Windshield cutting - Need some guidance started by Empire087
	October 19th 2009 at 5:33 PM Post #1
	Empire087 Dude wheres the snow? 236 Posts Group: Members Member Since: July 19th 2009 Location: Sault Ste Marie, Michigan Current Sled: 2002 ZL 500 2008-2009 Miles: 475
	Well before I returned the handguards because they where the wrong mount kit(will be ordering the correct mounting kit tommorrow) I noticed that my windshield was just a touch to big. I figured I could cut my windshield an inch or 2(just enough for it to fit correctly and still do it's job). Could anyone give me a quick how to on how to do it? I appreciate the help. 02 ZL 500(apv) 91 jag afs 440 "if it snowed in the summer, I'd ride!" Rating: 0 Quick Edit Edit Topic

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	October 19th 2009 at 5:39 PM Post #2
	Quinlan Department of Corrections Quinlan is a little disappointed that he received HMK Highmark 4 boots instead of the Highmark Pros as he had anticipated... Updated Yesterday at 6:19 PM 9720 Posts Group: Moderators Member Since: December 8th 2003 Location: Fargo, ND, USA Current Sled: 06 SP 440/700, 98 ZR 600 2008-2009 Miles: 365
	Try searching for Cutting Windshield, Trimming Windshield, etc. It has been covered many times with different opinions. 2006 Arctic Cat SnoPro 440/700 EFI 1998 Arctic Cat ZR 600 EFI Custom 1996 Ski-Doo FormulaIII 600 A mountain lion roaming the prairie found a bull, killed it and ate the entire bull. With a heavy belly, unable to walk, the lion laid in the tall grass moaning and roaring. Soon a hunter, attracted by the roaring, shot and killed the lion. Moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut! Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	October 19th 2009 at 9:49 PM Post #3
	mycat8urskidoo Average Member 603 Posts Group: Members Member Since: July 4th 2006 Location: Graytown, OH, USA Current Sled: 1999 Arctic Cat Thunderca
	i've got kind of a weird method, but it worked good, I drew my lines, in the last one i did i happenned to use a chalk line for layout, then i drilled holes every inch or so right above the line (to keep from losing the line) and then i connected the dots with a pair of tin snips, with the holes every inch or so you can get a nice cut with just one snip, i've cut them with snips without holes and it always seemed like i ended up with a pretty wavy line getting a little carried away with the snips 99 TCat Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	October 21st 2009 at 3:42 PM Post #4
	Empire087 Dude wheres the snow? 236 Posts Group: Members Member Since: July 19th 2009 Location: Sault Ste Marie, Michigan Current Sled: 2002 ZL 500 2008-2009 Miles: 475
	how do you take off the trim? Just pull or should I heat it up? 02 ZL 500(apv) 91 jag afs 440 "if it snowed in the summer, I'd ride!" Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	October 21st 2009 at 3:44 PM Post #5
	jonny_little94 New Member 61 Posts Group: Members Member Since: March 15th 2009 Location: I Falls, Minnesota, USA Current Sled: 2000 mxzx 440
	when i cut my windsheild, i used an attachment for my drill called nibblers. they are made to cut sheet metal but they worked good for my windsheild. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	October 21st 2009 at 3:46 PM Post #6
	xINeEdSnOwIx I walk softly but carry a big stick 215 Posts Group: Members Member Since: June 17th 2009 Location: Elk Lake, WI, USA Current Sled: 02 1/2 zr 440 sno pro
	^I just grabbed the end of it and slowly pulled it off. I used tin snips for cutting my windshield down. 2002 1/2 zr 440 sno pro -D&D clutching -Fox shocks -6 inch bar risers -C&A skis -1.5 track -RSI handguards w/ billet mounts -RSI mountain bar .:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	October 21st 2009 at 6:55 PM Post #7
	charger12 Let it Snow 69 Posts Group: Members Member Since: March 23rd 2008 Location: Hagaman, NY Current Sled: 1996 Ultra/90SRV/92VMax
	Tin snips work the best, I used masking tape for a nice line to cut along, take your time and it will work great. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	October 21st 2009 at 6:57 PM Post #8
	Sno-X-treme Senior Member 2991 Posts Group: Members Member Since: October 25th 2001 Location: Menomonie, Wi, USA Current Sled: 2006 rev 440/700 2008-2009 Miles: 400
	masking tape for the line then an angle grinder with a cut off wheel. My Youtube Videos Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	October 21st 2009 at 7:27 PM  [ Modified October 21st 2009 at 7:28 PM ] Post #9
	Empire087 Dude wheres the snow? 236 Posts Group: Members Member Since: July 19th 2009 Location: Sault Ste Marie, Michigan Current Sled: 2002 ZL 500 2008-2009 Miles: 475
	Well this is how it came out: Wasnt to bad for not having tin shears that were sharp, i probably would have used them. I used a cutting tool that i cant remember the name of. 02 ZL 500(apv) 91 jag afs 440 "if it snowed in the summer, I'd ride!" Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	October 21st 2009 at 7:55 PM Post #10
	dtmmil Senior Member 3181 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 27th 2007 Location: Hawley, MN, USA Current Sled: 99 xc700
	The first time I did mine I used a roto zip, the second time I used the tin snips, both worked well. And sometimes the trim won't just pull off, I stuck mine in the bathtub full of hot water for a few minutes and it pulled right off. Clutched Jetted, boyesen reed petals, boost bottle, 98xc carbs slides, 1371 needles, gutted air box Homeade 7 1/2" riser Homeade suspension drop brackets shortened and blackened windshield powermadd handguards 144 conversion, tracks usa extensions, custom tunnel extension and rear bumper, IQ flap, 1.25" track Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	October 22nd 2009 at 7:47 AM Post #11
	Empire087 Dude wheres the snow? 236 Posts Group: Members Member Since: July 19th 2009 Location: Sault Ste Marie, Michigan Current Sled: 2002 ZL 500 2008-2009 Miles: 475
	Overall does it look pretty good? 02 ZL 500(apv) 91 jag afs 440 "if it snowed in the summer, I'd ride!" Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	October 22nd 2009 at 8:27 AM Post #12
	dtmmil Senior Member 3181 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 27th 2007 Location: Hawley, MN, USA Current Sled: 99 xc700
	I think it looks pretty good, maybe just a bit taller on the left side, could just be the pic though. On mine after I cut it down I painted the inside of it black also, just for looks. Clutched Jetted, boyesen reed petals, boost bottle, 98xc carbs slides, 1371 needles, gutted air box Homeade 7 1/2" riser Homeade suspension drop brackets shortened and blackened windshield powermadd handguards 144 conversion, tracks usa extensions, custom tunnel extension and rear bumper, IQ flap, 1.25" track Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	October 22nd 2009 at 8:35 AM Post #13
	sledneck1978 HAIL CHASER 2143 Posts Group: Members Member Since: August 9th 2007 Location: Andover, MN 2008-2009 Miles: 875
	I don't know if you did this or not but my advice for the next time you do it is to do it in your basement. The warmer it is the easier it will cut. "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" (Wayne Gretzky) "Not everyone gets off to a great start, but you have to start to be great" (Zig Zigler) Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	October 22nd 2009 at 10:34 AM Post #14
	Dekk85 Advanced Member 1245 Posts Group: Members Member Since: February 28th 2008 Location: Hawarden, Iowa, USA Current Sled: 2003 Polaris RMK 600
	Would one of those roto-zips work good for cutting windshields? Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit