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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 09:50 PM
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So I really like the Willie G Skull derby cover. My problem is my bike has an 80 inch Evo with the 3-bolt pattern derby cover & they seem to only make it in the 5-bolt pattern. Anybody know of a way to make the 5-bolt pattern one work for me(without any machining) or where I could find one in the 3-bolt pattern?
 
Old Aug 29, 2008 | 10:42 PM
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theres torque specs and bolt pattern on those, you'll want a 3 bolt pattern on those.
 
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So I had an idea today. I saw a flat plain chrome derby cover with the 3-bolt pattern in the J&P catalog for like 12.00. Thinking about getting it and then mounting the Willie G Skull derby cover to it. I figure I could drill holes in the cheap cover to mount the skull one or maybe just use some sort of 3M tape to attach it.
 
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Ive got a horn cover that I did that to, its just got a skull emblem you could buy and attach it to. Its up to you to decide if it looks ghetto or not
 
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I think the problem is solved now. My primary is a dry belt drive, so I think I need to keep the vented derby & inspection covers on it to prevent it from overheating. Slowly learning these things.(new convert from sport bikes, finally saw the light!) Thanks for the input though.
 
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