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Old 10-23-2010, 11:55 AM
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I have purchased a set of Hot Toppers for my bike and need some advice.

Last month before the Thunder Beach Bike Rally I sprayed the engine and all the bolts with S100 Corrosion Protectant to keep any salt spray off.

Do you think I need to do some sort of special cleaning to get it off before installing the Hot Toppers?

Some of the Toppers require silicone adhesive, I know I probably need to clean those. Do you think I need to clean all of them?

Thanks for any advice.
 
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Hot Toppers has a Web Page. Search them. Admit there is exellent advice from the Forum folks and my advice is take the free trip on www to the maker.
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What are "Hot toppers"?
 
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Chrome looking covers for nut and bolt heads and other fasteners. Some made of metal, others some plastic like material.
 
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What are "Hot toppers"?
oh good.............I.m not alone in the dark.
 
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I am glad "hot toppers" was clarified. I was thinking it was similar to "tea baggin'" or a " Bolivian Mudslide".
 
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I don't understand the use of them. I know it is to pretty up a bike but what about checking bolts for loosness? Do they remove easily?
 
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Originally Posted by CHOPPIN' CHARLIE
Chrome looking covers for nut and bolt heads and other fasteners. Some made of metal, others some plastic like material.
Oh, o.k. I have seen these things. Didn't realize thats what they were called.
 
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If you Push one down you'll see how hard they fit .

If you think it might fall off a dab of Silicon glue will work

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hot toppers is a complete kit that should cover all exposed heads bolts, pretty finish all around!
 


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