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Old 03-14-2009, 03:18 PM
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Default Chrome Front Caliper Mounting Bolts

I have 06 Fatboy, I installed a chrome front end. I decided to replace all of the bolts in my front caliper with chrome bolts. I ordered the kit from Harley. The kit does not come with the lower mounting bolt. I go to dealer to get a chrome bolt, they do not sale one. I did a search and can find a set of stainless mounting bolts, but I want chrome.
I thought about buying another kit and cutting off one of the bolts, but it is not threaded far enough up.
I do not want to put some type of hot toppers on it.
Has anyone figured out where to find one of these bolts in chrome?
 
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Old 03-14-2009, 04:29 PM
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I used the bolt kit from gardner westcott I think thats how you spell it It came with everything you need I have an 07 deluxe and i know they make one for your bike
 
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after starting to replace the ones I had I found that neither mounting bolts are included. It is universal kit for either front or rear caliper. I was hoping to get away with not having to order a different kit. I guess not, I will keep the HD kit and use it on the rear. guess I am going to order the Gardner Wescott kit.
Funny part is when I went to buy this kit orginally I told the indy parts guy I wanted the Gardner Wescott kit. He ordered the HD kit instead. I found it odd at the time the kit cost 10 dollars more than I could order it for. oh well live and learn, next time, I will be very specific when I order from him.
 
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I only use Diamond Engineering polished stainless steel. Looks like chrome, but will not rust. The chrome will once you put a tool on it.
 
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Visit a local indy and ask if he has any left over take off bolts and take it to a local chrome plater polisher. Got two of them that way for just a couple bucks.
 
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I just ordered a different kit. I do not really like stainless steel. the first stainless bolt I used on my bike broke in half. I now avoid them. maybe right maybe wrong but my reason.
I wish we had a local chrome plating shop.
 
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I buy some chrome bolts and nuts at Ace
 
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It's odd that you wouldn't want polished stainless steel bolts over chrome. Heck I'd rather have unpolished stainless over chrome.
 
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