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Mar 15th, 2009, 02:10 PM
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| Changing Derby Cover
Hello
I want to change my derby cover. Can someone tell me the name of the tool I need to take the bolts out? I know its not your standard allen wrench. Is it a hex wrench?
I am also going to change the gasket, but was wondering if there is anything I need to be aware of before making the change. Trying to avoid leaks.
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Mar 15th, 2009, 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Phil K  Hello
I want to change my derby cover. Can someone tell me the name of the tool I need to take the bolts out? I know its not your standard allen wrench. Is it a hex wrench?
I am also going to change the gasket, but was wondering if there is anything I need to be aware of before making the change. Trying to avoid leaks.
Thanks | It's a T27 torx head. | |
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Mar 15th, 2009, 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Lucifer It's a T27 torx head. | Thanks! I will pick up a Torx Bit Socket Set. | |
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Mar 15th, 2009, 06:02 PM
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#4 | | 200+ posts and climbing
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| When you get a set of Torx wrenchs buy a good set .Cheap ones will strip out right away and ruin the head of the bolt. Craftsman makes a pretty good set and they have a life time warranty. | 
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Mar 15th, 2009, 06:55 PM
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| Yea, don't buy Harbor Freight Torx tools. Mac, Snap-on and Matco all have good ones.
A good set of Torx screwdrivers are real handy to.
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Mar 15th, 2009, 08:34 PM
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#6 | | Rookie 10+ posts
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| Thanks All.
Have my eyes on a set from Craftsman.
I was told that changing a derby cover can be tricky. Looks straight forward to me.
Is there anything I should look out for? | |
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Mar 15th, 2009, 08:41 PM
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#7 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
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| Changing out the derby cover is very simple. I've even reused the same gasket when pulling it off, course that don't mean you shouldn't change it.
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Mar 15th, 2009, 09:44 PM
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| i have a set of harbor freight torx drivers.....and as stated, get a good set from a quality tool dealer. that said, i have a lot of stuff from harbor freight that is way cool, and a great bargin, and hold up to extremes very well....
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Mar 15th, 2009, 09:58 PM
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| tighten the bolts up evenly, I had a friend who tightened one all the way and then did the next one and it leaked, he took it back off and set it on the bench and you can see it is warped, Todd
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Mar 15th, 2009, 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by chucktx i have a set of harbor freight torx drivers.....and as stated, get a good set from a quality tool dealer. that said, i have a lot of stuff from harbor freight that is way cool, and a great bargin, and hold up to extremes very well.... | I have a few tools from Harbor Freight to and while most are fairly good the Torx 1/4 drive set sucked. They all rounded out at their corners. My Mac tool 3/8 drive set works good. The thing about Harbor Freight is all their tools are made mostly in China. Most all of my hand tools and roll-a-round tool chest are Mac Tools. I was a MAC Tool distributor for 8 years.
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Mar 16th, 2009, 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by FLHTbiker I have a few tools from Harbor Freight to and while most are fairly good the Torx 1/4 drive set sucked. They all rounded out at their corners. My Mac tool 3/8 drive set works good. The thing about Harbor Freight is all their tools are made mostly in China. Most all of my hand tools and roll-a-round tool chest are Mac Tools. I was a MAC Tool distributor for 8 years. | When it comes to hand tools I have found that MAC tool are at the top..(Cost and Quality) I am more or less a "shade tree",but, I have found poor quality tools cost more in the long run than the cheap ones. I call the cheap one "throw away tools" and usually in the middle of the job when they break down and ruin the project!!!!
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| Don't tilt the bike, it must be straight up or you'll get leaks. | |
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Mar 19th, 2009, 05:05 AM
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| Any set of tools that have a "lifetime warranty" would be good enough for a DIY guy, like Craftsman. Mac &Snap-on if you do it for a living. | |
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Mar 19th, 2009, 06:24 AM
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| forgot to say, get a brick or piece of wood to place under the kickstand to level the bike if you don't have a better way to keep it straight. | |
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Mar 19th, 2009, 01:24 PM
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#15 | | Rookie 10+ posts
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| A good torque wrench is also recommended. And like previously stated, tighten evenly. | |
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Mar 19th, 2009, 01:51 PM
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| Always tighten evenly, in steps on a star pattern.
check manual but I'm guessing no more than 10 ft pounds
get a torque wrench...
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Mar 19th, 2009, 03:33 PM
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#17 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
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| With some torque wrench's 10 pounds won't be real accurate so a inch pound torque wrench for lower values might be more accurate.
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Mar 19th, 2009, 08:03 PM
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#18 | | Rookie 10+ posts
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Mar 20th, 2009, 02:51 PM
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| yep but if you need to convert
12 inch pounds - 1 foot pound
believe it or not I've been asked that question...
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