Building a Plexiglass Windshield For $27 | Motorcycle Windshield

In this episode I am building a windshield for my motorcycle out of plexiglass. This project only cost me $27 for the parts.
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[@djexclusivee]

Thanks man. I love how the internet has a wealth of knowledge in so many variety of things and better yet there’s good guys like you willing to share.

[@collinrisley4026]

Awesome dude!!! I was like heeell naw $150-$200 piece of plastic. Then you came in with the skills! Thanks brotha

[@johnricker9997]

Fun project. For those looking to work plastic in the oven, use a lower heat and allow it to slowly increase in temperature. This can be shaped with less chance of distortion at lower heat.

[@briangingras5886]

Right on I used to use the oven method to make parabolic dishes from a satellite dish but I used to do solar cooking to curve now I'm trying to make a e-bike windshield myself and the two pieces is a good idea to prop on I'm going to use a heat gun to make a bow it's either that or around drum to push down the edges as you heat the piece

[@Scrambleroflahore2.0]

Nice work done the best thing I loved about the video is you dont give up in the starting when every thing is going mess. Weldone

[@ericbenttech2234]

EXCELLENT VIDEO abilities (no blah blah blah). and great fabricator this guy!

[@oahumls]

Great lesson on cutting and bending plexiglass.

[@mrhowell6842]

I loved my Virago. Good job.

[@Almina1812]

hey, nice job, any vibrations by riding?

[@bradwilmore5161]

You're pretty good my man, you definitely have skills...

[@otszzz79]

Those impurities, bubbles are not from spraying the shield while its in the oven?

[@MrFitz0312]

I bought a cheapo windshield on Ebay for $40. It cane with the mount and everything, hut was kind of a POS, but served its purpose. Only problem is that its too short to actually be useful... i LOVE this idea you have. I was thinking about making a new one and using the hardware (chrome) on the one i bought. My issue was how to curve/bend the windshield evenly. Your idea with the oven is great, good thinking and great video.

[@stanm9077]

not sure if you already finished it but i've seen some success in youtube videos with a heatgun, more precise than oven but less uniform. Depends on how much change you would need might be a better option

[@myrmac2000]

Well done job. I like your work bench top" it opens up to a whole new world or into a new World."

[@DIEGOGONZALEZ-np9ed]

You would get by well in Cuba with your resourcefulness!! cheers

[@suomenpresidentti]

Cut it with an angle grinder or a soldering Iron. No cracking. Those bubbles came because it got too Hot. And don't drill holes. Melt them with soldering Iron, no fear of cracking.

[@kivitropikal6755]

Good job body. Congratulations. I wanted to make my own too. Found some cheap plexiglass on secondhand store but failed doing it. I live in Turkey, and I bought a new windshield for my bajaj pulsar ns 200 bike. If cost me for 35 dollars. If I had a garage like yours, I would try to make another one by myself.

[@richardleblanc]

Nice work!

[@gueto70]

I have built and cut down several fairings. Lexan is safer than plexi at the same thickness.Micro cracks,vibration and windex are bad for both materials.A roto zip eliminates the oscillating vibration that causes the big cracks you see and micro ones that have potential to grow suddenly under wind pressure (IE shatter).Glue on rubber car door protector edging that wraps around the glass edge will act as a dampener for vibration.This will also protect the edge from impact and help hold the debris in the case of catastrophic failure.

[@SteveOz-zs8tz]

I did the same - $28aud a sheet of 3mm Perspex on eBay (aust). First time I tried cutting it with a hacksaw. This left a lot of small splits around the edges. Second time I used a carbide rod for a hacksaw blade which worked fine. I finished it off around the edges with an angle grinder, file and sandpaper. I might bend it with a heat gun. Next time, I'd use 4mm perspex.

[@rogerscott9332]

Good job man. Like the plan and outcome. You'll have the issue well in hand if it ever comes to SHTF.

[@denismoran670]

This man is clever - although the background noises made the presentation painful. Tip here - watch his mouth and switch the 'mute' off. I wondered about vibration as well, but sensible rubber pads will cope with that, I'm sure. A refinement would be to put in plastic 'tubes in the bolt holes as well. Now all I have to find is a well-equipped workshop, a piece of plexiglass, and a really stunning assistant to hold the spray! Thanks very much - I did appreciate your efforts - really great piece of work.

[@douglasmaloney6547]

So if you use a router to cut the shape out the edge left is smooth and will require almost no cleanup!

[@spanky522]

Don't use Plexiglas. It can shatter!! I made my onw windshield years ago with Plexiglas and it shattered going 60 mph down the highway. Once you bend it with heat, it becomes even weaker. Once you drill it, that will only give it another reason to break along the holes you drilled. You should only use Lexan for windshields. It's shatter proof and scratch resistant also so you get the best of both worlds!! Once you have it cut so it works for you, take and sand the edges of the Lexan and polish it rounded so it looks like a factory finish. Take your time and it will turn out like a professional job!

[@johnnygross4415]

lexan

[@josepeixoto3384]

Lexan is a brand name,like Ford,GM... the material is Polycarbonate; it does not shatter,it bends and behaves like aluminum; don't know Plexiglas but it's probably another brand name,the material being Acrylic; Acrylic is a bit D A N G E R O U S»»»» it shatters in shards that fly off fast,when bent to breakage; i would not like to ride behind one; However....Acrylic is more scratch resistant than Polycarbonate...

[@MizMods]

@@josepeixoto3384 Correct, Polycarbonate is really, REALLY, easy to scratch. Used to work for a company making windshields. We had to use an in-house coating coating to keep them looking good.

[@EvilTwin123]

I used Lexan Luthor to help me. Now I'm imprisoned in a plane of glass floating through space with 3 other ppl who wear leather and fail to bathe properly.

[@charlie-tangomotors2516]

I love this. Good job. One note, and this isn't just you but a lot of other channels do it too. Factor in the cost of specialty tools. The average person doesn't have a welder or scrap metal on standby. Cost of material are not the only cost of the build and can be misleading if someone wanted to follow the same diy instruction. That being said, keep it up. 👍

[@fanzfanzilla]

Hello, thanks for the video. I want to use plexiglass on my car dashboard and wondering if I can use heat gun to shape it while laying it down. I will be using 6-inch strip of plexiglass to create a LED light effect and blend in the couple of 7-inch LCD screens into the dash. Any suggestions?

[@bradyjones8263]

You're good man. Thanks for the tips

[@Lastcallrepent]

Ok your a great resource. !

[@DaveWatts_ejectamenta]

If it breaks with vibration, are you sure its the right material to use?

[@LeeKobe1]

Good video, but really... 3/8" thick plxiglass?

[@theodulas8650]

Great fabrication skills.

[@malcolmmathers2690]

good one there stupid expensive to buy when you can make your own for cheap

[@Leeroy002]

Fun fact, Northrup fond that the hand soap used in the mens bathrooms was the best lubricant for drilling Plexiglass sheets without cracking it in the process.

[@ionut.666]

How many millimeters thick was your plexiglass? I have just cut one of 4mm and I would like to ask you whether you turned on the heat both at the top and at the bottom of your oven, that would really help me a lot!

[@ionut.666]

How did you manage to bend the windscreen more in the bottom site and less in the top side? Moreover, do you have some sizes for your windshield that you have built?

[@Trigsbroom]

Nice job, mate!

[@BenButler1]

Looks nice

[@iron883cd]

i do all myself too, but the thing with that plexiglass is that shatter, and if you crash god forbids you got a spear in your chest the windshield not supposed to do that, and again i like to save on everything bro

[@trollslayergaming]

Wtf Awesome bro

[@johnnygross4415]

Lexan, same stuff race cars use, no shatter

[@jeffchristensenm.a.6930]

Well done!

[@SuperFireHog]

I see a lot of bubbles in the Plexiglas at the end.

[@dhowar]

I'm surprised the plexiglass didn't melt around the supports in the oven.

[@EvilTwin123]

BBQ would have given it a mesquite wood scent. Mmmm smells great honey. I married you for your cooking skills.

[@paulk5311]

i thought about doing this until i priced a sheet of plexiglas at lowes. about 35 bucks for a 18'' x 24'' sheet and i can get brand new replacement screens on ebay for under $50.

[@slrs3908]

Introduce yourself to Polycarbonate. Much tougher and much less likely to crack than plexiglass. Similar melting points.

[@michaelcalico5509]

Nice job

[@EXQCmoi]

Respect, man! :-) Have you still any idea at what temperture and how long the 'cooking' took?

[@SMinecraftTUTS]

Freaking genius this helped me out to get an idea on my project good looking out

[@BryceByerley]

That came out fantastic! Now that you've had a few days to ride with it, have you noticed any vibration issues?

[@urso3000]

Good job , congratulations

[@michaellovetere8033]

Use a very fine metal cutting blade. jig saw should be set to up and down only. No orbital if you have that setting. Go slow. ..I did the same mistake at first that you did.

[@alaatmeh9446]

Realy u r emazing

[@danb.3397]

OK, that was totally a hack but I applaud you for how it came out.

[@ryszardjacekrusniak7993]

You should use 316 stainless steel for hardware, nice bend though...

[@usernamemykel]

Your saw's cutting speed was set too fast for the plastic, and that's why it fused (melted) together during cutting.

[@ccccen]

very nice

[@williamfuentes1849]

EL ACRILICO NO SE HUSA PARA ESTE TIPO DE TRABAJO POR SER PELIGROSO PORQUE PARTE COMO NAVAJA DE DOS FILO EN ACCIDENTES SE USA LECZAN ESTE MATERIAL SOPORTA GOLPES Y ES FLECIBLE Y LO PUEDES CORTAL ALA FORMA QUE QUIERAS CHAO.

[@RickDelmonico]

The bubbles are from too much heat.

[@ccccen]

use Lexan for shield and have the tubing chrome plated at a shop, so small they'll probably do it for free :)

[@luiscervantesgomez3407]

👍

[@randyrowe3097]

use a router

[@josephblaha3586]

You wanted Lexon, not plex y glass

[@jottow680]

Look on eBay bro.

[@charlesstatkus]

Gave up watching. Music too loud..............

[@mpelevic]

Such a big shop, so many tools, but no talent. Sad.