Derby Cover Swap Question
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Road Captain
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Derby Cover Swap Question
Purchased the Live to Ride Derby cover for my 07 Low Rider. Also purchased the reccomended gasket. The OEM cover has an orange rubber O-ring and no gasket. The replacement has no O-ring, but uses a HD fullsize gasket. Seems odd, was this correct?
Also, during the replacement my Sears Torx bit broke at about 7 ft-Lbs on the torque wrench. The spec for the screws is 84-108 in-lbs = 7-9 ft/lbs.
Anyone know a source of strong Torx bits with for 3/8 drive Torque wrench?
Also, during the replacement my Sears Torx bit broke at about 7 ft-Lbs on the torque wrench. The spec for the screws is 84-108 in-lbs = 7-9 ft/lbs.
Anyone know a source of strong Torx bits with for 3/8 drive Torque wrench?
Tourer
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From: Keller , Texas
RE: Derby Cover Swap Question
They are all forged im sure - and any will do. Just make sure its the right size.Yours may just have been weak.I had to use an Impact driver to get 2 of my Derby cover Screws out. Thats a hella tight torque for those screws IMHO.
The gasket you need is a small frisbee looking thing that says on one side - " Place towards Clutch " In orange/red letters? Thats the one! Sounds like yours is the right one.
The gasket you need is a small frisbee looking thing that says on one side - " Place towards Clutch " In orange/red letters? Thats the one! Sounds like yours is the right one.
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From: SW Ohio
RE: Derby Cover Swap Question
they do not have to be all that tight. a very small ratchet is all that is need. 1/4 inch drive will work fine. any larger,you will have bolts to tight for sure . 
yes,you have the right gasket it sounds like .
yes,you have the right gasket it sounds like .
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RE: Derby Cover Swap Question
mite, all torx bits are not the same.
Some folks will disagree with this.
Snap-On is one of the good brands.
My guess - Sears stuff is made in China,
or some other third world country.
I do believe the replacement derby covers use the inferior flat gasket.
mud
Some folks will disagree with this.
Snap-On is one of the good brands.
My guess - Sears stuff is made in China,
or some other third world country.
I do believe the replacement derby covers use the inferior flat gasket.
mud
ORIGINAL: Dynamite17
Purchased the Live to Ride Derby cover for my 07 Low Rider. Also purchased the reccomended gasket. The OEM cover has an orange rubber O-ring and no gasket. The replacement has no O-ring, but uses a HD fullsize gasket. Seems odd, was this correct?
Also, during the replacement my Sears Torx bit broke at about 7 ft-Lbs on the torque wrench. The spec for the screws is 84-108 in-lbs = 7-9 ft/lbs.
Anyone know a source of strong Torx bits with for 3/8 drive Torque wrench?
Purchased the Live to Ride Derby cover for my 07 Low Rider. Also purchased the reccomended gasket. The OEM cover has an orange rubber O-ring and no gasket. The replacement has no O-ring, but uses a HD fullsize gasket. Seems odd, was this correct?
Also, during the replacement my Sears Torx bit broke at about 7 ft-Lbs on the torque wrench. The spec for the screws is 84-108 in-lbs = 7-9 ft/lbs.
Anyone know a source of strong Torx bits with for 3/8 drive Torque wrench?
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RE: Derby Cover Swap Question
ORIGINAL: Dynamite17
Purchased the Live to Ride Derby cover for my 07 Low Rider. Also purchased the reccomended gasket. The OEM cover has an orange rubber O-ring and no gasket. The replacement has no O-ring, but uses a HD fullsize gasket. Seems odd, was this correct?
Also, during the replacement my Sears Torx bit broke at about 7 ft-Lbs on the torque wrench. The spec for the screws is 84-108 in-lbs = 7-9 ft/lbs.
Anyone know a source of strong Torx bits with for 3/8 drive Torque wrench?
Purchased the Live to Ride Derby cover for my 07 Low Rider. Also purchased the reccomended gasket. The OEM cover has an orange rubber O-ring and no gasket. The replacement has no O-ring, but uses a HD fullsize gasket. Seems odd, was this correct?
Also, during the replacement my Sears Torx bit broke at about 7 ft-Lbs on the torque wrench. The spec for the screws is 84-108 in-lbs = 7-9 ft/lbs.
Anyone know a source of strong Torx bits with for 3/8 drive Torque wrench?
The frisby gasket works fine.
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From: Deer Park, Texas
RE: Derby Cover Swap Question
I had an 03 RK that had the O ring. The parts guy said HD changed to a gasket when swapping the cover because it would leak and trying to get the o-ring seated is a total pain in the ( I )! As far as the tork I can't help ya there.I changed the cover on my RG an it was a gasket alsonot an O-ring.
RE: Derby Cover Swap Question
I had my derby cover custom made.... i went to auto zone and got a gasket kit and cut my own... no leaks and looks great!
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RE: Derby Cover Swap Question
My Sears torx bit shredded when I used it on the shock mount fasteners.
I bought a Snap On and it works great.
I bought a Snap On and it works great.
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From: Boise, Idaho
RE: Derby Cover Swap Question
the HD gasket replaces the o-ring. Have replaced it on both bikes with no problems. also went down to Ace Hardward and bought chrome allen head bolts to replace the torx ones. those torx are a pain and if you aren't careful or do have a cheaper torx bit, it is easy to strip the bolt. no problemo with the allen heads. have had the derby covers off multiple times for servicing with no problem with stripping the head of the bolt.
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RE: Derby Cover Swap Question
ORIGINAL: gman
the HD gasket replaces the o-ring. Have replaced it on both bikes with no problems. also went down to Ace Hardward and bought chrome allen head bolts to replace the torx ones. those torx are a pain and if you aren't careful or do have a cheaper torx bit, it is easy to strip the bolt. no problemo with the allen heads. have had the derby covers off multiple times for servicing with no problem with stripping the head of the bolt.
[IMG]local://upfiles/12616/4CB362FCCADE4F9CAA1160AD53E1A5AA.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]local://upfiles/12616/AB4244886C654ADEB14855C7EBF7B89C.jpg[/IMG]
the HD gasket replaces the o-ring. Have replaced it on both bikes with no problems. also went down to Ace Hardward and bought chrome allen head bolts to replace the torx ones. those torx are a pain and if you aren't careful or do have a cheaper torx bit, it is easy to strip the bolt. no problemo with the allen heads. have had the derby covers off multiple times for servicing with no problem with stripping the head of the bolt.
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