Cutting or filing a Long Ride Shield down a bit

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May 24, 2016 | 04:50 PM

HD Mojo

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Cutting or filing a Long Ride Shield down a bit

I love my LRS on my RK. However, my new Corbin Solo seat lowers me a bit and the top of the shield is right at eye level. I have a DualTour seat also and the shield is perfect about 1" below my line of sight.

I know I will lose a bit of the recurve if I cut or file it down some. It only needs to be lowered about ½". I have cut a few windshields in the past with great results, but never one with a recurve.

I have the stock 20" (19.5") Has anyone done this with their LRS?

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May 24, 2016 | 04:53 PM

Bumpandrun

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I have taped them up. Than sanded by hand or belt sander. Gently when u get it close finish the edge by wet sanding with 1200. EDGE ONLY

May 24, 2016 | 05:26 PM

handyman639

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Cut windshield

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Originally Posted by HD Mojo

I love my LRS on my RK. However, my new Corbin Solo seat lowers me a bit and the top of the shield is right at eye level. I have a DualTour seat also and the shield is perfect about 1" below my line of sight.

I know I will lose a bit of the recurve if I cut or file it down some. I only need to lower it about ½".

I have the stock 20" (19.5") Has anyone done this with their LRS?

Had mine cut down about an inch. Glass company did it, I taped where I wanted cut and came out like it was factory. No problems with anything. I'm thinking it was about $25.00.