Initial prototypes for the Scottoiler system appeared over 25 years ago, when Fraser Scott began to investigate the potential of an idea. As a life-long motorcyclist, the initial idea came to Fraser when he was commuting from Glasgow to Manchester on a regular basis to meet with a girlfriend! Due to the high mileage he found himself having to continually adjust or change his chain. Fraser first made the Scottoiler available to the public in 1986. Since then, continual improvements and innovations have culminated in today’s Mark 7 range of kits.

The Scottoiler chain lubrication system relates to the lubricating and cleaning of chains, specifically on motorcycles and now push-bikes. In the past, a coating of oil or grease has protected the chain from wear and corrosion. However, road dirt tends to adhere to the oil and the combination of dirt and oil forms a grinding paste that increases friction of the chain and accelerates its wear. To prevent this from happening, it is necessary to clean the chain often, which, until now, required the chain to be removed from the sprockets and immersed in a bath of oil solvent. This is a tedious and messy chore, often leading to staining of the cleaner’s hands and clothing. The chain lubrication system obviates, or at least mitigates, the above by enabling the chain on a motorcycle to be cleaned and lubricated whilst the engine is running.

Scottoiler Products are listed under Chain Care