Quick connect windshield & bags

Night Flight · 09-20-2005

Got my cap screws and plastic thumb screw knobs today. Using them for the windshield & bags, removed the allen head screws from the windshield and replaced them with:

4 Metric M8 Knurl Black M8X16MM Stainless Steel (Knob and screws bought already pressed together)

Made up the following to replace the saddlebags #10 metric bolts for a quick removal of bag for cleaning etc. Works great.

4-Metric 18-8 SS Socket Head Cap Screws M8 Thread, 80 MM length, 1.25 pitch

4 M8 26MM Dia. Knurl Black Knobs. (Press fitted them together)

Replaced the bag bolts.

Now that I have this all put, I think I need to get some star washers to makes sure they don't loosen up while riding due to vibrations.

These parts can be bought from McMaster-Carr, which is a supply company for bolts etc. Phone 404-346-7000

Everything has to be purchased it lots of 25 for knobs, 10 on the long bag bolts, and 10 on the windshield prepressed thumb screws. Total cost less shipping was $15.20, well worth the money just for the convenience.

Later,
Wayne
Night Flight

Night Flight · 09-20-2005

Here is a copy of my invoice for the knob and cap screws to do the job.

Night Flight · 09-21-2005

Update:.... Got all the thumb screws installed today and did buy and install the star washers on to make sure they stay tight. Sure was easy to remove and re-install the windshield and bag today when I cleaned the bike thoroughly. Kawi should make this a standard item on all Nomads, IMHO.

09-20-2005	#1 (permalink)
Night Flight TEXAS PATRIOT GUARD BTK Expert Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Texas - Rio Grand Valley Posts: 857	Quick connect windshield & bags Got my cap screws and plastic thumb screw knobs today. Using them for the windshield & bags, removed the allen head screws from the windshield and replaced them with: 4 Metric M8 Knurl Black M8X16MM Stainless Steel (Knob and screws bought already pressed together) Made up the following to replace the saddlebags #10 metric bolts for a quick removal of bag for cleaning etc. Works great. 4-Metric 18-8 SS Socket Head Cap Screws M8 Thread, 80 MM length, 1.25 pitch 4 M8 26MM Dia. Knurl Black Knobs. (Press fitted them together) Replaced the bag bolts. Now that I have this all put, I think I need to get some star washers to makes sure they don't loosen up while riding due to vibrations. These parts can be bought from McMaster-Carr, which is a supply company for bolts etc. Phone 404-346-7000 Everything has to be purchased it lots of 25 for knobs, 10 on the long bag bolts, and 10 on the windshield prepressed thumb screws. Total cost less shipping was $15.20, well worth the money just for the convenience. Later, Wayne Night Flight __________________ Blue/Silver 2005 Nomad VROC # 17291 Phat II Risers AM/FM CD MP3 Garmin GPS Midland CB Last edited by Night Flight : 09-20-2005 at 10:07 PM.

09-20-2005	#2 (permalink)
Night Flight TEXAS PATRIOT GUARD BTK Expert Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Texas - Rio Grand Valley Posts: 857	Here is a copy of my invoice for the knob and cap screws to do the job. __________________ Blue/Silver 2005 Nomad VROC # 17291 Phat II Risers AM/FM CD MP3 Garmin GPS Midland CB Last edited by Night Flight : 09-20-2005 at 10:13 PM.

09-21-2005	#3 (permalink)
Night Flight TEXAS PATRIOT GUARD BTK Expert Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Texas - Rio Grand Valley Posts: 857	Update:.... Got all the thumb screws installed today and did buy and install the star washers on to make sure they stay tight. Sure was easy to remove and re-install the windshield and bag today when I cleaned the bike thoroughly. Kawi should make this a standard item on all Nomads, IMHO. __________________ Blue/Silver 2005 Nomad VROC # 17291 Phat II Risers AM/FM CD MP3 Garmin GPS Midland CB

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