ARP Derby Cover/Clutch Inspection Cover Bolt Kit for M8

(7 customer reviews)

$15.00$19.25

  • These high-quality bolts will replace your low-grade factory bolts
  • 12 Point bolts in black or stainless to match most derby covers
  • Made in the USA
  • Manufactured to Imzz Elite exact specifications

Fits

  • 17-23 M8 Softail models

(Bolt heads for 17-18 models may not fit with CVO and some bagger model derby covers. Heads will need to be machined down to fit in recess)

Find more ARP bolts Hardware kits for your Harley HERE.

Description

ARP Bolts Derby Cover/Clutch Inspection Cover Bolt Kit for M8

  • These high-quality bolts will replace your low-grade factory bolts
  • 12 Point bolts in black or stainless to match most derby covers
  • Made in the USA
  • Manufactured to Imzz Elite exact specifications

Fits

  • 17-23 M8 Softail models

(Bolt heads for 17-18 models may not fit with CVO and some bagger model derby covers. Heads will need to be machined down to fit in recess)

Find more ARP bolts Hardware kits for your Harley HERE.

arp hardware for harleys

What is a Black Oxide finish?

Black oxide or blackening is a conversion coating for ferrous materials, stainless steel, copper and copper based alloys, zinc, powdered metals, and silver solder. It is used to add corrosion resistance, for appearance and to minimize light reflection. One of its advantages over other coatings is its minimal buildup; the blacking process creates a layer only about a micrometre thick.

Why are my new ARP bolts oily?

That oil keeps them from corroding and keeps them looking new! You’re a biker…you can’t be afraid to get your hands dirty. (If you are, trade your Harley in for  Vespa.) Hot baths of sodium hydroxide, nitrates, and nitrites (at 286 °F) are used to convert the surface of the material into magnetite (Fe3O4).  To achieve maximal corrosion resistance the black oxide must be impregnated with oil or wax. Once the process of dipping is completed the top layer of the fastener is porous and a layer of oil is applied, similar to a pickling process. The oil seeps into the material adding that extra corrosion resistance to rust.

Will they rust?

Black Oxide adds a layer of corrosion and abrasion resistance to fasteners. Like any material, black oxide treated fasteners can rust in the right environments. It will depend on if the fastener is damaged or marred, the type of metal with the black oxide treatment and environmental conditions. In high heat environments, the oil residue that stays on the fasteners will begin to turn brown. Many users find their bolts look like they rust prematurely when really, the oil is just changing colors. See the next Q&A to learn how to bring them back to looking new if they begin to show rust.

Do they require maintenance?

Like any treated, chromed or painted surface, they do require some maintenance. It’s simple and takes only a few minutes! To keep your black oxide hardware looking good and new on your bike, they must be oiled. We recommend spraying WD-40 on a rag and wiping the surface of the hardware whenever you clean your bike. Don’t wait for them to look bad before doing something. A quick swipe with WD-40 every now and then will keep them looking brand new and prevent corrosion. We use Silikroil around the shop which we prefer over WD-40. You can find it on Amazon. In hot, rainy or humid environments, they may require more frequent maintenance.

History & Background on ARP

They say that to be successful you must identify a need and satisfy it. Back the early 1970s, racing enthusiast Gary Holzapfel saw that many of his friends’ broken engines were caused by fastener failure.

At the time, there were no commercially available studs and bolts up to the challenge. So Holzapfel called upon his many years of fastener making experience for a leading aerospace subcontractor and founded ARP (Automotive Racing Products).

In the ensuing years, the firm has grown from what was literally a backyard garage workshop into a highly diversified manufacturer with seven operational entities in Southern California with a combined area in excess of 200,000 square feet. These include forging, heat-treating, machining, quality control finishing and packaging/warehousing facilities in Santa Paula and Ventura, California.

There is even a unique racing-themed restaurant at the main Santa Paula facility – called “ Hozy’s Grill” – which is open to the public.

Today, ARP’s product line contains thousands of part numbers, and has expanded to include virtually every fastener found in an engine and driveline and throughout the suspension and frame. These range from quality high performance OEM replacement parts to exotic specialty hardware for Formula 1, IndyCar, NASCAR and NHRA drag racing and marine applications.

Additional information

Weight .0625 lbs
Dimensions 1 × 1 × 1 in
Year

2017-2018, 2019-2023

Finish

Black, Polished Stainless

7 reviews for ARP Derby Cover/Clutch Inspection Cover Bolt Kit for M8

  1. julio f. (verified owner)

    awesome quality! amazing service!

  2. DAVID BUSCH (verified owner)

    Great fit and looks sic

  3. Michael McDermott (verified owner)

    I’m blacking out my Harley, the bolts were of top quality!!!

  4. Phil Holcomb (verified owner)

    Great product.

  5. Tim Jennings (verified owner)

    Unfortunately, this didn’t fit my kahuna collection derby cover

  6. [email protected] (verified owner)

    So far, excellent customer service, 5 stars
    I E mailed them after hours and they E mailed me back right away.

    I placed my order for the ARP M8 derby cover bolt kit and I have no doubt that ARP bolts will be stronger than HD stock bolts

    Yeah, the HD mechanic broke one of the HD stock derby cover bolts off at my first 1,000 mile service. HD can’t get the broken bolt out so their replacing the RH side cover free of course.
    To prevent anything like this from happening again in the future I’m switching to ARP bolts on the derby cover.
    Of course I’ll just tighten the derby cover bolts hand tight, but if a mechanic touches it again he might not know about the new torque specs for the M8 and break another bolt
    Don’t wan’t to go thru this broken bolt hassle again.
    I trust the name ARP

    Wrench

    Pics of the HD derby cover bolt that the HD mechanic broke

    Image #1 from zeldadriver@aol.com
  7. L Y. (verified owner)

    look to be very good quality, however they are shorter in length than stock bolts…also see note..may need machining to fit….well…they dont fit…so what was the point to get them if I have to take it somewhere to be machined to fit…waste of money

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