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| Author: | boatingfool [ Mon Aug 16, 2010 7:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Windshield |
I am considering making a custom windshield out of 1/8” or ¼” lexan for my 650cc Joyner Sand Viper. I figure I can use hose clamps to hold the windshield to the buggy frame. I was torn between using a single piece and shaping it to wrap around, or cut the pieces and using a couple of aluminum strips to form the angles. Has anyone made a custom windshield for a Joyner Sand Viper or other buddy? Pics are appreciated for ideas. Thanks, Vincent |
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| Author: | PGH [ Mon Aug 16, 2010 11:09 pm ] | ||||
| Post subject: | Re: Windshield | ||||
I didn't make this one, but kept the picture due to the wiper that was added.
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| Author: | rockrunner [ Mon Aug 16, 2010 11:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Windshield |
Yea if your riding around mud or water holes you need to be able to clean it. I've heard of a couple of people that removed their windshield due to poor visibility. My question is how easy does lexan scratch? An old school hand operated wiper would be an easy install but if the lexan scratches easy, it won't be long before you can't see at all. |
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| Author: | manco12 [ Tue Aug 17, 2010 1:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Windshield |
Lexan is more scratch resistant than regular Plexiglas but that doesn't mean much... I hear it's pretty good but for a windshield I have no idea. |
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| Author: | BigAustin [ Tue Aug 17, 2010 3:45 pm ] | ||
| Post subject: | Re: Windshield | ||
I scrounged a piece of Lexan from a signmaker. Its only half height so as not to restrict airflow to rad ?
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| Author: | pipefitter9 [ Tue Aug 17, 2010 4:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Windshield |
I have heard of people having problems with overheating because of the windshield restrickting air flow just a thought. |
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| Author: | Minnesota_Duane [ Tue Aug 17, 2010 10:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Windshield |
 Mines pretty well hidden and stays cool. Wish I had a windshield, dragon flys in the forhead at 85 hurt like hell. |
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| Author: | Danworks [ Tue Aug 17, 2010 11:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Windshield |
I replaced my stock clear plexi with tinted lexan, it isn't very scratch resistant my five year old (cleaned) it for me and left some nice scuff marks right at eye level. I do think it's more impact resistant, but I don't want to test that. |
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| Author: | VaDuneBuggy.com [ Tue Oct 26, 2010 10:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Windshield |
I put this together for a friend. The windshield frame is welded steel and the glass is tinted DOT safety glass. I used a rear window wiper motor from a Isuzu Trooper ($35 at junk yard). Attachment:
File comment: 650 Sand Spider Windshield
 2010-01-06 16.01.42.jpg [ 1.27 MiB | Viewed 13769 times ] |
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| Author: | Danworks [ Thu Oct 28, 2010 1:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Windshield |
Thats cool!!! |
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| Author: | kavio013 [ Thu Oct 28, 2010 1:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Windshield |
VaDuneBuggy.com wrote: I put this together for a friend. the glass is tinted DOT safety glass. I used a rear window wiper motor from a Isuzu Trooper way too cool |
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| Author: | Tigger [ Fri Oct 29, 2010 5:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Windshield |
VaDuneBuggy.com wrote: I put this together for a friend. The windshield frame is welded steel and the glass is tinted DOT safety glass. I used a rear window wiper motor from a Isuzu Trooper ($35 at junk yard). Attachment: 2010-01-06 16.01.42.jpg Is that on a 650 sandspider? If so Does the front basket still fit? Does the frame quickly release 4 of road? How much $Money$ to fabricate another frame 4 me that accommodate's a front basket??? No glass or wiper i will source that localy. Better and safer to ship without glass. |
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| Author: | Mr.Bob [ Fri Oct 29, 2010 10:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Windshield |
a thick coat of car wax will help keep it clean and help with scratches.its nice in the rain to. |
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| Author: | VaDuneBuggy.com [ Wed Nov 03, 2010 9:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Windshield |
Attachment:
File comment: Sand Spider DOT Safety Glass Windshield.  sand-spider-windshield (Small).jpg [ 86.31 KiB | Viewed 13503 times ] Here's a side view with the 3 panel windshield installed on a 650cc Sand Spider. |
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| Author: | soundkillr [ Thu Jan 20, 2011 11:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Windshield |
The windshield on that 650 is awesome!! I need you to make one of those for my 800 MV! |
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| Author: | kavio013 [ Thu Jan 20, 2011 11:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Windshield |
VaDuneBuggy.com wrote: I put this together for a friend. The windshield frame is welded steel and the glass is tinted DOT safety glass. I used a rear window wiper motor from a Isuzu Trooper ($35 at junk yard). Attachment: 2010-01-06 16.01.42.jpg ill give ya $20 (its a joke) to build me one.... no seriously how much to do TWO for the roketa gk-13?...... |
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| Author: | CookieMonster [ Fri Jan 21, 2011 10:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Windshield |
So you think a local signmaker may be the best source of Lexan? A simple one with tube clamps may be on my list for next year. |
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| Author: | mnkyvndor [ Tue Mar 01, 2011 1:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Windshield |
could you put a light tint on the plexiglass to help protect it from scratches?? like a screen cover for a cell phone... |
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| Author: | OffRoadChina [ Tue Mar 01, 2011 2:06 am ] | ||
| Post subject: | Re: Windshield | ||
VaDuneBuggy.com wrote: I put this together for a friend. The windshield frame is welded steel and the glass is tinted DOT safety glass. I used a rear window wiper motor from a Isuzu Trooper ($35 at junk yard). Attachment: The attachment 2010-01-06 16.01.42.jpg is no longer available Very nice, I like this one. I will post another one this night after work.
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| Author: | VaDuneBuggy.com [ Thu Sep 08, 2011 6:56 pm ] | ||
| Post subject: | Re: Windshield | ||
FOR SALE - DOT Glass Windshield and Wiper Fits: Joyner 650 Sand Spider This exact windshield is now for sale. DOT Glass with steel frame Powder coat painted black Windshield Wiper motor installed Has the DOT stamp on glass First $750 + shipping gets it the custom glass itself cost over $250 Call or Text Jake 434-964-eight-zero-zero-one
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