[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...

duluthcycle.com

 

[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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