I'd like to eventually swap the stock 103 Derby cover for a nicer-looking one. Since I'm not in a rush, should I wait until 10k miles when I have the primary fluid changed? Sorry if this is a silly question, but this is my 1st Harley and I've never had a bike that required changing primary fluid.....just oil and tranny fluid.

 

Don't bother waiting...just put the bike on a lift or get it vertical so you don't lose any oil.

Oh...and when your done, box up that 103 cover and send it my way. I've been waiting for one of those...

 

As long as the bike is standing straight up,(not on the jiffy stand, bike still leans, on a jack) so the primary fluid doesn't leak out, you can change the derby cover and inspection covers at any time. Get gaskets too, they're cheap enough. Nothing worse than being finished and getting a drip over a $6.00 gasket.

 

When you get the job done let me know if you want to sell it.

 

WHAT "swap the stock 103 Derby cover for a nicer-looking one" I paid good money for that cover. I love it.

 

Seriously, you don't have to wait for anything. That puppy is just a bolt on exchange.
It's so easy to do, some shops will do it for free if you talk nice to them.

 

Wow.....its starting to sound like these 103 covers are made of Unobtanium or something. I could have sworn I saw a recent thread with an HD part number for them. Anyway, thanks for the info guys. I'll probably wait until the 10k primary fluid change, especially since every extra penny I have now is going toward an full exhaust upgrade, but I may spring early. Having patience is easier said than done.....

 

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It is real easy. Make sure the bike is straight up, make the swap. Make sure you have the 27 Torx, not a 25. Lots of people make that mistake, then whine about stripping the bolt heads. Put me on the list for the 103 cover!

 

No, the 103 is not made of unobtanium. The Stratum Billet one is though.