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Old 03-19-2019, 07:43 PM
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Default VP Aim Clutch wont fit under Derby Cover

Am I doing something wrong . they say it will fit right under derby cover . Not mine . Derby cover won't go back on . Anyone Install one of these?
 
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When I ran a VP, I had to use a derby cover spacer ring to keep my cover. https://aim-tamachi.com/collections/...asket-hardware
 

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When I ran a VP, I had to use a derby cover spacer ring to keep my cover. https://aim-tamachi.com/collections/...asket-hardware
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Some derby covers will work with the variable pressure clutch and some need the spacer to get enough clearance.
 
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Some derby covers will work with the variable pressure clutch and some need the spacer to get enough clearance.
I'm sure there was something about that in the instructions I got with mine!
 
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If you go to their website- it shows which ones need a spacer
 
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The first derby cover I had needed the spacer. I’ve since changed derby covers so I no longer need the spacer on the bike. What I do use the spacer for is a template to mark Cometic derby cover gaskets for cutting out some of the gasket to get the clearance needed for the VPC. I also bought a small heavy duty curved scissor on eBay for cutting the gasket which is made of metal covered in gasket material.
 
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I'm open to changing derby covers which one you get?
 
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My Wife’s 2006 Ultra has a HD flames derby cover.

My 2012 Ultra has a custom derby cover from a guy no longer in business.

Both fit variable pressure clutches without spacers.

My HD variable pressure clutch came with a paper cut out template that you hold up to the back of the derby cover to check for clearance.

Im probably not much help.
 
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If you use a spacer- the floor board probably wont fold up
 


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