Auto chain oilers or manual application?

They are more of a mess than they are worth - especially for today's sportbike chains.
Your o or x ring chain doesn't actually require any internal lubricant, as it is sealed by the rings.
The auto oilers will just require more chain maintenance as you will be constantly cleaning it, or replacing it due to the dirt that has been attracted by the oil ruining your chain.
Before the internally-lubed o and x ring chains, this system was a great idea, as the chains truly required mucho lube, now it's unneccesary.

It's a mileage dependent choice....if you are doing the miles, it can make sense, if not...it's superflous...

Baketech said:

...it's superflous...

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Word-dropper.

BDA116 said:

Word-dropper.

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Actually, looking at my post, I even got that wrong...shoulda been superfluous...

A good coat of spray chain wax every few rides is all you need. Put it on a hot chain after your ride and it will seal up nice and nver fling off.

Wax works great on the SO's coochie....but never on a drive chain unless it sees marine duty... :smilebig:

phobiaphobe said:

A good coat of spray chain wax every few rides is all you need. Put it on a hot chain after your ride and it will seal up nice and nver fling off.

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:thumb: Maxima = no fling and a long lasting chain

You forgeted the best Chain oiler, Cameleonoiler. I instaled An Cameleonoiler 6 months ago , It's perfect, nice look too.