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Old Jun 9, 2012 | 02:21 PM
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Mine is o-ring. I would just re-use it. I have a bunch of spares because they come with the o-ring oil changing kits that Harley sells. I do change the drain plug o-rings everytime but I have kept the stock derby o-ring since the bike was new and no leaks.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 10:45 AM
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Gaskets are so cheap to buy so I say why take the chance ,buy a new gasket-just my 2 cents
 
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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 06:40 PM
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True. I'd change it.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 01:17 PM
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any other tip's? I read to tip the bike away from the derby side..Guess I can have a buddy hold it for a minute??..
 
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 01:38 PM
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any other tip's? I read to tip the bike away from the derby side..Guess I can have a buddy hold it for a minute??..
That will work or just put a 2x4 under the kickstand if you are by yourself.

As long as bike is standing up near-level, nothing should come out when taking the derby cover off.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by jmeiers
That will work or just put a 2x4 under the kickstand if you are by yourself.

As long as bike is standing up near-level, nothing should come out when taking the derby cover off.
Thank u much...
 
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 03:54 PM
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any other tip's? I read to tip the bike away from the derby side..Guess I can have a buddy hold it for a minute??..
Well, he'd have to hold it for more than a minute! Best tip....buy a Harbor Freight bike stand/wheel chock for $39.99. You won't be sorry. Does everything the $200 Condor chock does. Makes it a so much easier for cleaning and maintenance than a bike on a sidestand.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 03:56 PM
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I just changed my derby cover and also changed the gasket. only about 8 bucks from the dealer
 
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It's not a pressurized system. Follow the bolt patter torque sequence and torque specs and you won't have any issues reusing a gasket.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Paulflhx
Well, he'd have to hold it for more than a minute! Best tip....buy a Harbor Freight bike stand/wheel chock for $39.99. You won't be sorry. Does everything the $200 Condor chock does. Makes it a so much easier for cleaning and maintenance than a bike on a sidestand.
its 5 screws, id say a minuet was not far off the mark....
 
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