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Old Nov 28, 2017 | 06:43 PM
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Is it really true that a Derby Cover for an 07 Deluxe won't fit an on 06? I am trying to find a gloss black Derby Cover for my wife's 06 and they are very difficult to find. There are gloss black for 07's all over the place.

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Old Nov 28, 2017 | 07:08 PM
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The easiest way to solve your problem is to have your wife's derby cover painted or powder coated.

Personally I prefer powder coating.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2017 | 04:05 AM
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Originally Posted by rysonn
Is it really true that a Derby Cover for an 07 Deluxe won't fit an on 06? I am trying to find a gloss black Derby Cover for my wife's 06 and they are very difficult to find. There are gloss black for 07's all over the place.

Any thoughts?

I think the only differences will be;
  • Gasket change from the cardboard type to the orange coloured rubber seal
  • The back of the older Derby cover will be solid and completely flat.
  • The back of the newer Derby cover will be hollowed out and require the rubber seal.
Other than that I'm sure either cover will fit the primary case.
 
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Gaz B is correct, only difference is the gasket.I put a RSD derby on my '16 SlimS,came with paper gasket,no issues at all,didnt even have groove for o-ring.
 
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Are you saying that I would also need to purchase a new gasket or just buy an 07 derby cover and slap it on and im good to go?



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Gaz B is correct, only difference is the gasket.I put a RSD derby on my '16 SlimS,came with paper gasket,no issues at all,didnt even have groove for o-ring.
 
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I don't know what year they went to o-ring gasket but a cover that uses paper gasket will fit,you should always put on new gasket,cheap insurance.
 
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Ok, so somebody I was going to have engrave a black derby cover for my bike gets his derby covers locally. This is what he wrote to me...........

"yup it will still work. Joel makes the derby with the o ring recess in the derby, but a traditional gasket will work also"

Does that sound like it makes sense?
 
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That is correct
 
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