Chrome motor bolt replacement continues...
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Tourer
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From: Noplace
Chrome motor bolt replacement continues...
Chipping away are replacing all of the motor bolts. All I have left is the tappet blocks and the transmission side plate. I did most of the right side when I had the exhaust off to install the new pipes. i should have done the lower tranny cover bolts dammit!
Today I took off the tank and did the rocker covers.
Today I took off the tank and did the rocker covers.
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Tourer
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From: Noplace
I ordered a chrome motor bolt kit from Ebay for late model tourring from American Classic Motors.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHROME-ENGIN...a2edfd&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHROME-ENGIN...a2edfd&vxp=mtr
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2014
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From: the fringe of the Motor City suburbs
Glad I read this, I have the same kit laying around in my winter project stack of parts and didn't think about the tank having to come off. I'll have it off for the headset wire connector harness and some other stuff....and now I know to do the bolts at the same time.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2012
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From: South Florida
I installed all of the chrome HD bolts on one of my first HD bikes years ago. It took awhile to complete and wasn't cheap when all said and done. A couple of years later, much to my dismay....most of them began to rust....from where the allen or star bit socket inserts. The chrome started to bubble and chip and eventually rust.
I have just left them alone on every bike since. Not enough bang for the buck. Some guys just install the chrome plastic Hot Toppers instead. Mechanics hate them, but they look pretty good and are a whole lot cheaper. JMHO
I have just left them alone on every bike since. Not enough bang for the buck. Some guys just install the chrome plastic Hot Toppers instead. Mechanics hate them, but they look pretty good and are a whole lot cheaper. JMHO
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Highland Perthshire, Scotland
I installed all of the chrome HD bolts on one of my first HD bikes years ago. It took awhile to complete and wasn't cheap when all said and done. A couple of years later, much to my dismay....most of them began to rust....from where the allen or star bit socket inserts. The chrome started to bubble and chip and eventually rust.
I have just left them alone on every bike since. Not enough bang for the buck. Some guys just install the chrome plastic Hot Toppers instead. Mechanics hate them, but they look pretty good and are a whole lot cheaper. JMHO
I have just left them alone on every bike since. Not enough bang for the buck. Some guys just install the chrome plastic Hot Toppers instead. Mechanics hate them, but they look pretty good and are a whole lot cheaper. JMHO
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2013
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From: Upper Providence Pa
Yes, that rusting inside is why I went for polished stainless rather than chrome on my bike. Bought from here: http://alloyboltz.com and very impressed with the quality.
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Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2006
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Yeah, it's been my experience that when you put a wrench on a chrome nut it cracks the plating, then the rust creeps in and flakes up the chrome. I wonder if the stainless keep their shine over time?
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