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Apr 11, 2007 | 01:06 PM

acadien

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replacing derby cover

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Yesterday I replaced my derby cover with the skull edition one went I removed my old cover I was expecting oil leaking out or something. There was no visible oil anywhere inside just a trace on the cover and the gasket.Is this normal or am I low on oil or something. This is an 07 with about 600 miles on a new oil change. the bike was on a lift so it was level could that be the reason.

Roger.

Apr 11, 2007 | 01:14 PM

AtkRWC

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RE: replacing derby cover

Can't tell you if you are low on oil or not, you need to check that.You can change the Derby without oil leaking, that is fine.

If you think you might be low, don't ride it until you are comfortable checking your levels.

Apr 11, 2007 | 01:39 PM

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RE: replacing derby cover

Primary only holds 1qt, at full it will be barly visable at the bottom of the clutch pack with bike in upright position.

Apr 11, 2007 | 01:42 PM

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RE: replacing derby cover

I replaced the derby cover on my bike a while back. I was told by my mechanic that if the bike is tilted to the right, or on a lift and straight, that I would not see a bunch of fluid in there and that this is normal. If you would have tried to do it with the bike on the stand, you would have had some fluid come out.

You should be fine, but just so it doesn't bug you, check your fluid level before your next ride.