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Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by usahellas, Sep 30, 2008.

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  1. usahellas

    usahellas New Member

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    OK, now I have a question and if it has been asked before then forgive me and point me in the right direction and I will be perfectly happy.

    ANY WAY, I have 2001 Heritage and need to change out the windscreen. My current windscreen is roughly a 20 incher and I am trying to decided if I want a 19" and a 17" inch screen. My problem is first the 01 screen is worn (for lack of a better word) and two me being 6' tall the top of the screen is right in the middle of my line of vision. So has any other Heritage rider that is roughly 6' tall had this problem before? If yes, what did you do?

    Thanks!

    Lee
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    I have heard of lots of people cutting them down, also you could change the seat or sit on an airhawk or sheepskin, so if you ever plan on doing any of the above you may want to wait on cutting it down, Todd
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    usahellas New Member

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    cool

    interesting idea about adjusting seat height. hmmmm, i could actually just make myself sit a few inches higher which might allow me to decide which windscreen to get. hmmmmm THANKS
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    You can cut it down with a sharp band saw or jig saw just sit on the bike wet your finger and put a mark on the shield where you'd like the top to be.

    Then use tape to protect the lexan, and cut using a new blade. you might want to transfer the shape to paper and tape it to the front as a guide.

    Sand down the edges.

    Or buy the shorty windshield lexan and swap it out on your hardware.
    hotroadking, Sep 30, 2008
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    usahellas New Member

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    yeah

    i was actually thinking about trying to mark it off on the current one and then cut it with the dremel to see what size i like better. that would also give me an excuse to use the dremel again. :)
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Just be sure it's fast and moving enough to not burn the edge or melt the lexan.
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    usahellas New Member

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    thanks

    Thanks for the tip on that one. I had not thought about that. hmmm, ok cool.
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    i would advise against the use of a dremel tool. they are to hard to control in plastic. use a jig saw, use wide masking tape on the windshield, draw the line then cut it. use 600 grit sandpaper to smooth the edge. :)
    chucktx, Sep 30, 2008
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    took mine off, and got googles. googles are easier to wipe off then a wind shield in a lite rain or danm fog:devil:
    skull2007, Oct 1, 2008
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  11. usahellas

    usahellas New Member

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    thanks chuck on the tip AGAINST the dremel. guess i will have to just keep using it to cut off bolts and screws.

    Hey skull :roflmao: i hear you man but i like having the screen in the afternoons/evenings when the bugs here in GA are out in full force.
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    are you going to cut it????? dont be afraid to do it....it is a piece of cake. if you can cut a piece of wood with a jig saw, you can cut your windshield down.........ya just need a bit of patience...............and a jig saw!!!!:)
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    usahellas New Member

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    uhhh probably? I am weighing my options right now and trying to get a feel for what I want to do. Originally I was thinking about replacing with same shield then thought 19" or 17", then you came up with the idea of cutting it. Then I was thinking hmmmm do I cut it or do I keep the original for long trips and get a small one for around Atlanta? Granted I am also a bit afraid of mucking the thing up. Oh I can cut wood with a jigsaw but I am NOT the straightest of cuts. My main problem right now is still being up in the air with my options. BUT I will let everyone know what I decide to do. Oh and by the way which jigsaw blade would be the right one to use for this. In case I decide to go with a little shied surgery?
    usahellas, Oct 2, 2008
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I always use a sharp sawblade LOL not sure what tooth/type though,

    One way to keep it straight is to take some construction paper or posterboard
    tape to the shield and have it stick above the top, trace the curve onto the board, then cut out the cardboard to match the curve. Or just cut it with a razor blade/knife using the top of the existing shield as the pattern.

    Then tape it down to the windshield and use it as the guide, be sure to tape the shield up so the bottom of the jigsaw won't mar the shield.

    A shorty lexan isn't too expensive but you'd have to dissasemble the mounting brackets each time you'd want to change sheilds, so you'd need the whole unit and that's a lot more moola.
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    usahellas New Member

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    ROFL, oh ok SHARP blade, thanks for the TIP! :roflmao: I guess using my chainsaw is out of the question now too. ;)

    yeah, i know. not an easy decision to make. grrrrr BUT the idea with pre cut with a razor blade or so was cool. hmmmm
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    i use a plywood blade....smooth cut......:)
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    usahellas New Member

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    Well after a bottle or two of courage juice (BEER) I cut the windshield. I took it down to about 18 inches and the height is right. My cut job on the other hand is good, NOT great but good. I will try to get up a pic soon.
    usahellas, Oct 13, 2008
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    congrats on the courage!!!!!!!!!!!!!:roflmao:
    i knew you could do it.....a little sanding and nobody is the wiser!!!!!!!:)
    chucktx, Oct 13, 2008
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    Just use some fine sand paper , for that smooth look :cool:
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    that will only work if there are no major WAVES in the cut edge!!! :rolleyes: :D Hopefully he was able to keep a steady hand!:eek: :roflmao:
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    chris, before brain surgery, dont you always down 2 tall ones to keep your hands steady?????????????:roflmao:
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