Cutting down my fat boy windshield.
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I purchased a used fat boy windshield for my 2016 fat boy low. It came with two windshields one that was scratched which are used to practice and one brand new in the package. Following instructions that I found on YouTube I taped off both sides of my windshield and marked where I wanted to cut. I used a Dremel tool For the cutting. And then after I was done used a sander to square off the edges. All in all I was satisfied with the job until I drove it at night the first time. It seems the blue tape painters tape pulled some of the finish off the plexiglass windshield. Before I try this again on my new windshield I wanted to check with anybody and see if they had suggestions clearly I don’t want to use the same tape that I did on the practice.
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Dirty Harry (05-16-2020)
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I've cut down my 06 Ultra's screen a couple times. I now have the top edge where I want it.
But I cut it ON THE BOTTOM! I removed it from the bike and cut the bottom (which is hidden). I had to replicate the slots/holes for the screws to go through, but not a big deal. This way I didn't disturb the factory edge on the sides and the top.
But I cut it ON THE BOTTOM! I removed it from the bike and cut the bottom (which is hidden). I had to replicate the slots/holes for the screws to go through, but not a big deal. This way I didn't disturb the factory edge on the sides and the top.
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On the sportster, I used blue painters tape on both sides and a jigsaw with a fine tooth metal cutting blade. As soon as done, i slowly removed tne tape with no problems. My windshield is a clear one and that might be why nothing came off with the tape. On the deluxe, LRS windshield. You can catch them on sale around Christmas time.
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I used a cut-off wheel on my disc grinder to cut mine. It was clear tho. Blue painters tape typically comes off pretty easy. I'm surprised it pulled off the tinting. Of course depending on the brand, there are definitely differences in adhesion strength.
I would suggest that if there is tinting film on the screen, then tape on the opposite side.
I would suggest that if there is tinting film on the screen, then tape on the opposite side.