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Scottoiler Information
Scottoiler manufacture and distribute chain lubrication systems for motorcycles. Scottoiler are a UK based company who have grew from strength to strength due to their new and innovative products and ideas. The Scottoiler was invented by Fraser Scott who first made the product availiable to the public in 1983, finally settling on trading as Scottoiler (Scotland) Limited in 1992. Scottoiler now have a range of chain lubrication kits including the Scottoiler eSystem, vSystem, BMW F800R Kit, F800/F650 GS Kit and the Touring Kit.
History
Keen scrambler rider Fraser Scott came up with the idea of the Scottoiler when riding to Manchester from Glasgow each weekend to visit his girlfriend at the time. Due to the many miles he was covering Fraser found himself frequently adjusting and lubing his chain so he decided to come up with a solution. Why not develop a device that would take away the hassle of constant chain lubing? Fraser spent almost a decade perfecting the prototype and building a marketable product. In 1983 Textile Mouldings of Accrington commisoned Westclox of Dumbarton to manufacture 10000 Scottoilers which were launched at the NEC show in 1983. Fraser sold his niche product in limited numbers via mail order. The company name Scottoiler wasn't established until 1992, by this time the product had picked up in popularity and the company began to take opportunitys within the motorcycle trade. Todays Scottoiler products are more technically advanced but still hold the essential benefits of the original prototype.
Collaborations
Scottoiler have partnerships with motorcycle cornering experts 'California Superbike School' and adventure touring company 'Globebusters' who were consulted by 'Long Way Down', a TV documentary which starred actor Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman. Sponsorships include adventure duo 'Short Way Round', adventure tourer 'Mick Hoey' and Phase 1 Endurance team.
Awards
Scottoiler have been awarded two MCN Product of the Year awards. One of these awards was the 2009 MCN Product of the Year Award for the Scottoiler eSystem, the other was the 2003 MCN Product of the Year Award for Scottoilers FS 365 Corrosion Protector. Scottoiler recieved a RiDE recommended Triangle for the Scottoiler vSystem and have also recieved a KTP (Knowledge Transfer Partnership) Award in 2010 for the Scottoiler eSystem.
References
Motorcycle Trader, April 2010, P17 - P19
External links
- [1] www.scottoiler.com