WTB Windshield Thumb Screws

jmilucky · 03-08-2009, 04:26 AM

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 · 03-11-2009, 03:14 AM

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 · 03-11-2009, 06:23 AM

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 · 03-11-2009, 01:26 PM

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 · 03-20-2009, 08:44 PM

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

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

dougster · 03-24-2009, 09:24 PM

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

jmilucky · 03-25-2009, 03:54 AM

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 · 03-25-2009, 11:21 AM

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 · 03-26-2009, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Cabby

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 · 03-26-2009, 08:23 AM

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

**Top Cat** · 03-26-2009, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by "CHAINSAW"

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

I knew we could count on you Al

dandolfn · 03-28-2009, 01:41 PM

:) :)

soldierboy3502 · 03-31-2009, 10:22 AM

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

**billmac** · 04-08-2009, 10:14 PM

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 · 04-09-2009, 09:25 AM

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

03-08-2009, 04:26 AM	#1
jmilucky Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Palm Bay Florida Posts: 415	WTB Windshield Thumb Screws 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 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-11-2009, 03:14 AM	#2
soldierboy3502 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Laredo, Texas Posts: 229	WTB Windshield Thumb Screws 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 __________________ Cabby 2008 Black/Red Nomad (SOLD) 2018 Blue Indian Chieftain Limited Blue Knights Texas XV
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03-11-2009, 06:23 AM	#3
jmilucky Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Palm Bay Florida Posts: 415	WTB Windshield Thumb Screws Cabby, the windshield bolts are M825 and M820 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
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03-11-2009, 01:26 PM	#4
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	WTB Windshield Thumb Screws 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).
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03-20-2009, 08:44 PM	#5
dandolfn Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 374	WTB Windshield Thumb Screws These instructions don't seem so complicated.... http://www.gadgetjq.com/quick_release_collection.htm __________________ If you don't grow up by age 60, you don't have to... Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-24-2009, 09:24 PM	#6
dougster Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Crete, Nebraska Posts: 679	WTB Windshield Thumb Screws I made the Gadget thumbscrews. Not difficult, and relatively inexpensive. __________________ Doug Witzke - "Dougster" 2003 Nomad 1500 VBA# 740
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03-25-2009, 03:54 AM	#7
jmilucky Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Palm Bay Florida Posts: 415	WTB Windshield Thumb Screws 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
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03-25-2009, 11:21 AM	#8
soldierboy3502 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Laredo, Texas Posts: 229	WTB Windshield Thumb Screws 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 2008 Black/Red Nomad (SOLD) 2018 Blue Indian Chieftain Limited Blue Knights Texas XV
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03-26-2009, 08:23 AM	#10
chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	WTB Windshield Thumb Screws Cracks, naked, they kinda go together don't they? Sorry, couldn't pass it up.
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dandolfn Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 374	WTB Windshield Thumb Screws :) :) __________________ If you don't grow up by age 60, you don't have to...
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03-31-2009, 10:22 AM	#13
soldierboy3502 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Laredo, Texas Posts: 229	WTB Windshield Thumb Screws When mine come in, I'll post a pic. __________________ Cabby 2008 Black/Red Nomad (SOLD) 2018 Blue Indian Chieftain Limited Blue Knights Texas XV
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04-08-2009, 10:14 PM	#14
billmac Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,472	WTB Windshield Thumb Screws 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
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04-09-2009, 09:25 AM	#15
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	WTB Windshield Thumb Screws ...just carry a metric allen wrench of the proper size, unless you want them for looks. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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