Derby Cover question (Cross Bones)
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Derby Cover question (Cross Bones)
Hey guys. Just got my Old No. 7 Derby cover in, and was wondering. Do I have to change the gasket, or can I use the exsisting one, since my bike is only two weeks old. Just wanna know before I tear into it. Thanks guys...
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RE: Derby Cover question (Cross Bones)
Just depends on how old the derby gasket is, Ive re-used mine 3 times without any issues. If its a fairly new gasket, you shouldnt have any problems, your call[sm=biker.gif]
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RE: Derby Cover question (Cross Bones)
That's gonna look great on that scoot.
You may wanna be careful though. I got an aftermarket one and the original gasket did not fit it.
In the end I got a cage mechanic, who suggested using a paste/gook gasket sealent out of a tube. All's been fine since then. But I was kinda screwed there for a while.
I guess if it's a HD one you'd be fine.
I love mine though.
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You may wanna be careful though. I got an aftermarket one and the original gasket did not fit it.
In the end I got a cage mechanic, who suggested using a paste/gook gasket sealent out of a tube. All's been fine since then. But I was kinda screwed there for a while.
I guess if it's a HD one you'd be fine.
I love mine though.
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RE: Derby Cover question (Cross Bones)
The newer bikes use a kind of rubber ring gasket that's easy to reuse, but its always my "personal" policy to use use a new one if the parts different than the one I take off.
Their so damn cheap its not worth the hassle of fooling with it if you don't have too.
Just stick the old cover, gasket and all in a big zip lock bag just in case you need it sometime later. That way the gasket won't get screwed up and be useless if you need it in an emergency.
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If your ever thinking ofgetting one of thepersonalized plate I have an idea for one that fits your bike perfectly,
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RE: Derby Cover question (Cross Bones)
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Demkey,
If your ever thinking ofgetting one of thepersonalized plate I have an idea for one that fits your bike perfectly,
LOWFAT.
Demkey,
If your ever thinking ofgetting one of thepersonalized plate I have an idea for one that fits your bike perfectly,
LOWFAT.
Lol. Yeah, good one.
I forgot that picture was taken when I was ridin' around on the seat pan waiting for the carpet & leather skin.
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RE: Derby Cover question (Cross Bones)
Your probably alright. Did the same thing to mine last weekend. Got the new gasket just in case and I used it for piece of mind. Kept the old one as a spare. Their cheap so why not. If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right.
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RE: Derby Cover question (Cross Bones)
I got thegasket with the coverso I did change it just to be on the safe side.
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