Stage tuning the mid-height windshield

[actionjack]

Excellent. Looks awesome. With what do you do the cutting? Dremel low speed?

 

[lakercr]

Thanks, but there's really no special talent here. I installed the mid-height with a couple of the torx bolts, and then installed the Viper windshield over it with a couple more of the torx in the remaining holes. Mark a line (I used a sharpie) where the viper shield meets the mid-height, and then define it a bit better with some painter's tape. I used a fender saw (air tool) with a fine metal blade, and then cleaned up a few spots with a carbide bit. You could easily do this with a jigsaw and some sandpaper. Start to finish was probably about 45 minutes.

I'm re-using the mid-height trim for now, and it seems to be sticking OK. I'm expecting to touch this up a bit still so not going to put the new (final) trim on until I'm done. FYI, Yamaha has a part # for windshield trim - 8FM-K7213-00-00

 

[lakercr]

View from the seat:

 

[woodzynh]

View from the seat:
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That looks perfect!!


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[lakercr]

Got the GPS installed, fits nicely with modded windshield:

 

[stevewithOCD]

Perfect! That's what i'm doing. Did you glue the trim on?

 

[fatchance]

Nice set up. What GPS is that?

 

[lakercr]

Perfect! That's what i'm doing. Did you glue the trim on?

I haven't glued it yet - wasn't sure if I'd want to trim more after a test ride in colder weather. Right now it is just friction holding the trim on.

 

[lakercr]

Nice set up. What GPS is that?

Garmin Montana 610 with AMPS mount.

 

[actionjack]

Mrs Claus did not bring me a windshield so I will be cutting up a medium.

 

[ApexXTX/Viper]

View attachment 124216 View attachment 124217 I had the same problem I cut mine down 3-4 weeks ago because I was horrified how it looked on my sled. Lol

What did you use to cut the windshield. Perhaps you could give us a brief description of how you did yours or was it pretty much the same as lakercr? Did you leave the shield on the sled while cutting?

 

[lakercr]

Pic of the saw I use, and the cut that it makes:

Bottom right of first pic is where I tested the blade/speed. Bottom left of first pic is a test cut line. Second pic gives you an idea how much you can feather out a cut without breaking/cracking the plastic.

 

[silverram323]

View attachment 124390 View attachment 124391 View attachment 124392 View attachment 124393 Got the GPS installed, fits nicely with modded windshield:

I stole your mounting location.

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[lakercr]

Looks good, and I'm just copying what I've seen others do...

 

[Fast]

That looks perfect!!


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How much for the clear one