Modifying a windshield???
Stellar HDF Member
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From: St. Louis, MO
Didn't tell them what I had, they had a few options, one of them being "Stock" so that's what I checked. Was very easy to order - too easy as a matters of fact 
Here is what I got anyway:
http://www.clearviewshields.com/moto...on-detachable/
Wish they had photo's so you could see what the screens look like with the various tints etc.
Here is what I got anyway:
http://www.clearviewshields.com/moto...on-detachable/
Wish they had photo's so you could see what the screens look like with the various tints etc.
Did you enter HDForum in the discount box to get the 10% off? If not I'd call them, they have good customer support.
Ultimate HDF Member
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From: SW FL-Jersey Shore Emigre
Jigsaw is what I used.
There are some youtube videos showing how. Basically cover with blue masking tape, trace line, cut. Then polish using flame like mentioned above, or use 600, then 800 grit wet sand paper. Then follow with polishing the edge with mothers aluminum polish, then finally polishing compound.
Trim a motorcycle windshield. - YouTube
There are some youtube videos showing how. Basically cover with blue masking tape, trace line, cut. Then polish using flame like mentioned above, or use 600, then 800 grit wet sand paper. Then follow with polishing the edge with mothers aluminum polish, then finally polishing compound.
Trim a motorcycle windshield. - YouTube
I cut down a 23'" windshield to a 18" height on a pre-owned FLSTC, and it came out at least as good as brandy new. Use the blue masking tape generously, a GOOD quality jig/scroll saw with a 15/20 tooth blade, and take your sweet time making the cut-heat is your enemy here. Make sure the windshield is well fixed-I left mine on the bike. Use 220/400/600/1200 grit wetsand on the rough edges, and you can use a torch on the cut edge (only works with lexan/polycarbonate) if you like. Nice thing is that even if you totally screw up, it's only a windshield and not a huge loss.
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Road Master
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From: earth
Thanks guys, a jig saw qith a 20 TPI blade and lots of blue painters tape is what I used and it did come out looking good - to me anyway
Joe,
If you have a picture, that'd be great to see. I am guessing the one in the picture on the site is the dark grey so I think the light grey should do fine.
I didn't know what to put in the "coupon box" so I just added a note letting them know I was a member here and this is where I got their name from. If they take that then great, if not - no biggy really.
Just hope they ship it quick now
Joe,
If you have a picture, that'd be great to see. I am guessing the one in the picture on the site is the dark grey so I think the light grey should do fine.
I didn't know what to put in the "coupon box" so I just added a note letting them know I was a member here and this is where I got their name from. If they take that then great, if not - no biggy really.
Just hope they ship it quick now
Dirt don't hurt
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From: Haslet Texas
Not a problem, with so many different models it's hard to keep up Actually, you guys got me looking and I ordered the Clearview with the re-curve in a Light Grey tint 19.5" high. It looks nice and for $153, I didn't think it was a bad buy at all.
Damn it, just realised - I'm probably going to have to cut the headlight area out on that one too
PS: You guys are costing me money ... now I'm back to peanut butter sandwiches for a week
Actually, you guys got me looking and I ordered the Clearview with the re-curve in a Light Grey tint 19.5" high. It looks nice and for $153, I didn't think it was a bad buy at all.Damn it, just realised - I'm probably going to have to cut the headlight area out on that one too
PS: You guys are costing me money ... now I'm back to peanut butter sandwiches for a week
You must be one tall SOB!!!!!
The top of the shield should come no higher than just below your upper lip.
Especially with a recurve.
Road Warrior
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From: Round Rock, TX
Well, some people like to look through them instead of over them. But yeah... not a good idea with a recurve. Makes Kias look like Suburbans.
Dirt don't hurt
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From: Haslet Texas
You can always see over.
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Road Master
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From: earth
Well, my current windscreen is 21" and the top of it is just at eye level, maybe a little higher. So, I figured loosing an 1 1/2" would put it just about right. With that being said, I didn't take into account the re-curve...... I am guessing that it will come to about my nose.
I went for the lower screen because I don't like looking through them either. In hindsight, I probably should have gone for the next lower one down. Might not be too late to change it though.
Actually, the 19.5" is the lowest one they have for the bike according to the options for height anyway.
I went for the lower screen because I don't like looking through them either. In hindsight, I probably should have gone for the next lower one down. Might not be too late to change it though.
Actually, the 19.5" is the lowest one they have for the bike according to the options for height anyway.
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This thread's timing couldn't have been better for me! I'm headed on a 2300 mile adventure next week and rather than rush to purchase an aftermarket shield, I'm cutting 1.5" off the stock now. Save's me up to $230 if I were to have haphazardly bought an aftermarket one without due diligence.
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From: NC
By the way.. I tried to heat up and bend the top 2" or so of the windshield I had picked up for $20. Let's just say it looks frosted on the outer 2" perimeter of it now. I think I will cut it off and try a fairly short windshield and see how that works. 
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