Fogging?

[andrewzzz]

hi guys, i have just brought a new shoei and it fogs up like crazy, i have tryed anti fogging spray on it but it does nothing. the spray works like a dream on my old helmet and my friends helmets but it has no efect on my new one. can anyone tell me why this is?

[alanzs]

Have you thought of cleaning it with a mild soap, as there may be a coating on ot just from being new, then trying some other anti-fog stuff?

I just started using the cat crap anti-fog on my shoei, and it works pretty good. I used to use a fog city insert, but some distortion occured.

There are also pin lock systems I have heard of, but I don't know much about them. There was a post about this topic just a while ago. You may want to do a search for more info. I did a google search on the pin lock system. Everyone raved about it here.
Good luck!

[SKIDA//00]

hi guys, i have just brought a new shoei and it fogs up like crazy, i have tryed anti fogging spray on it but it does nothing. the spray works like a dream on my old helmet and my friends helmets but it has no efect on my new one. can anyone tell me why this is?

use a shoei pin lock system or replace your visor with the anti-fog,the cat crap is a very cheap alternative the works very well try that first..

[NZsarge]

Pinlock=Awesome! :yes:

[alanzs]

Pinlock=Awesome! :yes:
Any ideas whee you can get one in Auckland?
Thanks... :niceone:

[NZsarge]

Any ideas whee you can get one in Auckland?
Thanks... :niceone:

Any Shoei dealership should easily sort you out a pinlock visor mate, just be prepared to faint when you here the price.........but, it's worth every cent IMHO.

[dino3310]

i use the fog city insert, works well.

[andrewzzz]

i have cleaned it with soap a couple of times and still anti fog stuff does not work, will be pissed if i have to buy the pin lock system to get a clear visor.

[NZsarge]

i use the fog city insert, works well.
On a ride we had down here just yesterday we were discussing this, I don't have any personal experience with fog city inserts, my helmet is an Arai and as far as i'm aware come with pinlock visors and the insert as standard, dunno, might have my wires crossed but the point being the inserts with pin type set ups are excellent IMO, the fog city ones although working on the same principal I have heard are'nt quite as successful mainly through not quite getting the seal right and i've also heard that there is sometimes some distortion in the insert itself.
But like I said i've only had experience with the genuine pinlock system and I have met more than one rider that's been thrilled with the stick on type inserts.

i have cleaned it with soap a couple of times and still anti fog stuff does not work, will be pissed if i have to buy the pin lock system to get a clear visor.
I know it's pretty expensive to get the visor and insert but you won't regret spending the money IMHO.



Please NOTE: In my experience in town you might have to crack the visor open a tiny wee bit to let the slightest amount of airflow into the helmet but on the open road there should'nt be any worries having the visor fully closed.

[Sollyboy]

i have cleaned it with soap a couple of times and still anti fog stuff does not work, will be pissed if i have to buy the pin lock system to get a clear visor.

wash it with warm sunlight and water , dry it , then put about half a teaspoon of sunlight onto the inside of the visor rub in well with clean hands then polish with a soft cloth

[Blackbird]

hi guys, i have just brought a new shoei and it fogs up like crazy, i have tryed anti fogging spray on it but it does nothing. the spray works like a dream on my old helmet and my friends helmets but it has no efect on my new one. can anyone tell me why this is?

My Shoei XR 1000 is much worse than my old Raid and the recommendation to get a pinlock is the best way to go. They're a considerably dearer in NZ than buying on line from any of the big US suppliers.

BTW, you have a good taste in bikes:Punk: Do you have a soft copy service manual for the pre- 99 'bird? I have manuals for both the carbed and injected models so PM me if you need one.

Geoff

[dino3310]

On a ride we had down here just yesterday we were discussing this, I don't have any personal experience with fog city inserts, my helmet is an Arai and as far as i'm aware come with pinlock visors and the insert as standard, dunno, might have my wires crossed but the point being the inserts with pin type set ups are excellent IMO, the fog city ones although working on the same principal I have heard are'nt quite as successful mainly through not quite getting the seal right and i've also heard that there is sometimes some distortion in the insert itself.
But like I said i've only had experience with the genuine pinlock system and I have met more than one rider that's been thrilled with the stick on type inserts.

I know it's pretty expensive to get the visor and insert but you won't regret spending the money IMHO.


Please NOTE: In my experience in town you might have to crack the visor open a tiny wee bit to let the slightest amount of airflow into the helmet but on the open road there should'nt be any worries having the visor fully closed.

i'm useing the fogcity stick on type, it's out lived my screen(2years) which is scratched to buggery. even on the frosty mornings when there's ice on my frontage she stay's fog free, great investment for only 30 odd bucks.

[alanzs]

Any Shoei dealership should easily sort you out a pinlock visor mate, just be prepared to faint when you here the price.........but, it's worth every cent IMHO.

I went to motomail yesterday and showed my helmet to one of the employees and asked about the pin lock system. The kind guy said that I already have one! It's that black thingy on the side that cracks the visor a wee bit. I always wondered what that was for... :gob: I guess you're never too old to learn something. I almost felt obliged to buy something but I overcame the urge...
I used it today, and it does work great! :2thumbsup

[yod]

I used to have a Nolan N102 na dhte pinlock insert setup on that was superb
my agv doesnt have one but you can buy a kit to convert it (and most others) for about $50-$60, but ive only seen it in the UK so far

[Blackbird]

I went to motomail yesterday and showed my helmet to one of the employees and asked about the pin lock system. The kind guy said that I already have one! It's that black thingy on the side that cracks the visor a wee bit. I always wondered what that was for... :gob: I guess you're never too old to learn something. I almost felt obliged to buy something but I overcame the urge...
I used it today, and it does work great! :2thumbsup

Huh??????? No points for that guy. The pin lock system is a second hard piece of plastic which sits inside the main visor: http://www.pinlockusa.com/.

Brilliant piece of kit - impossible to mist. First had it on my old Nolan about 10 years ago.

[Big Dave]

I went to motomail yesterday and showed my helmet to one of the employees and asked about the pin lock system. The kind guy said that I already have one! It's that black thingy on the side that cracks the visor a wee bit. I always wondered what that was for... :gob: I guess you're never too old to learn something. I almost felt obliged to buy something but I overcame the urge...
I used it today, and it does work great! :2thumbsup

Sorry - Chris has some new staff and if that is what they have told you it is incorrect or there has been a misunderstanding.

That is just a vent. The Pinlock visor system is a visor with an inner liner that is held in place with - wait for it - 'pins'.

It is easily the best solution for fogging - but is also the most costly. Google it.

I'll have a word about the staff shortly.

[alanzs]

Sorry - Chris has some new staff and if that is what they have told you it is incorrect or there has been a misunderstanding.

That is just a vent. The Pinlock visor system is a visor with an inner liner that is held in place with - wait for it - 'pins'.

It is easily the best solution for fogging - but is also the most costly. Google it.

I'll have a word about the staff shortly.

:doh: This is getting more complicated as time goes on... I kinda wondered about, (drum roll please...) the PINS? I always thought that black thingy that cracks the visor open was a vent...
Thanks though...

[Blackbird]

:doh: This is getting more complicated as time goes on... I kinda wondered about, (drum roll please...) the PINS? I always thought that black thingy that cracks the visor open was a vent...
Thanks though...

Ummmm... you can get clear Shoei visors with or without pins. I bought my Shoei in Melbourne and interestingly, they didn't stock pinlock visors. If your visor hasn't got fixing pins, help is at hand in the shape of a DIY kit which allows you to convert a non-pin visor: jig for drilling, pins and the insert. Cheaper than getting a complete pinlock visor by a country mile. Have a look here: http://www.racevisors.co.uk/category/accessories-pinlock-shoei. You want the CX 1-V for an XR1000.

[alanzs]

Ummmm... you can get clear Shoei visors with or without pins. I bought my Shoei in Melbourne and interestingly, they didn't stock pinlock visors. If your visor hasn't got fixing pins, help is at hand in the shape of a DIY kit which allows you to convert a non-pin visor: jig for drilling, pins and the insert. Cheaper than getting a complete pinlock visor by a country mile. Have a look here: http://www.racevisors.co.uk/category/accessories-pinlock-shoei. You want the CX 1-V for an XR1000.

Thanks, I found one site here in NZ and they want $99.00 plus $7.99 shipping... OUCH! I appreciate the information...
Cheers! :rockon:

[BigRed]

I'm a newbie here and ride a ZX50, but I can fog my whole house with no problem. My poor AC-11 visor was no match for this hot head.

After riding around with a gap for the past 2 months I received my replacement HJC pinlock visor and insert from the guys at ibike.com

It's INCREDIBLE!, why doesn't every helmet in the world have one.

I couldn't recommend them enough, and will be showing it of at work. Sadly they're not imported to NZ for HJC, but the guys at ibike were fantastic. I say buy up now before our dollar drops.