Derby Cover Swap
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Derby Cover Swap
I recently purchased the Willie G. Skull derby cover for my 2016 Road Glide Special. Without thinking much about what might be involved I began to unscrew the original cover and much to my surprise fluid starts leaking on my garage floor.
WTF???
I'm fairly new to m/c's and I didn't realize the derby cover had a purpose other than flash.
Was that engine oil? How do I go about replacing the derby cover without draining the oil?
Answers much appreciated.
WTF???
I'm fairly new to m/c's and I didn't realize the derby cover had a purpose other than flash.
Was that engine oil? How do I go about replacing the derby cover without draining the oil?
Answers much appreciated.
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primary+ fluid available at the dealer
you could try to put a 2x4 under your side stand to reduce lean angle
on many models the spec is below the lip of the clutch cover hole when on the jiffy stand.
Yours may have been overfull- check manual for proper level
make SURE you use a Torx T27- a T25 may strip
Mike
you could try to put a 2x4 under your side stand to reduce lean angle
on many models the spec is below the lip of the clutch cover hole when on the jiffy stand.
Yours may have been overfull- check manual for proper level
make SURE you use a Torx T27- a T25 may strip
Mike
Last edited by mkguitar; Mar 6, 2017 at 01:56 PM.
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$48 well spent. Also saves on cat litter to clean up needless oil spills.
$48 well spent. Also saves on cat litter to clean up needless oil spills.
If you remove the derby cover with the bike on the side stand leaning to that side it is likely to lose some primary fluid especially if it was over filled a bit. Get someone to hold it upright while you do it and you will loose little to none.
Not to be a smart *** but you may want to get a manual or at least learn a little about the bike before removing and replacing things
Not to be a smart *** but you may want to get a manual or at least learn a little about the bike before removing and replacing things
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Thanks for the replies!
Got it Torx-27 and thanks mkguitar.
A service manual will be handy keithhu.
Sage advice about learning before remove/replace parts Mxdad.
Nice hydraulic lift bklynbob! BTW, I'm originally from north Sheepshead Bay!
Got it Torx-27 and thanks mkguitar.
A service manual will be handy keithhu.
Sage advice about learning before remove/replace parts Mxdad.
Nice hydraulic lift bklynbob! BTW, I'm originally from north Sheepshead Bay!
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Make sure to replace the gasket it is a one time use. Yes the fluid will spill out on the stand you need to make sure the bike is in upright position either have someone hold it or invest in a jack not much money and will come in handy when cleaning also.
Last edited by thirdcoast; Mar 6, 2017 at 02:40 PM.
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A block of 2x6 under the jiffy stand gets my 07 up enough to not leak any fluid.
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I learned the hard way the parts guy said they were multi use gaskets after 3 trips to the dealer (26 miles away) the second parts guy said it is a one time use gasket. They compress and once compressed they are stretched out. it is a $5.00 kit I believe and come with oil and trans gaskets. yes the aftermarket covers use a flat style gasket and I believe they are multi use gaskets but OEM covers require a different type.
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Sorry just seen you said rubber gaskets. This was my experience when changing mine out. Yes a 2x will work fine that is what I used the first time but man does a jack come in handy for $89 it has already paid for itself. 2016 FLTRXS black quartz.