Threaded sleeve?

Monkeyman · 03-04-2012, 12:09 PM

I think I'm going to convert my light bar into a Classic light bar (with the turn signals under the spot lights). I have a set of HD turn signals that I've already converted over to the Nomad (3 wire) socket. I attempted to fit them together and the "bolt" that holds the spot light isn't nearly long enough. I'm thinking this...use a piece (1-2" long) of threaded sleeve in place of the bolt to hold the spot light in place then bolt the turn signal in place under that to the sleeve.

I know it will work (and won't look bad) but the local hardware store doesn't carry it. Where can I get some? I'd have to measure but I think it's about 3/8" or 1/2". I only need a couple pieces (the online places have minumum orders of anywhere from 500 pcs to a ton

).

**Timay** · 03-04-2012, 01:00 PM

Home Depot carries all thread in many different sizes, which is a threaded rod...comes in 3' lengths. My local ACE hardware also carries it.

Tim A

**markclark57** · 03-04-2012, 01:08 PM

If you just want to increase or decrease thread size try an auto parts store for thread inserts.

Monkeyman · 03-04-2012, 01:31 PM

Same thread size but I don't want all rod. I need the threaded sleeve. As I said, I'll use a 1-3" piece in place of the current nut for the lights then use a bolt to bolt the turn signal directly underneath the light. If I have time this week, I'll lay them together so you can see what I'm trying to accomplish. It'll look good for little money (the price of 2 sleeves and 2 bolts. Just need a bit of JB Weld to keep the socket in place in the housing and I'll be good to go! (Maybe some LEDs or chrome, too as you can never have enough of those.) Can't waiting to get this all together just so I can rip it apart to paint the misc brackets, etc. I'd hate for them to rust. :( I think, by the end of next weekend, the bike should be ridable even if it's not finished.

**Timay** · 03-04-2012, 01:35 PM

Home depot has threaded rod couplers - is that what you mean by threaded sleeve? Ace should have them as well.

Tim A

Here's a picture...

cactusjack · 03-04-2012, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Monkeyman

Same thread size but I don't want all rod. I need the threaded sleeve. As I said, I'll use a 1-3" piece in place of the current nut for the lights then use a bolt to bolt the turn signal directly underneath the light. If I have time this week, I'll lay them together so you can see what I'm trying to accomplish. It'll look good for little money (the price of 2 sleeves and 2 bolts. Just need a bit of JB Weld to keep the socket in place in the housing and I'll be good to go! (Maybe some LEDs or chrome, too as you can never have enough of those.) Can't waiting to get this all together just so I can rip it apart to paint the misc brackets, etc. I'd hate for them to rust. :( I think, by the end of next weekend, the bike should be ridable even if it's not finished.

Try the lighting department at Lowe's/Home Depot. Threaded sleeve is commonly used for lamps, etc.

**Jared** · 03-04-2012, 04:32 PM

I helped qfarmer put his old 1600 classic's lightbar on his Nomad and they hit the lowers. You sure they're going to work?

Monkeyman · 03-05-2012, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Timay

Home depot has threaded rod couplers - is that what you mean by threaded sleeve? Ace should have them as well.

That's what I need.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cactusjack

Try the lighting department at Lowe's/Home Depot. Threaded sleeve is commonly used for lamps, etc.

Good suggestion. I'll try there this weekend.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

I helped qfarmer put his old 1600 classic's lightbar on his Nomad and they hit the lowers. You sure they're going to work?

I'm probably not going to run lowers. I'll get some hard lowers either this summer or next winter as well as some dragon wings. Hopefully, that will take care of the buffeting.

**cnc** · 03-05-2012, 07:49 AM

Bear in mind the threaded rod couplers will be zinc coated steel and will rust easy.

Monkeyman · 03-05-2012, 07:51 AM

So what's the alternative? It would be worth it to replace them every winter if there's no other solution. I can't get a longer bolt for the spot light as the mount seems to be integral to the bolt.

**ringadingh** · 03-05-2012, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Monkeyman

So what's the alternative? It would be worth it to replace them every winter if there's no other solution. I can't get a longer bolt for the spot light as the mount seems to be integral to the bolt.

Get chrome ones.

Monkeyman · 03-05-2012, 10:15 AM

That brings me back to my original question. Where do I find them?

**ringadingh** · 03-05-2012, 11:11 AM

You have to start calling suppliers, and asking them.

**cnc** · 03-05-2012, 12:51 PM

Or go to machine shop and get them to make some out of SS hex stock, all they have to do is cut, drill and tap them on a lathe.

blowndodge · 03-05-2012, 01:08 PM

"I fixed it"

03-04-2012, 12:09 PM	#1
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	Threaded sleeve? I think I'm going to convert my light bar into a Classic light bar (with the turn signals under the spot lights). I have a set of HD turn signals that I've already converted over to the Nomad (3 wire) socket. I attempted to fit them together and the "bolt" that holds the spot light isn't nearly long enough. I'm thinking this...use a piece (1-2" long) of threaded sleeve in place of the bolt to hold the spot light in place then bolt the turn signal in place under that to the sleeve. I know it will work (and won't look bad) but the local hardware store doesn't carry it. Where can I get some? I'd have to measure but I think it's about 3/8" or 1/2". I only need a couple pieces (the online places have minumum orders of anywhere from 500 pcs to a ton ). __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-04-2012, 01:00 PM	#2
Timay Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 321	Home Depot carries all thread in many different sizes, which is a threaded rod...comes in 3' lengths. My local ACE hardware also carries it. Tim A __________________ 2000 Nomad VBA #01884
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03-04-2012, 01:08 PM	#3
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03-04-2012, 01:31 PM	#4
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	Same thread size but I don't want all rod. I need the threaded sleeve. As I said, I'll use a 1-3" piece in place of the current nut for the lights then use a bolt to bolt the turn signal directly underneath the light. If I have time this week, I'll lay them together so you can see what I'm trying to accomplish. It'll look good for little money (the price of 2 sleeves and 2 bolts. Just need a bit of JB Weld to keep the socket in place in the housing and I'll be good to go! (Maybe some LEDs or chrome, too as you can never have enough of those.) Can't waiting to get this all together just so I can rip it apart to paint the misc brackets, etc. I'd hate for them to rust. :( I think, by the end of next weekend, the bike should be ridable even if it's not finished. __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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03-04-2012, 01:35 PM	#5
Timay Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 321	Home depot has threaded rod couplers - is that what you mean by threaded sleeve? Ace should have them as well. Tim A Here's a picture... __________________ 2000 Nomad VBA #01884 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-04-2012, 04:32 PM	#7
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	I helped qfarmer put his old 1600 classic's lightbar on his Nomad and they hit the lowers. You sure they're going to work? __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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03-05-2012, 07:49 AM	#9
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	Bear in mind the threaded rod couplers will be zinc coated steel and will rust easy. __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136
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03-05-2012, 07:51 AM	#10
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	So what's the alternative? It would be worth it to replace them every winter if there's no other solution. I can't get a longer bolt for the spot light as the mount seems to be integral to the bolt. __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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03-05-2012, 10:15 AM	#12
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	That brings me back to my original question. Where do I find them? __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	You have to start calling suppliers, and asking them. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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03-05-2012, 12:51 PM	#14
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	Or go to machine shop and get them to make some out of SS hex stock, all they have to do is cut, drill and tap them on a lathe. __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136
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