Chain oiler discussion, Phantom or Real

Posted by Ghost-Flame on Jun 01, 2012; 10:36pm
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/Chain-oiler-discussion-Phantom-or-Real-tp4022059.html

Here is what people are referring to as the chain oiler. Sorry for bringing this up.

But, someon easked and I want to know. read this thread http://honda-cb750-s.456789.n3.nabble.com/Got-a-slow-leak-td461760.html

Freerider, just to throw my 2 cents in. My 74 has a chain oiling system that was stock. The oil passes through the center of the counter shaft sprocket through an O-ring mechanism. Adjustment is explained in the Clymer manual for the SOHC 750s. It only requires a small amount, if someone cranked it open too much you will have oil all over the place. Best way is to clean the area then watch were the oil is coming from. The seals around the gear shifter are easy to replace, could be that. The O-ring at the chain oiler could be worn out also.


The oiler works from the center of the counter shaft. The shaft has an oil passage through its center. I don't know about all Honda 750s but my 74 has it. Adjustment is done by loosening a lock nut in the center of the counter shaft and either turning the oiler in for less flow or out for more. Then tighten the locking nut. If the adjustment is out too much the chain is not the only thing that will be well oiled :)
Some owners just close it and keep an eye on their chains. I have mine open just a little, but I also used lube on my chain.
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