Double the horror!

Discussion in 'Ducati General Discussion' started by Nelson, Dec 4, 2012.

  1. I recently ordered a "light smoke" screen from ebay.... Bloody thing arrived and it was a flippin fugly horror...:eek:

    Sooooooo.... I have chopped it into something beautiful... Eat ya heart out Auguste Rodin! :biggrin:

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    Anyone have any edging? :cool:
     
  2. you will get the edging in HALFORDS
     
  3. looks like youve done a good job mate
     
  4. Very nice :upyeah:. What did you use to get a neat cut and how did you avoid cracking it?
     
  5. Thanks. :smile:
    I used a dremil, although I think a disc cutter would have been better, bigger disc with less wander, then a bench grinder, followed by a hand file and sand paper.
    The material is actually quite easy to work with and get a good finish. Don't really need any edging, it has finished that well.
    I believe its polysomething, I don’t think you could do the same with a clear screen as I believe they're Acrylic and would shatter.

    Seems like a lot of fuss for a screen, but I don't particularly like the blister type and wanted something with the same length (front to back) as std, but with the additional height (top to bottom) of a DP. Most seem to be Airblade style, very tall and very long.
    I just couldn’t find one apart from in the States $$$$ + VAT + Tax. This screen was ~£20.
    I'll post some better pics when I have a mo. :upyeah:
     
  6. Looks nice good job mate

    Regards Steve
     
  7. Before better than after. Corse type screen for better protection and streamlining. After - midget screen but nicley fitted.
     
  8. Good job done. That was fugly before you attacked it.
     
  9. eeeeeerrrrrr thanks, I think...:biggrin:
    No doubting the benefits of a big 'un, but boy they ugly!

    ....also, what I've ended up with is a screen 2 inches taller than stock and is still in keeping with the curves of the bike....:upyeah:

    Who want's one? £60.00 pay pal accepted...:biggrin:
     
    #9 Nelson, Dec 6, 2012
    Last edited: Dec 6, 2012
  10. Is that including a 'free' dremel? :wink:
     
  11. Few more pics...

    Pretty clean finish, although I'll be adding trim when postie delivers it.

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  12. Are you going to sell the off-cuts as well, or just keep reposting the same advert over and over again? :wink:
     
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  13. I do happen to have some off cuts... Only use I could think for them was selling them to...
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  14. Now, who's going to add one of those late 70s/early 80s Rickman white barn door fairings to their Monster?

    Keeps out the cold!
     
  15. Nice job.
     
  16. Wow, nice job Nelson. That's a cracking job.
    Love your bike :upyeah:
     
  17. Thanks mate :)
     
  18. thats interesting, I just noticed your calipers are radial ,good job too!
     
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