cover replacement s
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RE: cover replacement s
I would also torque them to the specified torque and apply the torque in a star pattern as specified by the manual. More than one HD primary seeps oil on the derby because it was warped by improper torquing.
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RE: cover replacement s
Also when you get it off, go to Ace Hardward and get chrome allen head bolts and washers and throw the junk torx bolts away. Makes changing the primary oil a whole lot easier the next time.
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RE: cover replacement s
ORIGINAL: liltrk
Almost forgot. Lean the bike over to the right on a milk crate or something when doing the derby so you don't lose any oil. Or maybe a good time to change it.
Almost forgot. Lean the bike over to the right on a milk crate or something when doing the derby so you don't lose any oil. Or maybe a good time to change it.
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From: REPUBLIC of TEXAS
RE: cover replacement s
if you are lucky,your derby gasket will stay attached to the outer primary cover. make sure you have a T27 (dont use the T25, i think this is the #1 oops moment)
maybe give the bolts a little love tap with a center punch before you break them loose(if you don't have an impact driver).if they dont want to break loose somewhat easy, try the old soldering iron/heat gimmick. 5 minute job for most. dremmel tool/drill and ez-out job for some.
maybe give the bolts a little love tap with a center punch before you break them loose(if you don't have an impact driver).if they dont want to break loose somewhat easy, try the old soldering iron/heat gimmick. 5 minute job for most. dremmel tool/drill and ez-out job for some.
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