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Sep 21, 2015 | 11:43 AM

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SafetyMan

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I cleaned them up and filled them with black RTV silicone

Sep 21, 2015 | 11:52 AM

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fzggm4

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I just sprayed the holes black.....

Sep 21, 2015 | 12:27 PM

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Chrome button head hex bolt from Ace Hardware. I that that on mine and it looks good for about $5.

***JUST NOTICED THE 4 OTHER POST ABOUT ACE HARDWARE.....HERE IS A PIC***

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Sep 21, 2015 | 12:57 PM

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FNGonaRK

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I just cleaned them up and put a little gloss black enamel model car paint in there and you can't even see them.

Sep 21, 2015 | 03:21 PM

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Just make sure you treat the corrosion that is already in them and then use a corrosion preventative prior to installing whatever you use....

Sep 21, 2015 | 03:59 PM

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68 XLCH

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocket67

Chrome button head hex bolt from Ace Hardware. I that that on mine and it looks good for about $5.

***JUST NOTICED THE 4 OTHER POST ABOUT ACE HARDWARE.....HERE IS A PIC***

That looks good, what size/thread are they?

5/16 head, thread?

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Sep 21, 2015 | 04:34 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 68 XLCH

That looks good, what size/thread are they?

5/16 head, thread?

3/8ths .............. Local hardware has a great chrome selection and he even has neat chrome bolt covers. 3/8ths chrome allen heads or find bolt covers. i used flames for my Limited and skulls for the SGS ............. They make the covers for hex head or allen ............

BTW ..... those holes are a great place to put a 3/8" eyebolt for tie downs when hauling the bike!

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Sep 21, 2015 | 06:43 PM

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68 XLCH

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Beaux

3/8ths .............. Local hardware has a great chrome selection and he even has neat chrome bolt covers. 3/8ths chrome allen heads or find bolt covers. i used flames for my Limited and skulls for the SGS ............. The make the covers for hex head or allen ............

BTW ..... those holes are a great place to put a 3/8" eyebolt for tie downs when hauling the bike!

Thank you for the size info and tip on tie down.

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Sep 21, 2015 | 07:16 PM

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Sep 23, 2015 | 07:55 AM

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TexasMotorcycleRider

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 68 XLCH

That looks good, what size/thread are they?

5/16 head, thread?

I don't remember, got the size from the dealer. I just asked what size the bolts for the foot pegs were. You could also take a bolt with you and have them match it up.