Changing Derby Cover

[Coastie]

I have a new derby cover and want to put it on now instead of waiting until I change the fluids. Is there a safe way to do that without loosing fluid?

 

[arizaino]

I have a new derby cover and want to put it on now instead of waiting until I change the fluids. Is there a safe way to do that without loosing fluid?

You should be fine. Stand the bike upright if you can. The fluid level shouldn't be enough to pour out.

 

[FLHXSrider]

Generally speaking, unless your Primary is overfilled with oil, you can take the Derby Cover off and no oil will spill out. I do a lot of oil changes on my bike and have never had an issue.

 

[TomA]

Make sure it's standing up straight when you do it. If it's on the kick stand it will leak if properly filled. if you have a jack or lift that's the easiest way to change it and make sure you have the right gasket.

 

[langwilliams]

put a block of wood under the kick stand to stand it up a little. A hockey puck works well too.