Tarl Posted April 10, 2010 Share #1 Posted April 10, 2010 The only thing I do not like about my new (to me) 2006 RSTD is the very high windshield. I have always set my shields up so my line of sight is about 2 inches above the plexiglass for an undistorted view. This windshield seems about 5 inches too high for my 5 foot 9 inch frame. Have any of you folks cut down the stock shield? I also found out Yamaha makes a direct replacement unit that is 7 inches shorter....anybody have any experiance with the shorter shield? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 10, 2010 Share #2 Posted April 10, 2010 http://clearviewshields.com/shop/product.php?id=184 Several have cut down there windshields,I have not but I did order thru the link I supplied and very happy with it. I had the vent put in and really like that also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfoster Posted April 10, 2010 Share #3 Posted April 10, 2010 I took mine (06 RSTD) to my local glass shop and he cut it down for me for $30. I later replaced it with the clearview...they come in 3 sizes plus they're 4" wider than stock. I tired the tall 21" and didn't like it and also had it cut down with no problems. I found it it better to mark where I wanted it cut and let him do the cutting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted April 10, 2010 Share #4 Posted April 10, 2010 If you're at all handy with a variable speed jigsaw, a ruler, some masking tape, a pencil, and a file, cutting down the windshield is quite easy. The main thing is to not try and cut too fast with the jigsaw... medium speed and very light forward pressure. I could provide instruction but that already exists somewhere on this site. Oh yeah... and a steady hand helps too... Make a template of the top of your windshield with a piece of cardboard or something such as a file folder. Lower that to where you want the top to be and trace the edge and there you have your cut line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonL Posted April 10, 2010 Share #5 Posted April 10, 2010 I cut the windshield on my 08 RSTD myself, very easy with simple tools. I used a saber saw with a fine tooth metal cutting blade. Cover all surfaces of the windshield and bottom of the saw table with tape, I used 2 inch wide painters tape. Once the area to be cut is covered mark your cut line, I used the center windshield bolt with a string and pencil for the basic arc then blend the edges to your taste. After the cut is done I used a flat fine file to smooth and radius the edge. When done you would never tell it was cut:happy65: The rule here is don't let the saw table contact the bare plastic, only taped areas to avoid scraches:bawling: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brake Pad Posted April 11, 2010 Share #6 Posted April 11, 2010 [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQj05Db-C3c]YouTube- How We Cut Down a Bike Windshield[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldinnd Posted April 11, 2010 Share #7 Posted April 11, 2010 I have both windshields and put the tall one back on I don't mind looking through it and a lot less buffetting from the wind with the taller shield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kj5ix Posted April 11, 2010 Share #8 Posted April 11, 2010 I have a short one on my 01 that I just got last Monday that was cut down to 11 3/8 and don't care that much for it,,, ( use to a taller shield ) I also have one that come with it that is 16 tall with two round vents in it. Haven't tried it yet. I will be looking for a tall wide shield soon I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarl Posted April 11, 2010 Author Share #9 Posted April 11, 2010 Wow...thanks for all the responses! I guess I have more options than I thought. Cutting the shield down certainly is an option and the clearview shield looks like a great way to go to. The hard part now is to decide which way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leland Posted April 12, 2010 Share #10 Posted April 12, 2010 5'8". 16.5" Clearview, light tint. NO RECURVE!! Perfect!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarl Posted April 13, 2010 Author Share #11 Posted April 13, 2010 5'8". 16.5" Clearview, light tint. NO RECURVE!! Perfect!!! I just ordered the same sheild but with the recurve and in clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leland Posted April 13, 2010 Share #12 Posted April 13, 2010 Hope you're happy with the recurve. I wasn't! I thought it distorted the view. Especially bad looking thru it in a curve. Actually gave me a headache. I initially bought the stock 21" height, but couldn't stand looking through the recurve. Then I cut the bottom down 4" which wasn't too bad, but I still didn't like the recurve. That's why I bought the 16½" without it. I honestly see no value in the recurve. I get no helmet buffeting to speak of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarl Posted April 14, 2010 Author Share #13 Posted April 14, 2010 Hope you're happy with the recurve. I wasn't! I thought it distorted the view. Especially bad looking thru it in a curve. Actually gave me a headache. I initially bought the stock 21" height, but couldn't stand looking through the recurve. Then I cut the bottom down 4" which wasn't too bad, but I still didn't like the recurve. That's why I bought the 16½" without it. I honestly see no value in the recurve. I get no helmet buffeting to speak of. Good points that I had not thought of. My whole purpose in this is to get an undistorted view of the road. To that end I have changed my order to get the non recurve shield. Thanks for the helpful info on ths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leland Posted April 14, 2010 Share #14 Posted April 14, 2010 I think you made a good decision. I had to find out the hard way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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