Nightster Winter Makeover
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Gulf Breeze, FL
Ergo and I both used the same kit. Don't know about his, but my cadmium hardware was really crusty looking...really detracted from the looks of the bike overall. Good investment from my perspective.
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Joined: May 2008
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From: Ogden, UT
In the FWIW column
I swapped out most of my bolts as well, but went with stainless steel after trying some chrome bolts. I gave up on chrome because of this pic.
Found this place online to buy hardware.
http://www.boltdepot.com/
I swapped out most of my bolts as well, but went with stainless steel after trying some chrome bolts. I gave up on chrome because of this pic.
Found this place online to buy hardware.
http://www.boltdepot.com/
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Road Master
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: NY
As Rick and hog have both said, the stainless bolts seem to be the way to go for a durable and good looking finish. I haven't installed mine yet...waiting until I refinish the engine. But I believe the stainless bolts will be a good investment.
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Road Master
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: NY
Sorry, I've been away for the holidays and checking the forum on my phone. Hope everyone had a happy new year. I sure did.
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Tucson AZ
There was a post on xl forums where the guy took apart his nightster, drilled holes in his frame and ran all the wires through the back bone. It looked sooo clean. Just an idea. Your bike is looking GREAT!
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From: Gulf Breeze, FL
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From: WIMBORNE,DORSET, GREATBRITAIN
haven't you finished yet???u been slacking? i find that if the chrome bolts are new n u put girls nail varnish (the clear ****) in the top after it been tightened up it stops em rusting.it also cracks out easyish if u wanna undo the bolt for any reason.....
i find that if the chrome bolts are new n u put girls nail varnish (the clear ****) in the top after it been tightened up it stops em rusting.it also cracks out easyish if u wanna undo the bolt for any reason.....