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Started by peter1000, 04/08/10 - 12:00:34

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peter1000

04/08/10 - 12:00:34
Gday guys can you buy a smaller screen for a 08 Vara?Failing that what would be the best way to cut down the stock one? :beer:Peter

S Barker

#1
04/08/10 - 14:51:42
A gas axe would be quick but might not produce the desired results  ::)

The problem is not going to be cutting it but how to hold it and avoid scratching the bit you want to keep.

A fine toothed hand saw to cut it (on the bike) and then a sander to smooth the edge.

SB

I wonder what happen if I click on this - Ooops

Harv

#2
04/08/10 - 16:37:19
I have used a home made 'hot knife' previously, a piece of 30A copper cable across the terminals of an old 24v lorry battery.
It leaves a natural 'bead' on the plasic.
I found it more accurate to fix the wire and move the screen....tip #1...have a couple of practice cuts above the line you want to get down to .....tip #2 ...slowly slowly....dont force it!
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path..... and leave a trail...!

.....and remember, "Light travels faster than the speed of sound, which is why some people appear bright until they speak"

LazyRider

#3
04/08/10 - 20:08:38
Having made and cut many screens, I recommend using wide masking tape, draw the line required on the masking tape then using a medium blade in a copping saw, cut away!  Use paraffin or white spirit to lubricate the saw and to stop it clogging.
Finish off with a sharp blade held side on and drawn along the cut edge. :)

peter1000

#4
04/08/10 - 20:43:57
Thanks guys i am lucky i asked.I would have made a meal of it for sure. :beer:Peter

LazyRider

#5
05/08/10 - 11:57:16
This looks good ;)

http://youtu.be/hQj05Db-C3c

Tarwdu

#6
05/08/10 - 13:16:37
Quote from: peter1000 on  04/08/10 - 12:00:34
Gday guys can you buy a smaller screen for a 08 Vara?Failing that what would be the best way to cut down the stock one? :beer:Peter

Have you checked that the screen is in its lowest position.  There are two positions available.
My initials are GS, but I ride a Varadero.

peter1000

#7
06/08/10 - 07:52:28
Lazyrider Thanks for the youtube link.Tarwdu i have got it on the low position.But its still to high or i am to short ;DCheers Peter

S Barker

#8
06/08/10 - 10:20:16
Quote from: tarwdu on  05/08/10 - 13:16:37
There are two positions available.


A Welshman advising an Aussie on the number of positions available  ::)
I wonder what happen if I click on this - Ooops

Tarwdu

#9
06/08/10 - 19:44:22
Quote from: S Barker on  06/08/10 - 10:20:16
A Welshman advising an Aussie on the number of positions available  ::)
Thats two more positions that you "limeys" don't know about.
My initials are GS, but I ride a Varadero.

Harv

#10
09/08/10 - 10:53:22
QuoteThats two more positions that you "limeys" don't know about.

You flash BAAAA-BAAAAA-stard
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path..... and leave a trail...!

.....and remember, "Light travels faster than the speed of sound, which is why some people appear bright until they speak"

peter1000

#11
14/08/10 - 13:26:28
Think i might just take the screen off. <lamp>

peter1000

#12
15/08/10 - 10:51:00
I took it off.I think its heaps better but i dont spend too much time over a 100klms,
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