How I Trimmed My Motorcycle Windscreen and Why

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Жыл бұрын

If you have a need to trim down your motorcycle windscreen, here's how I cut mine. I show you the whole cut using two different tools, so you'll know what to expect if you cut yours. Plus, you'll see how I got a real nice finish on the cut edge...almost factory like.

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@markboudette8380 Жыл бұрын

I've always considered posting a vid on this very subject. I've cut many windscreens and use a metal blade in a jig saw, with great results. I clean up the edge with a rasp, and once smooth and level, I switch to a mill bastard file, and finally high grit sand paper. The rasp works very quickly to eliminate any low or high spots along the edge.

@TilTheRoadEnds Жыл бұрын

Hi Mark, I definitely would have watched your video, had you made one. I didn't even think of using a file / rasp. That's a great idea. Hopefully someone getting ready to cut theirs down will read your comment. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.

@markariewilliams 9 ай бұрын

Well done, by far the best instructional video covering this topic by far, Bravo A+++++++++ Thank you.

@TilTheRoadEnds 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for such a great comment. I was very reluctant to cut my screen. Hopefully this video eases other people's apprehension if they want to cut down their screen. Again, thanks for the A+ score!

@SheppC42 3 ай бұрын

Just a tip.... if youre nervous about doing this and have a an old visor laying around, use the visor to test your cutting methods. 😁

@SheppC42 3 ай бұрын

Heavy taping the edge when sanding will help prevent abrasions on the viewing service too.

@TilTheRoadEnds 3 ай бұрын

Excellent idea. Thanks for your input.

@TilTheRoadEnds 3 ай бұрын

@@SheppC42 Thanks for adding that idea.

@romesyoutubechannel5356 22 күн бұрын

Thanks for posting this video great work.

@TilTheRoadEnds 21 күн бұрын

You are very welcome. But thank you for watching and commenting.

@demotorrijder1643 Жыл бұрын

Nice job handyman! When you send me a picture and telling me that you cut the windscreen my first reaction was "I didn't notice", which meant you did a very good job. Now i can see why. Job well done sir!

@TilTheRoadEnds Жыл бұрын

Thanks Erik. We'll see how well it works in July!

@turtleneck2156 5 ай бұрын

Outstanding! Thanks very much for doing this video.

@TilTheRoadEnds 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. So happy you enjoyed it.

@Anthony_Williams1216 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video and info! Thank you!

@TilTheRoadEnds Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment.

@milabaigar Ай бұрын

Bit late to the party but just done mine with a tennon saw but slowly and sand papered down the edge after , looks professional 🤣🤣

@TilTheRoadEnds Ай бұрын

It's truly a project that's not as difficult to do as it looks. Thanks so much for the comment...and watching.

@user-rv9ib3qo2o Жыл бұрын

Great Video, good explanation 👍

@TilTheRoadEnds Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I really appreciate you watching and commenting.

@kjellmagne0755 Жыл бұрын

I was just about to cut down a Givi windshield on my NC 750X and now I have decided on the perfect tool for the job. Yours looks great, thanks T 🙂

@TilTheRoadEnds Жыл бұрын

Hi Kjell, Great to hear from you again. Thanks for the comment and watching. I was very pleased with the results. May I ask your reason for cutting down your windscreen is?

@kjellmagne0755 Жыл бұрын

@@TilTheRoadEnds The same reason as you, the Givi screen is much wider than the original so I get some extra protection.

@djmd808 3 ай бұрын

Great video, I am getting ready to cut down an aftermarket one for my DR650 and the thought has been daunting. This doesn't look bad at all.

@TilTheRoadEnds 3 ай бұрын

I have to admit, I felt it was very daunting myself, but I was determined to do it and found it wasn't nearly as difficult as I thought it would be. Thanks for watching and commenting...and good luck, but I don't think you'll need any luck.

@danielb2060 9 ай бұрын

Great video

@TilTheRoadEnds 9 ай бұрын

Daniel, thanks for taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it. Have a great day.

@donkeydiehard879 Ай бұрын

Jigsaw with a proper blade is the way to go for sure. Whats more important with the blade is the angle and direction of the teeth. Need to make sure blade is clearing the plastic as it goes.

@TilTheRoadEnds 24 күн бұрын

I completely agree after experimenting with the Dremel also. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@williamsanchez3462 6 ай бұрын

good job ...and funny video 😆

@TilTheRoadEnds 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. And thanks for watching!

@FrensTimmerpens 5 ай бұрын

Nice job💪🏽👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@TilTheRoadEnds 5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. I appreciate that.

@seanenglish9537 Жыл бұрын

Great project sir!! That edge came out looking great. You happy with the height now? Looking forward to hearing about your next adventure.

@TilTheRoadEnds Жыл бұрын

Always great to hear from you Sean. The result was much better than I anticipated. I haven't had an opportunity to actually ride with the screen cut down yet. I'm pretty sure the slower dirt and gravel roads will be fine with the lower screen. I might have to duck to miss a few rocks, oversized bugs or low flying birds though. I'm really anxious to test it out on the highways. Thanks so much as usual, for watching. I'll let you know after my first test run.

@johnsnow6893 Жыл бұрын

Hey Terry nice job on the screen. Very professional 👍 Kinda looks like a Harley bat wing screen now. The little rockn roll / classic bit in the middle ? 😂 All I can say is don't give up your day job 😮 oh shit you already did. LOL

@TilTheRoadEnds Жыл бұрын

😁Yup, this is my day job now...so you'd better get used to it Mr. Snow!

@sigit.adinegoro Жыл бұрын

Where are you going next?

@TilTheRoadEnds Жыл бұрын

Heading to Tuktoyaktuk, then Prudhoe Bay right after.

@sigit.adinegoro Жыл бұрын

Jealous.

@dougsmotocyclevlog1603 8 ай бұрын

Good job. I cut my windscreen last year. I did it for safety reasons, as it as difficult for me to see over the top of the windscreen. I used a jig saw. The video link is included. Safe riding. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p7-dm9ejmNOcpIU.html

@TilTheRoadEnds 8 ай бұрын

Watched your video. Good job. I hear the windscreens should be no higher than your nose. So, you're probably safer with the level you cut it at now.