A trick we used to do to protect chrome lug nuts when changing a tire was to put a ziplock bag over the nut and then put the lug wrench on it. Then no metal to metal contact.

Not sure if it would work with saran wrap over a sharp torx bit, but it might.

Just a thought.

Mark, your new sig pic looks beautiful brah! The bikes still nice too!

 

You bet bro!

 

I have some more painting to do. How did the fender bolts come out after they dried? I have to go pick up the bike in a bit, my new tank came in and I went ahead and had my freshly powdercoated engine covers put on....

 

Jim, Looks good with all the bolts painted. Why didnt you pull all the bolt and have them powdercoated ? I just had my pully, bolts and the wheel spacers powdered when I put my new wheels on. only cost me $75. Hell I was looking for chrome bolts for the pully.$$$$$ Check out the pic.
Stone

 

I was thinking about that as I was rebuilding my bike.. if you're going for the blacked-out look then those are all a must.. personally on mine i'm leaving them because i love machines, and the aluminum bolts gives it that "I'm a Machine, Use me" look... though I might do the bigass swingarm bolt..because that one just looks nasty.

 

Well to be honest bro, I dunno haha. Lazy I guess, but painting them cost me $7.99 and about 2hrs labor.

Yours looks fantastic!

 

Looks Great !!! The difference is in the details.

 

Jim, Your bike is way lo. Air ride? what brand? How low in front?
Stone

 

Jim did you loosen the bolt or just tape really good? Also, do they make a flat black? Where do you buy that stuff?

Congrats on the pic in AI

 

You know I'm just joking brah... Gotta show you some luv... lmao

Country... Haha thx