The controller fit on the left front fairing, within reach while riding if need be. But it looks like it will be well out of the way. I don't see me messing with it much once it is set- maybe once or twice in a long day if the weather changes drastically or the road turns to gravel.
I looked at several locations to put the pump/bottle etc., the glove box was one. In the end I like it under the seat so far, the only hassle will be a couple of wires to unplug and a hose when pulling the tank/seat. I'll put a quick disconnect on the ones I'll have to remove.
The routing of the feed cable worked out pretty well, I'll find some more of those red cable ties to clean it up a bit more- but it looks out of the way and I don't think any of it will be a problem.
I didn't have any interference with the way I ran the speedo takeoff. It is a grey/white wire before the connector, and a green wire after (middle pin of the AMP connector). I never could get the 3M 'Posi tap' to work right. So I went the way I like better anyway. I stripped some of the jacket off and soldered it.
So far it seems to work well, I haven't had time to take it out on the road and get it setup. My chain is probably due for replacement sooner than later, but I can play with it for now and see what I think.
For all the pics go here, then click on the top where it says 'Pro-Oiler install pics'.
http://www.olympus.net/personal/markh/ducati/multistrada.html
http://www.olympus.net/personal/markh/ducati/pics/pro-oiler/under_pass_seat.jpg
http://www.olympus.net/personal/markh/ducati/pics/pro-oiler/speed_pickup.jpg
Mark
Anyway, I'm going to give it a go and see how it works.
The install went pretty well, the instructions are quite long and sort of bounce around a little. Not too bad once I actually read through them and THEN started doing stuff.(imagine that?)
I could fit the 125ml bottle, pump and junction box all under the passenger seat, with just a little hole cut in that phony little 'tray' they have back there. I never have used that for anything but for the the helmet lock cable that I never used either. I also used a bracket under the bottle to keep it stable (and protect it from rocks). I'm going to put some heavy duty duct tape or something over it also. I might even clean some of the mud underneath my bike! (you never know)
The controller fit on the left front fairing, within reach while riding if need be. But it looks like it will be well out of the way. I don't see me messing with it much once it is set- maybe once or twice in a long day if the weather changes drastically or the road turns to gravel.
I looked at several locations to put the pump/bottle etc., the glove box was one. In the end I like it under the seat so far, the only hassle will be a couple of wires to unplug and a hose when pulling the tank/seat. I'll put a quick disconnect on the ones I'll have to remove.
The routing of the feed cable worked out pretty well, I'll find some more of those red cable ties to clean it up a bit more- but it looks out of the way and I don't think any of it will be a problem.
I didn't have any interference with the way I ran the speedo takeoff. It is a grey/white wire before the connector, and a green wire after (middle pin of the AMP connector). I never could get the 3M 'Posi tap' to work right. So I went the way I like better anyway. I stripped some of the jacket off and soldered it.
So far it seems to work well, I haven't had time to take it out on the road and get it setup. My chain is probably due for replacement sooner than later, but I can play with it for now and see what I think.
For all the pics go here, then click on the top where it says 'Pro-Oiler install pics'.
http://www.olympus.net/personal/markh/ducati/multistrada.html
http://www.olympus.net/personal/markh/ducati/pics/pro-oiler/under_pass_seat.jpg
http://www.olympus.net/personal/markh/ducati/pics/pro-oiler/speed_pickup.jpg
Mark