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Old Nov 20, 2025 | 11:04 AM
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Does anyone know,(for sure), if the new trans cover from the 2023 vvt, is a direct fit for early M8? pn 29400448 from H-D.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2025 | 11:15 AM
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See: https://www.hdforums.com/forum/2018-...-possible.html


I put one on my 2019 Tri Glide. The only difference was the new cover had 4 screw holes and not 6, the 2 in the middle where eliminated, did not cause any issues with leaks etc. in my case. Works just fine and I no longer need an external vent outside head breathers in the air cleaner housing.
 
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I ordered that exact cover for that exact reason on 11/4/25 for my 22 SGS and my dealer says the the MoCo has them on back order till some time in March 26.......
I guess the secret has snuck out and people are buying them all up.
 
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Originally Posted by MotoJockey
I ordered that exact cover for that exact reason on 11/4/25 for my 22 SGS and my dealer says the the MoCo has them on back order till some time in March 26.......
I guess the secret has snuck out and people are buying them all up.
Fuel Moto has them
 

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HD OEM or the Tra$k unit?
 
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Originally Posted by MotoJockey
HD OEM or the Tra$k unit?
oem 129 with hose and filter they’re listed under crankcase breathers
cant post a link or I would..
 
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Can't be shipped to CA......... Just like a ton of ****.
And the OEM one I have on order, all in, is about the same price.
Why can I buy the HD OEM one but not his one? Maybe @fuelmoto can answer that for those of us that are still stuck here in Commiefornication........
 
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Originally Posted by sbeamer
Does anyone know,(for sure), if the new trans cover from the 2023 vvt, is a direct fit for early M8? pn 29400448 from H-D.
The transmission cover fits for sure(4 bolts only instead of the original 6). But on the early softails you'll need to trim the side covers on both sides a little bit for clearance
 
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Originally Posted by MotoJockey
Can't be shipped to CA......... Just like a ton of ****.
And the OEM one I have on order, all in, is about the same price.
Why can I buy the HD OEM one but not his one? Maybe @fuelmoto can answer that for those of us that are still stuck here in Commiefornication........
From the pic looks like fuelmoto added a hose and filter to the cover. That's considered "modified" by CARB(California Air Resource Board) so they probably can't sell it to CA.
California is getting so strict most shops won't ship ANY performance parts(cams, exhausts, tuners, etc) to CA
 
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