Ever snap a bit on the derby cover?
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RE: Ever snap a bit on the derby cover?
derby cover? you mean it can be removed? 
been so long since I stripped one of my heads doing maintance. said "f it"cause I knew/know I will sceeeeeratch that chrome pcand be beside myself [:@]tryin to drill, etc. plus out near $300 for new one. [:@][:@] so put in po thru inspection cover w/bike level...it works for me. 
been so long since I stripped one of my heads doing maintance. said "f it"cause I knew/know I will sceeeeeratch that chrome pcand be beside myself [:@]tryin to drill, etc. plus out near $300 for new one. [:@][:@] so put in po thru inspection cover w/bike level...it works for me.
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RE: Ever snap a bit on the derby cover?
ORIGINAL: FXDC Rider
Surprised your Ace Hardware has them in chrome...my Ace carries nothing in chrome, only stainless steel. Ended up buying them on Ebay for $1.85/each.
I think you're probably right on the size. I just took one of the old torx bolts and washer down the Ace Hardware, and matched them up with some chrome allen head bolts and washers.
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RE: Ever snap a bit on the derby cover?
Well, got the derby cover off & didn't even come close to stripping any of the star head bolts taking them off or putting them back on. Word of advice...
Ian
STAY AWAY FROM GREAT NECK BRAND TOOLS & BLACK BIT HEADS ALL TOGETHER!
I bought a set of star socket bits from Ace Hardware (their brand name) & even bought another T27 bit just incase one snapped again. I let the bike warm up for about 5-7 minutes, then took each bolt off with ease. Even with the bike kick stand up on a 1x6 it still dripped just a few spots of oil, but nothing major. I noticed when I took the bolts off that Harley doesn't locktite them from the factory so I didn't either. When I get my chrome hex bolts in I'll blue locktite'em just a dab before putting them on. Thanks for all the advice guys!Ian
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