Harley Primary Cover

It’s where all the magic happens, so make sure your Harley primary cover is worthy of protecting vital powertrain parts. Beneath the casting of aluminum that’s coated in chrome or blacked out like the rest of your ride is the ends of the crank and clutch. Power delivery and the transfer of engine rotation happens on this side of the motor underneath the primary cover of your Harley. If sounds important, that’s because it is — but that doesn’t mean a Harley Davidson primary cover needs to break the bank. Nope, J&P’s selection of eye-catching options will turn heads at the next bike night while still keeping costs down. 

Harley primary cover: Important job with easy install

Some upgrades are flat out more difficult than others. Good news: putting a primary cover on your Harley is not one of those tough jobs. Drain the oil, loosen the bolts and pry off the OEM to be replaced with a chrome outer cover or black one. The final finish and colors are all about matching the rest of the engine; it’s why derby and inspection covers will often be sold separately so you can retain the cool ones you’ve probably already installed. So what do you get out of an aftermarket Harley Davidson primary cover? For starters, the engineering expertise of brands like Biker’s Choice, Drag Specialties, Paughco, V-Twin Manufacturing and more. Beyond that, a tough product cast with the rough-and-tumble conditions of the open road in mind. You may need to order hardware and gaskets separately, but each bike-specific primary cover will specify that in the product listing itself. This is a job you can do it at home so make sure you’ve got all the needed items and tools then crack on with it!