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    Default Windshield Forward and Aft Position

    I have trimmed the windshield around the forward carry through tube only enough so as I can mark and trim for the forward vertical angles, but I am unsure were the forward and aft position of the windshield should be, at the moment I have trimmed enough so as the aft portion of the windshield is in line with the rear of the carry though angle, the manual says to trim the aft edge of the windshield to match the angle, My question is what is the correct position for and aft do I need to trim more around the carry through tubes and then trim the rear of the windshield as there is quite a gap were the aft corners bend up?
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    Default Re: Windshield Forward and Aft Position

    I didn't have to trim the rear of my windshield. It was flush and the front angle was trimmed to match the boot cowl and the up right mounts.
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    Default Re: Windshield Forward and Aft Position

    Quote Originally Posted by P Johnson View Post
    I have trimmed the windshield around the forward carry through tube only enough so as I can mark and trim for the forward vertical angles, but I am unsure were the forward and aft position of the windshield should be, at the moment I have trimmed enough so as the aft portion of the windshield is in line with the rear of the carry though angle, the manual says to trim the aft edge of the windshield to match the angle, My question is what is the correct position for and aft do I need to trim more around the carry through tubes and then trim the rear of the windshield as there is quite a gap were the aft corners bend up?

    This caused a lot of questions for me as well. The windscreen is an expensive part to be carving on!
    I had to trim a lot to get the fit right. Place your boot cowl on to see how the fit is to the windscreen and it's sitting on the butt ribs nicely. There is a sweet spot where it all matches up and looks good. This is where you want to be. I trimmed around the tubes just enough to get a good fit everywhere else. After it all looked correct, I had to trim and polish carefully around the carry through tubes even more, as it's a high stress area prone to cracking.
    The aft corners do have a gap and it's normal. Just make sure everything else is correct and you'll be fine.

    Take care and keep up the great work!
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