Need a definite answer
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Need a definite answer
Ok, can't find any clear cut answers to this question.
Is there fluid that needs to be drained before changing an OUTER primary cover?
Is there fluid that needs to be drained before changing the cam cover?
Thanks all.
Is there fluid that needs to be drained before changing an OUTER primary cover?
Is there fluid that needs to be drained before changing the cam cover?
Thanks all.
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RE: Need a definite answer
Cam cover no.
Primary cover, I assume you mean the round derby cover not the whole outer primary. If you stand the bike up you dont need to drain fluid for the round cover. If the whole outer primary, then yes you have fluid that will come out...
Primary cover, I assume you mean the round derby cover not the whole outer primary. If you stand the bike up you dont need to drain fluid for the round cover. If the whole outer primary, then yes you have fluid that will come out...
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RE: Need a definite answer
There's a drain plug in the stock primary on Reaper, and she's an '05 Night Train.
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RE: Need a definite answer
The drain plug looks slightly larger than the other bolts on the primary cover. It's on the lower right side. When I replaced the bolts with the chrome hardware last year, I wasn't paying any attention and removed the bolt and the fluid leaked out. You don't replace that bolt.
