[NZCam]

Has anyone successfully swapped their chrome-ended engine bolts for black ones? I'm chasing the Dark-Horse look for my 2020 Bobber. I've looked at the following kit;
Buy Screws4bikes stainless steel bolt sets black, for Indian Scout models | Louis motorcycle clothing and technology - do the affected bolts need to be torque-wrench adjusted, or is it a straight swap with sensible tightening by hand?

Welcome any suggestions or advice from someone who's done the same.

 

[hdlongrod]

Or you could just buy the black bolt caps and save the $$$ for something else:

2015-2018 Indian Scout Accessories, Motorcycle Engine Blackout Accessory 41pc

2015-2018 INDIAN SCOUT MOTORCYCLE GIANT 41PC ENGINE CAP SCREW BLACKOUT KIT This giant blackout kit was specifically made for the Indian Scout using CAD and CNC tooling. Cover all the exposed allen head cap screws with these high temp black silicone covers that just push on in minutes.This kit...

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[Mauricio.1000]

I would love to blackout my engine like this one.

 

[ScoutRock]

I painted all of that myself. wasn't too difficult

 

[BDR]

Or you could just buy the black bolt caps and save the $$$ for something else:

2015-2018 Indian Scout Accessories, Motorcycle Engine Blackout Accessory 41pc

2015-2018 INDIAN SCOUT MOTORCYCLE GIANT 41PC ENGINE CAP SCREW BLACKOUT KIT This giant blackout kit was specifically made for the Indian Scout using CAD and CNC tooling. Cover all the exposed allen head cap screws with these high temp black silicone covers that just push on in minutes.This kit...

duluthcycle.com

Anyone know if those are easy to remove?

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[Max Kool]

They sell them in Germany, a company named SCREWS4BIKES makes them, available through Louis.de

 

[Moto_Max]

Or you could just buy the black bolt caps and save the $$$ for something else:

2015-2018 Indian Scout Accessories, Motorcycle Engine Blackout Accessory 41pc

2015-2018 INDIAN SCOUT MOTORCYCLE GIANT 41PC ENGINE CAP SCREW BLACKOUT KIT This giant blackout kit was specifically made for the Indian Scout using CAD and CNC tooling. Cover all the exposed allen head cap screws with these high temp black silicone covers that just push on in minutes.This kit...

duluthcycle.com

If you take your bike to a dealership. Mechanics HATE these caps. They can be a PITA to remove, shoot off across the shop and roll under work benches and tool boxes, get lost. Some shops will add labor time when they have to deal with these caps and some will not cover the cost of any caps that may be lost or damaged.

 

[Roadkill]

The caps are junk. There are always some that won't fit secure and get lost.

Also a total pita to deal with if you tinker much.

 

[Amivoyles]

I painted all of that myself. wasn't too difficult

What did you use to paint them?
I have been considering this

 

[NZCam]

For the effort required, I think the black bolts from Louise Det in Germany were definitely the way to go.

 

[DarkOne]

For US folks, also check out GS CUSTOM IMAGING. Small business guy that is awesome to work with, based out of Minnesota I believe. Used him to get all my engine bolts blacked out.

 

[F.N.G MOTO]

Has anyone successfully swapped their chrome-ended engine bolts for black ones? I'm chasing the Dark-Horse look for my 2020 Bobber. I've looked at the following kit;
Buy Screws4bikes stainless steel bolt sets black, for Indian Scout models | Louis motorcycle clothing and technology - do the affected bolts need to be torque-wrench adjusted, or is it a straight swap with sensible tightening by hand?

Welcome any suggestions or advice from someone who's done the same.
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I got my bolts from G&S custom imaging. Really good quality.

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[MrWise]

Looking for these. But in red

 

[NZCam]

Looking for these. But in red

Someone on the US forum recently had their replacement bolt-kit custom powdercoated in Winter-Green. I suspect you'd have to do the same;- not aware of anyone selling a pre-coated kit in red.

 

[Elwoodrow]

I would like to do this as well, but I can’t see where Louis .eu will even accept orders or deliver to the US. Has anyone else found someone offering a black bolt kit for the Scout Bobber?

 

[DragoonScout]

I would like to do this as well, but I can’t see where Louis .eu will even accept orders or deliver to the US. Has anyone else found someone offering a black bolt kit for the Scout Bobber?

I would like to do this as well, but I can’t see where Louis .eu will even accept orders or deliver to the US. Has anyone else found someone offering a black bolt kit for the Scout Bobber?

Did you find a US based set? I'm looking to get a set of replacement bolts to switch out the rusted ones for stainless steel. Black would be great but happy with anything that wont rust!

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[mxaaron0392]

I would love to blackout my engine like this one.

It does look like the valve covers were painted, and that looks sweet. I wonder what he/she did in the center box of the frame, looks like they placed a piece of stainless or aluminum there for contrast maybe? Other than that, it looks bone stock. The valve covers really make a difference though.

 

[K9F]

If you need to inquire if the affected bolts require torquing just buy the caps and fit them, it will be a lot less bother. Ironically I did mine just yesterday after having my new Scout delivered. Takes about 10 minutes but you'll not quite be able to do them all. Caps are a lot less mither than people may suggest and if you winterize or treat the bike for riding with ACF50 beforehand the zinc coating on the standard bolts will not deteriorate as they always normally do.

 

[Elwoodrow]

Did you find a US based set? I'm looking to get a set of replacement bolts to switch out the rusted ones for stainless steel. Black would be great but happy with anything that wont rust!
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G&S Custom Imaging have bolt sets in multiple colors. I had good luck and the quality seems fine. You will probably have too many bolts! But better than too many rather than not enough.