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Jul 11, 2012 | 05:50 PM

Alain

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Hardware question

What's up guys. So i finally got some of my powder coated parts back. I don't want to re-use the lame looking stock bolts. I wan't to replace the bolts for my cam cover and transmission cover with chrome ones.

I know there is a few sites out there that sell the entire bolt kits but i can't for the life of me remember what they are (i thought i had saved them on my favorites on my lap top but i guess i didn't).

can anyone direct me to where i can get some chrome hardware ?

thanks guys. I'll start posting pics as soon as i get this stuff mounted on the bike.

Jul 11, 2012 | 06:20 PM

fcsallan

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Personally I don't like chrome hardware, I prefer stainless. There are a couple of good vendors for full sets of hardware on Ebay.

Jul 11, 2012 | 06:59 PM

ghostrider69

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Chrome bolts will start to rust on the bottom of the heads and will usually the chrome will crack or peel when you remove them. I posted some pics awhile back of a show polished stainless bolt kit that I bought on Ebay from cyclebolts. They look just as good as chrome but will look better longer. Take a look at item #320842634603. That is the kit that I bought and the quality and price are second to none.

Jul 12, 2012 | 12:34 AM

Alain

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Thanks for the response guys. I checked out that cycle bolts on eBay. I didn't realize a full set would be that expensive!

I asked the seller to see if he can sell me just the bolts for the cam cover and transmission cover, those are the only ones I'm looking to replace.

I wish I could remember what that other website was, if I remember correctly their prices were a bit better

And yes, I'm going with stainless steel. I don't know what the hell I was thinking by asking for chrome?!?!?
Lack of sleep is a bitch !!!! Lolol

Jul 12, 2012 | 06:38 AM

ghostrider69

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Actually a full set of show polished stainless steel bolts for $100.00 is cheap. Show polished as in having all of the knurls removed from the heads. An equal set of chrome bolts would be well over $300.00 and most other selling polished stainless that I have seen were wanting almost twice as much as cyclebolts. Here are a few pics of the bolt set I bought from cyclebolts.