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Derby Cover installation. HELP????

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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 08:00 PM
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Default RE: Derby Cover installation. HELP????

Your supposed to torque them??[sm=confused06.gif]

LOL yeah I guess you should,I just snugged mine up tight and havent had any leakage or problems.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 08:39 PM
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I will replace mine when its time to replace the fluid
 
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 08:40 PM
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Default RE: Derby Cover installation. HELP????

Replaced the derby cover on the wife's 883 mid mounts to change to the 50th anniv cover. No fluid loss and no removing mid mount peg. It was easy to do except for breaking the tension on factory bolts but no prob with pegs at all
 
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Old Sep 1, 2007 | 12:00 AM
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Default RE: Derby Cover installation. HELP????

An impact driver does wonders for breaking the screws loose the first time
 
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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 06:38 AM
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Are the screws on the derby cover and foot peg Torx or hex? It looks like I'll have to buy a set of sockets.
 
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