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Old Sep 13, 2023 | 08:09 AM
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Has anyone ever seen a points cover that wasnt screwed in? This cover literally looks like its pop riveted on. Is that a Harley thing for security or a meth head tweaker fix? Thanks in advance!
 
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Old Sep 13, 2023 | 08:54 AM
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that is the way they come from Harley, You will have to drill the rivets to remove the cover. If you are having an ignition problem, Otherwise leave it alone.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2023 | 09:39 AM
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Yes, emissions anti-tampering.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2023 | 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by thirdtiny
Has anyone ever seen a points cover that wasnt screwed in? This cover literally looks like its pop riveted on. Is that a Harley thing for security or a meth head tweaker fix? Thanks in advance!
Sounds like your IronHead is a survivor - not been messed with. Please show us a bunch of pictures
 
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Old Sep 14, 2023 | 05:55 AM
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If you have to go in there, then want to replace the rivets, do not use conventional pop rivets as the head may pop out into the timing chest.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2023 | 07:01 AM
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HD sells the rivets, not sure about your year or application though.
 
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