Chrome Bolt Covers? Worth doing?
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Chrome Bolt Covers? Worth doing?
Is it worth doing the chrome bolt cover thing?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT
I know that they create a pain if you have to later remove a bolt for working on the bike, but other than that... are these a bad idea? Do they cheapen up the look, or do they actually add to it?
I'd love to hear opinions of those who've done it, or those who have a reason it should be avoided.
Thanks!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT
I know that they create a pain if you have to later remove a bolt for working on the bike, but other than that... are these a bad idea? Do they cheapen up the look, or do they actually add to it?
I'd love to hear opinions of those who've done it, or those who have a reason it should be avoided.
Thanks!
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your avatar reminds me of chumly.... ahahah dont take offense to that, I think hes hilarious. They might look good, but if you gotta work on ur rig, ur gonna hate them. I think its kinda tacky but thats just me. I have nothing against them, I just would skip that add on.
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Ouch... though no offense taken.
Just to make sure there's no stereotype, however, he is a much bigger lad than I (this photo was taken this past Friday - I'm with the blue guitar). I figured I better clear that up because I think Chumly is great too... but I hope I'm not cast as him.
Thanks for both the inputs so far. I'm in the middle on this - I think they'd look great, but am unsure too if they'd cause pain later down the line.
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So do they snap on tight, or is it the silicon that adheres them to the bolt head? I used some on an old '69 Firebird I had some years back, and they snugged on without silicon.
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It's really not a question for everyone. I have a bike that is used for show and short rides (very LO usage), more for around town. I have every bolt and nut on the bike detailed in one way or another and it pays off at show time!
I also have a chrome bike that I use daily and it has lots of customs, but I wouldn't put them on that bike because I work on it and If you use your bike a lot they are a pain.
If you are a weekend rider and just bring your bike out to show it off and go for a ride with the your buds from time to time, I could see where you would want to do it then also.
Good luck, oh does your band have a site where we can hear your tunes?
I also have a chrome bike that I use daily and it has lots of customs, but I wouldn't put them on that bike because I work on it and If you use your bike a lot they are a pain.
If you are a weekend rider and just bring your bike out to show it off and go for a ride with the your buds from time to time, I could see where you would want to do it then also.
Good luck, oh does your band have a site where we can hear your tunes?