Derby Cover Replacement Question
Thread Starter
|
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 544
Likes: 1
From: Pensacola, Florida
Derby Cover Replacement Question
I am wanting to change my derby cover on my 09 Street Bob, my question is, Do I really need a new gasket when I change it?
The bike is brand new with only 150 miles on it, just doesn't seem like its necessary..
???
The bike is brand new with only 150 miles on it, just doesn't seem like its necessary..
???
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 4,440
Likes: 148
From: Northwest
So I always like to have something on hand, and not need it.... than need it and not have it. If you can guarantee that you won't damage the old gasket/o-ring - whatever-, you have a shot at not needing a new one.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,707
Likes: 4
From: Newtown, PA
Will need different gasket
The non-stock Harley (and others) derby covers require a different gasket. If I remember correctly, the stock derby cover has a groove in it which the large, O-ring type gasket fits into. The non-stock derby covers require a large, rount, flat gasket that cannot be mistaken for an O-ring (derby cover has no groove).
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,154
Likes: 3
From: Colorado Springs
The non-stock Harley (and others) derby covers require a different gasket. If I remember correctly, the stock derby cover has a groove in it which the large, O-ring type gasket fits into. The non-stock derby covers require a large, rount, flat gasket that cannot be mistaken for an O-ring (derby cover has no groove).
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,643
Likes: 3
From: Palm Beach
yes you do.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,618
Likes: 1
From: Valdosta, Ga
Like others have said, you will need the disk style gasket. Only 150 miles, eh??? Why not wait until the 1k service. You will have the derby cover off anyway at that point to change the primary fluid. You can clock 850 miles in no time, and it will give you time to really decide which one you want.
Trending Topics
Road Captain
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 523
Likes: 0
From: Owasso, OK
Unless you're replacing it with another newer stock derby, like the Night train cover I put on mine, I didn't need a new gasket.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
