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Tutoro Auto Chain Oiler: Single or Double Nozzle Kit?

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#1 ·
I just cleaned and lubed my chain for the first time as a new rider after a ride on wet roads and it is such a mess, plus time consuming to do regularly!

I've been reading rave reviews about the Tutoro Auto Chain Oiler system and am excited that it won't break the bank too much compared to it's farkle worth :grin2:

Should I get the single or double nozzle setup for the Wee2 (2014 Vstrom 650 Adventure)?
I'd like to get single for simpler setup, less oil fling, and save money. But want to adequately lube the chain in temperatures ranging 35F <--> 95F

Does the standard kit provide everything needed for install if I go single nozzle? Or just go deluxe?
https://www.tutorochainoiler.com/products/tutoro-auto-automatic-motorcycle-chain-oiler-standard-kit

 
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Order from Rick "Adventuretech" and the kit he sells has "both" of the nozzles kits, the single is all that is needed and what I use. I have used mine now for about 6,000 miles, including some gnarly and nasty goo mud sand silt off road in New Mexico. It works simply amazing, you just need to adjust the flow rate depending on the temps out. I have mine at just over half turn out when above 60 degrees, and will go to 3/4 turn out when below that. I have less mess than I ever had with spray lubes, and my ENTIRE chain gets coated with the single nozzle set up. I can send you pics of my install if you like, that and I am pretty familiar with this system. But......give Rick a call and he will hook you up, plus he has free tech support if needed too. Get the deluxe kit as it is the best deal going, that is what I have.

Well damn......looks like Rick isn't a dealer for them anymore. :(
 
#3 ·
Order from Rick "Adventuretech" and the kit he sells has "both" of the nozzles kits, the single is all that is needed and what I use. I have used mine now for about 6,000 miles, including some gnarly and nasty goo mud sand silt off road in New Mexico. It works simply amazing, you just need to adjust the flow rate depending on the temps out. I have mine at just over half turn out when above 60 degrees, and will go to 3/4 turn out when below that. I have less mess than I ever had with spray lubes, and my ENTIRE chain gets coated with the single nozzle set up. I can send you pics of my install if you like, that and I am pretty familiar with this system. But......give Rick a call and he will hook you up, plus he has free tech support if needed too.

Well damn......looks like Rick isn't a dealer for them anymore. :(
I'd LOVE to see photos, please.
 
#4 ·
I just cleaned and lubed my chain for the first time as a new rider after a ride on wet roads and it is such a mess, plus time consuming to do regularly!



I've been reading rave reviews about the Tutoro Auto Chain Oiler system and am excited that it won't break the bank too much compared to it's farkle worth :grin2:



Should I get the single or double nozzle setup for the Wee2 (2014 Vstrom 650 Adventure)?

I'd like to get single for simpler setup, less oil fling, and save money. But want to adequately lube the chain in temperatures ranging 35F <--> 95F



Does the standard kit provide everything needed for install if I go single nozzle? Or just go deluxe?

https://www.tutorochainoiler.com/products/tutoro-auto-automatic-motorcycle-chain-oiler-standard-kit





I think I got the deluxe kit, can’t remember. I guess I did because it
had both nozzles. I just did the single.


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#17 ·
Lets see if this works........not the best up close or large pics, let me see if I can do better, or I am happy to email or text the pics.
Ebay is now the US source, per Rick at Adventuretech.
Thanks for the pics and confirming where to buy it from. It's great to hear that a single nozzle works well for everyone and I'll go that route.

Now it just comes down to the standard kit vs deluxe kit.
Is it good to get the 'Helix nozzle placement wire' (comes with deluxe) to use with a single nozzle for accurate placement against the rear sprocket? Or not necessary?
https://www.tutorochainoiler.com/products/tutoro-helix-nozzle-positioning-device
 
#9 ·
Ordered the deluxe kit from England on Ebay.

Not sure if it's going on the DRZ or the Vee yet. Thinking DRZ just cuz it's newish and spokes are a pain to clean of chain lube. And I plan to ride the snot out of the thing this year now that I've got it set up with an oversized tank, windshield, volt-meter and heated gear outlet. Flatlander skid plate arriving soon. The Vee shall slide into a well deserved retirement from everyday use over the next year and become more of a touring/winter commuter. That's the plan anyway, if the DRZ gets the job done for most of the year.

I wish I'd done this a decade ago with the Vee. Now it's just, like, myeh. The rear is caked in fling and will stay that way forever. Unless I really like the Tutoro and decide the Vee needs one too.

I'll likely use the double nozzle since I ride a lot in the rain and salt. I've always been conscious of spraying both sides of the chain; otherwise the rust sets in during the winter months.
 
#16 ·
I bought the standard kit off eBay, works great. Single nozzle works best for me. I run gear lube in the summer and a straight 20 weight in the winter. Iso 68 hydraulic/trans oil works good in winter in the SE. I'm actually using Vactra #2 way oil right now, but Iso 68 is cheaper. The way oil sticks to the chain better while still being a light oil. In the hot summer the 75w gear oil does nicely without making a mess, only needs a 1/4 turn on pavement, I run a full turn out in the rain sometimes.
 
#18 ·
Big B's is set up as per the instructions, Highwayman has set his to oil further around the rear Sprocket. Otherwise the difference is oil type.
So some online retailer has chipped off a piece of Adventuretechs business. :frown2:
 
#23 ·
Not sure why he set his up that way, I figure the inventor of the oiler knows best. :smile2:

Oh and Rick was only a dealer briefly, there were not many if any US retailer options at that time.
 
#20 ·
I had one for a while but it didn't perform well. Kept losing the little tabs that secure the hose and bumping the reservoir with my foot. Couldn't find a good, out of the way place for the reservoir and the hose kept moving around. Decided to just lube the chain every 2 tank fulls. Takes less than 3 minutes. YMMV.
 
#21 · (Edited)
Ebay had the exact model I wanted back when I bought one and the total price with shipping was less. It's probably been 2 or 3 years though, for some reason companies will give their best deals on eBay. I always raise my prices on eBay to cover the fees. Go figure. It may be different now.

I bought the standard auto kit, I didn't need their oil or dual nozzle. Been happy with the set up, my chain is happy and rust free. I get well over 1500 miles per fill up using gear lube at 1/4 turn. Haven't come close to running out so far. When it gets half empty or so, I refill.

So far so good:
 
#24 ·
I just ordered the deluxe kit even though I'll only be using a single nozzle.

Reason being is because I want to use the Helix wire to hold the nozzle in place, and use their oil for starters. Also the clean looking cable straps is a minor bonus.

$122 shipped from their site rather than eBay's $140 price.

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#26 · (Edited)
I don't remember if I used the wire this time, I'll have to look again. But you want the nozzle between 7 an 8 using the clock face measure. Drip oil on the sprocket and it slings it right into the chain. I get oil spread fine on the orings and enough makes it to the side plates to stop rust. I only gather a little splatter on my license plate and left pannier. Rear wheel stays covered in dirt, I clean it occasionally. I live on a dirt road so the wheel stays dirty anyway.

It's really helped my chain life, I'm still on the same 530 I put on 3 years ago. My bike sits outside a lot and sees rain and mud often. It's the best way to keep the chain kink free for me, beats the spray can method for sure. I just wipe the chain down once a month, the chrome side plates shine right back up.
 
#31 ·
Regarding the "Tutoro" branded oil, they have a description of it on their website, or used to anyway. The key things about it is that it polarized, of specific viscosity, and contains nothing that will damage the o-rings. Certainly the oil could be duplicated. If you wanted to you could order a 50 gallon drum of oil with the same properties from a local commercial oil supplier. And, there are brands of 20 wt oil out there that advertise their polarity as an attribute for reducing wear on start up. Buying it from Tutoro in that clever little bottle with a flexible extending spout is just convenient.

Regarding us not selling TUTORO anymore, it is a great product developed and supported by good people. I just took it on back when TUTORO couldn't sell it themselves in the US and a riding buddy of mine wanted one. Now that they can sell it directly there is no need for us to carry it. And some day in the distant future I may want to make my own less expensive oiler, so carrying th TUTORO just didn't seem right.

Of course I've been sitting on an original two stroke engine design that eliminates transfer of raw fuel/air from intake to exhaust port for 15 years now, so I may never get around to the oiler.

Right now the Lubeman manual and Tutoro auto are the best out there for frugal V-Strom types. Other types might want to check out the GPS controlled electric pump driven oilers. There is no denying the cool factor.
 
#34 ·
... Buying it from Tutoro in that clever little bottle with a flexible extending spout is just convenient.

Regarding us not selling TUTORO anymore, ...

Right now the Lubeman manual and Tutoro auto are the best out there for frugal V-Strom types...
+1 on the Turoro oil, if just to get the bottle.

Rick,
Do we now get parts and oil directly from Tutoro?
I'll miss your service the next time I need a replacement tip or reservoir.
 
#32 · (Edited)
Tutoro Love it! This is on my 2017/8 1000. I have had Scott oilers on my DL650's but the Tutoro is as good if not better. I have tried the twin feeds and they are a pain in the arse to set up and keep in the right position and probably no better. I have been running chain saw oil in mine Used it for years, need to open the valve more on colder days, biodegradable and cheeeeep.
I have used the Scott oiler rear bracket on this one but a piece of stout metal 1.5-2mm bolted in the paddock stand hole (M10) with a notch filed in the end. A zip tie will hold in this and keep the oil delivery pipe properly located. After many years experimenting I have found they work best just touching the lower side of the gear sprocket. I used a zip tie wall sticker underneath, don’t do them up tight or you will crush the feed pipe. I have found, clean up the oil underneath, zip tie then put a blob of silicon sealer on the pipe to swing arm. When set cut the zip tie. Neat.

"Regarding the "Tutoro" branded oil, they have a description of it on their website, or used to anyway. The key things about it is that it polarized, of specific viscosity, and contains nothing that will damage the o-rings."
I think SNAKE oil is the correct word. Use their bottle and fill it with a medium oil, chain saw oil does not fling as much as 20-40.
 

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#35 ·
I went with the twin tip initially. Rick recommended the single. Guess what? I'm now using the single! The twin nozzle is much more finicky and wore (both sides!) much more than I thought it should have. As for replacement oil, I'm now using ISO 32 hydraulic oil. Available at Home Depot for around $13/gal!


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#37 ·
Thank you sir, I need to take some better pics closer up of how I mounted it. I can also easily reach down while riding to adjust the flow rate, and my nozzle hasn’t budged except for when I was up to damn near knee height in mud/water/silt/sand mix in New Mexico.
 
#38 ·
Set your camera to 800x600, or more likely 480x320. Otherwise right click on the picture and "open with" Paint (part of windows) and use the "resize" option to reduce the picture so that it easily fits on the page.
That should bring it down in size enough so that it will be accepted without being too small.
I usually resize my 1920x1080 (HD) or 1920x1200 pics to about 25% of their original size for net use.
 
#40 ·
As for the nozzle it doesn't matter.

My home made oiler drops the oil on the top of the chain just behind the front sprocket - if you have a center stand, run the bike on the stand watch carefully you'll see a cloud of oil as the drop hits the moving air around the chain, that gets sucked down onto the chain by the vacuum it creates so unless you miss the chain or sprocket it's pretty much going to work no matter what once the bike is moving.

With the bike stopped it's a different story, mostly the oil falls on the ground ;).
 
#41 ·
Not sure I agree with that, as centrifugal force moves the oil off the sprocket and then onto the chain, with the Tuturo and I would imagine Scottoiler system. This is actually an extremely efficient system, and my entire chain literally gets lubed from just the single nozzle set up. I don't squeeze or do anything other than ride my bike. :wink2:
 
#45 ·
Is this environment friendly? What happens to the oil over time on the chain as more keeps getting added at the recommended amount?
I would say it is minimal.

I think everyone has seen the dark line of oil stain down the middle of many roads and has heard the warning about how slick the road is at the beginning of any rain event because of that fresh oil / water emulsion being created. I'm always amazed at how the macadam is destroyed where the oil pan of a parked vehicle would sit at many the convenience stores (might be worthy of a PhD study). So, plenty of leaking already going on but that doesn't mean it's OK to do more.

Also, I can't give a spray can of chain lube a free pass. There are plenty of environmental issues because you have a steel or aluminum can that took a lot of energy (oil, natural gas, nuclear, coal...) to manufacture, the CO2, Propane, etc propellant, plastic parts, and then there is disposal.

I really don't know which chain lube method has the least environmental impact when including the impacts associated with the manufacturing of the chain and sprockets because ultimately that is what you want to preserve (your $ / time & maybe manufacturing environmental impacts).

For the most part, motorcycles are for fun and we all use a car / truck / public transport maybe to get to work, carry groceries, etc. One less anything on the road would be better for the environment.
 
#46 ·
Damn impressive, Big B!
I'm only getting about 1,000 to 1,500 miles per fill but I'm fine with that. I find it goes a lot quicker when its warm if I don't remember to dial it back, or don't close it enough. Great kit, though! I'm off to order another one for my Sprint....
 
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