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[RPR50]

I've noticed some rust forming in the socket heads of bolts on my Springer.  Thoughts on how to get rid of it?  Thanks.

[admccrea]

Try a little WD40 and a Q-tip.  after you get it clean, put a little clear nail polish in the hole.

[SCRM-R]

I don't know of a way to get the rust out, but you can color it.  Get a silver Sharpie (writes on anything) pen, stick it down in there and color the inside of the socket head bolts.  Cheap fix, works like a charm, and lasts for a long time too.  I've been using the Sharpie in this way since they came out with the silver one.  Use it on the ones that haven't rusted yet too...seems to work as a preventative.

[MUFFMAN]

I use CLR on a Q tip. I've got hot toppers in most of the allen holes now.

[BMF-110]

What a good point to bring up RPR50, Dealt with my Bad-Boy Springer since 97, now the FXSTSSE3,The advice from all here is awesome, I've tried all the above and found the sharpie marker to work well also the 'Q' tip WD-40 clean up deal is the easiest..  Never could get the clear polish to last long over the cleaned area though..  I think over the countless "Spring" cleaning hours ( ya spring finally) I've come to the realization that a thorough WD-40 cleanup followed by a heavy coating of a corrosion prevenative ( such as s-100) and a shiny chrome $2.00 hot topper really does the trick !!

[porthole]

HD bolt covers or Hot Toppers.
I like the HD pieces because they can be reused indefinitely.

HD also has Allen head plugs, just cover the hole, which may be of interest to you.

[RPR50]

Thanks, guys. I'll try your suggestions.  Most of the rust is in the Allen head bolts. 

[spydglide]

Change all to Polished Stainless and you can forgetaboutit.  har!  spyder

[REGGAB]

Breakfree CLP followed by alcohol to dry the CLP followed by Corrosion prevention compound like Corrosion-X.  Works great.

[BIGDOG]

Kuryakyn Hot Spots  do the trick

[gordy]

Stainless fasteners from Alloyboltz-not cheap but good.

[gordy]

Even put stainless in the rotors and calipers.  See the difference.  Yes I changed the rest of them after taking this pic.LOL

[spydglide]

Stainless fasteners from Alloyboltz-not cheap but good.

But they are reasonably priced for polished stainless, esp. if you go ahead and purchase one of their 'kits' to cover most of the bike's fasteners.  spyder

[LarryB]

I got the whole Kit from Hottoppers. have used them on 3 bikes, and if you trade in, you can remove and re-use. I use a pair of needle nose pliers that I dipped the ends with that rubber coating so as not to scratch them.

[bogman]

Incredible that when you buy what is supposed to be a "top of the range Harley" you have to contend with rust issues

There's not a sign of corrosion on my K1200r Beemer and thats after 30,000 miles

My old Night Rod Special was a disgrace when it came to rust