Modifying a windshield???
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Road Master
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Modifying a windshield???
Hey guys,
I have a windshield on my bike that is positioned perfectly for my riding style; however, it does restrict the Headlight Housing adjustment.
What I was considering was "cutting" about a 1/4" - 1/2" off of the bottom of the windshield where the headlight sits. Anyone done this or cut a windshield for any reason? If so, what did you use to do the cutting?
Thanks in advance.
I have a windshield on my bike that is positioned perfectly for my riding style; however, it does restrict the Headlight Housing adjustment.
What I was considering was "cutting" about a 1/4" - 1/2" off of the bottom of the windshield where the headlight sits. Anyone done this or cut a windshield for any reason? If so, what did you use to do the cutting?
Thanks in advance.
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Hey guys,
I have a windshield on my bike that is positioned perfectly for my riding style; however, it does restrict the Headlight Housing adjustment.
What I was considering was "cutting" about a 1/4" - 1/2" off of the bottom of the windshield where the headlight sits. Anyone done this or cut a windshield for any reason? If so, what did you use to do the cutting?
Thanks in advance.
I have a windshield on my bike that is positioned perfectly for my riding style; however, it does restrict the Headlight Housing adjustment.
What I was considering was "cutting" about a 1/4" - 1/2" off of the bottom of the windshield where the headlight sits. Anyone done this or cut a windshield for any reason? If so, what did you use to do the cutting?
Thanks in advance.
.I needed to cut the headlamp arc about 3" higher and wanted it to look factory. I took it to a shop that does hand made acrylic work and they did an excellent job for 60 bux. They removed ALL the hardware, sticky papered the windshield to avoid scratches, jigged it up and router'd the opening per my markings before putting it all back together. The windshield cost me $455 up here in Kanukistan so the 60 to get it how I wanted seemed appropriate enough.
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Road Master
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Thanks gents. Not sure what a Muffler Cutter is to be honest but that will be easy to dig up I would think. Like the video of how to "buff up" the edges once cut too - real easy.
I live in the country so finding someone around here that can cut it for me would be like trying to find that nut you dropped in the grass ... damn near impossible until you don't need it.
I live in the country so finding someone around here that can cut it for me would be like trying to find that nut you dropped in the grass ... damn near impossible until you don't need it.
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Thanks gents. Not sure what a Muffler Cutter is to be honest but that will be easy to dig up I would think. Like the video of how to "buff up" the edges once cut too - real easy.
I live in the country so finding someone around here that can cut it for me would be like trying to find that nut you dropped in the grass ... damn near impossible until you don't need it.
I live in the country so finding someone around here that can cut it for me would be like trying to find that nut you dropped in the grass ... damn near impossible until you don't need it.
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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.
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.
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I bought an extra windshield to cut down myself. I was thinking about using a router on it. I guess the lexan cuts different than Plexiglas as I've split it using a jig saw. Good to see that can be done.
Not to steal or high jack this thread but has any one used a heat gun to put a slight bend or flare at the top of their windshield to help deflect the wind?
Thanks.
Not to steal or high jack this thread but has any one used a heat gun to put a slight bend or flare at the top of their windshield to help deflect the wind?
Thanks.
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