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Old Sep 12, 2019 | 08:41 PM
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I have a 94 primary cover with a 3 hole derby cover like this one. I would like to know if there is one with five holes that would take the place of it?
 
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Old Sep 13, 2019 | 11:54 AM
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That primary cover is drilled and threaded for a 3 hole derby cover. You can probably modify it to accept a 5 hole derby but it will take a bit of work.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2019 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by nevil
That primary cover is drilled and threaded for a 3 hole derby cover. You can probably modify it to accept a 5 hole derby but it will take a bit of work.
I was hoping there might be a cover that would mount up with the five holes already there

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Old Sep 13, 2019 | 01:43 PM
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There might be. Maybe someone here knows for sure. Just because I haven't seen one doesn't mean it's not out there.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2019 | 04:57 PM
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I don't know for sure but a 2000 bagger uses a 34901-94C gasket. There is a good chance it's the same as a 94 bagger/fxr. If so I'd expect that the covers would interchange. I don't know for sure tho.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2019 | 10:06 PM
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what model bike? I my 99 Fatboy had the evo motor an it had a 5 hole derby cover. I've hear of people swapping them since there's so many more options for derby covers available .
 
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Old Sep 15, 2019 | 06:08 AM
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I had a 98 ultra with an evo motor that had a 5 hole derby. they just might be interchangeable. check a dealer they might be able to help you out.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2019 | 06:15 AM
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I guess I will ask. Why does it matter, 3 or 5 hole?
 
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there's a lot more derby covers available for the 5 hole with aftermarket designs
 
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