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Clubroom => Tech Talk => Topic started by: Jay on May 11, 2014, 12:41:34 am

Title: TM Autolube
Post by: Jay on May 11, 2014, 12:41:34 am

What's the general opinion keep it or remove it ?
Cheers
Jay

Title: Re: TM Autolube
Post by: Ken 737 on May 11, 2014, 08:11:48 am

I have kept mine Jay, and try not to think about if it stops working. I like to see the oil level dropping in the tank when I ride :)

Title: Re: TM Autolube
Post by: oldfart on May 11, 2014, 11:03:41 am

It's a personal thing  Jay ..... keep it and keep topping up  your auto lube tank  or split the cases and drill a oil feed hole to LHS bearing - remove slinger plate and install a shim in it's place
Note .... It is unwise to disconnect auto lube without the mods mentioned above ;)
 

Title: Re: TM Autolube
Post by: Nipper on May 11, 2014, 01:36:44 pm

I have kept the auto lube on my TM's and never had any problems. If you decide to get rid of the auto lube let me know as I will buy the oil tank, pump,and oil lines off of you.

Title: Re: TM Autolube
Post by: Jay on May 11, 2014, 03:34:15 pm

It's got a home made tank at the moment which needs replacing with something..
I'm rebuild the motor soon but can't decide whether to keep it or not....  :)

Title: Re: TM Autolube
Post by: brent j on May 11, 2014, 05:21:29 pm

It may not give the ultimate in fuel oil ratios but it is very convenient and reliable.

As far as lubrication for the bottom end goes, I think it's a good system as it positively feeds oil to the LHS main bearing then through the big end pin to the beg end bearing

Title: Re: TM Autolube
Post by: Jay on May 11, 2014, 08:50:27 pm

Thanks for the advise, I will keep it .... Just need to fashion a oil tank out of something !
Cheers
Jay

Title: Re: TM Autolube
Post by: TT5 Matt on May 12, 2014, 10:29:49 pm

semiclear road bike rear master cylinder reservoirs will do the job not unless your riding for hours at a time or use what im using on my 185 which is a length of 1 inch clear plastic hose with a welsh plug/copper feed pipe and a test tube stopper on the fill end along with a fine copper pipe for a breather [I just used what I had down the shed].

Title: Re: TM Autolube
Post by: Toolboy on May 13, 2014, 08:31:52 am

My TM400 turns 40 this year and still has all the original lube components that works fine.

Don't mess with a good system  ;)

Tim

Title: Re: TM Autolube
Post by: shelpi on May 13, 2014, 12:27:17 pm

Quote from: Jay on May 11, 2014, 08:50:27 pm

Thanks for the advise, I will keep it .... Just need to fashion a oil tank out of something !
Cheers
Jay

will a TS185er oil tank fit? give dimensions, there are a plethera of tanks out there, heaven forbit 1 might fit off a yammie AG bike :o ;)

Title: Re: TM Autolube
Post by: pokey on May 13, 2014, 12:45:06 pm

Pop down to the local recycle centre and check out all the old petrol whipper snippers they have for sale. Lots of nice compact fuel tanks on those things. some even have a nice moulded spigot to attach the oil line and moulded bolt holes.

Title: Re: TM Autolube
Post by: Doc on May 13, 2014, 01:03:25 pm

yep,  found an oil res from a chinese chainsaw bar oiler that I adapted to fit my TS125mx. Fits nicely and the perfect size (about 250ml) ;)

Title: Re: TM Autolube
Post by: cyclegod on May 13, 2014, 01:33:44 pm

The old TS125 "hop-up" kit used to have these as the oil tank

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SUZUKI-A100-AC100-AS100-1969-Oil-Tank-44610-17010-/261470292899?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3ce0d80ba3

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Suzuki-NOS-A100-AC100-AS100-Oil-Tank-Holder-44821-17000-S47-/390607016777?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5af1fe1349

Title: Re: TM Autolube
Post by: cyclegod on May 13, 2014, 01:33:52 pm

The old TS125 "hop-up" kit used to have these as the oil tank

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SUZUKI-A100-AC100-AS100-1969-Oil-Tank-44610-17010-/261470292899?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3ce0d80ba3

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Suzuki-NOS-A100-AC100-AS100-Oil-Tank-Holder-44821-17000-S47-/390607016777?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5af1fe1349

Title: Re: TM Autolube
Post by: Jay on May 13, 2014, 08:54:51 pm

Nice one
Thanks for the replies going to keep the Autolube

Title: Re: TM Autolube
Post by: Jay on May 17, 2014, 10:17:46 am

Just won a TM tank on EBay!
Happy days