Hottoppers, good or bad?
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 1,205
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From: Mebane, NC
I couldn't bring myself to pay that much for Hot Toppers plastic caps. Although I have seen what appeared to be a similar product for much less $$ I cannot comment on the product itself because I haven't used it.
I used a Allen Head Chrome kit from Garder Wescott. I put this kit in by replacing them one at at time and had no issues other than the rust inside the allen heads and I didn't like that at all.
I wound up going with 12 point Stainless Steel Show Polished from Topline Fasteners and have never looked back. I was having engine work done anyway so it just made sense to replace the bolts will they were out. To me stainless is the way to go. Topline was s new company that I found on ebay. I called and spoke with Dan who got me what I needed. I have used them several times since then and have been treated well.
I used a Allen Head Chrome kit from Garder Wescott. I put this kit in by replacing them one at at time and had no issues other than the rust inside the allen heads and I didn't like that at all.
I wound up going with 12 point Stainless Steel Show Polished from Topline Fasteners and have never looked back. I was having engine work done anyway so it just made sense to replace the bolts will they were out. To me stainless is the way to go. Topline was s new company that I found on ebay. I called and spoke with Dan who got me what I needed. I have used them several times since then and have been treated well.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 4,109
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From: Connecticut
I use them and if you loose one or two they will send you new ones. someday I will change them to chrome 12 points I like the way they look better. If you have any chrome bolts after you install them use clear nail polish on the inside and you will not have a rust issue
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 3,718
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From: Punta Gorda,FL
The original owner of my 2005 SE Fat Boy put every hot topper that would fit on the bike.
I've had the bike 5-1/2 years and the hot toppers still look brand new.
A few years back when I was at the dealer there was another SE Fat Boy in there for service, so I could get a better idea what the bike looked like with or without the hot toppers. All the bolts on the other bike looked like s#it, with the built up corrosion.
I've had the bike 5-1/2 years and the hot toppers still look brand new.
A few years back when I was at the dealer there was another SE Fat Boy in there for service, so I could get a better idea what the bike looked like with or without the hot toppers. All the bolts on the other bike looked like s#it, with the built up corrosion.
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 576
Likes: 1
From: Southern Maine
+1 what karsten said. I used the hex head caps. You can find some sizes at your local hardware store cheap. I only covered bolts that were easily seen like the primary, timing cover, clutch. Before installing I take my finger nail or a small screw driver and spread the tangs a little so they fit tighter.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 486
Likes: 0
From: illinois
never used em before but i think they look great, i was planning on getting the cheaper ones off ebay. all u need is a dab of silicone for em, probably remove just as easy as the hot toppers and if they get dammaged they were not as expensive.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 301
Likes: 12
I couldn't bring myself to pay that much for Hot Toppers plastic caps. Although I have seen what appeared to be a similar product for much less $$ I cannot comment on the product itself because I haven't used it.
I used a Allen Head Chrome kit from Garder Wescott. I put this kit in by replacing them one at at time and had no issues other than the rust inside the allen heads and I didn't like that at all.
I wound up going with 12 point Stainless Steel Show Polished from Topline Fasteners and have never looked back. I was having engine work done anyway so it just made sense to replace the bolts will they were out. To me stainless is the way to go. Topline was s new company that I found on ebay. I called and spoke with Dan who got me what I needed. I have used them several times since then and have been treated well.
I used a Allen Head Chrome kit from Garder Wescott. I put this kit in by replacing them one at at time and had no issues other than the rust inside the allen heads and I didn't like that at all.
I wound up going with 12 point Stainless Steel Show Polished from Topline Fasteners and have never looked back. I was having engine work done anyway so it just made sense to replace the bolts will they were out. To me stainless is the way to go. Topline was s new company that I found on ebay. I called and spoke with Dan who got me what I needed. I have used them several times since then and have been treated well.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 7,882
Likes: 5
From: So California
I have either the HD metal or Hot toppers on most of the exposed bolts on my Rocker C.
I replaced a bunch of fasteners with polished stainless too.
Since my frame is blue, the exposed black cable ties have been replaced with blue.
It's in the details...
I replaced a bunch of fasteners with polished stainless too.
Since my frame is blue, the exposed black cable ties have been replaced with blue.
It's in the details...
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 394
Likes: 1
From: Tinley Park, IL
Might just be me but hot toppers and kury chrome remind me if auto zones lighted washer fluid squirter aisle lol. Tacky and cheap
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