Opening derby cover first time

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May 1, 2008 | 09:26 AM

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kelton3

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RE: Opening derby cover first time

After reading the responses I'm going to leave the derby cover alone for now, at least until I become a bit more familiar with the bike. Thanks everyone!

May 1, 2008 | 10:25 AM

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SportyPig

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RE: Opening derby cover first time

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ORIGINAL: thomasf59

If you do remove the derby cover apply some never seize to the threads of the fastners before re-installing them.

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Frankly, I wouldn't remove the derby cover unless you absolutely have to. You can just add the tranny fluid through the primary chain inspection cover. I have had my derby cover off more times than I care to remember, but ONLY when necessary.

If you just insist on removing the derby cover, don't let the quad ring gasket come off. That is a royal PITA to get back in place sometimes.

May 1, 2008 | 11:54 AM

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ride2tires

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RE: Opening derby cover first time

Personnally, the first time I pull a derby cover off, I reach for the Milwaukee torx wrench. Had to on both bikes.
Drill the heads off, bolts will unthread by hand when cover is removed, replace with allen heads(stainless). Done.
Never have a problem again.

Best of luck.

May 1, 2008 | 07:06 PM

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dbleagle

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RE: Opening derby cover first time

I just use a "T" handle and a torx bit... give the handle a whack with a hammer and the bolt/screws come right out....

But I will say the allen head screws are a good idea.... don't know if they'll look as good though...

Charlie D.

May 2, 2008 | 06:37 PM

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gammaray

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RE: Opening derby cover first time

Just avoid being an idiot

May 2, 2008 | 06:41 PM

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Bradley Jones

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RE: Opening derby cover first time

[quote]ORIGINAL: Mandog

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ORIGINAL: gilmour68

Go your trusty ACE HARDWARE and get the chome allen head bolts and swap them out. lf you will need to remove the cover if you plan on doing your services.

Very good advise!!!!!!!!!!!! Those torxs blow

May 2, 2008 | 08:01 PM

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PigInaBlanket

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Well, that's where the gnome that cancels your turn signals lives...so be very careful....

Jul 8, 2018 | 12:41 PM

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Free Bird Too

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So are the Milwaukee Eight 5 hole derby covers different that the earlier 5 hole derby covers?
I just got an M8 powered 2017 Freewheeler and was planning on replacing the stock derby and points covers with aftermarket ones. Are the M8's a unique configuration vs earlier derby covers.

(God I miss the days when you could interchange nearly everything like you could on '36-'84 bikes.....)