John,
The answer is yes....several have done just what you describe, use the
existing Scottoiler reservoir. Simply drill a 1/4" hole in the top of the
reservoir and insert the suction line from the pump. The pump will pull it's
own prime and pull the oil out.
hawke
> From: John Davies <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Reply-To: GTS-1000 Owners List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2001 09:39:01 +0100
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: The HawkOiler!!
>
> This weekend I finally found the problem with my Scottoiler not dragging oil
> over from my Number plate reservoir! - a small crack in the main Scottoiler
> resevoir - hence an air leak, hence no low preseeure to drag oil over from
> the HCR.
>
> Can the Hawkoiler be adapted to work with the Scottoiler HCR (ie the number
> plate reservoir)
>
> John W. P. Davies - Product Manager
> Trimension Systems,
> Whittle House,
> Marchants Way,
> Burgess Hill,
> West Sussex RH15 8QY, UK
> tel: +44 1444 480 134 (direct)
> tel: +44 1444 250 888 ext 234 (switchboard )
> fax: +44 1444 250 777
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> <http://www.trimension-inc.com>
> Trimension - making virtual applications a reality........
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kevin Hawkins [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: 25 June 2001 02:18
> Subject: The HawkOiler!!
>
>
> I removed most of my ScottOiler this past weekend to install John
> Laurenson's HawkOiler! The ScottOiler had lost prime again and refused to
> refill itself from the touring reservior. I know how to fix this problem as
> it had occured a few times in the past, but I decided to give John's
> HawkeOiler a go as a permanent fix. I was attracted to the thought of
> having control over when the system oiled the chain because oiling at high
> speeds causes some splatter and rain conditions call for a little more
> lubricant. My main concern with installing ANYTHING on the GTS is making
> sure it looks OEM and fits right in. The HawkOiler fits the bill!! The
> electric pump tucks nicely into the tail section and the 4 oz. reservior
> (w/ 20w50 motor oil) fit fabulously onto the lower part of the U-Lock
> holder built into the plastic under the seat. The topper? I installed the
> wonderfully small push button actuator into the switch housing above the
> headlight Hi/Low switch on the leftside bar! It's a thing of beauty and
> looks like it came from the factory with it! I couldn't be happier. I'll
> get some pictures soon, but had to take time now to congratulate John
> Laurenson on a superior product! If anyone is considering installing a
> Scottoiler, do yourselves a favor, and support a fellow GTS rider, and buy
> the HawkeOiler instead! Better price, better product, more control, always
> works, choose whatever oil you want to use!
>
> P.S. - I've never met John and rest assured, if this had not been a good
> product you would have heard the bad too!
>
> Kevin Hawkins // Greensboro, NC
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> http://www.freecfm.com/r/raddboy
> Y2K Kawasaki ZRX1100 //'93 Yamaha GTS1000 //'85 FZ750
>
>
>
> I will be installing another of Hawke's excellent chain oilers. I've fitted
> them to the FJ and Ace and reckon they're great. I'm not saying the
> ScotOiler isn't good either, just that I didn't get along with it myself. A
> top box is needed for additional luggage (she came with the OEM Krauser's)
> and to give the wife a back rest. I'm used to a more solid feel to the
> front
> brake too, so a set of stainless lines may well follow shortly.
>
> I've cast a dubious eye over that rather odd looking rear 'hugger'
> mudguard.
> I'm told by the ex-owner that it works superbly, but not sure about the
> looks !
>
> Once again thanks to all for the advice and especially Hawke, who took the
> trouble to get the tape measure out when I was struggling on the rear
> legroom front !
>
> Feel like a 'real' member of the list now !
>
>
> Barry Edwards
> GTS1000 '95 (Goes to the top of the list :>)
> FJ1200 '90
> YZR1000R(Ace) 98
>
> http://www.fjmods.btinternet.co.uk/
