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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by GazzaTheBastard
The black bolts at Ace Hardware all turn orange within a year.

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Thats good to know... Glad i didnt get too many of em

probably depends on how much weather they see.
 

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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by stevengb
Less expensive and alot easier install.....Hot Toppers
http://www.hottoppers.com/shop.asp?id=9
i was just going to say that

 
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by catlkn
LMAO! I may have to give this one a try!
give it a try just swap the bud select out for a good micro brew and post some pics when you're done!
 
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by bmxatv
give it a try just swap the bud select out for a good micro brew and post some pics when you're done!
Hey, I'm a biker a chick. I'm not to good for a little Bud select!
 
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 11:36 AM
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I have a hot topper kit on every bike i roll... they are fantastic!!!! got he black on my bob... here is a pic:
(more have been added since this was taken)


 
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 01:54 PM
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Looks great Joe, in fact I thought of yours when mentioning Hot Toppers. Unfortunately they start at close to $100 for the starter kit. If I recall your first set was a gift from your bro. was it not
 
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 03:45 PM
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yes sir... he counts the bolts that are exposed and just orders those, the kits suck and are a bit over priced... good memory you got there brother!
 
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by JRK5892
yes sir... he counts the bolts that are exposed and just orders those, the kits suck and are a bit over priced... good memory you got there brother!
Good idea about ordering seperate when possible if its cheaper. Don't ask me how I remember **** like that. I've got a photgraphic memory for pretty much everything I see & read.
 
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You can buy the chrome Hottoppers at Ace Hardware as well. I think they even have some different designs that have skulls or something. You can buy them individually, and I think they're cheaper too. Not sure if they have black though.
 
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A good paint match for the bolts is hi-temp BBQ grill paint. I tried Hot Toppers but didn't like the gloss black on the engine & tranny. Plus they didn't cover the washer.
 
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