Derby cover torque specification

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Jun 15, 2020 | 11:40 AM

TodPedro

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Derby cover torque specification

Put a custom derby cover on my narrow primary today, can't seem to find what I should torque the bolts down to for the derby cover. Anybody? Thanks.

Jun 15, 2020 | 11:42 AM

m1369x

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Mine ('02) 84/105 inlb

Jun 15, 2020 | 02:48 PM

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2004 Softail model; 84-108 in/lbs.

Jun 15, 2020 | 05:40 PM

roussfam

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And that's INCH lbs

Jun 15, 2020 | 06:20 PM

Dan89FLSTC

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The best way to tighten those screws is with a straight handle T27 screw driver, just get them snug.

Jun 16, 2020 | 11:46 AM

rasmukri

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Some screws aren't worth the time to "torque to spec", just snug them down and you'll be fine. Its not like its the primary cover or something, I've never torqued the derby cover in the 12 years I've had my bike and its never leaked once

Jun 16, 2020 | 06:55 PM

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What Dan said.

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Jul 11, 2020 | 09:19 PM

1HOTTrain

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Just snug has always worked for me. No leaks and removes easy. No loctite for mine either

Jul 12, 2020 | 08:40 AM

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MyFavRk

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I use a 1/4" ratchet and just snug it up a bit . I also put a small dab of anti seize on the bolts , helps keep them from seizing . I heard the two different metals can cause issues when removing the bolts . I could be wrong , but it works for me , never had an issue .