Making a small Windshield for a 1st Gen V-Strom 650 with basic tools you probably already have! A small windshield works great for summer riding, increasing the air flow!
Some fine craftsmanship right there. Nicely done. (Ha, still trying to forget the horrifying, repetitive, monotony, but that’s coming from someone that spent a couple summers bending thousands of acrylic display cases a week)
Great video and thanks for that. Could you please answer one question? What does the flame treating do to the edge as against the general rub down with various grits. Thanks from the UK
It looks superb! Best looking screen I've seen on a 'strom. Does your shorter screen positively influence "The Calm"? I'm looking for smooth air. The kind I find when I stand on the pegs at 70+MPH...when my head is above the turbulence. You mention air hitting your shoulders; is it smooth at head high?
I grabbed a sheet of polycarbonate as well but it has LEXAN stamped all over it to the point that the marks I would be making would not be visible to the viewers. Acrylic is better for outside use because it is more resilient to UV light. I have heard that it is easier to bend as well. Polycarbonate is more prone to yellowing but is much stronger and flexible. I didn't want to get too into those details in the video. For the small windshield I think that the Acrylic is a good choice. I'm hoping to make a large one (and video) with the polycarbonate sheet that I bought.
Is it 250 fahrenheit or Celsius ? have done 250f for 3 minutes and after bending for ~1min it went back t flat, repeated 2 more times with same results - not sure what I am missing ?
250 Fahrenheit. Are you using Acrylic or perhaps Polycarbonate? Polycarbonate requires higher temps than Acrylic to become malleable and needs to cool more to retain its shape. As long as it's not melting, maybe try a little higher temp (300f) for 3 min and allow to cool longer. I used an Acrylic sheet for mine.
Some fine craftsmanship right there. Nicely done. (Ha, still trying to forget the horrifying, repetitive, monotony, but that’s coming from someone that spent a couple summers bending thousands of acrylic display cases a week)
Simple and elegant, thanks for this tip!
Excellent video my friend. The possibilities are endless. 👍😊🏍
Great piece of work here 👏🏻
Absolutely brilliant lost for words
Thank you so much for sharing and all the details !
Great video as always! Glad to see you back. I was beginning to wonder. :)
Thank you! Ya know, Life!
Deserves more views great video
Awsome work..
Espectacular!!!
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Great video and thanks for that. Could you please answer one question? What does the flame treating do to the edge as against the general rub down with various grits. Thanks from the UK
It looks superb! Best looking screen I've seen on a 'strom. Does your shorter screen positively influence "The Calm"?
I'm looking for smooth air. The kind I find when I stand on the pegs at 70+MPH...when my head is above the turbulence. You mention air hitting your shoulders; is it smooth at head high?
Great video!
would definitely try myself on my 2010 strom.
this bike doesnt get any maintenance videos anymore, i think you should make some!
I will try to make more!
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How thick of plexiglass did you use?
That came out great ! Can you still feel some wind protection from the smaller profile?
Not very much at all. Wind hits me at about chest height, perfect for summer riding!
Hi, really enjoyed this video. Do you have a materials list please and thickness you used. Many thanks from the UK
as I can see in the begining he bought a 0.093 in thick sheet which is around 2mm.
Way cool!! A practical application for bending guitar sides, right? :)
For an Acrylic guitar, heck yeah!
Woow...
Is there a reason other than cost that you opted for a standard acrylic over Lexan or other polycarbonate?
I grabbed a sheet of polycarbonate as well but it has LEXAN stamped all over it to the point that the marks I would be making would not be visible to the viewers. Acrylic is better for outside use because it is more resilient to UV light. I have heard that it is easier to bend as well. Polycarbonate is more prone to yellowing but is much stronger and flexible. I didn't want to get too into those details in the video. For the small windshield I think that the Acrylic is a good choice. I'm hoping to make a large one (and video) with the polycarbonate sheet that I bought.
@@mainstreammoto4856 thank you for that information. Can't wait for the next video!
Is it 250 fahrenheit or Celsius ? have done 250f for 3 minutes and after bending for ~1min it went back t flat, repeated 2 more times with same results - not sure what I am missing ?
250 Fahrenheit. Are you using Acrylic or perhaps Polycarbonate? Polycarbonate requires higher temps than Acrylic to become malleable and needs to cool more to retain its shape. As long as it's not melting, maybe try a little higher temp (300f) for 3 min and allow to cool longer. I used an Acrylic sheet for mine.
@@mainstreammoto4856 Indeed I have used Polycarbonate, thank you yet again :)
What temp do you bake in?
250
@@mainstreammoto4856 sometimes my eyes are in the way😄