WTB Windshield Thumb Screws

[jmilucky]

I've read the how to make the quick release bolts for the 1600 Nomad and it's not for me. So, does anyone know a supplier? These are the 4 button heads that mount the F&S windshield - I want the knob style that are on my 1500. If I've messed up my description and you know what I'm trying to ask for please help out.

Thanks, Jim

[soldierboy3502]

Actually I do know of a supplier and the thumbscrew you are looking for is M6x20mm I think. They come in bags of 10 thumbscrews for 11 bucks so you even have enough to make your saddle a quick release as well. Thats what I'm doing to my 1500 Nomad at least.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#acetal-thumb-screws/=yaed7

[jmilucky]

Cabby,

the windshield bolts are M8*25 and M8*20 button head. I ordered the bolts [replacement] from babbists on-line]. Very pricey with freight. I would have been better off at the local dealer. ACE has the right size [not in stainless or chrome and the heads too small - I didn't want to use the old washer technique on steel bolts...

Anyway, I'm still looking for a knob style metric without having to make them. Somewhere on this forum I saw the instructions to make the knob bolts but no where to buy.

Thanks,

Jim

[dogdoc]

I do believe you have to make them. They dont come pre-made as far as I know. You epoxy your favorite knobby onto the bolt and your done. Lowe's has good selection of SS fasterns and then you find your knobs(like on a weed eater, etc).

[dandolfn]

These instructions don't seem so complicated....

http://www.gadgetjq.com/quick_release_collection.htm

[dougster]

I made the Gadget thumbscrews. Not difficult, and relatively inexpensive.

[jmilucky]

ok...thanks for the link to make. This is one of the best tricks I've seen. Don't know why no one sells though.

thanks,

Jim

[soldierboy3502]

I found them at McMaster Carr. For a bag of 10 its 14.75 including shipping. M8x16, 20 or 25. They come in rossette or T handle knob. I ordered a bag yesturday. Call them at 330-342-6100 and the part number is 96016A726.

[jmilucky]

I found them at McMaster Carr. For a bag of 10 its 14.75 including shipping. M8x16, 20 or 25. They come in rossette or T handle knob. I ordered a bag yesturday. Call them at 330-342-6100 and the part number is 96016A726.

Cabby,

thanks for the post - this summer I'm going to want to go naked once and a while, this will make taking the windshield off alot easier. OK you guys, no funny cracks about the naked...

[chainsaw]

Cracks, naked, they kinda go together don't they? Sorry, couldn't pass it up.

[Top Cat]

Cracks, naked, they kinda go together don't they? Sorry, couldn't pass it up.

I knew we could count on you Al http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[dandolfn]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2274/2242132459_cfde3e7a6c_o.jpg

:) :)

[soldierboy3502]

When mine come in, I'll post a pic.

[billmac]

Has anyone tried the quick windshield dismount shown on gadget. I hate to cut the windshield brackets without some positive reviews.

http://www.gadgetjq.com/ws_removal.htm

[cactusjack]

...just carry a metric allen wrench of the proper size, unless you want them for looks.