Shortening Windsheild
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04-21-2007, 04:41 PM
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Shortening Windsheild
Hi guys....I find that my QD windsheild is a bit too tall......the top is right on my eyeline. Is it possible to shorten it without screwing it up. I think I remember reading somewhere that HD stealers have the correct facilities to do it properly. Personally, although I am quit handy I have to admit that cutting a winsheild scares me a bit. Maybe you guys can give me some tips but at the end of the day if its too difficult I will have to get it done at the stealer.
Thanks in advance for any input.
2006 883 Custom
At home in Gods country, Plymouth UK.
Thanks in advance for any input.
2006 883 Custom
At home in Gods country, Plymouth UK.
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04-21-2007, 08:31 PM
RE: Shortening Windsheild
I cut mine down 2-1/2 inches or so using a jigsaw. I first taped over the whole area to be cut to avoid scratching with the jigsaw base, used a drafting compass with a pen attached to transfer the profile of the windshield down to the height I wanted, said my Hail Mary's and cut very carefully. I used a file and sandpaperto smooth the edge and it looks great. Just gotta be real careful with that jigsaw, friend.
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04-21-2007, 09:03 PM
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04-22-2007, 11:28 PM
RE: Shortening Windsheild
ORIGINAL: raym87
Hi guys....I find that my QD windsheild is a bit too tall......the top is right on my eyeline. Is it possible to shorten it without screwing it up. I think I remember reading somewhere that HD stealers have the correct facilities to do it properly. Personally, although I am quit handy I have to admit that cutting a winsheild scares me a bit. Maybe you guys can give me some tips but at the end of the day if its too difficult I will have to get it done at the stealer.
Thanks in advance for any input.
2006 883 Custom
At home in Gods country, Plymouth UK.
Hi guys....I find that my QD windsheild is a bit too tall......the top is right on my eyeline. Is it possible to shorten it without screwing it up. I think I remember reading somewhere that HD stealers have the correct facilities to do it properly. Personally, although I am quit handy I have to admit that cutting a winsheild scares me a bit. Maybe you guys can give me some tips but at the end of the day if its too difficult I will have to get it done at the stealer.
Thanks in advance for any input.
2006 883 Custom
At home in Gods country, Plymouth UK.
Slide it down on the forks, if there's room.
You want it high enough to cover your mouth at least (unless you likeeating bugs), and low enough to be able to see over it okay.
Lots of people make sure it's high enough to cover their nostrils as well, so a bug don't fly up their nose as well.
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