I bought my ‘98 ACE Tourer last summer, and it is fairly obvious that the man who owned it was MUCH taller than me! I have had to look through the windshield instead of over it, which it not very safe at night or during rain.

Since I’ve got the bike pulled apart for painting, we took the opportunity last weekend to cut the windshield down lower. I created a video that explains what tools we used, and we show the process we went through to shorten the motorcycle windshield.

Disclaimer: If you choose to shorten your shield using the method shown in the video, I do not guarantee results, nor am I responsible for any injuries or damages to you or your motorcycle. Don’t whine to me if you tackled a job that you weren’t prepared to do, and something goes wrong. ‘Nuff said.

Without further ado, here’s the “How We Cut Down A Motorcycle Windshield” video!
And if you see it on YouTube, please be sure to rate it!

Until next time, keep the shiny side up, and Peaceful Journeys,
EclecticDawn

4 Comments to “Cutting a Motorcycle Windshield”

1. Linda W — March 16, 2008 @ 6:39 pm
   

   This is the greatest, I am vertically challenged and this is just what I need. I look thru the windshield instead of over it and there is enough distortion to be irritating. Thank you so much.

   Linda W.

2. Dawn Schmidt Ventimiglia — March 16, 2008 @ 7:07 pm
   

   You are very welcome, Linda. Some people like looking thru the shield, but I think it is dangerous, especially at night. I haven’t had a chance to ride my ACE with the shortened shield yet, as I am just finishing up the paint, but I’ll be riding SOON!
   EclecticDawn

3. Joe — August 30, 2008 @ 6:43 am
   

   Great video - I’m considering doing this.
   I read elsewhere it helps to shoot a stream of water at the jigsaw blade to keep the plastic from becoming a melted blob ahead of the blade. Any opinion on this?

4. Dawn Schmidt Ventimiglia — August 30, 2008 @ 7:08 am
   

   Hi Joe, first of all, thanks for stopping by!
   Remember…water and electricity do not play well with each other. :) I do not suggest spraying water anywhere near a plugged-in power tool. If you cut slowly, you won’t have much of a melting problem.

   Take your time and do some test cuts first on the part of the shield you will be cutting off - you’ll get the feel for the perfect speed, and then you can attack the real cut. If you do get any little melted bits, they will file or sand off quite easily. After sanding, the new cut edge on my shield is now smoother than the factory edge!

   Good luck and enjoy your ride!
   Dawn

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