HOW TO MAKE A SXS / UTV WINDSHIELD - FAIL | DO NOT USE ACRYLIC FOR A WINDSHIELD

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HOW TO MAKE A SXS / UTV WINDSHIELD - FAIL | DO NOT USE ACRYLIC FOR A WINDSHIELD | EXPENSIVE MISTAKE

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Күн бұрын

In this video I use many useful techniques to make a windshield for my SXS. I went cheap and used acrylic sheets instead of the much stronger but more expensive polycarbonate sheets. I finished the windshield and was very happy with it but it broke before I got to use it because the acrylic was too brittle. I figured I would post this fail video to prevent people from making the same expensive mistake.
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0:00 - Intro
4:27 - Creating a template
8:09 - Clamps, padding and fasteners
9:33 - Cutting the windshield part-1
11:58 - Heating/bending the windshield
15:23 - Cutting the windshield part-2
17:24 - Test fit
18:45 - DISASTER
20:15 - Outro

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@FilthyKnobsOffRoad 2 жыл бұрын

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@20tea 4 күн бұрын

Thanks for saving me from getting acrylic... Going for polycarbonate now.

@DUNEATV 2 жыл бұрын

I am definitely not a fan of windshields on side-by-side‘s but I think your video will save a lot of people for making the same mistakes. Cheers bro! 🍻

@FilthyKnobsOffRoad 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yeah I’m hoping it stops someone from wasting a bunch of money.

@DUNEATV 2 жыл бұрын

@@FilthyKnobsOffRoad 👍🏻

@funtyes1970 Жыл бұрын

I don't know full windshield on SXS I like them, don't have to worried getting wet and mud and getting cold, I even have a windshield wiper installed on my 2017 YXZ .i don't know maybe cuz I'm old why I like them lol . When you get old life change stuff you didn't like when you was Younger you start to like when you get old , like manual transmission you don't like as much in a car or a truck or taking long car drives or even driving anymore .lol

@andrewduvall2103 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking one for the team. Acrylic is good for flat parts that have no movement or vibration and that's about it. I look forward hearing about your polar ride.

@FilthyKnobsOffRoad 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I just posted the new successful windshield video yesterday: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e-Cjebyfz9LJeWw.html The ride I went on was the Twisted UTVs winter ride video https: //kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iLF_htWcqcnLcWw.html

@fishingwithtimmy 8 ай бұрын

Excellent video. What I needed were those rubber clamps and didn't know they existed!

@FilthyKnobsOffRoad 8 ай бұрын

Perfect! Glad it helped

@CesarLopez-to8qv Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing even though it went wrong. That's how we learn from our mistakes.

@FilthyKnobsOffRoad Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@carrbigred76 2 жыл бұрын

Half windshield is what i made for my custom cage that i built. I bought a sheet of polycarbonate from menards i believe its about .250 thick . It helps alot. I also ride with helmet and goggles.. Great videos . Thanks

@FilthyKnobsOffRoad 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I considered doing the full or half windshield out of polycarbonate but the only polycarbonate in stock at my Menards or Home Depot was .093” thick and that felt like it would wiggle too much.

@Jimstapenell Жыл бұрын

I started with 9mm polycarbonate for my CFMoto Z950 (Z1000 in AUS). I was unaware that I should have ordered polycarbonate with hard face..... Ordinary polycarbonate is not really suitable for a windshield. Just rubbing a finger on the surface left marks. Marks and light scratches can be removed with a heat gun, but what a pain to have to keep doing this. I ended up with a SuperATV windshield which cost around AUD$1000..... So, use hardface polycarbonate if you intend making a custom windshield.

@FilthyKnobsOffRoad Жыл бұрын

Good point! I didn’t think of that.

@ryanbieberich6332 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video! Great help!

@FilthyKnobsOffRoad 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@mikeharlow2908 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed the vid and Im in a similar predicament. I bought the Super (for super expensive lol) ATV flip up windshield and my 2019 got rolled. Windshield was fine, but the stock Cage not so much. I bought Houser Cage so I have to rework mine to fit the new cage! Good luck!!

@FilthyKnobsOffRoad 2 жыл бұрын

I have a video coming out next week showing what I did to successfully get a windshield before the ride. I ended up buying a Superatv windshield and modifying it to fit my aftermarket cage. it worked amazingly well. Maybe something similar will work for you.

@FilthyKnobsOffRoad 2 жыл бұрын

My video on my superATV windshield is live now. You can see how I modified that windshield to fit on my aftermarket cage. SUPERATV FULL WINDSHIELD INSTALL ON KRASH OFF-ROAD AFTERMARKET CAGE | YAMAHA YXZ 1000R | SXS / UTV kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e-Cjebyfz9LJeWw.html

@donovanstanley5234 2 жыл бұрын

Way to suck it up and share what happened. Glad to have you riding with us man. Keep up the good work dude! Seen you were moving up by tc there ate some awsome trails between there and kalkaska, some of my favorite areas to ride.

@FilthyKnobsOffRoad 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah we are moving up there at the end of this month. I love all the trails in that area as well. I’m excited to be up near all the good riding. The Grand Haven /Spring lake area doesn’t have much good riding other than the dunes.

@JDS62 Жыл бұрын

@@FilthyKnobsOffRoad just found your channel....Live in Mancelona...refurbing an old Ranger.

@toecutter1547 Жыл бұрын

That was painful to watch all your effort. Im on my 3rd season with my Krx poly half winshield and its effective for what it is and has held up awesome..Just bought one for my new YXZ and hope it does as well. $175 shipped to my door from UTV Direct

@FilthyKnobsOffRoad Жыл бұрын

Yeah it was super disappointing lol. It was looking so good. $175 is great for a windshield.

@hikurukutai Жыл бұрын

Had the same happen to me when trimming a new shower dome, it suks

@FilthyKnobsOffRoad Жыл бұрын

Definitely heartbreaking after all the work. Not to mention the cost of the material.

@drmarkintexas-400 2 жыл бұрын

🏆🏆🏆👍🇺🇲🙏 Thank you for sharing

@FilthyKnobsOffRoad 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the support!

@edc1451 2 жыл бұрын

I have a similar version of the Krash Cage and when I was ordering it he asked if I wanted a windshield. I'm sure he could build a sweet removable one for you. But at what cost? $$$ A wise man once told me that If you buy the best you will never be disappointed.

@FilthyKnobsOffRoad 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah. Krash does offer an awesome windshield that goes with the cage. I really don’t like riding with a windshield but I just wanted something to get me through a couple real cold rides.

@edc1451 2 жыл бұрын

@@FilthyKnobsOffRoad I hear ya. Thanks and keep up the good work

@Hammerback0 Жыл бұрын

Vibration vs clamped = pain and suffering

@funtyes1970 Жыл бұрын

I know this is video is old. I was telling my self watch his last cut it going to crack . I work with acrylic before it a pain heating up and bend it . And yes it happen to me too almost done and it cracks and acrylic isn't cheap either

@FilthyKnobsOffRoad Жыл бұрын

Yeah. It was a big learning experience for me. Kinda fun at first but real frustrating at the end.