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    cracked windshield

    I have a cracked windshield. It is one that does not have a metal frame or any sort of metal support. When the windshield is un broken, it is bolted to a fairing along the base of the windshield. The crack is a piece that actually broke off. I have the item bolted back on the fairing because both pieces have enough bolts to hold them on securely.

    What i need to know is what product can i use to glue the pieces together. I want to do it while the windshield is mounted because if i tried to do it with the shield off i would get it out of line. The 2 pieces are not 100% meshed. I was hoping for a recommendation for a product that does not run easily while dying.
    The distance between the 2 pieces is a couple of thousands. I don't mind seeing the glue or whatever. I am mainly interested in safety((the pieces staying on the fairing at 75 mph.
    Any ideas please???
    I also intend to use a couple of nut, bolt nd washer setups till i get a new windshield.
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    #2
    If there is a crack where it broke, use a small drill, the smaller the better
    and drill at the edge of the crack. This should keep it from spreading.

    Another idea is to replace it.
    I cracked the windshield on my S a few years ago.
    I got a replacement from Gustafson, fits great, no problems.
    He offers different tints and can make one for just about any bike.

    Custom Motorcycle Windscreens – Gustafsson Plastics
    http://www.bikescreen.com/
    Industry leader in aftermarket and custom motorcycle windscreens. We will bring your windshield ideas to life!
    Keith
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    1980 GS1000S, blue and white
    2015Triumph Trophy SE

    Ever notice you never see a motorcycle parked in front of a psychiatrist office?

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      #3
      Hawasaki wants $425 for a new windshield. Yje recomended site is askinf $129 plus shipping. A lot better.
      I still want to glue it first because i may just buy some lexan and make one.

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        #4
        LEXAN works well. Stick with the brand name. It is quite a bit stronger than some other clear plastics, does not become brittle, and does not discolour.

        I have not tried making a 'shield for your bike, but for the units on a GK or Windjammer fairing it is easy to do.

        On my GK, with 1/8 thickness LEXAN, I get no flex at all, at any speed.
        Bertrand Russell: 'Men are born ignorant, not stupid. They are made stupid by education.'

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          #5
          Thanks ron. i will definitely use lexan. Right now i am interested in a clear epoxy of some sort i think.

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            #6
            Look Here:
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            SV

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              #7
              Originally posted by sv650
              Look Here:
              http://www.science-projects.com/Plastics/PlexiglasWork.htm
              This website is for sale! science-projects.com is your first and best source for all of the information you’re looking for. From general topics to more of what you would expect to find here, science-projects.com has it all. We hope you find what you are searching for!


              Google: "Plexiglas joint"

              SV
              Thanks for the info

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