derby cover change
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Road Captain
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derby cover change
Im wanting to change my derby cover to the black finned, i know you have to get a new seal, so my question is this, is the stock primary like an open belt system that is dry or will fluid gush out everywhere when i pull the derby cover off...my guess is no it wont, but a confirmation will give me some reasurance
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From: Lincoln, NE
I just changed mine on sunday. If the bike is sitting up right, no fluid will leak out, you're good to go!
However, you will need a new gasket. The stocker is a ring that fits into the stock derby cover. The new one will need a plate looking gasket.
-Barry-
However, you will need a new gasket. The stocker is a ring that fits into the stock derby cover. The new one will need a plate looking gasket.
-Barry-
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if it were a '73 Pontiac - maybe I'd reuse a gasket.... I would never reuse a gasket on anything I cared about. what's a few dollars for the peace of mind a new gasket will bring?
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From: Erie, PA
You can't reuse the o-ring gasket anyway. It's not made to be used with the aftermarket covers as there is no groove for it in them. You have to use the cork/cardboard looking one and be sure the painted-on seal faces the right direction. It's says right on it which way it should face.
Had a buddy hold the bike straight up when I changed it. No fluid leaked.
Had a buddy hold the bike straight up when I changed it. No fluid leaked.