How We Cut Down a Bike Windshield

[timmyo571]

Everything work great. Untill i pulled off the blue tape. It looks like it pull off a film covering from my windshield.

[TBaker1964]

Superb DIY vid! I followed this vid exactly, however, I cut a very nice "wave pattern" on the sides, turned out beautifully. Thanks for sharing!

My only recommendation is a squirt or two of WD-40 on the blade about every 6" or so during the cutting process....

[thm4855]

dont do this of your own. lexan and macrolon has to be polished when cutted.

buy a new windshield an dont do this idiotic hobbywork.

[eclecticdawn]

@thm4855 We did polish it, and we are not a hobbyists. My husband builds and repairs motorcycles. I paint and assist in refurbishing classic motorcycles.

[ruth1948]

@thm4855

You're wrong...I followed the advice in the video and the polished edge is smoother and finer then the original cut on my brand new Harley windshield. These instructions worked great.

[mintsk8er]

0:42 = sad.....5:52 = happy!

[desmo777]

Great video!! my windshield came out much better than expected. Awesome!

[desmo777]

For issues with adhesives, try Goo-Gone. Used it on my Yamaha windshield, which you're not supposed to use anything but water due to hard coating, and the Yamaha sticker's adhesive came off so easy. Did not harm hard coating.

[arinekhen]

Thanks so much for posting this. I followed your procedure this weekend to cut down the shield on my Nomad. It turned out great, beyond my expectations. Thanks!

[ZGConcours]

EXCELLENT video! It worked on my 1990 Kawasaki ZG1000. I followed your video and shortened the shield 4.5" and it looks even better.

Thanks!

[ffron69]

I did this today & went a lot easier than I thought it was going to with 1 MAJOR ISSUE...The PAINTERS TAPE LEFT GLUE ALL OVER THE WINDSHIELD & IT WON'T COME OFF without scratching the shield so now I'm looking at needing a new shield...PAY A PROFESSIONAL - that's what I am going to have to do AFTER I BUY ANOTHER windshield

another idea would be not to tape the windshield & use the template you make as the guide/buffer between the saw & the windshield Just don't touuch the shield when sanding

[eclecticdawn]

@ffron69 I am a painter and have never had an issue with residue from my tape. Check with your local automotive or paint store and ask them what they suggest to get the residue off of your shield or call the manufacturer of the shield and ask for their suggestions. Out of curiosity, what brand of tape did you use, did you have some chemical on your shield, or did you leave the tape on a long time in the heat? I'm trying to figure out why it happened, as I said, I've never had this problem.

[ffron69]

@eclecticdawn Not sure of the brand was from Lowes blue painters tape, I don't think I left it on too long it was about 2 or 3 hours but now that you mention it I was in the driveway doing this so I guess it could've been the heat from the sun (it was n the mid 80's I think). there were no cemicals on the shield, use aresol can window cleaner to cean it but other than that nothing on it.

[eclecticdawn]

@ffron69 I did some research this morn...yes, on 3M's site (it's the brand I use), they say that heat can cause this issue. If the adhesive is still "gummy", you can rub with your thumb, and it will ball up and come off. Takes time and elbow grease. You can soak the residue with window cleaner and try to remove it - but CHECK WITH THE SHIELD MANUFACTURER about what chemicals can safely be used on the shield FIRST!

[akienm]

Goo Gone, an orange oil based solvent, works wonders on the residue.

[borisbulldog]

Or you could eliminate the sanding steps by just putting a chrome or rubber strip over the top.

Great video BTW!

[2kRonin]

Excellent vid. This will spare me the pain of having to buy a chopped windshield. Now I can use the cash for something else.

Thanks for posting and ride safe

[Tubedonline]

ok...recently got a 19" Memphis Fats (at a great price) and should have gotten a 17" ... would not have tried this but I will and let you know what happens...thanks..SoCalRide Vstart650

[eclecticdawn]

I'm glad to hear that the video helped! Thanks for commenting...cheers to you, too. :)

[Heats61]

After 1500 miles of British summer riding ,mostly in the rain, looking around the windshield on my Heritage, it had to be cut down. The dealers weren't able to help then I found your video It was excellent & gave us the push to get out the jigsaw & sander this morning. The instructions were clear & very well explained & the result is wonderful. Thanks for giving us the know how & the confidence! Cheers.

[ruth1948]

Your video was a great help. My windshield come out perfect. The finished edge is finer than the original edge. I did substitute some of the items in your supply list. After making the 18 tooth jigsaw I used a hand file to smooth out a few high points. Also i did not use the #20 spongepad. Beside these few changes I followed your advise and the job came out excellent. I finished the job off using Permatex plastic cleaner for a beautiful cleaning. Thanks!!

[eclecticdawn]

Good for you for tackling the job - our new edge came out cleaner than the original, too. We used a hand file on my husband's shield last month, and it worked great to get just the highest spots ready for sanding. Perhaps your supply substitutions will help someone in the future, so thanks for posting them! Ride safe...and you're welcome. :)

[Shandleyman]

Nice post! Btw, I dig the Pink Floyd music.

[eclecticdawn]

I was afraid to start on it, but once we did it, I realized just how EASY it was! If you are afraid to try it, just practice on a piece of plexiglass first.

Thanks, Dakota and MonochromeRabbit! :)

[MonochromeRabbit]

Good job on explaining each step and what supplies to use.

[DakotaFLHTCUI]

You make it look so easy!Wish I had talent like that.

Ride Safe