P1000 OEM Glass windshield mods?

[skidooby]

Ok, so I have my OEM glass windshield inbound and wanting to modify it and wanted some opinions from others with this windshield.

Would installing vents where the orange arrows be possible.....according to the listing a 3-1/4" hole is needed....is there enough room in either or both of those spots? Thinking of orienting them so they blow directly on the driver and passenger.
Link to the vents I'm thinking: Slipstreamer #VV vetter windshield vent - pop/snap vents F325A Clear (PAIR) | eBay



Thanks!

 

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[CumminsPusher]

That is a great idea! If you can find smaller ones because I am almost positive there isn't 3 inches to spare in those areas.

 

[skidooby]

Well crud.....my other thought was to get a wider one like what is on the Goldwings and taking it to a glass shop and have holes cut in it that are low enough not to interfere with the wiper. like this guy did on his rzr.....guess I will have to wait till it comes in to measure.

 

[CumminsPusher]

They can drill safety glass. Don't give up on it it's a good idea


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[skidooby]

Found some for a 2" hole
A2-100 SMALL SNAP VENT - PAIR

 

[CumminsPusher]

That may go. I'll measure in a few hours if someone hasn't already got on it for you. Any air coming through will help lots.
Probably be many others here very interested if this works for you. Be really easy in Lexan shield


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[Alexbgar]

I was thinking of having some vent holes cut with a water jet, both below and above the glass to help with the airflow into the cab

 

[skidooby]

I want to be able to close them off on cold/rainy days though.

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[wyodlr]

2" is about as big as will fit

 

[Alexbgar]

That's a good idea, I hadn't really thought about closing them off. Here in NM the weather changes so fast, my main focus was on airflow in hopes that it would cut down on the dust. But I do like the idea of being able to close them off

 

[Boomboom907]

If I may reference another brands cab without being hung,

POLARIS. YEAH I SAID IT.

Polaris has an awesome vent system in Thier metal Window frame.

It's slots cut Into the frame with a knob that sticks out Into the cab. They are up on top not bot of window.

The flap is closed with a magnet. When you open the flap there is a magnet on the other side that sticks to the steel roof. Slick setup, and I've considered putting vents in as well since I leave my window on year round.

Let me know, I'm very Interested In this build.

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[skidooby]

My windshield is due in today. Going to take some measurements and the order accordingly. Also plan on talking to a glass shop about cutting holes for the wider ones.

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[AZhunter]

My windshield is due in today. Going to take some measurements and the order accordingly. Also plan on talking to a glass shop about cutting holes for the wider ones.

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I took my rubber seals off from the top and bottom of the OEM glass window.

 

[AZhunter]

Also I am looking at some sort of system where I can just unclamp the bottom clamp and rotate the bottom out about 6", it pivots nicely on the top clamps. Just gotta come up with some linkage or...?Then I could leave rubber seals in place for if it rains.

I took my rubber seals off from the top and bottom of the OEM glass window.

 

[skidooby]

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Also I am looking at some sort of system where I can just unclamp the bottom clamp and rotate the bottom out about 6", it pivots nicely on the top clamps. Just gotta come up with some linkage or...?Then I could leave rubber seals in place for if it rains.

I've thought about that too....but have to have my windshield to investigate.....nice to know that it pivots on the top just fine. Making something up for the bottom shouldn't be too hard.

 

[Boomboom907]

It would be cool to take our little foam triangles out and somehow make some wing window kits.

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[Alexbgar]

Also I am looking at some sort of system where I can just unclamp the bottom clamp and rotate the bottom out about 6", it pivots nicely on the top clamps. Just gotta come up with some linkage or...?Then I could leave rubber seals in place for if it rains.

Do you get alot more air flow without the rubber seals?

 

[AZhunter]

Do you get alot more air flow without the rubber seals?

It is better without them. less dust and heat, but it needs more ventilation on warm days with the engine heat being sucked back into the cab area. I wish Honda would come out with a bracket system for the glass windshield that would allow it to pop out about 6" at the bottom. Then we could run the glass windshield with wiper.

 

[skidooby]

It is better without them. less dust and heat, but it needs more ventilation on warm days with the engine heat being sucked back into the cab area. I wish Honda would come out with a bracket system for the glass windshield that would allow it to pop out about 6" at the bottom. Then we could run the glass windshield with wiper.

I just got my windshield in today and installed, I have a plan for that....stay tuned should cost about 40 to 50 bucks.

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[AZhunter]

I just got my windshield in today and installed, I have a plan for that....stay tuned should cost about 40 to 50 bucks.

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When you get it all working good please post all your details and pics. looking forward to em!