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[mrmagloo]

Yes, they make a kit for your bike.  I have them on mine and haven't lost one in 2 years since putting them on.  Contact the company directly.  I actually talked to the owner when I called.  Great guy and you get a lifetime warranty on replacement toppers if you lose a few over the years.  

Not so sure about this lifetime warranty stuff. I called them yesterday and asked if in deed they had such a beast, as I lost a couple. I was promptly told that the local dealer has a loose parts bin where I could buy individual onesie-twosie replacements instead of an entire kit. No dice.

[Decano]

Not so sure about this lifetime warranty stuff. I called them yesterday and asked if in deed they had such a beast, as I lost a couple. I was promptly told that the local dealer has a loose parts bin where I could buy individual onesie-twosie replacements instead of an entire kit. No dice.

That's why I bought my kit directly from the company and not a dealer.  The owner of Hot Toppers has replaced my destroyed toppers after an engine replacement for free.

[mrmagloo]

Well seeing the individual pieces are about $2.50, and I'm only missing a couple, I'm not going to complain too loudly. BUT, the guy really needs to rethink not honoring his warranty to those who purchase through one of his authorized retailers - And, I assume Harley dealers ain't buying this stuff through the black market.  That's just bad business all the way around.

[1abastarsmda]

I bought mine from a dealer and when I thought I was running into problems, I spoke to the owner of Hot Toppers. He stressed to me that he would replace any that fell off. That man was all about customer service.

[bbrown]

if you want to see real customer service take the bike to them and have them install
They are excellent

[1abastarsmda]

if you want to see real customer service take the bike to them and have them install
They are excellent

Actually, he told me that if I'm ever in the area, bring my bike by and they'll go over everything and make sure nothing is missed.  I truly expected some of these to stay on for about the 1st mile, but I haven't lost one yet.  Many of them need a dab or MORE of silicone, but they sure do stay in place and I think they provide a much nicer finished look than chrome bolts...IMHO!

[spydglide]

Actually, he told me that if I'm ever in the area, bring my bike by and they'll go over everything and make sure nothing is missed.  I truly expected some of these to stay on for about the 1st mile, but I haven't lost one yet.  Many of them need a dab or MORE of silicone, but they sure do stay in place and I think they provide a much nicer finished look than chrome bolts...IMHO!

What about if you need to turn a fastener?  spyder

[1abastarsmda]

What about if you need to turn a fastener?  spyder

Then you will have to remove the hot topper and put it back on when you are done.  I've had a few off already that I put back on after changing parts.  If it's one that needs silicone, it goes in my pocket until I get home...but luckily I was at home when I took some off and put them back on.  The silicone is all rubberized and pulls right out of the topper, so you can just do it again.  I wonder if the silicone does anything to dampen the vibration on bolts and makes it less likely for them to loosen...just an afterthought.

[bbrown]

Actually, he told me that if I'm ever in the area, bring my bike by and they'll go over everything and make sure nothing is missed.  I truly expected some of these to stay on for about the 1st mile, but I haven't lost one yet.  Many of them need a dab or MORE of silicone, but they sure do stay in place and I think they provide a much nicer finished look than chrome bolts...IMHO!

I agree I have had mine on ole blue since 2004 with no issues best thing I did to the bike.