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Old 04-06-2011, 01:44 AM
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nice!

i rattle canned a whole bunch of bolts last week to keep them from sticking out too badly.

all the hardware for my pegs and forward controls, the bolts holding my belt guard on, my tranny filler cap and a few others i'm forgetting.
 
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Old 04-06-2011, 03:43 AM
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Dang Jim! That's an awesome idea! I sure never thought about it. Now, this might be a stupid question, but would you have to touch those up every time you put a wrench to them?

I have some new handle bars coming in and I'll be pulling off reflectors and doing a nice detail job after the install. Then I can get out and get a sig pic worth a darn. Now I might do a little of this too!
 
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Old 04-06-2011, 04:20 AM
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Iv'e done all the engine torx bolts on my n/train with heat resistant black paint, which looks a lot better after the shine wears off and they turn dull gray.
 
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Great idea and definitely more cost effective than purchasing black hot topper.
 
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Old 04-06-2011, 05:26 AM
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Jim's is one of the best looing lo's on here, cool ride
 
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Old 04-06-2011, 05:42 AM
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Originally Posted by RIPbiker13
Dang Jim! That's an awesome idea! I sure never thought about it. Now, this might be a stupid question, but would you have to touch those up every time you put a wrench to them?

I have some new handle bars coming in and I'll be pulling off reflectors and doing a nice detail job after the install. Then I can get out and get a sig pic worth a darn. Now I might do a little of this too!
yes, but most of those are bolts you shouldn't have to mess with real often....
 
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Old 04-06-2011, 08:22 AM
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yes, but most of those are bolts you shouldn't have to mess with real often....
Brett is correct here.

The frame bolts on the bottom may need a touch up now and then, but it gives me a reason to look under my bike more often.

I just thought it was a cheap mod that makes a big difference for those of us that spend quality time with our sleds hehe. Thanks again country!
 

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Old 04-06-2011, 11:16 AM
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Looking good Jim... I just use a sharpe... lmao

What's up with the man bracelets??? They ain't even black... Haha
 
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Old 04-06-2011, 11:47 AM
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Looking good Jim... I just use a sharpe... lmao

What's up with the man bracelets??? They ain't even black... Haha
Lol Mark, I give you a little advertising in one of my pics and you dog my chains lol.

I have chains around my neck that are stainless also hehe. All my tats are black though!

sharpe??? shhhh bro, your killin me lmao.
 
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Old 04-06-2011, 11:48 AM
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You beat me to it, Jim. This is definitely a planned "mod" for me. I had even planned to do it exactly the same way

Thanks for the pics as always
 


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