$6 DIY Windscreen : Mods & Farkles http://drriders.com/topic5258.html www.DRRiders.com A Dedicated Suzuki DR650 forum for DR650 riders to share their knowledge, experience and adventures! FAQ Search Register Login It is currently Tue Apr 07, 2015 2:05 am Search View unanswered posts | View active topics Board index » Main Trail » Mods & Farkles All times are UTC - 5 hours [ DST ] $6 DIY Windscreen Page 1 of 15 [ 144 posts ] Go to page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ... 15 Next Print view Previous topic | Next topic Author fmlstewart Newbie Message Post subject: $6 DIY Windscreen Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 2:23 pm There always seems to be a handful of folks looking for a good windscreen for the more "DIRTBIKE" style DS bikes. So, I thought I'd share my DIY design. Easy to make. The only tools necessary are a ruler (straight edge) a pencil, and a good blade. Ultra light weight. No alterations to the number plate. Solid as a rock at over 100 mph. All you need is a plastic trash can 2" industrial strength velcro. ($12 Wal Mart) Supplies make two windscreens. Joined: Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:37 am Posts: 20 Location: 1 of 7 07/04/15 03:05 $6 DIY Windscreen : Mods & Farkles http://drriders.com/topic5258.html I didn't make this one, but obviously, they can be made of plexiglass as well. 2 of 7 07/04/15 03:05 $6 DIY Windscreen : Mods & Farkles 3 of 7 http://drriders.com/topic5258.html 07/04/15 03:05 $6 DIY Windscreen : Mods & Farkles http://drriders.com/topic5258.html Here's the template and measurements. You should be able to figure out the folds from the pics. Template and Sterilite trash can I use. 4 of 7 07/04/15 03:05 $6 DIY Windscreen : Mods & Farkles http://drriders.com/topic5258.html I recommend the velcro mount so in the case of a high speed get off, it will just pull off without damaging the number plate or your neck! But as I said, it is plenty solid. Give it a try. Let me know if it works for ya! Top dickensheets Post subject: Re: $6 DIY Windscreen Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 3:10 pm Very excellent. Would a heat gun help? SuperMoto Dude _________________ White 2011, Pat Walsh skid plate, Moose rack, BarkBusters, case savers, filter magnet, FatBars, homebrew windscreen, stiffer boingers Joined: Thu Sep 08, 2011 3:53 pm Posts: 453 Location: Las Cruces, NM Location: Top Plonker Post subject: Re: $6 DIY Windscreen Really good looking windscreen. Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 3:51 pm Like d s asks- How'd you get the precise folds? Heat gun? Adventure Rider Joined: Sun Apr 29, 2012 5:27 pm Posts: 1568 Location: Connecticut, now in England Top 5 of 7 07/04/15 03:05 $6 DIY Windscreen : Mods & Farkles http://drriders.com/topic5258.html JagLite Excellent! Adventure Rider Another "must do" mod that is easy and inexpensive. The velcro attachment will make it easy to install and remove. Now I just need to stop and pick up a plastic donor Big thank you! Joined: Sat Feb 26, 2011 8:56 pm Posts: 686 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Location: Anchorage Alaska _________________ James ATTITUDE: The Difference between Ordeal and Adventure Top Mambo Dave Post subject: Re: $6 DIY Windscreen Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 4:57 pm Seems too cool so far... how about a youtube video of you making one? Single Tracker I like the looks a lot. Joined: Mon May 14, 2012 4:21 am Posts: 267 Location: Top fmlstewart Post subject: Re: $6 DIY Windscreen Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 8:31 pm I don't guess a heat gun woukd hurt, but I've never used one. The plastic is not really that hard to crease. I just use the heels of my hands to "pinch" it uo. You don't have to fold it completely over. Just enough to make a good clean line. Newbie I never thought of doing a vid for it, but I may give it a shot. Joined: Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:37 am Posts: 20 Location: Top Reveille Global Moderator Post subject: Re: $6 DIY Windscreen Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 10:02 pm I will see if I can find the other threads covering this mod and post it on here to keep the info together. I know several folks have done the garbage can windshield mod in the past. Joined: Tue Nov 08, 2011 2:39 pm Posts: 3807 Location: Northern, IL Location: Top fmlstewart Post subject: Re: $6 DIY Windscreen Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 10:40 pm I originally posted the windscreen on advrider but it was a long time ago. I'll try to find the link. I just shot an impromptu "how to" vid on it. My first ever btw. Newbie I'll try to post it up, maybe tomorrow, if not tomorrow, definitely Wednesday. Joined: Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:37 am Posts: 20 Location: Top fabian_s Post subject: Re: $6 DIY Windscreen Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 1:14 am Great Mod indeed! Already saw it on advrider about 4 month ago I think. Wanted to make it back than but did not find any garbage can like this in my country :( Single Tracker Joined: Fri Feb 03, 2012 2:09 pm Posts: 200 Location: Bavaria Germany Location: Top 6 of 7 07/04/15 03:05 $6 DIY Windscreen : Mods & Farkles fmlstewart Newbie http://drriders.com/topic5258.html Post subject: Re: $6 DIY Windscreen Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 10:16 am So here's my first ever "how to" vid. Hope this helps. If anybody has any suggestions or new designs let me know. [video] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbtnlF4 ... ata_player [/video] Not sure how to embed a vid, so if that doesn't work, heres the URL. Joined: Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:37 am Posts: 20 Location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbtnlF4 ... ata_player Last edited by fmlstewart on Fri Jul 20, 2012 10:33 pm, edited 1 time in total. 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