Winshield height
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Winshield height
I am looking to cut my full size winshield down but do not want cut to short.What is the best way to determine the proper heightto cut it? Im 5`6``on a lowered RK.Thanks for any help!
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RE: Winshield height
Someone (my have even been here, I just don't remember) told me to put some masking tape on the windshield at the height you think you would like. Then, ride with the tape there and see if it's at the right height. If it is, good, you have your mark. If not, move it and try again. The worse thing that'll happen is people trying to figure out why you have tape on your windshield like Urkel.
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RE: Winshield height
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Someone (my have even been here, I just don't remember) told me to put some masking tape on the windshield at the height you think you would like. Then, ride with the tape there and see if it's at the right height. If it is, good, you have your mark. If not, move it and try again. The worse thing that'll happen is people trying to figure out why you have tape on your windshield like Urkel.
Bill
Someone (my have even been here, I just don't remember) told me to put some masking tape on the windshield at the height you think you would like. Then, ride with the tape there and see if it's at the right height. If it is, good, you have your mark. If not, move it and try again. The worse thing that'll happen is people trying to figure out why you have tape on your windshield like Urkel.
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Right on the money.
Tape and ride first, change if needed.
Old adage, measure twice, cut once is a good rule here.
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Mask both side before cutting. \\; I suggest using a dremel or rotozip, some say jigsaw and a fine blade. \\; It's been my experience if you use a jigsaw, you still could end up with chatter marks and a rougher edge than if you use a rotozip or dremel.
Take your pick, either work fine.
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RE: Winshield height
Thanks for all the Info will be slicing &\\;dicing tomorrow!
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RE: Winshield height
Proper placement \\; and height of widshield depends on how full the dumpster is.Sorry but Im a diehard bug eater!
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RE: Winshield height
I second the advise to mask both sides. \\; I only masked the outside, and did fine during the cut (used a jig saw). \\; When I used my orbital sander to smooth the edges, though, I somehow touched the sanding pad to the inside of the top edge of the shield for just a sec...ended up with a couple of little swirly scratches.
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