Pinlock problem

[p.dath]

Arent the pins on an offset centre point so you can just turn them around to tighten/untighten the gap?

Fanny

I've been having the same problem with my Shoei pinlock. I thought it was just wearing old. Now I know!

[IdunBrokdItAgin]

Damn! You'm is a clever clogs aincha? I nevva knew that!

The pinlock came with the visor and I didn't bother to find out a lot about it. Didn't use it for several months - thought it obscured the vision until I discovered it had a protective film over it...durrrrr

Fanny, your idea would prolly work since the problem is only with one of the visors - the older of the two. We shall see.

In the meantime, I will get a second insert so I don't have to swap back and forth - another good idea I thought. The nice young lady that sells them has offered to have a jiggle around with the current one to see what the story is. I bet she does what you have suggested.

Thanks Fanny, you are a gem!

Hey SloFox - got your PM - will send the visors (and insert) to you either Friday or Monday (I'm away this wekeend).

I assumed you had tried adjusting the pins - I over tigthened one once and it fogged up due to that.

Best method is to remove the visor and use your fingers (or carefully with pliers if the buggers won't move - so as to not scratch the visor/ insert) to rotate the pin (you only have to adjust one usually). It's pretty obvious when it's right as the insert edge will be snug under the pin. If it is overtightened you will see a bubble where the visor is touching the insert. It easier to get right than it sounds though.

Just a note but the latest SAI visor version has an indent in the end of the pins which mean you can adjust them with a screwdriver - waaay easier.

[slofox]

Hey SloFox - got your PM - will send the visors (and insert) to you either Friday or Monday (I'm away this wekeend).

I assumed you had tried adjusting the pins - I over tigthened one once and it fogged up due to that.

Best method is to remove the visor and use your fingers (or carefully with pliers if the buggers won't move - so as to not scratch the visor/ insert) to rotate the pin (you only have to adjust one usually). It's pretty obvious when it's right as the insert edge will be snug under the pin. If it is overtightened you will see a bubble where the visor is touching the insert. It easier to get right than it sounds though.

Just a note but the latest SAI visor version has an indent in the end of the pins which mean you can adjust them with a screwdriver - waaay easier.

Did the adjust this morning - and yes, the pins have a screwdriver slot in 'em so very easy indeed to adjust. Fixed it up myself but took in to the helmet girl who agreed that they were all go now. Also bought a second insert for the second visor.

Maybe I should have read the instructions when I got the helmet, huh..? (Instead of chucking them away unread...)

[Berries]

Maybe this is wear and tear. Maybe the visor has warped a little or maybe summat else altogether...

Anyone else had this problem?

Weird. My pinlock has never been taken off the visor since I got it nine or twelve months ago. There's a good 3mm gap between the two along the bottom edge now, so don't know what causes it.