Visor Vision!

[Zed]

One of my pet hates when riding is the trouble I have with my helmet visor in the rain. I hate it when it fogs up (only when fully shut), especially when going slowly, and not to mention the droplets that come down on the inside of the visor (when opened slightly to clear fog) impairing my vision!

I do use a special rubber visor wipe that fits over my left hand glove index finger (this is awesome for the outside of the visor), and have also used chemicals in the past such as Rain-x to prevent fogging, etc.

One day soon I will invest in a $800-1000 Shoei or AGV helmet, which might resolve some issues, but at present I'm wearing a $350 HJC CL-14.

What are your thoughts & remedies??


Zed

[duckman]

I've just bout a $600 Shoei XR1000 and put a fog mouth guard on the inside of the helmut. This seems quite effective.

I don't think you need to spend $1000 to get this level fog-proofing.

I've neve tried any of the anti-fog sprays - Perhaps someone else would like to comment on those ???

[James Deuce]

I've got a Nolan N100 and Nolan's NFR (Nolan Fog Resistant) Pinlock system is blimmin' brilliant! It really, really works. I've ridden in heavy rain and very cold temperatures on the Desert Road in the middle of winter and had no fogging.

The N100 comes with a breathguard as well and flap under the chin that helps control airflow in the helmet.

They've just released a new Full Face series with cool graphics available as well as standard colours, the N61, and the visor comes standard with the fittings for the anti-fog insert. I don't think it will break the bank.

Jim2

[cruzer]

Got to agree with Jim, the Nolan never fogs!

[Hitcher]

Sigh... This brings back memories of winter... A large part of my problem with fogging is prescription eyewear, which can fog on their own or in addition to what's on the visor. I've tried FogCity inserts and think they're overrated -- when it's sunny you get reflection back off them and they also distort significantly what you see through the visor. The Nolan system sounds and looks good, but obviously nobody in Italy has a 65cm head!!

[Hitcher]

Got to agree with Jim, the Nolan never fogs!

Congrats on your first post, new guy! You obviously like cleaning spokes...

[cruzer]

Congrats on your first post, new guy! You obviously like cleaning spokes...

Thanks for the welcome, I don't know that I'm happy with the "L Plate" thing

[jrandom]

Congrats on your first post, new guy! You obviously like cleaning spokes...

Clean? No, the idea is that the accumulated crud holds them together. That's why you're supposed to start out riding a new cruiser slowly, and speed up over time as the wheel spokes accumulate a protective layer.

Hence the behaviour of many Harley riders on their way into Daytona each year - they get the bike off the trailer and rub mud on it as a preparation for the mechanical stresses involved in parking a bike outside multiple bars and cafes in a single 24-hour period.

It was only with the advent of alloy wheels that the automotive industry realised the profit inherent in convincing consumers that wheels should be shiny, since most savvy riders up until then were wary of the dangerous practice of Crud Shunning.

Traditionalists such as myself, of course, still relish a thick layer of mud and goo.

oh, and welcome to the site, cruzer

[franco]

Hey bro, the l-plate thing on this site is just an indicator of the number of posts you have made. Someone else may be able to explain the graduations better, but I think you graduate to scooterboy at 30 posts, then moped rider at 60 etc. After a certain # of posts you can set your own title...

[Zed]

Thanks for the welcome, I don't know that I'm happy with the "L Plate" thing

Hehe...be thankful for "L-Plate Rider" dude, because next you will be riding a "Scooter"!


Welcome Cruzer & very nice looking Volusia u have there!


Zed

[cruzer]

Thanks to all for the welcome!
Looking forward to reaching Vespa Status

[Big Dog]

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One day soon I will invest in a $800-1000 Shoei or AGV helmet, which might resolve some issues, but at present I'm wearing a $350 HJC CL-14.

What are your thoughts & remedies??

Zed

I have a CL12 with progrip light sensitive fog guard ($30 from Red B) Best $30 I ever spent on biking. Its got a proper gasket. The light sensitive bit wore out within a couple of months but was brilliant while it worked. In sunny whether it can come a little loose but pushes back on. 100% fogproof when attached properly!

I would recommend a sun strip to go with it otherwise it can be a bit glary around the edges.

Word of warning when it say's allow to set for 48 hours thats what it means.

[wildfire1]

I have a Shoei RF900 witha 'Fog City' anti fog insert purchased at Motomail ($45.00), and this has been fantastic- especially at low speeds in cold weather etc. My Wife has a Nolan N82 graphic with the Anti Fog "pin lock" system, which does not fog up, but the helmet leaks in heavy rain (Yuk - makes for very unpleasant touring across the Desert Road!).

I love the Shoei, but we will be replacing the Nolan.
possibly with an Arai

[Motu]

My Nolan never fogs either,great helmet,although I've never riden in the rain with it.

Cruzer - the L Plate status is a reflection of your riding ability...when you join this site we all go and watch you ride,in secret,then asign your status...the general consensus was you can't ride for shit,hence the L Plate - sharpen your act mate,stop looking at yourself in Bank windows and get that knee down!

[Coldkiwi]

oh yeah, thats one of our regular stirrers by the way Cruzer! lovely bloke I'm sure

welcome. I've had the pleasure of using a Shark RS2 witha fog city insert and loved it. the combination of thick visor and decent vents was awesome. That said, I don't like the look of the fog city and I'd rather get a helmet that works properly out of the box (shark because of the thick visor or Nolan with pinlock.. or get a breath/fighter pilot posuer guard)