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Apr 8, 2009 | 04:13 PM

#11

57RebelRocker

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stick a 2x4 under the kickstand to level it out some and you will be fine

Apr 8, 2009 | 04:44 PM

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Blk and Chrome

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tomhummer

stick a 2x4 under the kickstand to level it out some and you will be fine

+1 on the 2X4 and should use a new gasket. All Harley covers use the paper gasket except the OEM they use an O-Ring

Apr 8, 2009 | 06:10 PM

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jd8181

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the new gaskets aren't paper. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HARLE...QQcmdZViewItem
my local harley shop told me to just to clean it off and reuse it.

Apr 8, 2009 | 06:58 PM

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schumacher

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I just used Saran wrap in place of a gasket and trimmed it around the derby once it was on.

Apr 8, 2009 | 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by schumacher

I just used Saran wrap in place of a gasket and trimmed it around the derby once it was on.

I have reused the rubber gasket with the stock cover at least once, maybe twice now. I have the other one but have not found a need to use it yet.

Saran wrap sounds like an even better idea.

Apr 8, 2009 | 08:52 PM

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OldFenderGuy

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Apr 9, 2009 | 11:06 AM

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BTL

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Yep, needs the other type gasket.

Apr 9, 2009 | 06:44 PM

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tk353

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for $3 i would get a new gasket. in fact i get a kit for $4 that is Harley and has the 3 orings for oil change and the gasket. yea might work but do you want to chance it for $3