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Post by sstressfl on Jan 6, 2018 12:48:00 GMT -6
I know it's a naked bike and it's not supposed to have a windscreen. But I always felt that the abbreviated windscreen on the GSX-S750 looked... unfinished. It looks truncated. I looked at the aftermarket for a bolt on, but none of them are integrated with the lines of the bike. They are obviously bolt-on-afterthoughts. So I decided I would make my own. But a few obstacles to overcome... like, how would I attach it? What materials would I use? And will it look like a blob of chewed bubble gum when I'm done? But hey! Since it's winter here in VT, I got nothing to lose by trying. I have some basic tools, a little bit of experience aaaaand a gopro. Let's get started and see what happens! This is Day 1. youtu.be/iitObMI2OIU |
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Post by AshesOfAnother on Jan 6, 2018 13:09:07 GMT -6
Square ✅
Manilla folders for template ✅
Sheet of aluminum ✅
Tape measure ✅
What else....
Dinner plate!
Again, out off nowhere I'm laughing my butt off while watching one of your videos. I do the same type of stuff all of the time. Who needs a compass, I'll find something! Your awesome bro.
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Post by sstressfl on Jan 6, 2018 13:40:13 GMT -6
HAHAHA!! You know it man  The vision in your head can't be stopped by lack of tools! You gotta do what you do with what you've been given. BTW... I have a compass on my wall. Never use it and forgot it was there until you mentioned it. LOL! |
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Post by mrstamp80 on Jan 6, 2018 22:12:47 GMT -6
At the top of your screen you need to put in a front 1/2''lip rolling forward to sweep the wind "up". Also dollar tree foam board and hot glue works really well to build templets. Also once you have a form with the foam board you can coat it in spray foam after it dries you remove the foam board and you have a mold to lay fiberglass. Just a couple other ideas for your next project. However you seem to be doing a good job looks good.
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Post by sstressfl on Jan 7, 2018 12:39:41 GMT -6
mrstamp80 thanks for the thoughts. I did this work during Christmas week (was home on vaca!) and I added a lip to the top The foam is a great idea, but not my strength. I've had experience shaping auto body panels and enjoy working with metal so I prefer it. Thanks again for the feedback!
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The vision in your head can't be stopped by lack of tools! You gotta do what you do with what you've been given. BTW... I have a compass on my wall. Never use it and forgot it was there until you mentioned it. LOL!
