Cutting Down Windscreen
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Cruiser
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From: Boston, MA
Cutting Down Windscreen
I'm pretty close to buying my first HD, a new Road King Classic. I'm 5'7" and the windscreen is too tall for me. I'd rather look over it than through it. I thought I'd have to buy a shorter windscreen but a salesman at the dealership said I can take it to a glass cutter and have it cut down to whatever size I choose.
Considering it's not really glass but Lexan, is this a good idea? Anyone do this?
Considering it's not really glass but Lexan, is this a good idea? Anyone do this?
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From: Escondido, CA
I did it to my 99 Heritage. Tape it off where you want to cut it. Put a second layer of tape to prevent scratches from the saw. Use a quality scroll (jig) saw with a fine blade and take your time. It's not difficult. Sand the edges a little when your finished cutting and nobody will know you cut it. Or spend a hundred dollars or so for the size you want.
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From: Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri
I cut mine down two days after I bought her. There is a very exact procedure to follow along with a youtube video. Lot of guys here have done it as well, but follow the directions. Do a search and you will find all the info you need.
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From: Novi MI
I paid a business that manufactures boat windscreens $25 and they did a great job. If you don't want to do it yourself, call a glass repair facility and ask them if they do it themselves or can refer you to a company. Most dealerships also know companies that can do the work. It's not supposed to be that difficult but I have no experience and I didn't have the type of electric saw required.
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Parrish, FL
I have done it myself. Just like Other Sheep says. Masking tape where you want to cut. I used a band saw with a fine blade that was for meant to cut balsa wood. Draw a line to follow, this will make for a better cut. Pull the tape and sand the edge with a fine grit sand paper.
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From: CA
I did it to my 99 Heritage. Tape it off where you want to cut it. Put a second layer of tape to prevent scratches from the saw. Use a quality scroll (jig) saw with a fine blade and take your time. It's not difficult. Sand the edges a little when your finished cutting and nobody will know you cut it. Or spend a hundred dollars or so for the size you want.
Never tried it with a glass cutter, I doubt it would work.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Central FL
I cut mine no problem. Finished the edge with sand paper. Looks great.
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From: Ct.
I've cut several with a coping saw by hand.
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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..
yeppers cut mine bout 3''
theirs been a bunch of threads on how to...
I used a roto-zip,, worked for me, like cutting butter.
Other use saws of all kinds.
Will say after the third yr the coating starting peeling a little bit in one area along the cut line. its bout 3 inch half circle.
theirs been a bunch of threads on how to...
I used a roto-zip,, worked for me, like cutting butter.
Other use saws of all kinds.
Will say after the third yr the coating starting peeling a little bit in one area along the cut line. its bout 3 inch half circle.
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From: Desert S. West
A lot of folks, after taping off the shield, get a piece of cardboard and trace the original top of the shield, cut the cardboard along the line, and trace it onto the tape to get that same smooth arc.