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.
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.
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!
Great job, man! I have thought of doing this a few times but didn't have the guts to do it. Everything you do seems to turn out very well. We are overdue to talk.
Thanks friend! I was anxious to try it myself for a long time. Finally decided...what the heck, I've got a spare windscreen so I went for it. Some things I do, don't turn out so great. Luckily, this one did. Yeah, we need to catch up one of these days. Always appreciate you taking the time to watch my videos. Thanks Greg.
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!
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?
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.
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.
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.
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
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. th-cam.com/video/qYmhtr3m8tQ/w-d-xo.html
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.
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.
Well done, by far the best instructional video covering this topic by far, Bravo A+++++++++ Thank you.
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!
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. 😁
Heavy taping the edge when sanding will help prevent abrasions on the viewing service too.
Excellent idea. Thanks for your input.
@@SheppC42 Thanks for adding that idea.
Great job, man! I have thought of doing this a few times but didn't have the guts to do it. Everything you do seems to turn out very well. We are overdue to talk.
Thanks friend! I was anxious to try it myself for a long time. Finally decided...what the heck, I've got a spare windscreen so I went for it. Some things I do, don't turn out so great. Luckily, this one did. Yeah, we need to catch up one of these days. Always appreciate you taking the time to watch my videos. Thanks Greg.
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!
Thanks Erik. We'll see how well it works in July!
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 🙂
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?
@@TilTheRoadEnds The same reason as you, the Givi screen is much wider than the original so I get some extra protection.
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.
I completely agree after experimenting with the Dremel also. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@donkeydiehard879. What direction would you use…up?
Bit late to the party but just done mine with a tennon saw but slowly and sand papered down the edge after , looks professional 🤣🤣
It's truly a project that's not as difficult to do as it looks. Thanks so much for the comment...and watching.
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.
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.
Nice job, great info in video
Thank you very much. I appreciate your comment. Thanks for watching.
Great project sir!! That edge came out looking great. You happy with the height now? Looking forward to hearing about your next adventure.
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.
Great Video, good explanation 👍
Thanks, I really appreciate you watching and commenting.
Excellent video and info! Thank you!
Thank you so much. I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment.
Thanks for posting this video great work.
You are very welcome. But thank you for watching and commenting.
The saw scene was…glorious
Thanks! Occasionally I tend to lose my marbles. 😁 Thanks for watching!
Outstanding! Thanks very much for doing this video.
Thank you. So happy you enjoyed it.
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
😁Yup, this is my day job now...so you'd better get used to it Mr. Snow!
Great video
Daniel, thanks for taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it. Have a great day.
good job ...and funny video 😆
Thank you. And thanks for watching!
Nice job💪🏽👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you very much. I appreciate that.
Where are you going next?
Heading to Tuktoyaktuk, then Prudhoe Bay right after.
Jealous.
The whole reason to ride is freedom. If you're dwelling on technology gadgets when you ride then you just don't get it.
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. th-cam.com/video/qYmhtr3m8tQ/w-d-xo.html
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.
the bow fell apart...
😅 I didn't realize how intensely involved I would get playing the "saw"....it was my first time. Hey, thanks for watching though. 👍
@@TilTheRoadEnds you didn't tighten it