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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 01:20 PM
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I have an '08 RKC and I'm looking to chrome up my bolt heads. Hot Toppers are about $385 for the complete kit. Is there other company's that might be less expensive? Is there a better option for covering my bolt heads?

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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 01:29 PM
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To me you can't beat Hot Topppers but I would only do the starter kit. I think that covers the motor,trans. and primary. Cost around $150.00.
To me the whole kit is overkill....JMO!

Good Luck with your choice!
 
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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 01:42 PM
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I bought the engine starter kit....thats all you really need...if you want certain ones just buy them seperate....the whole bike kit is way to much
 
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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 01:43 PM
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http://www.easternperformance.com

You can also buy them individually from here: http://www.hottoppers.com/home.asp
 

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Would you happen to know an order number for the '08 RKC starter kit?
 
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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 01:59 PM
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GREAT! I thank you all for your help. Happy Holidays.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 04:23 PM
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I've got the full blown Hot Topper kit on my RKC.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 04:57 PM
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I have them on my bike also but how the hell do you get them off the bolt heads without gouging them or making indents in them????
 
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Originally Posted by youngrider
I bought the engine starter kit....thats all you really need...if you want certain ones just buy them seperate....the whole bike kit is way to much

This is what I did, then added a few extra. A small flat bladed screwdriver works pretty well for removal. I've got them on two bikes and they look real good..
 
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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 06:53 PM
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Personally I can't stand hot toppers. Cheesy little plastic covers that more often than not get screwed up when you have to remove them. I'd go with a polished bolt kit if you want chrome. At 385 for a complete kit you really wouldn't to spend much more to get the bolts.
 
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