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Old Apr 18, 2024 | 10:07 AM
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I just purchased a 2009 FLHP and I’m new to Harleys.
I discovered this hole in this cover in the right side near the footboard. Is this something I need to fix ASAP?
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Old Apr 18, 2024 | 10:27 AM
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That used to be the timing cover, but it's now just a decorative piece for the cam cover. So no worries.

This is what the cam cover looks like without the timing cover.

 
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Old Apr 18, 2024 | 11:14 AM
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Looks like somebody pulled an emblem off there that was glued on.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2024 | 11:19 AM
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That used to be the timing cover, but it's now just a decorative piece for the cam cover. So no worries.

This is what the cam cover looks like without the timing cover.
thank you
I’m glad it’s nothing major
 
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Old Apr 19, 2024 | 09:35 AM
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glue a quarter over the hole, then you will always have meter money
 
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Old Apr 19, 2024 | 09:59 AM
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Unless it's a bullet hole, should be fine...
 
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Originally Posted by Buelligan666
Unless it's a bullet hole, should be fine...
Good Lord LMAO

Needed a laugh Thanks WP
 
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Old Apr 19, 2024 | 11:09 AM
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As mentioned it looks like a medallion or emblem was pulled off.
Perhaps part of the police badging.
You can replace the cover or add your own medallion over the area.
If you have simple tools then I would just go on e bay to buy the cover for about $20
 
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Originally Posted by im
As mentioned it looks like a medallion or emblem was pulled off.
Perhaps part of the police badging.
You can replace the cover or add your own medallion over the area.
If you have simple tools then I would just go on e bay to buy the cover for about $20
sounds like a plan
thanks for all the replies
 
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Originally Posted by prockey
sounds like a plan
thanks for all the replies
This guy makes some cool stuff not just derby covers
https://omahaderbycovers.com/?gad_so...SAAEgJSfvD_BwE
https://omahaderbycovers.com/timing-cover-sizing/

He's on the forum here as well

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