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The short answer: cos its fun messin with bikes!

the easy answer is......Because some company makes something that does this for a lot of money and I wanted to make one cheap.

the complicated longer answer is:Because some company makes something that does this for a lot of money and I wanted to make one cheap AND I cant be bothered to lube every day, wanted to find a system that did it for me cos im basically lazy as well as no money.

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Hi Martyn. I think what you are doing is a great idea, and have tried it myself, but there is one company that does it for not a lot of money.
LOOBMAN - manual chain lubrication system for all motorcycles with regular, O-Ring and X-Ring chains

17 UK pounds, while a lot more than your 5 pound affair, it still pretty cheap and it's all there and sorted.

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Nigel, its like this....

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Hi Martyn. I think what you are doing is a great idea, and have tried it myself, but there is one company that does it for not a lot of money.
LOOBMAN - manual chain lubrication system for all motorcycles with regular, O-Ring and X-Ring chains

17 UK pounds, while a lot more than your 5 pound affair, it still pretty cheap and it's all there and sorted.

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I know I can get one for 17 quid. but it still only costs em about 3 quid to make em!, and I am so tight you wouldn't believe it, I cannot pay for something I can make myself.. even if it takes me longer in man hours than it would have took to earn the money.
Besides, being unemployed here in Spain, and with very little money, every Euro saved is a litre of fuel for riding. I dont drink or smoke, so my bike is my only pleasure! and besides, I have to have something to do when im not riding......


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you sure like me!!

Hey Martyn,
we're very much alike... unfortunately
(some people just dont understand)

Maybe you should copy the loobman design!



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I know what you meant Osama!

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Hey Martyn,
we're very much alike... unfortunately
(some people just dont understand)

Maybe you should copy the loobman design!



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Its OK I know what you meant......

Actually, it was the LOOBMAN design I was trying to copy........ but with a tap! anyway Osama, I promised you some pictures and still haven't sent them...., so I am gonna kick myself up the Bum, and send them to your email address NOW!

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kick me up the Bum and send them to your email address NOW!

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I sent them 2 days ago Radzi! compressed file......
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Sorry, Sorry

Got it! Got it!

Just checked my gmail. I thought you send it to my yahoo

Thanks, very nice

will let you know the progress!




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Got it! Got it!

Just checked my gmail. I thought you send it to my yahoo


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Sorry for the late reply, but sometimes its not easy to keep track of all the threads and posts... Thanks guys for the replys.. since i come from a little island in the middle of the Med and am new to long distance travelling i never needed such a thing. but it is a good idea, and knowing me its good to avoid the hassle of constantly oiling the chain, i ll probably forget to oil it anyway !
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front or rear?

Hey Martyn,
the pics you send me; which sysytem is it? Front or rear sprocket? :confused1:
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the pics you send me; which sysytem is it? Front or rear sprocket? :confused1:
Hiya Fella, how ya doin? the pic is actually the rear sprocket....... the large silver thing next to it is called a swingarm....bit of a give away that.
I know the close up pic is a bit misleading.

and here is some free advice. make sure it drips about 1 to 3 drips a MINUTE.
no more than that....... otherwise you will end up with oil all over your tyres and a bruised arse. Dont ask me how i know

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silly question..

Martyn,

how does the oil flow from the bottle to the chain?
Garvity? Just like using a hose to clean aquarium technique...:confused1:

Hmmm should try it tomorrow... bought all the stuff for less than a quid! (except for oil & tie cable)
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Hey Martyn...I'm still building up to 8 posts so here's one.

This rips off the Loobman system but how about lengthening your supply line from the tap to the sprocket and adding an airlock/lowpoint to it whilst shortening the line between the tap and bottle?

Instead of having the tap on permanently you just open it up between the sprocket and bottle to fill the feed line then shut it and let it drip and repeat as required.

I had a Loobman on my SV1000S but hated the mounting position as I wanted the bottle out of sight and wandering hands so I mounted it under my rear seat. At least this way I can make up another kit and mount the tap outside.

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Hey Martyn...

YOU'RE A PHARKIN PENNYTECH GENIUS!

Love your work man!
Thats the nicest way I have ever been called a 'tightarse'!

I reckon every penny saved is a little more ridin' I can do. I struggle like hell to save enough to repair/insure/ride but seeing as i neither smoke n or drink and am single, I manage.

Thanks for the compliments. watch this space for the latest invention coming for the summer, the Hammock Tent!...
full instructions will be posted on instructables.com on how to make your own hammock with flysheet for a fraction of the cost of a shop bought'
one. i weigh loads ( 6'2" 140kg so its good n strong! ) ok it isnt as pretty, but it does the job, weighs less than 4lbs and takes up less room than a tent. 4 mins max to put up, ( inc mozzy net)

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Looking forward to it.. Here's a word for it.. "re-innovation" (R)

I just bought a shiny new Hennessy Hammock.. I can send u some pics, if that helps.
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