Honda CRF250L Windshield Build - NO DRILLING!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 เม.ย. 2020
- *UPDATE* I am now offering this windshield for sale on my website: www.SolveProductDesign.com
This video walks through the steps in making a windshield for my 2015, Honda CRF250L using the gravity sag forming process.
This is a custom windshield, designed to mount without drilling any holes or using any hardware. It was designed for a nice fit behind the headlight bezel, rather than the typical front mounted design.
So I received 2 windshields from Blaine today. I installed one on my crf300l in 10 minutes and went riding all day both on road up to 75 mph and miles of hard new England trails and I couldn't be happier the fit and look are unsurpassed no holes no metal bars or mounts to get in the way or detract visually. No wind buffeting and I'm 71" tall. Seriously it looks like it came factory. Blaine is clearly intelligent and creative. Two thumbs up
Blaine, I wanted to get back with you regarding the CRF300L windshield I purchased for my Honda. The craftsmanship is first rate and the mounting process is genius! Aesthetically it's really clean and attractive with no unsightly hardware. Looks 100% OEM. The fit was perfect and it all went together so easily. Best of all, it's very solid at speed. No rattles, vibrations or harmonics. And it does an amazing job of getting the wind blast off my chest. Finally I can scoot down the road at highway speeds without cringing. Well done, sir!
Really appreciate the kind words and feedback. Thank you!
This is beyond impressive!
Really nice! So clean! I am impressed!
Thanks Henriette!
Great job, love the creativity
Well, I'm impressed! Looks worth trying
Looks awesome.
It looks brilliant the whole thing is genius I bought the one made by Baja and I never like the way it mounted on the outside
A piece of doable sided tape inside the headlight cover for another contact point may help incase a tab fails. Use doable sided foam tape to reduce vibration.
very nice!!
I think you have something there! I am sure there is a good market for those and would be a money maker for you!
Thanks busyflyin! If there's enough interest and I don't encounter any problems with the windshield I will probably consider selling them.
blainemcfarlane do it
@@blainemcfarlane how much??
@@loyalmoses1677 I’m not sure yet. I’m thinking around $75 CAD + shipping.
I would buy one
I just ordered one. Fingers crossed, that it will help to reduce the wind hitting me while riding on my 250L. I'm 5,8". I will write again once installed and tried... Thank you.
I received this fantastic windshield today. I won't install it right away cause I'm a beginner with motorcycle and I still drop the bike once in a while and don't wanna drop it and brake the windshield. Maybe next year. I will write later on...
Hi. I finally installed my windshield this week... It was very easy to do and now my bike looks amazing. It's really fit the bike very well. Thanks again and have a good day sir.
nice
ממש יפה!!
Great job!! Really well done ☺️ any chance for you to sell one of it for my CRF250 L 2019 model year?
I'm based in Italy, let me know in case.
Thanks
Claudio
Nice
Genius
Hi, what a great video and product. Did you decide already whether you are selling these. Would buy one!
Hi thanks for the inquiry. It made me realize that the link in the video description was an old one. It is now updated to the proper ebay link.
very nice work
what laser cutter are you using?
Thank you! I’m using a Universal Laser Systems VLS2.3 (30 watt).
Looks like it should fit on a 300L, headlight assembly looks the same. Can anyone confirm? Thanks.
Wow, that's good design/build. Looks good. Is it higher than the Baja Worx shield? ... and do you feel the air pressure now on your helmet (versus torso) when you ride?
Thanks CoolBananaBoy! I believe this shield would be a couple inches taller than the bajaworx shield just based on their website info. I do still feel wind on my helmet but it's reduced significantly, especially how it used to hit the underside of my helmet (probably reflecting up off my torso). The biggest improvement is in the wind blast to my upper body. It makes highway riding so much more relaxing and comfortable. I can sit upright without having to hold on so tight to the bars. I'm about 5'10" for reference.
@@blainemcfarlane Ok, thanks, that's what I 'm hoping for. I'll probably end up getting a BajaWorx, or similar.
Elegant design!
How is the vibration on the windshield & does the headlight beam shake? How many miles have you put it through by now? Wondering how well the headlight cowl will hold up with the stress of the added torque & leverage from the wind.
My son is looking to buy one from you on ebay for his 2014 CRF250L.
I might have to figure out something similar for my WR250r.
I haven't tried any competing windshield designs so unfortunately I can't say for sure if it's better. I do see some vibration on the windshield due to wind which I'm sure is common with all designs, but I haven't noticed any extra shake in the headlight beam. As for the torque on the headlight bezel: I suspect that this design would be better than a bolt on style. The main force imparted on the headlight bezel is where it mounts to the headlight mounting assembly and that force would basically be straight forward. The second force countering the torque from the wind is applied back into the triple clamp rather than the headlight bezel and therefore removes any major torque from the headlight assembly. This is different than a windshield that bolts firmly to the headlight bezel. In those designs, the full torque from the wind would be completely countered by the headlight bezel which is in turn fastened to the rubber mounted headlight assembly. I hope all that makes sense.
So far I have a little over 2000 kms (1200 miles) on this windshield with no issues. I've received lots of positive feedback from others as well with no reports of any failures in use.
@@blainemcfarlane That makes sense. Thanks for the explanation Blaine. I’m sure I’ll be helping my son install it in the near future. -now if I could only get you to make one for my WR250r! 😉
Also, have you let the CRF250L groups on FaceBook & Reddit know you have these available? You should be able to sell a lot of these. Once my son Trent uses it (& likes it) I know he’ll post about it.
So far I've only built accessories for the bike that I own. Maybe if I sell enough windshields I could add a WR250r to the fleet. 😂 I have mentioned the windshield on one Facebook group but I have to admit that my marketing skills are pretty non-existent and I tend to prefer spending my time in the shop. I've always hoped that quality products would market themselves but there's a lot of competition out there! Positive feedback and word of mouth is still the best in my opinion.
I have a crf450l would it fit on this bike as well????
Could you make me one for my 2018 CRF 250 L?
do you make these to sell, ?
I am interested in one of your windshields . You wouldn't be close to Niagara Region in Ontario by any chance . Thanks
I’m in Winnipeg. If you’d like to contact me through my website at SolveProductDesign.com I can offer a bit of a discount from the eBay price. Cheers!
I wonder if this will work with the new CRF300L.
I am very curious to see what has changed.
I am interested in getting one from you for my 2018 Honda CRF250L. Are you selling them yet?
No sh!t... No drilling but an engineering degree required... Where do I buy one LoL.
Thanks for your interest. Ebay link is in the video description.
Hello, would you be interested selling one of the windscreen! I just did a 9 hours trip and I sorely could I used one of your wild screen!!
Hi Steve, send me a note to info@solveproductdesign.com and maybe we can arrange something. Thanks!
Is it made of polycarbonate?
What temperature in the oven?
It’s made of acrylic. Polycarbonate can’t be laser cut, is difficult to form without developing bubbles, and scratches more easily. I set the oven around 375 F.
@@blainemcfarlane Dzięki!
Would be interesting to see how/what you measured to determine the shape of the windshield. There is nothing "poor man" about this project.
Any update on the reliability?
I've had no issues with it in over a year now. I'm not the most aggressive rider but I've put the bike down a couple times on trails and it's held up fine on the highways too. I've sold quite a few and haven't had any negative feedback.
@@blainemcfarlane well, I’ll be buying a set whenever my 300L comes to me
Can you send me the one you messed up. Or can i buy one from you please???
Hi Josh, I'd be happy to sell one to you. Check out the link in the video description. Thanks!
Looks like it would fit my 2020 crf450l too. If so I'll order one.
@@joshemrick1213 Unfortunately, I haven't had a chance to look at a crf450l yet to see what is different. I can't guarantee that it would fit.
Can you make me one for my bike?
Thanks for asking! I'm hoping to get some miles on with the windshield installed to make sure there aren't any issues. If there's enough interest I will likely consider selling them.
blainemcfarlane send me out a prototype and I can test it out as well ;)
no drilling...just laser machining is all...duh
I meant no drilling holes in your bike (like all other windshields I've seen for the CRF250L). Maybe that wasn't obvious. Thanks for watching.
Not a DIY for the average person.