Master cylinder cover
Cruiser
Joined: May 2009
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From: Aalborg, Denmark
I dont.. You should just tighten it really soft using two fingers on your screwdriver. Just tighten it untill you see the gasket start to "deform" slightly. Otherwise if you tighten it to hard it will start to leak brake fluid. It is a weakness they have. Make sure that the gasket and the "touching" surfaces isndry when you assemble.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Coweta, Oklahoma
Two finger tight is good enough as stated above. I have had a problem off and on with this and I think the next time I take off the cover I will put a drop of blue locktite on to insure it doesn't vibrate loose.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Out on Deranged
the problem is the stock cover. It has been for years. My res. is so bubbled it looks wet.Best thing, and this is Harley's way of "fixing" it, buy a new gasket and the new chrome res cover. The new chrome ones are an upgrade over the black version.
And you don't need a torque wrench for that cover! ^As stated above!^
And you don't need a torque wrench for that cover! ^As stated above!^
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 633
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From: Southern Indiana
the problem is the stock cover. It has been for years. My res. is so bubbled it looks wet.Best thing, and this is Harley's way of "fixing" it, buy a new gasket and the new chrome res cover. The new chrome ones are an upgrade over the black version.
And you don't need a torque wrench for that cover! ^As stated above!^
And you don't need a torque wrench for that cover! ^As stated above!^
I replaced the stock with the chrome HD one and tightened it with 2 fingers and have not had a drip, even with it hanging sideways for several days waiting for the trees to get powder coated
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