Poly shield Install
This product has been road tested
Important:
Test fit before installation--Be sure cover clears center stand.
To make the Polycarbonate coolant tank shield, I used .117" (1/8")
polycarbonate window material.
The dimentions are:
On the
LENGTH ( 7" ) side, make the first 90° bend at 2".
Measure out 3 3/4" and make the next 90° bend.
This should give you measurements of 2", 3 3/4" and 1 1/4".
As an option, you could make the
length 5 3/4" and leave off the bend at the back.
To attach the shield, clean the tank and shield thoroughly with soap, water and rubbing alcohol. Dry completely.
Use a high quality double sided automotive trim tape. Don't use cheap stuff.
I used four strips of tape along the bottom and one on the front.
Now, how do you bend it?
It is possible to use a small torch to heat and bend it,
but
use low heat so as not to blister the polycarbonate. Practice on some scrap.
Use a hand break, like the ones used to bend sheet metal, guttering and flashing.
If you don't have access to a hand break,
take it to a local sheetmetal or plastic fabricating shop and have them bend it. It
will bend.
If you don't have a shop like that near you,
try a gutter or window installation business, hardware store or look in the
Yellow Pages under fabricating or something similar. I work in a metal stamping
factory so I have access to the tools. Ask a friend at work if all else fails.
Good luck and ride on!
(Disclaimer: I cannot guarantee the durability of the adhesive,
the protective ability of the polycarbonate coolant tank shield,
nor be held accountable for any damage due to improper installation, failure,
or other unforseen problems that arise from installation of said product, design or otherwise.)
