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Windshield plastic replace?

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  • #31
    Great tip LMS!!!

    I like BMI's Vintage Motorcycle Parts

    May get one of thier windshields just to have on hand.

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    • #32
      I actually just finished up the windshield today. I have NOT taken it for a ride, but it seems very sturdy now. I had to use a 1/8" steel rod inside the black beading and this also helps hold the roll to it. See the photos for a better explanation than I can do. I first took the cardboard that I used to cut out the Poly. and shaped my steel rod to that. Then, I put the rod INSIDE the channel and then put the channel onto the Poly. I cut the ends... "Bob's your Uncle"! 20211130_154505.jpg20211130_113631.jpg20211130_154358.jpg20211130_160138.jpg

      Jim

      AMCA #6520

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      • #33
        I'll post HOW it is when I take it out for a test ride, but... it's getting COLD out, so I may have to wait for a NICE day that's at least 50F out!

        Here is my Next set of pics:

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        Jim

        AMCA #6520

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        • #34
          Nice work Jim!

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          • #35
            Looks good, that rod may be the ticket to sturdiness. The black trim fits the bike and won't yellow.
            Bob Rice #6738

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            • #36
              Thanks Guys!! Here's a closeup picture of the rod inside the channel from the "end point" of view.

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              Jim

              AMCA #6520

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              • #37
                I took the Chief out today and the "new" windshield worked like a charm. NO FLUTTER or bending of the windshield at all. Mostly I rode between 40-45mph, but took it up to 55mph and still was nice and stiff without any wind movements. I'd say that homemade windshield is good to go! That metal 1/8" rod that I put inside the edging was the KEY to keeping it from fluttering.

                $22.91 Polycarbonate Plastic Sheet - Amazon
                $15.68 12ft U Channel Rubber Seal Lok Trim - Ebay
                $7.46 (2) 1/8X48" Plain Steel Round Bar - Home Depot
                $46.05 Total Costs

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                Last edited by Jim; 12-01-2021, 06:04 PM. Reason: added text
                Jim

                AMCA #6520

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