I think the Bingham MK-I mounted the windshield directly to the tub without brackets; it just used nuts and bolts. You might call Doug Bingham at Side Sidestrider Inc. to see if he has a source for replacement windshields on his rigs. If all else fails, flexible plexiglass will work.
Originally written by epicmoto on 3/22/2008 7:58 PM
I think the Bingham MK-I mounted the windshield directly to the tub without brackets; it just used nuts and bolts. You might call Doug Bingham at Side Sidestrider Inc. to see if he has a source for replacement windshields on his rigs. If all else fails, flexible plexiglass will work.
Plexiglas is an acrylic and really is a problem as far as windshiled making goes. It is much better to use a polycarbonate such as Lexan. As long as there are no compounnd curves you should be able to do it with little hassle at all. Lexan can be formed with heat, no heat or bent in a brake if desired. For gentle curves just bending it in place works pretty well. If you mount it with through bolts it is best to drill the holes larger than required. If the windshield is tight on the bolts it can cause some cracks around them.
Lexan can be cut with a jig saw but we typically use a 4 or 4/2" cut off wheel.Cut it a little large and sand to size wanted. A flapper disc on a small grinder works well but a belt samder does a better job with less hassle.
1/8" thick material works very well and forms nicely.
If there is a plastics suppier close to you they may have 'cut offs' at a reduced price. I recently bought a full 4 x 8 sheet of Lexan and it was over 200 bucks.
Also check here. It never hurts to call:
http://www.bikescreen.com/
He has the windshield and base gasket. He lacks the metal brackets.
Lonnie
Originally written by Hack'n on 3/23/2008 12:26 AM
He has the windshield and base gasket. He lacks the metal brackets.
Lonnie
Okay Lonnie my mistake then.
To fabricate usable brackets would not be that hard but to try and duplicate the originals would be close to impossibel without some to utilize for reference etc.
Sand casting is something that can be done at home and is an option if one has time to deal with it.
I have Brooklands windscreens for 125 each which could give a unique look even though not even close to original.
Too bad both parties are so far apart. Oh well.
