Using a chain oiler on the exposed chain of a motorcycle will improve its working life.
Using a chain oiler extends the life of your chain. Part of the drive-train on a motorbike is a chain that runs to the rear wheel to provide power. On most bikes, this chain is exposed. Because the chain has no cover, any lubrication placed on it will eventually be lost. As the chain becomes dry, it increases the wear put on it by the engine. Build a chain oiler that mounts to the bike to oil the chain continuously. This will increase the working life of the chain by several thousand miles.
Instructions
1. Drill a hole in the cap of the bottle, apply a small amount of cement to the top of the cap and insert the tube joiner. Place the tube onto the joiner and cut the tube 2 inches from the bottle.
2. Insert a tap into the tube and place the remaining tubing onto the tap at the opposite end. Cut the tubing 2 inches from the tap and insert the other tap into the free end. Insert the remaining tubing into the second tap. The first tap will serve as your on and off switch; the second tap will control the flow of oil.
3. Insert the copper wire completely into the open end of the tube to stiffen the end so it can be placed properly over the chain. Cut the last 3 inches off of the zip ties and place the ends together so the tips meet at the end.
4. Insert the cut end of the zip tie tips into the tube about 1 inch. Insert the panel pin nail fully into the tube between the tips. Place the heat-shrink tubing over the end of the tube and leave 1/4 inch of the heat-shrink tubing hanging over the end of the tube.
5. Heat the tube with a lighter and shrink it in place. Do not dwell in one place too long; pass the lighter over the heat-shrink tubing back and forth until all portions have shrunk onto the tube.
Tips Warnings
If you do not have a 4mm drill bit, a 5/32-inch drill bit will work as well.
Do not inhale the fumes when heating the tubing.
