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Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2012
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From: Dallas
How are the clarity covers working out for you so far? I want to get some but I've been reading reports of them cracking and leaking.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2014
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From: England
Interesting because RSD is a high quality product. This is the first I've heard of this with the clarity line. If it cracked or leaked, I would question the install first...possibly over tightening the screws or not seating the gasket correctly.
I will do a little research because I've been leaning towards the clarity cam cover.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2014
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From: Lethbridge, Alberta Canada
[QUOTE=Goldsgym;13264676]
Uh, take a closer look. That belt is less than 1 inch wide (it's a metric measurement - 24 mm I think). See the edge of the tire beyond the printing in the sidewall? That's less than 1/8 inch between the tire and the belt. Some might call that "plenty of room", but I would not. Harley swing arms are not absolutely rigid under side loads. 
Jim G
Jim G
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2014
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From: Gilroy ca
[QUOTE=JimGnitecki;13265147]
Uh, take a closer look. That belt is less than 1 inch wide (it's a metric measurement - 24 mm I think). See the edge of the tire beyond the printing in the sidewall? That's less than 1/8 inch between the tire and the belt. Some might call that "plenty of room", but I would not. Harley swing arms are not absolutely rigid under side loads.
Jim G
uh, I respectively disagree
I think it looks more like 3/8" on the 250.
24vt
please chime in.
Uh, take a closer look. That belt is less than 1 inch wide (it's a metric measurement - 24 mm I think). See the edge of the tire beyond the printing in the sidewall? That's less than 1/8 inch between the tire and the belt. Some might call that "plenty of room", but I would not. Harley swing arms are not absolutely rigid under side loads.
Jim G
I think it looks more like 3/8" on the 250.
24vt
please chime in.
Last edited by Goldsgym; Sep 28, 2014 at 07:48 PM.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 1,358
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From: Dallas
Interesting because RSD is a high quality product. This is the first I've heard of this with the clarity line. If it cracked or leaked, I would question the install first...possibly over tightening the screws or not seating the gasket correctly.
I will do a little research because I've been leaning towards the clarity cam cover.
I will do a little research because I've been leaning towards the clarity cam cover.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 6,174
Likes: 1,960
From: Great State of Canada
[QUOTE=JimGnitecki;13265147]
Uh, take a closer look. That belt is less than 1 inch wide (it's a metric measurement - 24 mm I think). See the edge of the tire beyond the printing in the sidewall? That's less than 1/8 inch between the tire and the belt. Some might call that "plenty of room", but I would not. Harley swing arms are not absolutely rigid under side loads.
Jim G
I'm certainly no HD tech but if the movement allowed a gap between the tire's leading edge and belt, of even 1/8", to close, not absolutely rigid would be a bit of an understatement no ?
Uh, take a closer look. That belt is less than 1 inch wide (it's a metric measurement - 24 mm I think). See the edge of the tire beyond the printing in the sidewall? That's less than 1/8 inch between the tire and the belt. Some might call that "plenty of room", but I would not. Harley swing arms are not absolutely rigid under side loads.
Jim G
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Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2014
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From: Chicago
Everything is good so far. I haven't heard anything otherwise but I'll take a look at that thread you posted. I like them a lot and might get the clarity covers for the top of the motor as well.
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Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: San Diego
Don't mind Jim, he's an enginerd. I mean you may have a problem under a side load, you know, like a Mac Truck hitting you or something.
