headache???? for a quick $25.00 trip to a local glass company? not hardly.

oops, my tire needs air - quess I'l have to buy a new one.

 

Yes, although it's not very visible in the pic. I marked a short line with a Black Sharpie and they took it from there. It can't be told from OEM. They do quite a few of them and they have the equip. For $20, it's not worth my time or sweat. JMO.

 

I thought about doing this to a WindVest I bought that was a little too tall, but its a flip up design, so the mod would have required removal from the bottom along with 5 new holes being drilled. It was the drilling new holes part that worried me, as I wanted their placement perfect. So I just swapped out the shield for a slightly shorter one.

 

Take a piece of light cardboard as wide as your windshield, and trace the top of the windshield, and cut the cardboard along the line. Tape off the windshield on both sides, wider than the shoe of your jig saw, and then use the cardboard to trace the exact curve of the windshield onto the tape, where you want to cut. Extend the ends of the line to the edge of the windshield, as it will be slightly wider where you cut. The tape not only protects the shield from scratches, but also cleans the blade as you cut, preventing the plastic from melting back together behind the cut, which it will do without the tape.

You can do this without even taking the shield off your bike...in fact, it's easier than trying to support the windshield off the bike. Just use your other hand to firmly hold the shield as you cut, to keep it from jumping. 600 grit wet and dry emory sandpaper will do a nice finish on the edge. The entire job can be done in 20 minutes or less, at no cost to you if you already have the jig saw and tape. Just take your time and follow the line you traced. Your cut will be the exact shape as the original.

Some also cut off the bottom of the shield, and re-notch the mounting holes. The cut and the holes are hid by the fairing, so perfection isn't as critical as cutting the top of the shield.

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Wow, I never even thought about that. That might be the way to do it. Thanks for all the replies and the support

 

I've done it both ways. Like cutting bottom on batwing windshields. It take a little more time to cut mounting holes, but visible portion remains factory edge.

 

There is a UTube video on how to do the cutting yourself. Did it on my Road King and worked great.

 

after you sand the cut edge, if you will rub oil ( any kind will do) over it, it really does look factory. plus, it will highlight any places that need touching up with the sandpaper. I cut mine twice before i got it where i really wanted it. simple to do.

 

I cut my wifes shield. Piece of cake.

 

I always start out with a vertical piece of tape right down the middle inside. Go for a ride and make a mark where you want the height to be as you set back and roll down the road. I like to just look over the top when I am settled in. Then come back and use your cardboard template you made as described previously and lay your cut out on your vertical line. I used a fine blade on the scroll saw to cut. Be sure to throw a sheet over your bike, the plastic dust gets everywhere if you don't. I finish the edge with a flat file, sandpaper up to 2000 grit, then some polish. Check out the "finished" edge on your OEM and you will be very impressed with your work if you take your time.