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This Hack Stopped my Derby Cover from leaking | Harley Davidson FXR

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Freebird’s Garage

Күн бұрын

This Hack Stopped my Derby Cover from leaking | Harley Davidson FXR...After a lot back and forth and questioning myself "how could I possibly mess up a simple task of stopping a leak?!" What I found out makes a whole lot of sense and was a little taken back oh how to actually fix this leak that was coming from my derby cover on my Harley Davidson FXR.
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@klausl.2212
@klausl.2212 2 жыл бұрын
That's a good one! Did not know that even after 33 years FXR. Btw: i use my mirror to control perfect flatnessess. Not necessary in this case of cover because rubber-gasket is thick enough to equalise 1/100mm. But this is the day: from now on, i'll learn from you. I salute you
@freebirdsgarage
@freebirdsgarage 2 жыл бұрын
oh yeah that's good idea to use a mirror, never thought about that and I appreciate the support! 👊
@ronsharleytwistedstella9200
@ronsharleytwistedstella9200 2 жыл бұрын
Your better than me brother! There is no way I’m spending 2 hrs on my garage floor in this insane Michigan humidity. My ass is buying a new one. Lol Great episode
@freebirdsgarage
@freebirdsgarage 2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that man! lol it was insanely hot too!
@BigSmittyRiding
@BigSmittyRiding 2 жыл бұрын
Dude I've never heard about a warped derby cover and I owned 3 Harleys in the past! Great video and good job on the fix. Learn something new every day!
@freebirdsgarage
@freebirdsgarage 2 жыл бұрын
Dude right! I was pretty pump to get this one out thinking I wonder if anyone knew of this. I appreciate the support as always Smitty!
@brentgrubbs8146
@brentgrubbs8146 5 ай бұрын
I put mine on an old glass window with sandpaper glued to it. Then polished it out. Much faster
@freebirdsgarage
@freebirdsgarage 5 ай бұрын
I've herd that method is much easier too
@NVARider
@NVARider 2 жыл бұрын
Pretty awesome fix. Glad it worked out and fixed the leak!
@freebirdsgarage
@freebirdsgarage 2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate you watching Mike!!
@larryford5905
@larryford5905 8 ай бұрын
My 86 uses a o ring never had a leak cover is after market alum. And have used the same one many times over.
@freebirdsgarage
@freebirdsgarage 8 ай бұрын
Nice!
@notreallydaedalus
@notreallydaedalus Жыл бұрын
Any flat surface (plate glass is a good one) plus wet sandpaper is how I would do it. Maybe stard around 120 grit to flatten then work up to around 400 to smooth it out a little. I bet it would be faster than the concrete.
@freebirdsgarage
@freebirdsgarage Жыл бұрын
I've been told that way would be much faster, I appreciate the tip and the support!!
@stlchuckhd
@stlchuckhd Жыл бұрын
Great solution! Thanks for the video! 🇺🇸
@freebirdsgarage
@freebirdsgarage Жыл бұрын
I appreciate you watching!
@scousebikers
@scousebikers Жыл бұрын
There's me thinking there's a lip ment to be on it 😂 time to take apart and do it again 🤣
@freebirdsgarage
@freebirdsgarage Жыл бұрын
I had to do it many times! I appreciate you watching!
@andrewvickers4487
@andrewvickers4487 Жыл бұрын
I learned something new - defo not asinine :) Nice looking channel, and garage!
@freebirdsgarage
@freebirdsgarage Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that, glad you were able to find the channel!
@spudwrencher9262
@spudwrencher9262 2 жыл бұрын
Hell ya did the same to mines. Dope video
@freebirdsgarage
@freebirdsgarage 2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome to hear someone else has done this!
@KodiakCO
@KodiakCO 2 жыл бұрын
A piece of glass and a sheet of sand paper would work also.
@freebirdsgarage
@freebirdsgarage 2 жыл бұрын
Correct! But the ground was free and close by for me
@KodiakCO
@KodiakCO 2 жыл бұрын
@@freebirdsgarage No doubt, an alternative to add to the tool box of knowledge for yourself or someone else.
@whatyoumakeofit6635
@whatyoumakeofit6635 Жыл бұрын
Damn it's amazing how much knowledge gets lost over the years. Years ago everybody was aware of how easy it is to warp a derby cover. That's one way to fix it. Problem is.....yours in particular is chrome. You just broke the chrome encapsulation. The chrome undoubtedly will begin flaking off, ending up in your primary. No its not the end of the world but, not the best thing either. Get a piece of glass. Use it for checking for flatness. A window works great. Find the edge of your work bench. Pit the low poi t on the edge of the bench and push down on either side. Not hard just a little bit. Then check it on the glass. Keep repeating this until it lays on the glass flat. I've done this many times and it didn't take anywhere near 2 hours. I've fix lots of rocker box's that people unwittingly warped also. Sometimes it takes several tries to the warp out. Sometimes you get it right away.
@freebirdsgarage
@freebirdsgarage Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that feedback, that's a huge help and I didn't know about the rocker boxes for the same process. Thank you for watching and commenting!
@e_skie2685
@e_skie2685 11 күн бұрын
Have to watch out with those aftermarket covers..... doesn't help that it only uses 3 not 5 bolts.
@freebirdsgarage
@freebirdsgarage 9 күн бұрын
All Evo’s are 3 bolt. It wasn’t 5 until twin cam
@christinefunk4823
@christinefunk4823 2 ай бұрын
What would the factory torque spec be? I can’t find it anywhere
@freebirdsgarage
@freebirdsgarage Ай бұрын
For which part?
@jimgomez5396
@jimgomez5396 2 жыл бұрын
Took you this long? Ha stamped steel, 3 bolts, = warped cover, also over tightening the hardware will do it also,
@freebirdsgarage
@freebirdsgarage 2 жыл бұрын
Hey know it’s my first around at it lol. But your right on the over tightening too
@jimgomez5396
@jimgomez5396 2 жыл бұрын
That was my mistake
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