Has anyone shaved down their windshield?
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: S. California
Use a saber saw. I tried my scroll saw and it didn't work very well. No harm done though. Switched to the saber saw and it was much easier to control the line. Also, I didn't try a dremel but have read that the high rpms cause too much melting.
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Mission B.C. Canada
Not sure what the bottom of a RK window looks like, but this is the bottom off of my EGC window, 
Cutting the bottom is going to be difficult. Use painters tape on both sides and keep the window moving or the heat will melt the window.
My son cut mine on a band saw at his cabinet making shop, easy as pie.
Mine is now four and a half inches above the dash
Good luck.....Harry
Cutting the bottom is going to be difficult. Use painters tape on both sides and keep the window moving or the heat will melt the window.
My son cut mine on a band saw at his cabinet making shop, easy as pie.
Mine is now four and a half inches above the dash
Good luck.....Harry
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Western Wisconsin
I've cut down maybe 10 windshields, just remember to take your time cutting, cut on the outside of the line and then sand down to the line.
If you mess up
you can pick up another factory windshield on ebay for half what your dealer wants.
If you mess up
you can pick up another factory windshield on ebay for half what your dealer wants.
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Tallmadge, Ohio
I used string attached to a bolt and inserted in the middle of the bottom middle hole on the windshield. I then taped up both sides of the top below where I would make the cut. Then using a pencil attached to the other end of the string, just ran it left to right and made a perfect template on the tape. I then made the cut with a rotozip and fine sandpaper to finish.
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Used Blue Painters tape to protect the windshield and to draw where I wanted to cut. I used a jigsaw, then a file and then fine sandpaper to finish it. Was nervous but when done it seemed easy enough to do. Like you I cut down about 2-2 1/2 inches.
BTW since I cut it down I now like having a windshield. I do get some buffeting, did not ride enough when it was tall to know if cutting it down was the reason.
BTW since I cut it down I now like having a windshield. I do get some buffeting, did not ride enough when it was tall to know if cutting it down was the reason.
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There is an easier way. If the shield is going into the fairing cut the bottom off and elongate the holes so that you can just move the shield doward into the fairing. That way you donot have to worry about messing with the top shape. It worked great for me. Dropped it 2 inches. Cut a little at a time. keep on testing for height. Make sure you cover both sides of the shield with masking tape where you are going to cut, and use a fine tooth blade. I also taped the bottom of my jig saw to prevent any scratches!!