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The C10, aka Kawasaki Concours - The Original => The Bike - C10 => Topic started by: yoman on July 05, 2011, 09:53:35 AM
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Lets see some pics of your bikes with cut down windscreens. I have an old screen that I want to lop off and looking for ideas.
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Here is a picture of mine with a Targa cut down to a height of 13". I've been running this screen year round for several years now. No buffeting, it just works great.
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Here is a pic of the Spirit sporting her summer shield
(http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a411/snarf1971/IMAG0037.jpg)
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Dang !!! Roadhound and snarf, they both look sexy as hell with the windscreens cut down. You two don't get wind buffeting? ...at all?
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Hey hound, that is one sweet looking Connie. I am waiting for the glass place to call me back aboout tinted Lexan. Now I want it tinted.
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Seeing your cut screens has made me think about having a punt at this one on E-Bay GB http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GTR1000-Shorty-screen-colour-shown-/130541180395?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item1e64dc55eb (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GTR1000-Shorty-screen-colour-shown-/130541180395?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item1e64dc55eb)
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Dang !!! Roadhound and snarf, they both look sexy as hell with the windscreens cut down. You two don't get wind buffeting? ...at all?
I absolutely love my screen this way. I have a slightly taller one on my 02.; but this screen takes all the buffeting and gives great air flow right at chest level.
This is my 02, I like the smaller one better, of course you do give up a little weather protection ;D
(http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a411/snarf1971/Bike/IMG_0025.jpg)
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Mine is cut down like Chris. Even has the two holes at the base.
I was shocked when I did mine that I didn't notice any buffeting. Thought I would hate it but was pleasantly suprised.
There is one thing that you will not do after you cut down your shield. You will ride all the time with your visor shut. Not only is there more wind, but the BUGS that the shield deflects,,,, hit you right in the face.....
Ride safe, Ted
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Mine is cut down like Chris. Even has the two holes at the base.
I was shocked when I did mine that I didn't notice any buffeting. Thought I would hate it but was pleasantly suprised.
There is one thing that you will not do after you cut down your shield. You will ride all the time with your visor shut. Not only is there more wind, but the BUGS that the shield deflects,,,, hit you right in the face.....
Ride safe, Ted
Its true, although for some reason I get less bugs with the shorter shield :o
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Tall and shortie:
http://web.ncf.ca/ag136/windshield.htm (http://web.ncf.ca/ag136/windshield.htm)
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What did you use to cut the stock windscreen? I do like that tint tho.... ;)
Cheers
Ron
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If you're willing to sacrifice the stock windshield, first try just cutting off the upper edge with that stupid recurved forward flip. That's where the turbulence is generated. I replaced my OEM with a Rifle, which has no recurve and it is smooth as can be. I then trimmed it down a little at time to get it the right height. Then I cut off the upper corners a little at an angle and now it's perfect (for me). I cut mine with my 14" Delt bandsaw, but not everyone has those. A Demel tool will work, a fine blade in a saber saw or a fine coping saw, etc. Masking tape on the edges to help control chipping and scratches, cover the rest with thick paper or layers of newspaper, file out the saw marks, finish with 600 wet paper, and/or some good plastic polish, or jewelers rouge to finish the edge. Sand it with a sanding block, not your fingers.
pic below
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Dang !!! Roadhound and snarf, they both look sexy as hell with the windscreens cut down. You two don't get wind buffeting? ...at all?
No buffeting, the wind off of the big trucks doesn't beat you up, just nice clean air. I've no problems with riding in the rain or the cold with this screen. It makes the bike look much smaller from both sides of the screen. Keep in mind I do run the lower 86 handlebars with no risers, I'm not sure how much difference the higher bars would make.
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If you're willing to sacrifice the stock windshield, first try just cutting off the upper edge with that stupid recurved forward flip. That's where the turbulence is generated. I replaced my OEM with a Rifle, which has no recurve and it is smooth as can be. I then trimmed it down a little at time to get it the right height. Then I cut off the upper corners a little at an angle and now it's perfect (for me). I cut mine with my 14" Delt bandsaw, but not everyone has those. A Demel tool will work, a fine blade in a saber saw or a fine coping saw, etc. Masking tape on the edges to help control chipping and scratches, cover the rest with thick paper or layers of newspaper, file out the saw marks, finish with 600 wet paper, and/or some good plastic polish, or jewelers rouge to finish the edge. Sand it with a sanding block, not your fingers.
pic below
Absolutely +1 first step is to get ride of that flip on the shield. After I cut the flip off I noticed an immediate improvement. My next step was to use a 2" hole saw and put in the vents; another improvement. I rode with the 13" shield for about two years year round, I wanted to get some more air so I cut down an old scratched up shield...LOVE IT. This weekend I think I am going to pull it off and rattle can it gloss black.
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No buffeting, the wind off of the big trucks doesn't beat you up, just nice clean air. I've no problems with riding in the rain or the cold with this screen. It makes the bike look much smaller from both sides of the screen. Keep in mind I do run the lower 86 handlebars with no risers, I'm not sure how much difference the higher bars would make.
My shield on the 02 is 13" with 1.75" risers. There is no considerable difference between the two bikes.
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I just got home from work, powered up the Dremel and went to town.
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j419/mayhem47/allsorts173.jpg)
I'll let you know how it is, I too have risers.
Cheers
Ron
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Nice job sas. I think you will notice a big difference. Next step is to put in some vents to alleviate that pesky back pressure
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Nice job sas. I think you will notice a big difference. Next step is to put in some vents to alleviate that pesky back pressure
Thanks snarf, what size are theo holes?
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Thanks snarf, what size are theo holes?
They are either 1.75 or 2". I am quite sure I used a 2" hole saw.
Have you had your bike out on the road? What are your first impressions the shield cut down?
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. Next step is to put in some vents to alleviate that pesky back pressure
I've not cut holes in my screen. I've not noticed any back pressure with the short screen. They may help in some ways but I've never felt the need.
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Always check the FAQs. Your answers are there.
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=966.0 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=966.0)
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Okay, I did it. 13 inches seems to be the magic number. Cut it out of Lexan on the bandsaw, cleaned it up on the spindle sander and 600 grit to finish. The edges are not polished but have a smooth and consistent finish.
The buffet factor is minimumal and in fact seems to be less when riding in the "dirty air" behind large vehicles. Obviously there is quite a bit more wind noise but that is to be expected and possibly a benefit since I don't hear every little noise from the engine.
All in all I like it. Pics coming soon.
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Well I've gone on about a 90 mile cruise and all I can say is "...Why the hell didn't I do this sooner?..." I absolutely love it, no buffeting and no adverse affects either. I don't see the need as of yet to drill holes, everything feels fine for me. Today I went to cycle gear to get some windshield trim to finish off the edges to tie it all to the bikes edging.
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j419/mayhem47/allsorts179.jpg)
and while I had the dremel out I bobbed my tail.
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j419/mayhem47/allsorts177.jpg)
Cheers
Ron
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ummmm !!! I just might slice that peak down a tad. I'm thinking about it.
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It is entirely possible that I put in the vent holes after I cut the lip off and before I cut it down to 13". :loco: :loco: :loco:
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It is entirely possible that I put in the vent holes after I cut the lip off and before I cut it down to 13". :loco: :loco: :loco:
I think my peak is at 15 inches.
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ummmm !!! I just might slice that peak down a tad. I'm thinking about it.
Do you like the trim on your shield? That was one on the very first thing I took off of my 02.
Gotta love the bobbed tail. Mmmmm makes her sexy
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Do you like the trim on your shield?
Yes I do I think it ties it all together. Now I had clear trim on my GIVI screen and yanked that off, but I think the black look better on my bike, JMHO.
Cheers
Ron
Yeah I'm going to chop the peak, too.
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This weekend I think I am going to pull it off and rattle can it gloss black.
Have you thought about VHT spray window tint? http://www.vhtpaint.com/windowtint.html (http://www.vhtpaint.com/windowtint.html)
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Have you thought about VHT spray window tint? http://www.vhtpaint.com/windowtint.html (http://www.vhtpaint.com/windowtint.html)
Now there is an interesting idea. Im going to contact them tomorrow and find out how/if it works on polycarbonates.
Thanks for the link
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This is my '86 with the lip removed from the stock screen. I used a jigsaw with hacksaw blade, fine file, and sharp knife for removing sharp corners & burrs. I have 25mm (1") risers.
Regards, Russell
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I never get tired of seeing pics of that white bike. Looking good.
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Hey snarf check this out, I never thought of this http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=328838 (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=328838) or google windscreen tint with Rite dye.. That is an option too. From what I have read alot of folks get splochy results from the VHT, .....but that might be do the there inabilaty to use a spray can. ;)
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My 06 with a cut down rifle. It went from 24" to 15". Good summer shield.
(http://vrcc.photostash.com/vrcc_22432/bike%2012.jpg)
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Now there is an interesting idea. Im going to contact them tomorrow and find out how/if it works on polycarbonates.
Thanks for the link
I've used this stuff (VHT paint) in the past with good results. The trick is, if you want to call it a trick, is to paint the inside only. Then be careful with it. Never paint the outside, sand and road debris will scuff it up pretty quick. Use a nice new 600 grit paper to frost the inside (no going back after this). Old paper may give you an inconsistant pattern (scratches). Clean it good with Windex (no residue). Mask off and spray. A nice effect is achieved if you apply more coats to the bottom end vs. the top to get a gradient look. Clearer at the top, opaque at the bottom. Take your time. If you're really good with the spray can, you can add a little black all the way at the bottom to make it actually black. I haven't done this to my current bike, but am getting ready to do it to a shield I got from Jet to be used on my dad's bike I'm restoring. Mine's got a Cee Bailey's 22.5" and I just can't seem to want to change it. Dad's bike has a full-sized smoked shield I can trade between the bikes when I want to.
P.S. - Our local Advance and AutoZone carries this stuff. I saw matte black engine paint too.
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Thanks RF.
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Thanks RF, I just pulled my windscreen and followed your instructions. I went for the sam shade thru out. I also laid the windscreen on a newspaper to gauge how even it is going on. That seemed to work for me. Right now it's drying and I'll post pics later.
Cheers
Ron
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Good idea about the paper. I always hung mine by tape on the front side and painted it outdoors so I could see thru it. It dries a little more opaque than it first appears. I've painted a few rear pick-up and car windows with this stuff too. It comes out nice but you have to be careful when cleaning them.
I read the link about tinting it with dye. I never tried that. I used to dye the nylon RC car parts by boiling them in whatever color dye you needed. Pretty fine line with the temp when it's your windshield. Maybe use a BBQ grill and a large pan (which I don't have).
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Well gang, he is my end result. I do like it, kinda has a smokey effect up close. And as you all can see I chopped the peak off too. I think it looks tons better.
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j419/mayhem47/allsorts181.jpg)
and one more, and yes I had to drill out one of those dang screws. >:(
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j419/mayhem47/allsorts180.jpg)
Cheers
Ron
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Looks great!
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Damn you sas, now I have no choice but to be a sheep and follow you. :banghead: :banghead:
Your an evil man.
Looks damn good though, nice job
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Damn you sas, now I have no choice but to be a sheep and follow you. :banghead: :banghead:
Your an evil man.
Looks damn good though, nice job
LOL thanks. OBTW this is about 10-15 very light coats.
Ron
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Looks good, better without the "peak".
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I never get tired of seeing pics of that white bike. Looking good.
I never get tired of seeing that avatar... ;D.
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That really looks good!!!! :thumbs:
To that are considering cutting a shield.
After cutting,,, for the final edge preparation,
Use a block of wood wrapped in sandpaper to shape and to get the final finish on the edge.
Start with a rough sandpaper to shape the edge and finish with a fine grit...
Easy to do.
Ride safe, Ted
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Looks terrific! Do you know that your missing a fastner on the lower right(facing the bike)?
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Yep!! I had to drill that one out. On order from murphs'.
Cheers
Ron
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Nice job Ron. Don't ya just love the clean airflow now? :thumbs: My shield was so scratched up that I had to pain the inside & outside. If I want to go a little overboard, I have a buddy that owns a custom bike paint shop. He'll clean it up, paint it to match the '06 blue and lay a clear plastic protective film on it.
Will I go that route? Na,................a little sand paper, a quick shot from the rattle can and she's good to go!!!! ;D
Oh yea, I used "Rust-oleum's Hammered" effect paint (it has little dimples in the paint...........almost like a uniform "Orange Peel" effect). Road debri damage will be less noticeable. Or so I'm hoping. :o
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Nice job Ron. Don't ya just love the clean airflow now? :thumbs: My shield was so scratched up that I had to pain the inside & outside. If I want to go a little overboard, I have a buddy that owns a custom bike paint shop. He'll clean it up, paint it to match the '06 blue and lay a clear plastic protective film on it.
Will I go that route? Na,................a little sand paper, a quick shot from the rattle can and she's good to go!!!! ;D
Oh yea, I used "Rust-oleum's Hammered" effect paint (it has little dimples in the paint...........almost like a uniform "Orange Peel" effect). Road debri damage will be less noticeable. Or so I'm hoping. :o
Yes I love it !!! The air flow is so clean and the unstable feeling for the wash from trucks has gone down ten fold.
Cheers
Ron
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What dremel bit did you guys use? I have a dremel but haven't used it a lot. Yes, I am a newbie, just got my C10 (FZ1 can't do bags AND a passenger, it's OR, but it's still fun on Sunday mornings!). My brother has had 2 C10's since 1994 and has totally drank the KoolAid. Just did a nice 200 mile ride with the gf the other day and other than the heat (90 degree day) and the buffeting, it's great, really like the bike.
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Dremel has one that looks kind of like a stretched out 1/8" drill bit. I got mine from Walmart. It was specifically listed as for cutting plastic or something similarly worded. It was on a hanging card, maybe $5.
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I never get tired of seeing pics of that white bike. Looking good.
Thank you.
I never get tired of seeing that avatar... ;D.
Thank you.
Regards, Russell
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I have a cut down screen but it puts the air right on my face shield making for an extremely noisy ride. Do you guys cut them down so that the wind is hitting your neck or lower?
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I have a cut down screen but it puts the air right on my face shield making for an extremely noisy ride. Do you guys cut them down so that the wind is hitting your neck or lower?
How could it possibly be louder than stock? I had a 2nd Gen Bandit 1200S with a small screen and never even noticed the wind. Then I put on a ZG Sport touring screen and got buffeting and noise like you wouldn't believe. Back on went the stock screen. My FZ1 is quiet as can be. I got this Connie with a stock screen and thought I had died and went to hell. How do/did they get away with selling a bike with that bad of a windscreen AND the worst gas gauge ever? Did they even ride these things?
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If I stand on the pegs or crouch behind the screen to get out of the blast, it's much quieter; just like riding my windscreen-less old Yamaha. I agree the stock windshield is not the best, but in my case anyway, it's way quieter than the shorty.
Maybe I should lop off another five inches from the shorty and see what that does. Couldn't hurt. :)
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I have a cut down screen but it puts the air right on my face shield making for an extremely noisy ride. Do you guys cut them down so that the wind is hitting your neck or lower?
My 13" shield puts the wind at chest and shoulder level. Perfect with a mesh jacket.
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My 13" shield puts the wind at chest and shoulder level. Perfect with a mesh jacket.
Dittto, for me too.
Cheers
Ron
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I just measured mine - it's 16" at center. Maybe not so shorty after all. :D
Three inches are coming off. I'll try that.
BTW, I'm 6'1". How tall are you guys using the 13" shields?
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BTW, I'm 6'1". How tall are you guys using the 13" shields?
I'm 5'9"
Cheers
Ron
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I just measured mine - it's 16" at center. Maybe not so shorty after all. :D
Three inches are coming off. I'll try that.
BTW, I'm 6'1". How tall are you guys using the 13" shields?
Mine is 14" from center. I'm 6'2". I think Chris is around 6'1".
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13 inches for me (windshield that is) 5'8" tall.
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This is my 14" stocker.
(http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj287/Rexrated/IMG_0150.jpg)
(http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj287/Rexrated/IMG_0147.jpg)
(http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj287/Rexrated/IMG_0146.jpg)
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Doug that looks really good, although I am starting to get a little concerned about your addiction to chrome edging :-X
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Doug that looks really good, although I am starting to get a little concerned about your addiction to chrome edging :-X
I was too lazy to do a good job sanding the edge I just cut. :rotflmao:....................................No, Really I was. There's a long, sad story that goes with the trim pieces. :(
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I was too lazy to do a good job sanding the edge I just cut. :rotflmao:....................................No, Really I was. There's a long, sad story that goes with the trim pieces. :(
Oh sure, are you trying to convince me or yourself? It sounds like somebody is in denial. Admitting you have a problem is the first step to recovery my friend. :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:
Just kidding I know about the trim on your Rex
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Well, since I started this thing I guess I should post. Here it is thirteen inches tall.
$22.00 work of Lexan and a couple of hours later, VOILÀ
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Very nice!! They sure are pretty when they are new. ;D
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Oh sure, are you trying to convince me or yourself? It sounds like somebody is in denial. Admitting you have a problem is the first step to recovery my friend. :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:
Just kidding I know about the trim on your Rex
:loco: :rotflmao:
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Well, since I started this thing I guess I should post. Here it is thirteen inches tall.
$22.00 work of Lexan and a couple of hours later, VOILÀ
Very nice indeed. Question is: Do you like the differance in the ride?
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Maybe this should go in the "Is it for real OR Just in your head?" thread but yes I like it alot.
More air for me and less buffeting, especially in the dirty air behind large vehicles.
I really don't notice that much more pressure on me, just more air for the mesh gear to work with. :)
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Maybe this should go in the "Is it for real OR Just in your head?" thread but yes I like it alot.
More air for me and less buffeting, especially in the dirty air behind large vehicles.
I really don't notice that much more pressure on me, just more air for the mesh gear to work with. :)
:thumbs: :chugbeer:
A+ on that! Exactly!!!
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Yoman, I've got my piece of Lexan ready to be cut this weekend. The thing I'm worried about is transferring the screw holes to the Lexan. It seems to my small brain that they have to be perfectly placed or they won't line up. So, how did you do it? Is it something simple and I'm just overthinking it? Thanks, and, BTW, looks good.
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I transfered mine from a previous windshield. I used 5/16 hole which gives a little wiggle room. If you have access to a large printer I can send you a digital file for a pattern that I got from another forum member. Otherwise I can trace my orginal and snail-mail it to you. e-mail me at tyohewgfd at yahoo dot com
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Yoman, I've got my piece of Lexan ready to be cut this weekend. The thing I'm worried about is transferring the screw holes to the Lexan. It seems to my small brain that they have to be perfectly placed or they won't line up. So, how did you do it? Is it something simple and I'm just overthinking it? Thanks, and, BTW, looks good.
I'm the one that scanned Dan's tracing. Feel free to send it around. You could do a rubbing (paper and pencil) of your own windshield onto some news print. Then use that to transfer to the lexan. That way you would capture the edge and holes where it meets the fairing.
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I've got the jpeg file, just have to find some time to run to the print shop, they have a large format printer. I think it's $1.99 per print. Thanks all, and if anyone wants a copy of the file. let me know. Here's what it looks like.
(http://i.imgur.com/NyOB1.jpg)
I'll post some photos when I'm done with the project.
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I just put masking tape on mine and drew a line and went at it with a dremel.
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WOW !!! I can't believe how many of us here, chopped there windcreen in such a short time. And we are all very pleased with the results. This is turning out to be a very good thread.
Cheers
Ron
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I did this last year with an old shield. Don't have a pic at the moment, but I pretty much cut it straight across using masking tape and a jigsaw with a PVC blade. The short shield and Brian's heat sheilds are some of the best farkles for my money. Short shield, a wet t-shirt, and a mesh jacket - it almost feels like you're in air conditioning.
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OK ,You guys talked me into it. I cut mine down yesterday and really like it,I get air.
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This mod has been done by members here for years..............(as I understand it ;D) Gota be the heat this summer that has us finally catching on. :o :thumbs:
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And my iteration... first try at making a screen. I didn't want to cut down the stocker because I know I frown on modified bikes when buying, so I sell stock bikes when possible. Instead I used a $12 sheet of 12x24 from Home Depot:
(http://gallery.darladog.com/d/21376-1/IMG_2913.JPG)(http://gallery.darladog.com/d/21380-1/IMG_2914.JPG)
I'm just leaving it rough till I get some seat-time with it. Of course, can't have a learning curve without screwing something up. I did my best to take a rubbing and transfer it to the flat Lexan... and since this is the Worst of the goof, I'm not too displeased:
(http://gallery.darladog.com/d/21383-1/IMG_2915.JPG)(http://gallery.darladog.com/d/21386-1/IMG_2916.JPG)
Riding completely sans screen was very pleasant yesterday (upper 80's, right around 70% humidity). I hope to find a screen height that emulates that same feeling without looking incomplete.
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Round the upper corners to about a 5" radius and paint it black inside (after scuff sanding) and it will look way (more) cool.
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Thanks for the pics Brian. I'm considering the same mod for my 06 (Home Depot version of Lexan) as I currently have the stock windshield on.
Jeff
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Thanks for the pics Brian. I'm considering the same mod for my 06 (Home Depot version of Lexan) as I currently have the stock windshield on.
Jeff
I think I'd use clamps to hold the Lexan to the OEM screen and trace directly if I were to try it again. No 2-step with paper (clearly didn't work for me that well).
When installing/drilling the holes, I located the center 2 at the bottom first, drilled a pilot and then the main hole (sloooow speed cuts right through, nice and clean). Then I alternated to either side and just bent it back a little at a time to mark and drill the next hole. Everything lines up nicely, it was a "first time's a charm" deal with the screw holes.
Wish I could give a ride report, but I blew a chunk out of my valve cover gasket yesterday so the bike is torn apart waiting on USPS to deliver a new one from Murphs...
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BrianM, if you pm me your email, I can send you this jpeg of a windshield pattern that a fellow forum member sent me. (thanks go to the original maker) I have yet to use it, so can't speak of its accuracy, hopefully I can find some time this weekend to make up a shorty. Until then I've been riding without a shield at all.
Unless you have a large format printer, just stop by a Officemax type store, they printed it out for me while I waited for 2 bucks.
(http://i.imgur.com/NyOB1.jpg)
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I am surprised to see how many jumped and made the cut...Now with cold weather or rain?? I thought adjustment is the way to go. The Adjustable windshield I made works great, but I did notice something from it.
Adjustment is not that important. What is needed is all the way up and and all the way down. All the way up and all the way down concept would make things a whole lot easier to manufacture an adjustable shield.
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I am surprised to see how many jumped and made the cut...Now with cold weather or rain?? I thought adjustment is the way to go. The Adjustable windshield I made works great, but I did notice something from it.
Adjustment is not that important. What is needed is all the way up and and all the way down. All the way up and all the way down concept would make things a whole lot easier to manufacture an adjustable shield.
:thumbs: Very true. Kind of an "All or Nothing" thing.
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DarkKnight - I'm thinking a bit more low tech. 2 shields, the original stocker, maybe with the flip cut off it for colder weather and a shortly for the warmer weather. Not much of a riding season here in soutwest NH from the end of October to mid to late March. Usually don't see the ground until April after the first real snow of the winter.
Anycleavers - pm on it's way to you.
Jeff
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Thanks to Cleavers for the email, and to whoever originated it.
FWIW, you can load it into MS Paint (yup, the basic program that comes with all Windoze operating systems and has since about 3.1) and print it out on normal pages at home to be taped together into the full sheet. Not as pretty, but cheaper and faster ..... well, maybe not cheaper if you're doing the whole Ink Jet thing, but I have a Laser printer at home, so cheaper.
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Took the jpeg file from anycleavers to Stples last night. $2.99 to get it printed full size on a single piece of paper. I also printed it out on the laser printer and will compare the two.
I also went to HD and picked up the Lexan, blades for the jigsaw and a extra fine sanding sponge for a grand total of about $27.
My plan is to build the new windshield this weekend and I will take pictures and document the process along the way. My first farkle, and a frugal one at that!
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Mine, done on a laser printer, seems too narrow and the screw holes are so far off I'd be livid if I'd drilled them off the bike (I line it up on the bike, drill, put in 1 screw and repeat). I even drew them on this last time cutting (yesterday) just to see It's bad enough that I bought a 2nd piece of lexan to make the "finished" product once I get the screen short enough. Right now, I'm level with the top of the front fairing and wondering if that's going to be low enough.
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I'm thinking about getting a piece of poster board and tracing the outline on that first and fitting it to the bike before cutting the lexan. The dollar for the poster board would also make a good template to trace on the lexan. :stirpot:
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Thats what I did when I got a rifle base. Worked great and know I have the pattern handy anytime I need it.
Wayne
I'm thinking about getting a piece of poster board and tracing the outline on that first and fitting it to the bike before cutting the lexan. The dollar for the poster board would also make a good template to trace on the lexan. :stirpot:
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Sure glad I didn't try to cut the lexan first. My initial cut on the poster board was an unmitigated disaster. Got to take the kids to camp tomorrow, so there's no effort going into the windshield project, but I'm going to give it another go on Monday (after a round of golf I've been promising myself all summer).