I have alot of hot toppers on my rod.Yes almost every one of them have to be glued with silicone.Some are press fit.I've also had to replace many of the factory bolts to SS because the silicone reacts with the galvanized factory junk,it makes a white powder.The bolts are on the average of 12 cents each in SS and about $1.50 in chrome at the local blade and bolt shop.There is also a small chain store called THE CHROME SHOP,located at large truck stops.They have a nice selection of chrome plastic covers similar to HT's for about 40 cents each.Remember when replacing, V-Rods have metric fasteners.
Elrod on the V-Rod
Elrod on the V-Rod
