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Old Jun 10, 2018 | 12:36 PM
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Where did you get the black primary cover? Do you need to lay bike on it’s side to replace the cover? Empty oil?
 
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Old Jun 10, 2018 | 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Alexcorral
Where did you get the black primary cover? Do you need to lay bike on it’s side to replace the cover? Empty oil?
Harley offers lots of them (they call 'em "derby covers") and the aftermarket offers millions of them.

I put on the Brass Collection derby cover and am very happy with it.


You do need a new gasket, and you have to have the bike standing up vertically (cannot be on the sidestand). And you want to be aware that oil could come out, but generally it shouldn't if your primary's oil level is at the proper level.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2018 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by FatBob2018
Harley offers lots of them (they call 'em "derby covers") and the aftermarket offers millions of them.

I put on the Brass Collection derby cover and am very happy with it.


You do need a new gasket, and you have to have the bike standing up vertically (cannot be on the sidestand). And you want to be aware that oil could come out, but generally it shouldn't if your primary's oil level is at the proper level.
Thanks for the tips. I’ll look for something Black from HD and make sure I get a new gasket too.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2018 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Alexcorral
Where did you get the black primary cover?


The black primary cover is off the Heritage Classic 114. Part number is 25700750. I re-used the original gasket. Don't have to replace it. Did it this time and have before on other bikes with zero issues.
 

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Old Jun 10, 2018 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by modular
The black primary cover is off the Heritage Classic 114. Part number is 25700750. I re-used the original gasket. Don't have to replace it. Did it this time and have before on other bikes with zero issues.
Thanks for your reply. Found a cover I like for $60. Black and not glossy. My daughters will dig the skull 😂


 
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Old Jun 10, 2018 | 06:42 PM
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Two Fat Bob questions:

Has anybody found swingarm spools so you can use a rear spool lift?

Has anybody considered the Avon Cobra replacement tires that are radial-type? Or is using radials a no-no? Are there any other tires to consider?

 
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Can’t see a way of using spoils unless one was to drill through the swing arm somewhere.

Tires: the Cobras are about all I can find and I like the fact that they are radials. Tires are on my shortlist. The OEMs lack a bit in traction under hard acceleration. I’m able to break the rear tire loose shifting through 3rd gear when really getting on it.
 

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Old Jun 10, 2018 | 07:40 PM
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Pirelli has “Night Dragons” in the right size.

I dunno which are better tires, Avons or Pirellis.
 
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Both are well liked. Not sure if one could give the nod to the Avon's due to them being radial tires. I have used neither in the past.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2018 | 04:26 AM
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I put Avon Cobras on my previous 2014 Fat Bob. They were much better than the stock Dunlops in both wet and dry. Super tyres!

Once my stock tyres are done, I will be replacing them with Cobras.

You should be able to fit a 200 rear Cobra with no problem - just to make the bike look that tiny bit fatter!

Metzeler 888s seem to also be well liked. Haven't looked to see if they are available for this bike yet though....
 
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