Windshield plastic replace?

[PaulCDF]

Great tip LMS!!!

I like BMI's Vintage Motorcycle Parts

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

[Jim]

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]

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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[PaulCDF]

Nice work Jim!

[BigLakeBob]

Looks good, that rod may be the ticket to sturdiness. The black trim fits the bike and won't yellow.

[Jim]

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

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[Jim]

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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