Lighting and Larger Lowers

[Netnorske]

I have a set a larger lowers from Edmonds that come right up to the lower edge of the windshield. I have been thinking of getting some additional front lights like these, but would have to cut a small portion of the Lexan lowers to make just enough room for the brackets to come through.

It seems like with a good jigsaw you could do the job fairly easy then file the edges clean. I have never worked with that stuff though so I just wondering if it is real brittle or can I beat it up without too much worry...?? Thx.

[dabull]

Originally Posted by Netnorske

I have a set a larger lowers from Edmonds that come right up to the lower edge of the windshield. I have been thinking of getting some additional front lights like these, but would have to cut a small portion of the Lexan lowers to make just enough room for the brackets to come through.

It seems like with a good jigsaw you could do the job fairly easy then file the edges clean. I have never worked with that stuff though so I just wondering if it is real brittle or can I beat it up without too much worry...?? Thx.

will be watching this one with you as i hope to add lights to my Nad in the future...just ordered set of large lowers from chuckster1 here on the boards and he he asked me if i had a lightbar and asked for pics...

[timebandit]

I got those lights on mine.

For the lexan, I would recommend cutting it with a scroll saw. That's what I use to cut letters out of lexan at My shop.

[cactusjack]

Hmmm...Joe (Chuckster) must have changed his design some. I don't remember him asking if I had a light bar when I ordered mine (as DaBull stated).

Those are really nice lights, Kris. I bought a pair from a member who pulled them off when he sold his Nomad. You'll like them.

[oldbikers]

Thats the lights I have on mine I like them a lot better than the ones with the bars.

[rlfaubion]

Originally Posted by Netnorske

I have a set a larger lowers from Edmonds that come right up to the lower edge of the windshield. I have been thinking of getting some additional front lights like these, but would have to cut a small portion of the Lexan lowers to make just enough room for the brackets to come through.

It seems like with a good jigsaw you could do the job fairly easy then file the edges clean. I have never worked with that stuff though so I just wondering if it is real brittle or can I beat it up without too much worry...?? Thx.

Have the same setup only with our Idaho's lowers. Mark and cut one on a band saw. Lay the second one on top of the first and trace. Cut the second. Polish the edges with a dremel tool.

I imagine a jig saw would work too, but haven't tried it that way.

Good luck..

[dabull]

This is the picture Joe sent me of the lowers:



and

[chuckster131]

Scott, You can add those lights no problem with the existing large lowers I made ya If you had a tubular F/S lightbar then it would be a different style of cuts on the lowers to fit.

Originally Posted by cactusjack

Hmmm...Joe (Chuckster) must have changed his design some. I don't remember him asking if I had a light bar when I ordered mine (as DaBull stated).

Those are really nice lights, Kris. I bought a pair from a member who pulled them off when he sold his Nomad. You'll like them.

[chuckster131]

That pic is of the Cobra lightbar.

Originally Posted by DaBull

This is the picture Joe sent me of the lowers:

[dabull]

modified the post with the Standard lightbar pic as well....

[towering]

Originally Posted by Netnorske

I have a set a larger lowers from Edmonds that come right up to the lower edge of the windshield. I have been thinking of getting some additional front lights like these, but would have to cut a small portion of the Lexan lowers to make just enough room for the brackets to come through.

It seems like with a good jigsaw you could do the job fairly easy then file the edges clean. I have never worked with that stuff though so I just wondering if it is real brittle or can I beat it up without too much worry...?? Thx.

You can use a jigsaw just use a fine tooth blade and go slow. Sand the edge down smoothly then use a blow torch very lightly and i mean very lightly on the cut edge That will give you a more professional look.

[chuckster131]

DaBull,
That set of driving/spot lights that Netnorske is thinking of. will work with the larger lowers that you are getting for your bike. Very well made lights, have seen them first hand.

Originally Posted by DaBull

modified the post with the Standard lightbar pic as well....

[dabull]

that is nice to know info Joe....thanks for that post:)

[skeeter]

There are jigsaw blades with modified teeth made specifically for plastics that work OK. I would recommend padding the foot plate with a couple layers of duct tape to prevent scratches.

A nice touch with the torch, Towering.