scottoiler slipper block. it had to happen to somebody ?

[mick the knife]

What cable ties? Should I have read the instructions???

Yup, the cable ties around the slipper block to stop it bouncing off the chain , but i have sneaky suspision you'll lose it when you do.

 

[R2B2]

Could it be chain lash that's causing this?

 

[mick the knife]

Could it be chain lash that's causing this?

???????????????????????? looking like the 6mm spacer at the mo

 

[andyBeaker]

1200 miles with mine and no probs. I called Scotoiler with some questions when installing and they did suggest that in cold weather it was important to turn up the flow to ensure that the Slipperblock was well lubed - I guess if i drys out it might start catching in the chain and make a break for freedom.........?

 

[andyBeaker]

Not sure about trying without the black tube in place - I think the whole thing would mangle up when wheeling the bike backward?

 

[Centaur]

Thanks Andy

Hadn't thought of that!

 

[Bluey]

Any chance of pics of install Bluey ??

Do it at the weekend doing 12 hour shifts at pres

And i wont be washing the bike as it is meant for riding :yo: :yo: :yo:

 

[Bluey]

I copied Bluey's idea John and it works well so far except that after yesterdays 100 mile round trip the block was sitting on top of the chain and not around it! Still intact and full of oil! I have bent the metal down a bit for clarity in the photos. As well as being bent downwards from the bottom of the swinging arm the metal is also angled inwards, before tightening the lower bolt, to line up with the chain. I have cut the metal down to four holes including two with grommets. Bluey has five on his XX. If the black outer tubing is too short it tends to lift the front of the slipperblock up off the chain so think a bit before cutting. I think that may be why my block lifted off. I don't really see that the black tubing is necessary as the block is held in place by the chain and the feed tube stops it from moving along the chain. I may try removing the black tubing if mine hops off the chain again. If that doesn't work I have plenty of black tubing left to lengthen the gap between the metal and the block. I suspect that the ones that have been eaten by the sprocket may be due to insufficient oil lubricating the rubber and so friction increased until the drag of the chain won. I suspect that the owners were left with a tube with two feed holes and the end screw! I suggest undoing the screw before fitting, pushing a nose of the tube out and adding a touch of superglue and pulling it back in quickly before the superglue sets. Reinsert the screw and Bobs your Auntie. Bluey's tubing is better routed than mine!!!

I have only left 3 holes on mine including the 2 gromet holes

 

[Trumpet]

My guess would also be the chain lashing around on the lower run causing some sort of problem.

 

[Bluey]

Just thought of something,of the ones that have mashed up are

1.pissed around with the suspension other than the spacer

2.The riders being over weight i am being serious and mean no offence

3.Chain in poor order prior to block being installed

 

[Centaur]

Put a tie wrap around the block and did about 50 miles......it's still there!

 

[Bluey]

Pics on a super fast/dirty red one

some pics there is even one for Mick which is unloved look at the tax disc

 

[germanfrank]

Are your cans painted or still glowing from a ride? :-:

 

[Bluey]

Are your cans painted or still glowing from a ride? :-:

Fraid not pal been stuck in the garage all week,had to take them off today MOT on Wednesday now it sounds so quiet

 

[mick the knife]

some pics there is even one for Mick which is unloved look at the tax disc

Amazing set of photo's, 1st one shows a gruesome red thing and by the time its been washed and polished and those 'orriable cans off it turns into a stunning silver beast.

 

[germanfrank]

Sorry mtk, but he washed it so much that the primer is showing man8um

 

[mick the knife]

Sorry mtk, but he washed it so much that the primer is showing man8um

Dont tell everyone otherwise they'll all be at it, then mine will cease to be special.

 

[Bluey]

Amazing set of photo's, 1st one shows a gruesome red thing and by the time its been washed and polished and those 'orriable cans off it turns into a stunning silver beast.

:yo: :yo: :yo: :xm

Its a shame that my kid brother has no time to ride it when not at work he is looking after his wife who is finding it difficult to walk or do things around the house only 38 years old and such a lovely person

 

[mick the knife]

:yo: :yo: :yo: :xm

Its a shame that my kid brother has no time to ride it when not at work he is looking after his wife who is finding it difficult to walk or do things around the house only 38 years old and such a lovely person

For that I feel sad, but it does not detract from the fact that it's a stunning bike.

 

[Bluey]

For that I feel sad, but it does not detract from the fact that it's a stunning bike.

Put it this way i would not say no 2.5 years old 6000 miles