Derby cover replacement tips
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Derby cover replacement tips
I have a replacement derby cover on order and wanted to get any advice on unforeseen issue I may encounter when replacing. From what I have read I must keep the bike level to prevent fluid from spilling out. Since I don't have a bike lift I will improvise. Since the new cover doesn't accept the o-ring I have purchased a gasket. Do I need to use locktight on the bolts? Is a torque wrench a necessity?
Loctite I never do, but if you feel the need use BLUE - Torque (not sure the specific, google says 100 inch/lbs) good and snug you'll strip the threads if you tighten too much (there's no pressure in the primary. One of the easiest things you'll do.
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You can certainly replace the cover while on the kick stand
No - next time you remove the screws you're asking for a stripped out head.., or two
Yes - in inch Lbs
Tighten / torque in a star pattern
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I use blue loctite on most bolts on my bike because I don't want them rattling out. No stripped heads or threads cause I use a torque wrench too so the parts won't be over tightened. If you can't afford a manual you can google or you tube most procedures and specs on line
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No - it's filled on the kick stand - which means the cover is removed
You can certainly replace the cover while on the kick stand
No - next time you remove the screws you're asking for a stripped out head.., or two
Yes - in inch Lbs
Tighten / torque in a star pattern
Most definitely this
Ghost
You can certainly replace the cover while on the kick stand
No - next time you remove the screws you're asking for a stripped out head.., or two
Yes - in inch Lbs
Tighten / torque in a star pattern
Most definitely this
Ghost
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Use the smallest amount that you can possibly use of the blue Loctite and just tighten the bolts down hand tight, not forearm tight, hand tight. Then let the bike sit at least overnight for the Loctite to cure out.
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How do you know what the service manual says for his bike, he hasn`t told us what he is working on?
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This a harley forum - he has a harley
Asking for help swapping out a cover - newer bike - as anyone owning an older one would be wrenching on it already
So let's cover all the bases
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OP
Stick a piece of 2X6 under the kickstand to upright the bike - then proceed accordingly
2X6 will provide a bigger footprint as opposed to a 2X4 - but either will work
Put / leave you bike in gear so it doesn't roll - also chock the wheels
Proceed accordingly as per above - oh and have some spare primary oil just in case
Now.... everyone happy..., happy..., happy
Ghost
I think I have it covered now. Thanks everyone for their help.