Hot Toppers vs. Chrome Bolts

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Sep 22, 2008 | 05:20 AM

#11

JakeInMa

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I went with chrome bolts throughout the bike. When the heads show signs of rust, I try to clean them out with q-tips and Mothers, then I use chrome paint and a fine brush to touch them up.

Sep 22, 2008 | 06:33 AM

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jto667

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Chrome bolts, then some clear finger nail polish inside the hex heads etc. Any place where it flakes or shows signs of rust, clean it up, then get the ol ladies clear polish.

Sep 22, 2008 | 06:53 AM

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dyna07custom

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Toppers are for trailer queens IMHO

Sep 22, 2008 | 10:41 AM

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JRK5892

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I got hot toppers in black... love em... they stay on bud! Mike had them on his sporty too! every bolt... looked great!!!! really finishes off the motor...here are some pics of them... in back of course... I LOVE EM!!! get alot of complements on them as well... just really cleans it up

ha ha ha and an 06 with 34,000 miles (chicago riding) been rode to FL twice and missouri I can not tell you how many times... not to mention all the other trips... would not call it a trailer clean... just CLEAN

Sep 22, 2008 | 11:07 AM

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JakeInMa

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Joe, you're like me...ride as much as you can, but keep the bike sparking! Love it!

Sep 22, 2008 | 11:19 AM

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JRK5892

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too much work and pride into it to let it get dirty... ya i am that guy that has a micro fiber in his back pocket! ha ha ha dont care love it clean !

Sep 22, 2008 | 12:50 PM

#17

GarretG

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Me like em

I've had them on my engine for 4 years now, never a problem. Also got them on the handle bars same thing no worries. Way less hassle than bolts, got some of them on my scooter also.

Peace,
G

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Sep 22, 2008 | 01:32 PM

#18

sonic

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Toppers, I remove the ones I need to before I have work done to my bike. As for melting and blowing off, I use a little silicone and have no problems, I've put about 35k on bikes with toppers and haven't had one melt yet.

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Sep 22, 2008 | 02:56 PM

#19

rounder

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From: Palm Harbor fl.

my chrome button heads all get rust in the heads... get the toppers...the rust looks like poo...
personally I like the stock machined look of the bolts...

my sissybar and strut bolts are chrome...
oh fender bolts too...