America New Mod. Very Pleased With Results.

Discussion in 'America, Speedmaster & Rocket' started by SUPERGRANDAD, Jul 16, 2017.

  1. SUPERGRANDAD

    SUPERGRANDAD Noble Member

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    #1 SUPERGRANDAD, Jul 16, 2017
    OK here we go, yet another mod, trying to get my bike spot on for touring and comfort.
    I have just purchased the Dart screen and given it a good go. It looks good and is fine for short trips and has a good degree of wind deflection.
    However on a long run with intercom at speed you do have windage on the chest and disturbed sound quality.
    No good when we are off to Italy this Sept for 3 weeks.
    So back to the subject here is the mod.
    The standard screen was too tall for me and I hated looking through the screen when riding, I think it is dangerous.
    Took the plunge and cut the standard screen down. Pictures attached.
    If anybody wants any advice on how to proceed drop me a line.
    It is just fine now and the wind is directed over my helmet.:)
    Ken.

    Screen Mod..jpg

    Mod Screen.jpg
     
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  2. Tal

    Tal Active Member

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    #2 Tal, Jul 16, 2017
    Nice job cutting screen down,it makes a big difference looking over the top of it especially when it pees down,(i did the same with my Heritage)
     
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  3. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #3 thebiglad, Jul 16, 2017
    I did the same on my KTM, just not quite as neat as yours though :oops::oops::oops::oops:
     
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  4. Tal

    Tal Active Member

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    #4 Tal, Jul 16, 2017
    HOG mate.Still in it god knows why.
     
  5. Sprinter

    Sprinter Kinigit

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    #5 Sprinter, Jul 16, 2017
    What did you use to cut it?
     
  6. Tal

    Tal Active Member

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    #6 Tal, Jul 16, 2017
    I used fine toothed metal blade in a jigsaw,dunno what Supergrandad used.
     
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  7. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #7 thebiglad, Jul 16, 2017
    I used an angle grinder with a very fine cutting disc when I did mine. Cut perfectly, preparation was crap :confused::confused::oops::oops:
     
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  8. SUPERGRANDAD

    SUPERGRANDAD Noble Member

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    #8 SUPERGRANDAD, Jul 16, 2017
    Jig saw with fine blade, the prep was the key to the good result.
    Well worth the effort.
     
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