Upgrading Derby Cover Install ?
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Tourer
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Upgrading Derby Cover Install ?
anyone install an aftermarket Derby Cover on their softail? I have a new gasket that I am supposed to use to install on my 2007 Fat Boy. I guess the OEM gasket is like a large O-Ring. This gasket is a solid piece (see picture - The OEM gasket is on the RIGHT I guess and the one I got is the one on the LEFT).
do I need to do anything when installing the Gasket and Derby Cover? I know to tighten in the cross pattern like you do a wheel on a car and then torque to right spec. but anything else to prep the gasket?
do I need to do anything when installing the Gasket and Derby Cover? I know to tighten in the cross pattern like you do a wheel on a car and then torque to right spec. but anything else to prep the gasket?
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RE: Upgrading Derby Cover Install ?
The "O" ring gasket will work if the new cover has the groove in it to accomidate it. The other style disk gasket that you have will work also. Be sure to install it with the printing that says "this side towards clutch " so it seals correctly.
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RE: Upgrading Derby Cover Install ?
Just as glide stated. Keep in mind to either do it after you have drained the primary if you are changing fluids at the same time. Or keep the bike upright and off the jiffy stand or fluid will leak during the change.
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RE: Upgrading Derby Cover Install ?
Ahh that was my next question. I just had the 1000 mile change out so no need to change the Primary fluid unless I want to upgrade from the Synth 3 thats in there. I already upgraded the Trans to Mobile 1 Gear Oil Synthetic.
Good to know. I will put the bike into my Bike Grab which holds it upright and use the lift to stablize it ...
I will have to use the large gasket as it has no grooves (the new derby cover). So I do not need to precondition the seal or use any gasket sealant?
Good to know. I will put the bike into my Bike Grab which holds it upright and use the lift to stablize it ...
I will have to use the large gasket as it has no grooves (the new derby cover). So I do not need to precondition the seal or use any gasket sealant?
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RE: Upgrading Derby Cover Install ?
No, you should just be able to put the gasket on and then the cover and tighten down the bolts in the star pattern shown in the directions. No sealant is needed.
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RE: Upgrading Derby Cover Install ?
thanks everyone ... so should be a quick upgrade. went with the 44 Mag Derby Cover polished billet. looks sweeeeeet cant wait to get it installed.
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RE: Upgrading Derby Cover Install ?
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anyone install an aftermarket Derby Cover on their softail? I have a new gasket that I am supposed to use to install on my 2007 Fat Boy. I guess the OEM gasket is like a large O-Ring. This gasket is a solid piece (see picture - The OEM gasket is on the RIGHT I guess and the one I got is the one on the LEFT).
do I need to do anything when installing the Gasket and Derby Cover? I know to tighten in the cross pattern like you do a wheel on a car and then torque to right spec. but anything else to prep the gasket?
anyone install an aftermarket Derby Cover on their softail? I have a new gasket that I am supposed to use to install on my 2007 Fat Boy. I guess the OEM gasket is like a large O-Ring. This gasket is a solid piece (see picture - The OEM gasket is on the RIGHT I guess and the one I got is the one on the LEFT).
do I need to do anything when installing the Gasket and Derby Cover? I know to tighten in the cross pattern like you do a wheel on a car and then torque to right spec. but anything else to prep the gasket?
Lynn
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I will have to use the large gasket as it has no grooves (the new derby cover). So I do not need to precondition the seal or use any gasket sealant?
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I may be reading your post wrong. You'll need both of these when you change the Derby Cover. That is what you mean isn't it? The Oring fits inside the Primary in a channel that it's made for and then the gasket fits over it. The gasket will fit flush over the channel. AT least I hope this is right because I change mine once a year.
Lynn
Lynn
The new derby covers have the "O" ring channel in the cover now instead of the primary side.
One or the other is used.