Cutting down a screen

[faser01]

I have just bought a 300mm summer screen which causes severe buffeting around my head and unbearable noise, even with ear plugs. (I am 185cm on a standard seat).

I want to cut it down to approximately level with the top of the fairing. I've ridden without the screen to test my theory and it seems the best solution for summer and is like riding a naked bike.

I would appreciate the suggestions and experiences of members who have cut down their screens. Is a Dremel best? A jigsaw with a fine blade?

I was going to finish the cut edge with Pinchweld from Clark Rubber.

[Biggles]

If you don't get a reply soon, PM Diesel.
He's done it.

[StinkyPete]

I cut down a screen from my previous bike.
I put masking tape along the line of the cut, and drew the line of the cut on the masking tape.  I then cut it slowly and carefully with a disc cutting wheel on a Dremel.   Once cut, I sanded and shaped the cut edge with finer and finer sandpaper to shape and round off the edge, and I finished with a very fine wet and dry.    It turned out a very neat job indeed, with no cut marks showing and a neat rounded edge.

[Brock]

A dremmel definitely. dont have the speed up too high, you dont want heat, and take it slowly. I think it was a thin fibre cutting wheel that I used to trim my Eagle screen that had to be trimmed around the bottom to fit properly.

[Yorkie]

I have cut down numerous screens over the years, use masking tape and a jig saw with fine blade, ensure the tape prevents the saw from scratching the screen. I finish off with a fine file, good enough for me, you can go further if you like.

[faser01]

Thank you for the advice.

I went with a variable speed jigsaw with a fine blade to suit acrylic glass.

I then used a rectangular finishing sander to even out the cut surface and then used 1200 wet and dry.

Came out well apart from a couple of small fractures - probably when the jigsaw grabbed due to the surface curving in two directions - upwards and around.

It's now a sportier version with more air flow as I took 100mm off it.

[StinkyPete]

It's now a sportier version with more air flow as I took 100mm off it.

Faser01, can you please post a couple of photos for us, and perhaps a report on how it performs?
Other owners may be keen to make a similar modification and your impressions will be helpful.
 

[spanner]

 


Photos??


 

[Diesel]

Couple here for ya spanner...


http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=8294.msg95184#msg95184


http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=3446.msg34654#msg34654

Vid...


http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=3658.msg36934#msg36934

Hope these help mate.


Cheers, Diesel

[spanner]

 

[faser01]

Here are the pics. Click on each one for full size.  I'll be taking it for a ride this weekend so I'll report on it after that.

[Diesel]

Nice faser01. I hope you LOVE it!

Sent from my Note 4

[faser01]

Just took it for a ride. The wind now hits me in the centre of the chest. Great for summer plus the air swirls around to the stomach area. No buffeting or thudding noise around the head any more.

Being used to my FZ1, I personally like the lower screen and it looks good.

[spanner]

 

i will be getting a taller screen for touring but for my daily summer comutes i think i am going to do the same and cut it down.

id be interested in how the screen works in the rain ..... will it continue to direct water away to the sides or will it force it straight into your chest

doesnt matter really either way because when our new jackets arrive Ill be set!

[faser01]

Rain in Queensland this month Spanner?. Let's hope!!