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<blockquote data-quote="dsego" data-source="post: 749100" data-attributes="member: 18651"><p>I just installed a Rifle that was 3" taller than stock. I should have ordered a shorter one since I am 5-8. I love the Rifle windscreen but even with it all the way down I did not get air to my helmet. I cut 3" off and it is absolutely wonderful, all the way up I get NO noise or wind and down I get plenty to keep me cool. It was very easy and only took 15 minutes to do, here is what I did.</p><p></p><p>Leave the windscreen on the bike, cover the bike with something to keep it clean.</p><p></p><p>1. Tape the entire windscreen inside and out with blue painters tape.</p><p></p><p>2. Make template of the original windscreen with poster board or thin cardboard and place it where you want to cut making sure it is even.</p><p></p><p>3. Use a permanent marker to draw the line to cut so it is even and mimics the original shape.</p><p></p><p>4. Get a 24 tooth per inch blade for a saber saw.</p><p></p><p>5. Cut slowly, the plastic will not melt and the cut will be very smooth.</p><p></p><p>6. Leave the tape in place and sand the cut edge by hand starting with about a 400 grit sandpaper block.</p><p></p><p>7. Finish the job with 1500 grit sandpaper by hand.</p><p></p><p>8. Remove tape and smile <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> </p><p></p><p>My windscreen looks like a factory cut.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dsego, post: 749100, member: 18651"] I just installed a Rifle that was 3" taller than stock. I should have ordered a shorter one since I am 5-8. I love the Rifle windscreen but even with it all the way down I did not get air to my helmet. I cut 3" off and it is absolutely wonderful, all the way up I get NO noise or wind and down I get plenty to keep me cool. It was very easy and only took 15 minutes to do, here is what I did. Leave the windscreen on the bike, cover the bike with something to keep it clean. 1. Tape the entire windscreen inside and out with blue painters tape. 2. Make template of the original windscreen with poster board or thin cardboard and place it where you want to cut making sure it is even. 3. Use a permanent marker to draw the line to cut so it is even and mimics the original shape. 4. Get a 24 tooth per inch blade for a saber saw. 5. Cut slowly, the plastic will not melt and the cut will be very smooth. 6. Leave the tape in place and sand the cut edge by hand starting with about a 400 grit sandpaper block. 7. Finish the job with 1500 grit sandpaper by hand. 8. Remove tape and smile :) My windscreen looks like a factory cut. [/QUOTE]
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