Description
ARP Bolts Hand Control Bolts
- These high-quality bolts will replace your low-grade factory bolts
- 12 Point bolts in black or polished stainless
- Made in the USA
- Manufactured to Imzz Elite exact specifications
Fits:
- Dyna
- Softail
- Touring
Includes:
- 4 bolts
You can find more ARP bolts Hardware kits for your Harley HERE.
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.
Paul S. (verified owner) –
Looks great and came quick
Phil Holcomb (verified owner) –
Great communication and fast shipping
Robert P. (verified owner) –
Awesome product, I’m not a fan of torx, so anytime I get to replace them, I will.
Anthony K. (verified owner) –
Great product, great company, and amazing staff!
Ben Barraza (verified owner) –
Perfect
Tom Dooley (verified owner) –
Cleans up your hand controls
doug miller (verified owner) –
GREAT PRODUCTS GREAT SERVICE
Michael T. (verified owner) –
Amazing
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Good quality
Nick Walker (verified owner) –
Cleaned the look of my bars up
Kris Pieniakowski (verified owner) –
Great fit and finish
Brandon (verified owner) –
Fits perfect!
Lorenzo S. (verified owner) –
Quality
Phil Holcomb (verified owner) –
Replace these overtime I do a handlebar change
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Great fitment. No more dealing with garbage factory stripped bolts
David (verified owner) –
These are a great addition, quality parts.
Jared M. (verified owner) –
Such a good idea, super clean and replaces the stock junk!!
Craig T. (verified owner) –
Excellent.
Craig C. (verified owner) –
Enhances the finest details on my bike!
Carl Fitzwater (verified owner) –
Nice
Sky Almas (verified owner) –
ARP all over!
Anthony Rosenstein (verified owner) –
Awesome product Clean look
Andrew S. (verified owner) –
Makes the whole handlebars look amazing
Larry P. (verified owner) –
Premium quality. Much better than the stock torx bolts.
Lucas (verified owner) –
Company is bad ass and had great stuff !!
Jonathan A. (verified owner) –
Looks way better than stock Harley bolts.
Adam F. (verified owner) –
Aircraft quality, 100% total satisfaction!
Matthew Linville (verified owner) –
Makes the handlebars looks a lot cleaner
James Lord (verified owner) –
Order was received in great condition & arrived quickly.
Craig T. (verified owner) –
It’s all in the small details and ARP does it.
Steven Podolec (verified owner) –
Perfect
Chanry C. (verified owner) –
It’s didn’t fit mine hand control
Richard Gonzalez (verified owner) –
Great quality bolts
Anthony B. (verified owner) –
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Rick T. (verified owner) –
Quick turnaround
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Sweet
Mark Benesi (verified owner) –
👍
Dakota W. (verified owner) –
So sick and shipped out fast
Douglas D. (verified owner) –
Great fit and a must to replace the junk T27 bolts from Harley.
Corey K. (verified owner) –
As advertised
Nathan (verified owner) –
Thank you.
MICHAEL K. (verified owner) –
Great look as i went with the arp studs in black on my thrashin risers. dont need the plastic washer from the stock bolts.
Crystal D. (verified owner) –
Bolts are great. It would be nice if each bag was labeled. I know where they go, but when ordering lots of the bolts in bulk it would be nice.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Looks sharp
SHAWN M. (verified owner) –
Scrapes the sides of my clamps. Can’t use them.
Blaire (verified owner) –
Got them
CJ (verified owner) –
Good price, fast shipping for black hardward
gino enfantino (verified owner) –
Dope shit
Eric (verified owner) –
Great looking product
Teofanez Lopez (verified owner) –
Received and work great.
Mark B. (verified owner) –
A dyna must have
Edward Dodson Jr. (verified owner) –
Great product love the way they look