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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 06:59 PM
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Wife bought me a replacement timer cover- any issues I need to know about before replacing it?
 
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 07:54 PM
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No - it's a simple swap.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 07:55 PM
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Very easy, just take your time...
 
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 08:34 PM
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Actually....YES.

If you've never removed it and it's still got the rivets, you'll need to drill em out and if your new cover didn't come with screws, you'll need some new ones.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 08:38 PM
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just replaced the stock timer cover with a chrome one on my 07 FatBoy, very easy, although it may be different on the Sporty
 
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 09:28 PM
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Actually....YES.

If you've never removed it and it's still got the rivets, you'll need to drill em out and if your new cover didn't come with screws, you'll need some new ones.
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It's 2 screws. Took me about a minute to replace it.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 09:44 PM
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Simple two screw swap like mentioned above. I swapped mine when I had my cam cover off for powder coat and it took literally 30 seconds.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 10:59 PM
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harley instructions will tell you to remove the battery cables to prevent accidental startup which could result in serious injury or death, i didnt listen when i changed mine, unless you buy a SE timer cover which has no instructions
 
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It's just a 'dummy cover' on the 2004+ models.&nbsp\\; Simple to replace.
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are there any gaskets or any tricks involved?
 
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