Derby Cover install
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Massachusetts
RE: Derby Cover install
It's an easy install Greg. Just be sure you have the required gasket to install in place of the old one. And while you've got the cover off you might as well do a clutch adjustment and maybe change out the fluid in the primary. See how much fun this is! Doing upgrades can motivate one to accomplish other things at the same time. Have fun!
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Bart
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Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Ft Lauderdale, FL
RE: Derby Cover install
Easy job, you'll need a T-27 torx. Tighten the screws in a star pattern
Torque spec is 84-108 inch lbs.If you don't have a torque wrench just snug them up, they don't have to be real tight.
Torque spec is 84-108 inch lbs.If you don't have a torque wrench just snug them up, they don't have to be real tight.
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 538
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From: Eastern MA
RE: Derby Cover install
I was surprised to see the new gasket (frisbee style) is different than the stock O-ring style. Hope you ordered the right new one.
I put my bike on a level suface and put the kick stand on a 2x4 and not a drop leaked out. My Sears 3/8 socket Torx bit broke at about 70 lb-in (using a torque wrench) so I just ended us snugging them up with a hand Torx wrench.
Need to order a set of tempered Snap-On Torx bits. Why the frick do they use those instead of Allen bolts?
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I put my bike on a level suface and put the kick stand on a 2x4 and not a drop leaked out. My Sears 3/8 socket Torx bit broke at about 70 lb-in (using a torque wrench) so I just ended us snugging them up with a hand Torx wrench.
Need to order a set of tempered Snap-On Torx bits. Why the frick do they use those instead of Allen bolts?
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Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 177
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From: Chapel Hill, NC
RE: Derby Cover install
Put some 2x4s under your side stand or put it on a lift before doing this mod. Otherwise you'll likely end up with a puddle of oil. Otherwise, it's a pretty simple mod. Do read the installation directions, as there are some specific ones about which hole in the gasket goes where, etc.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Hudson Valley- NY
RE: Derby Cover install
A good quality #27 Torx bit is a must unless you want to strip them out. A little anti-seize compound on each one when you reinstall the screws will help the next time you have to take the derby off.
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Joined: May 2006
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From: Boise, Idaho
RE: Derby Cover install
get rid of those phony torx bolts. get some chrome allen head ones from Ace Hardware. no more stipping, and they are a hell of a lot easier to get off next time.
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From: East Coast Aera
RE: Derby Cover install
I installed the same cover on mine Very Easy,,,,,, just make sure you don't keep the bike too level ( tip over risk ) 2x4 under the jiffy stand will do the trick, 15 to 20 min job
D/C............... I saved the old cover and old O Ring gasket
D/C............... I saved the old cover and old O Ring gasket