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Message started by stewmills on 06/23/13 at 08:54:22

Title: Windshield/windscreen ideas?
Post by stewmills on 06/23/13 at 08:54:22

I have a standard Spitfire Slip Streamer (smoke) windshield that came on my bike from the previous owner. I like the idea of a windshield for protection from rocks and bugs and some wind protection, though most of my 5 mile commute is 35-45mph.

This windshield is great, but I am 5'6" and the top of the windshield is right in my line of vision and I have to hunch down or stretch up to have an unobstructed view, but I ride in little traffic so it isn't that big of a deal. I can adjust it up and down slightly, but it's still in the general range of vision.

Having said that and as well noting that I only wear a half-helmet and shades (no full helmet for debris protection without a windshield), do you fellow savagers have pics of other windshields on your bike that may be a little shorter than this but still offer a balance of a nice sporty look and protection? My bike is pretty much stock with saddle bags and windshield so it has to fit a stock bike.

http://i39.tinypic.com/s45jkm.jpg

Thanks for your ideas/pics!

Title: Re: Windshield/windscreen ideas?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/23/13 at 09:42:13

You Can cut it down & done right, it looks fine,, edges can b polished.
Info is out there. Just lay out the shape with some construction paper & tape it on,
Once youve got it figured out, spend some time, be careful to not scratch it up.,.

Title: Re: Windshield/windscreen ideas?
Post by Charon on 06/23/13 at 10:59:11

I cut mine down by putting masking tape (or painter's tape) on the front for three or four inches down from the top. I then used a ruler and pen to "transfer" the original top shape a couple of inches lower (to suit). I used a saber saw to cut off the top along the transferred shape line, and sanded the result smooth. If you use a saber saw, go very slowly so the saw cuts the plastic instead of melting it. The tape allowed me to press the saw against the windshield without scratching it up. The shield will want to vibrate to the saw's motion, so you'll have to support it somehow. You can always cut it down an inch at a time, then go for a ride to see if you got it right before you polish out the saw cut.

Title: Re: Windshield/windscreen ideas?
Post by stewmills on 06/23/13 at 12:05:31

Now there's an idea I never thought about (cutting it down). Thanks for the idea and tips on transferring an even/symmetrical cut using a template from the top. Worst case is I mess it up and end up buying a new one anyway.

Title: Re: Windshield/windscreen ideas?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/23/13 at 15:52:02

Ayyyupp.. Thats the beauty of working on stuff,, Its not doin what ya need NOW,, how ya gonna mess up?

Title: Re: Windshield/windscreen ideas?
Post by raydawg on 06/23/13 at 16:03:19

I have the biggest darn shield I could fit, from my grips down to the fork, thats where I had to cut mine, as the turn lamps were in the way...just go slow (not in blade speed, but feed) and steady, especially any radius cuts, and wet dry emory cloth will finish the edge to perfection :)