Derby cover replacement
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Road Warrior
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Derby cover replacement
Fine people of HDF, I recently ordered some new covers. Just thinking it's been a while since I had a derby cover off. Sounds kinda stupid but, can I replace it while on the side stand? Will I loose primary fluid? What's the best way to go about this?
RE: Derby cover replacement
More than likely you will loose fluid, I lost enough not to feel comfortable; got my bro. to help me set her up to re-fill and install part.
Have plan B ready just in case, too much lean not to loose some.
Have plan B ready just in case, too much lean not to loose some.
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RE: Derby cover replacement
ORIGINAL: Homer
Just put a 2x4 under the Jiffy Stand...
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Maybe I just have someone sit on her standind dtraight up while I change it. No worries then?
Maybe I just have someone sit on her standind dtraight up while I change it. No worries then?
Just put a 2x4 under the Jiffy Stand...
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RE: Derby cover replacement
While you're at it, get rid of the torx bolts and go to ACE hardware and get some chrome allen head bolts and washers. Makes it a whole lot easier next time you change the primary oil. Them torx are know to strip out and are a pain to remove. I don't recommend the stainless bolts since they are a bit brittle and when you break one of them off you are really screwed.
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RE: Derby cover replacement
The primary fluid should only be filled up the the lip of the cover, so if you lose fluid, it should not be much. I had the wife sit on the bike while I did mine, just in case. As far as the torx bits go, I didn't have a lick of trouble with them (knock on wood for the next time). Just make sure you use the T-27 bit, not the T-25.. Common mistake, but the cause to a lot of stripped out heads... I also just reused the gasket, which should be fine for yours, as well. No sweat, took me all of five minutes, and that includes the time I had to talk the wife into helping me, LOL...