DL1050XT - Sprocket rusting (only done 6,000km with Scot

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YellowKV1050

Good morning from sunny Auckland,
This is my first post. Although I have been enjoying reading post from this form.

Big yellow V is my second DL after owning a beautiful black DL650 2020 LAM for 12 month. I enjoyed the extra weight and power from 1050. It suits my style of riding more touring.

Just washing my1050 this week, I have seen some rust like symptoms on the chain and sprocket. Scotoiler was installed by the dealer and it has been working well for me.

After had Covid, I haven’t been riding much and the bike only done 6,000 km since Oct 2021. It has been garaged the whole time and I don’t use it for commute.

Just wondering if anyone could help me or if you have seen something similar. The bike is still under the two year warranty. It is something related to Scotoiler?

Cheers

Ray

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nuke

· #2 · 9 mo ago

Nice bike!
Are you sure thats rust and not dried grease? Can you scratch any off with your nail?

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Improperly Torqued

· #3 · 9 mo ago

As @nuke says, it could be something else; however, light rust on the chain and sprockets is not something I'd worry about. It's normal for humidity and road moisture to do that, even (sometimes especially) in storage. Check the chain carefully in accordance with the manual - you should have no stiff links, length and slack must be in spec, and the rear wheel must be properly aligned. Lube (as you obviously do), and ride on.

Welcome aboard!

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BackPacker

· #4 · 9 mo ago

That chain looks pretty dry. I have a ScottOiler too and my chain is always covered with a shine of oil. Are you sure the oiler is working properly and actually dispensing oil?

Quick test: Unbend the nozzle holder so the nozzle is free of the sprocket. Start the bike and count the drips. You'll want to see about one drip every minute, slightly more in adverse conditions.

Depending on the system, the drip frequency is influenced by the weather: The oil viscosity changes with temperature and not every type of ScottOiler compensates for this. Your vSystem doesn't, for instance. So you may need to adjust the drip rate when the seasons change.

Oh, and don't lube with anything else if you use the ScottOiler. If you think you need to lube extra, use (ScottOiler or engine) oil, not grease or wax.

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Rolex

· #5 · 9 mo ago

If I want to stop something rusting I put oil on it.

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YellowKV1050

Discussion Starter · #6 · 9 mo ago

nuke said:
Nice bike!
Are you sure thats rust and not dried grease? Can you scratch any off with your nail?

I couldn’t scratched it off my nail. Just brought a engine degreaser, it does not work either.

nuke said:
Nice bike!
Are you sure thats rust and not dried grease? Can you scratch any off with your nail?

Improperly Torqued said:
As @nuke says, it could be something else; however, light rust on the chain and sprockets is not something I'd worry about. It's normal for humidity and road moisture to do that, even (sometimes especially) in storage. Check the chain carefully in accordance with the manual - you should have no stiff links, length and slack must be in spec, and the rear wheel must be properly aligned. Lube (as you obviously do), and ride on.

Welcome aboard!

Thanks a lot!

BackPacker said:
That chain looks pretty dry. I have a ScottOiler too and my chain is always covered with a shine of oil. Are you sure the oiler is working properly and actually dispensing oil?

Quick test: Unbend the nozzle holder so the nozzle is free of the sprocket. Start the bike and count the drips. You'll want to see about one drip every minute, slightly more in adverse conditions.

Depending on the system, the drip frequency is influenced by the weather: The oil viscosity changes with temperature and not every type of ScottOiler compensates for this. Your vSystem doesn't, for instance. So you may need to adjust the drip rate when the seasons change.

Oh, and don't lube with anything else if you use the ScottOiler. If you think you need to lube extra, use (ScottOiler or engine) oil, not grease or wax.

Thank you so much! I did set my ScottOlier at minimum before. The chain looks quite dry now. I will try it tomorrow with ScottOiler (refill bottle). Do you ever get any dark patch on sprocket?

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Griff

· #7 · 9 mo ago

Its definitely not rust. Imho the anodising or whatever the coating is, has tarnished. It will eventually probably cover the entire sprocket but not something that has ever bothered me tbh.

I suggest putting some hand cleaner or the like on a brass suede brush (or something with fine stiff bristles) and see if that gets it off.

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Hogges

· #8 · 9 mo ago

YellowKV1050 said:
Good morning from sunny Auckland,
This is my first post. Although I have been enjoying reading post from this form.

Big yellow V is my second DL after owning a beautiful black DL650 2020 LAM for 12 month. I enjoyed the extra weight and power from 1050. It suits my style of riding more touring.

Just washing my1050 this week, I have seen some rust like symptoms on the chain and sprocket. Scotoiler was installed by the dealer and it has been working well for me.

After had Covid, I haven’t been riding much and the bike only done 6,000 km since Oct 2021. It has been garaged the whole time and I don’t use it for commute.

Just wondering if anyone could help me or if you have seen something similar. The bike is still under the two year warranty. It is something related to Scotoiler?

Cheers

Ray

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Are you washing your bike with something fairly aggressive that takes the oils off? I could see how this accompanied with not riding it for extended periods afterwards could encourage condensation.

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YellowKV1050

Discussion Starter · #9 · 9 mo ago

Hogges said:
Are you washing your bike with something fairly aggressive that takes the oils off? I could see how this accompanied with not riding it for extended periods afterwards could encourage condensation.

that is a great point. I use a bike cleaner and it can takes the oils off. Thanks

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