[Freerydejunky]

Very cool! But I think I will stick to oiling the old fashion way...

 

[fenderfreek]

Do you still have these or no?

 

[PAULIBIKER]

Do you still have these or no?

Yup, I still have plenty......................

 

[SlvrDragon50]

Im confused. Are the oil guides supposed to touch the sprocket?

 

[max384]

Im confused. Are the oil guides supposed to touch the sprocket?

Yes. Zip ties are used as oil guides and they rest against the sprocket... At least that's how I set mine up, and I hope I did it right!

 

[SlvrDragon50]

:/ Do they just drip down the sprocket? I don't wanna put them up against the teeth. If you could get a picture that would be awesome.

 

[max384]

:/ Do they just drip down the sprocket? I don't wanna put them up against the teeth. If you could get a picture that would be awesome.

Yep. It drips down the sprocket and centripetal force spreads it onto the chain as you ride.

It was tough getting a good closeup... especially using the sh!tty iPhone camera, but here's the best one I got:

from the left, showing the guides against the sprocket:

from the right side:

where I mounted the reservoir, and the tubing route:

I set it just behind the teeth of the sprocket. This way when the bike is rolling backwards it won't catch on the oil guides.


Yeah... I suck at taking pictures with my phone.

 

[SlvrDragon50]

Yea. I'm just worried about oil being flung off instead of getting caught in the chain :/

What oil are you using? I put some 5W-40 Rotella T6 in there. I hope it works.

 

[enrico vespa]

For my scottooiler I use gear oil. I've read some use Automatic Transmission Fluid. When I'm done with the gear oil I have, I'll try the later. I don't see how the loobman would be any different for oil use.

 

[max384]

I put gear oil in mine as well. With such a direct route, after pushing the button, it's about 30 seconds until it reaches the sprocket.

 

[7duck]

Yep. It drips down the sprocket and centripetal force spreads it onto the chain as you ride.
It was tough getting a good closeup... especially using the sh!tty iPhone camera, but here's the best one I got:

With the reservoir being mounted where it is, do you have to remove it completely to refill?

 

[max384]

With the reservoir being mounted where it is, do you have to remove it completely to refill?

No. I just attached some tubing to my gear oil container to snake in for filling. Otherwise, yes, I would have to remove it.

 

[enrico vespa]

I really recommend anyone that's has maintenance as a high priority on their list to get some kind of automatic oiling system. Whether it be scottoiler or loobman(I do not have personal experience with a loobman system). When I got my bike, I got the scottoiler installed. I don't thing the previous owner cleaned the chain and neither have I. Haven't had to.

Yes, there are those that religiously check their chain slack, clean their chain and spray some stuff on either every week or month. God bless you for having the time in your schedules to do that.

 

[max384]

Well, my next 'mod' will be to remove this Loobman oiler and install it in the bottom of my garbage can. The oil reservoir leaks. There is a nice puddle of oil on top of my chain guard, and that splashes onto my tire. Not only does oil leak out, water leaks in. I now have about a 50/50 mix of oil and water in the reservoir. Since water sinks to the bottom, I can only 'lube' my chain with water. Lastly, the push button is terrible. I have to push and hold it, then push down a few more times for any oil to enter the tubing (when there isn't water in the reservoir, of course). It's getting worse the longer I have it on (less than a month now). I likely just got a lemon... But regardless, I'll be going back to regular chain maintenance until I spend the money for a Scottoiler.

 

[SlvrDragon50]

max384, I emailed the maker of the loobman. He claims he only recently found out about the water leaking into the reservoir and is trying to fix it. You might want to send him an email.

I don't have a problem with oil leaking out on mine.

 

[7duck]

Another alternative to Scottoiler is the Tutoro auto oiler. It installs just like the Loobman without having to plug into a vacuum line or tap into electrical and it uses inertial to automatically oil while you ride.

 

[Danimal]

Well, my next 'mod' will be to remove this Loobman oiler and install it in the bottom of my garbage can. The oil reservoir leaks. There is a nice puddle of oil on top of my chain guard, and that splashes onto my tire. Not only does oil leak out, water leaks in. I now have about a 50/50 mix of oil and water in the reservoir. Since water sinks to the bottom, I can only 'lube' my chain with water. Lastly, the push button is terrible. I have to push and hold it, then push down a few more times for any oil to enter the tubing (when there isn't water in the reservoir, of course). It's getting worse the longer I have it on (less than a month now). I likely just got a lemon... But regardless, I'll be going back to regular chain maintenance until I spend the money for a Scottoiler.

LOL!...I also modified my Loobman oiler by removing it from my bike and tossing it.

Same issue. Reservoir leaked all over.

Also, the forked feeder mechanism kinds self-destruckted. I was VERY carefull in placement and mounting and it did work great for a few thousand miles.

back to oiling by hand every 500 miles.

 

[r3t1awr3yd]

Still available? I really want one!!

 

[SlvrDragon50]

Well, my next 'mod' will be to remove this Loobman oiler and install it in the bottom of my garbage can. The oil reservoir leaks. There is a nice puddle of oil on top of my chain guard, and that splashes onto my tire. Not only does oil leak out, water leaks in. I now have about a 50/50 mix of oil and water in the reservoir. Since water sinks to the bottom, I can only 'lube' my chain with water. Lastly, the push button is terrible. I have to push and hold it, then push down a few more times for any oil to enter the tubing (when there isn't water in the reservoir, of course). It's getting worse the longer I have it on (less than a month now). I likely just got a lemon... But regardless, I'll be going back to regular chain maintenance until I spend the money for a Scottoiler.

First I would again like to say thank you for the feedback you offered regarding the Loobman AB chainoiler and I was especially grateful for your pointing out the serious flaw, that the unit is prone to leaking and allowing rainwater into the reservoir.

Most internet reviews are meaningless (see the “Ride” article for example) so I don’t read many of them and, having had my own Loobman tucked inside the nose fairing of my Fazer, I had not been aware of the leak. All the same it’s a little strange that so many people are so busy telling the world about it that they couldn’t find the time to tell me! Thanks again.

The mould has gone back to the toolmaker for changes to make the next batch waterproof and I have just placed an order for waterproof caps to fit all existing Loobman AB chainoilers. The caps should be here in about a week.

As a small independent company it would be impossible to “recall” all the sold units but with the new cap fitted, the unit will work quite normally and it will be impossible for water to enter the reservoir.

If you could please supply me with your address I will send you one of these caps, complete with fitting instructions, as soon as they arrive.

As a gesture of thanks for your feedback and your patience, there will be no charge for this, however I would be very grateful for any further feedback you may wish to offer.

Just got that from the maker!

 

[max384]

Just got that from the maker!

Whoops. I meant to reply back to you and in this thread, but forgot. I just received the same email from him, and an email a week ago, after contacting him about it. Thanks for the suggestion to contact him.

I'll give the oiler one last chance with the new cap once it comes in.