tbln930 wrote:Looks great. How did you cut it and polish the edge?
Hi tbln930:
The cut was done with a jigsaw/metal cutting blade:
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Note the jigsaw platen is covered in duct tape to eliminate potential scratching.
The finished cut is honed with a palm sander, starting with 60 grit paper, then 120 grit, then finally 180 grit paper:
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Using a discriminating eye & a steady hand, you can achieve a stellar result. I'd say that if you paid ME to do this to YOUR windscreen, you'd most likely be tickled pink. The finished product looks virtually like a FACTORY FINISH.
I'd done two other Givi cut jobs, and all three look professional, IMO. Attention to detail with the jigsaw makes the rest of the job "all downhill".
bubble
"Data control and I.B.M., science is mankind's brother." - J.A.
Very good. I have all of the tools and tape, just not the fortitude yet. The high Givi on my Forza is a bit too high but I never really thought about trying to cut it.
2017 Kawasaki Versys X 300 ABS (Graphite) - 775 miles - Terry Adcox saddle, T-Rex skid, SW-Motech crash bars, Madstad windshield, Givi 30L top case, Ram X-Grip, thermometer, OEM center stand, OEM hand guards
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tbln930 wrote:Very good. I have all of the tools and tape, just not the fortitude yet. The high Givi on my Forza is a bit too high but I never really thought about trying to cut it.
Be NOT afraid! Just be sure to use PAINTERS TAPE, make your cut so that your SHARPIE line is STILL VISIBLE when the cut is complete, and use a METAL CUTTING BLADE. In my case, the excess plastic re-melted back onto the windscreen as I was cutting. I had to actually break it apart, hence the break in the cut-off piece. Be sure to use a lot of pressure against the screen to avoid the BOUNCE EFFECT against the saw platen. Also, COVER the dash with a drop cloth, or you'll have plastic pieces in all the crevices! Take your time, and you just may surprise yourself. You CAN do this!
bubble
"Data control and I.B.M., science is mankind's brother." - J.A.
How were you sure not to cut it too short? I'd be concerned about that.
Having done the Silverwing windscreen, and the Reflex screen before that, I had the confidence to do it properly, without the butterflies! I simply put the vertical tape on the screen, sit on the bike w/tape measure in hand. Holding the index finger at exactly the horizontal eye level on the windscreen, then measure that elevation. At that spot, I can either scootch up in the seat to see above any rain or condensation on the plastic (or get ventilation through the helmet vents), or hunch down to be protected from any rain or what have you. This proceedure works for me, and is a YMMV sort of thing. You may think the CUT LINE may be bothersome to look through while on the road, but I find that there are too many other things to focus on to even think about it.
Besides, it's only $165, lol.
bubble
"Data control and I.B.M., science is mankind's brother." - J.A.
