Derby Cover Install
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Of course they would tell you to discard and replace. If you remove it gently you can most certainly reuse it. I swapped out my Derby for another and reused it - no problem. I have seen posts where others have said they've reused it a few times...
Its not an expensive item so I'm sure it won't break you to put a new one but you can make use of yours again if you so choose.
Its not an expensive item so I'm sure it won't break you to put a new one but you can make use of yours again if you so choose.
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Hey Mongrel
To make this easy to understand, a direct replacement OEM (original equipment) part will require the original 0-ring gasket. Any of Harley's accessory covers are flat on the back side and require an old-style flat gasket.
Hope that clears it up for you. It's a simple 5 min job on a softail, 10 min on a touring bike as they require removal of passenger floorboard first. I always discard the "chrome" screws and washers that come with the "made in china" accessory cover and re-install the OEM hardware. Just my 2 cents....
To make this easy to understand, a direct replacement OEM (original equipment) part will require the original 0-ring gasket. Any of Harley's accessory covers are flat on the back side and require an old-style flat gasket.
Hope that clears it up for you. It's a simple 5 min job on a softail, 10 min on a touring bike as they require removal of passenger floorboard first. I always discard the "chrome" screws and washers that come with the "made in china" accessory cover and re-install the OEM hardware. Just my 2 cents....
Last edited by wide glider; Sep 25, 2010 at 08:45 AM.