I bought a screen off fleabay for 99p with the intention of cutting it..
Last summer while in Europe the temp was +30c. Because I have the high screen and Laminar Lip fitted, I was boiling up in the heat as no air could cool me down while on the road. This lead me to thinking about having a smaller screen for just the summer months.
Once I received the cheap screen, out came my Dremel 3000 tool.. I love this little tool as I have found it very useful for my practical mind :yes:
Once screen was cut (the cut wasn't that neat) I decided I needed some edging to finish it off.. Because the screen is 5mm thick its difficult to find some for Motorbikes. I found one @£2.99 for a car door that would fit..
Once received I soon had it cut to length and fitted.. I have now ordered some black silicon sealant just to finish off the ends to make it look nice..
I went out today on a RoSPA training day to see how it was.. I was really impressed and very happy with it..
Here are some pics to show you what I have done..
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My next project is to get the belly pan, Plastic strips on front fender and plastic cover on top of the tank, done in Bronze Carbon Dip.. :banana:
Looks good Debs.
I can see our own British ' ZG ' in the making...... :whistling: keep it up Debs.... :yes:
Great effort :yes:
99p !!!! :punk:
That's a superb idea re the screen. I like it. :clap: Its similar to the one ZG has put on his bike but probably about £200 cheaper!
Nice job :banana:
Debs...... I was expecting it to be love heart shaped to go with "new baby" :laugh:
Will Teddy survive the wind in his hair Debs ? :mfr_lol:
Looks like teddy has been hung Charlie :mfr_lol:
Quote from: shaggs147 on March 16, 2014, 05:04:41 PM
Looks like teddy has been hung Charlie :mfr_lol:
Teddy has a cable tie round his neck.
Looks wonderful. Good job!
Good job on the screen, but the trim spoils it, too deep IMHO you can get screen trim in a different colours including black. Its appx 5mm deep and will fit all 3-5mm thick screens. Every one to their own. :smiley:
Quote from: Debs on March 16, 2014, 11:21:22 PM
Teddy has a cable tie round his neck.
Kinky :eek:
Quote from: zedmeister on March 17, 2014, 08:13:15 PM
Good job on the screen, but the trim spoils it, too deep IMHO you can get screen trim in a different colours including black. Its appx 5mm deep and will fit all 3-5mm thick screens. Every one to their own. :smiley:
I couldn't find any that would fit the 5mm thick screen... :no:
Zed, do you mean screen finishes like this...http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motorcycle-screen-or-tank-edge-trim-red-black-gold-clear-smoked-carbon-look-/321343869018?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item4ad196505a
The ad says it will only be suitable for screen edges up to 3mm approx., but you never know you might get it on and in any case there will be other variants of it out there for thicker screens.
Debs, however for the purpose you bought and fabricated the screen, clearly it will be just fine and I still think you've done a cracking job on it.
Quote from: The Wolf on March 18, 2014, 11:02:46 AM
I still think you've done a cracking job on it.
2nd'd well done Deb's - may even let you and your Dremel loose on mine soon.
Quote from: The Wolf on March 18, 2014, 11:02:46 AM
Zed, do you mean screen finishes like this...http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motorcycle-screen-or-tank-edge-trim-red-black-gold-clear-smoked-carbon-look-/321343869018?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item4ad196505a
The ad says it will only be suitable for screen edges up to 3mm approx., but you never know you might get it on and in any case there will be other variants of it out there for thicker screens.
Debs, however for the purpose you bought and fabricated the screen, clearly it will be just fine and I still think you've done a cracking job on it.
I did buy an edging strip that said it would fit up to 4mm.. Tried but It just wouldn't go on properly. :no:
Yea sort of wolfie.
M&P do various including Oxford, but they do not specify a fitting diameter.
Quote from: zedmeister on March 18, 2014, 08:12:55 PM
Yea sort of wolfie.
M&P do various including Oxford, but they do not specify a fitting diameter.
The one I got that didn't fit was from M&P :hammer:
If anyone knows where I can get some to fit the 5mm thick screen then I would like to know... The edging I have on isn't to my liking but it was all I could find to fit. :yes:
Download COH Baines catalogue, they are the biggest supplier and may have what you want.
If you find something but they require a minimum order, just let me know and I can add to my next order.
Quote from: Ant on March 18, 2014, 10:04:13 PM
Download COH Baines catalogue, they are the biggest supplier and may have what you want.
If you find something but they require a minimum order, just let me know and I can add to my next order.
Ok thx Ant.. Getting it now... I will let you know asap :yes:
Update...
OMG Ant.. Now I am confused.. There are so many... All I want is some that will fit snuggly over he screen edge and not look too big..
I would guess at - IRS 0430EP Debs
Quote from: PCPeteUK on March 18, 2014, 10:40:36 PM
I would guess at - IRS 0430EP Debs
Oh yes I see it on Page 25.. If it fits on the 5mm thick screen then yes I agree.
Thanks for the tip Debs !!!
Looks :ninja: & :cool2: @ the same time :punk: :punk:
Quote from: Charlie747 on April 24, 2014, 08:29:18 AM
Looks :ninja: & :cool2: @ the same time :punk: :punk:
Well, it certainly looks different !!! :mfr_lol:
Deon
:mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
I have an OEM from the earlier models for the summer me thinks I might have ago me self with a saw now :)
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I just used a jigsaw. Worked a charm !
Deon
Quote from: Deon on April 24, 2014, 08:18:21 AM
Thanks for the tip Debs !!!
Well done Deon.. Looks good :clap: