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Any tips for stopping visor misting up ?
I've used various anti fog treatments in the past reasonably successfully.
I now have a helmet with a pinlock insert for the first time - but still get some misting.
Only think that works consistently is leaving the visor slightly open - which is fine for around town but obviously not at speed.
I've used various anti fog treatments in the past reasonably successfully.
I now have a helmet with a pinlock insert for the first time - but still get some misting.
Only think that works consistently is leaving the visor slightly open - which is fine for around town but obviously not at speed.
It's also worth remembering Pinlock has an absorbing coating which must dry out.
If you leave it in your garage or damp atmosphere this time of year you can find it's not sufficiently dry by the next day.
Also, and I just found this out, there are three variants of Pinlock, presumably descrbing the amount of this coating. So you can potentially upgrade if you're having issues;
Pinlock visor inserts are diversified to 3 performance level variants, Pinlock 30, 70 and 120. The numbers are used to indicate the levels of fog free clearance which the lenses provides.
If you leave it in your garage or damp atmosphere this time of year you can find it's not sufficiently dry by the next day.
Also, and I just found this out, there are three variants of Pinlock, presumably descrbing the amount of this coating. So you can potentially upgrade if you're having issues;
Pinlock visor inserts are diversified to 3 performance level variants, Pinlock 30, 70 and 120. The numbers are used to indicate the levels of fog free clearance which the lenses provides.
Edited by Prof Prolapse on Thursday 12th November 10:07
Prof Prolapse said:
It's also worth remembering Pinlock has an absorbing coating which must dry out.
If you leave it in your garage or damp atmosphere this time of year you can find it's not sufficiently dry by the next day.
My helmet lives in my bike's topbox in an unheated garage - suspect that's my problem - will bring it inside and see if that improves things - thanks.If you leave it in your garage or damp atmosphere this time of year you can find it's not sufficiently dry by the next day.
Also didn't know there were 3 levels of pinlock - mine came with the helmet as part of the deal and the shop fitted it for me - so it's probably the cheapest one, will try the better one if the above doesn't help.
Seight_Returns said:
Any tips for stopping visor misting up ?
I've used various anti fog treatments in the past reasonably successfully.
I now have a helmet with a pinlock insert for the first time - but still get some misting.
Only think that works consistently is leaving the visor slightly open - which is fine for around town but obviously not at speed.
My pinlock has also never fully worked. Its ok on the motorway, but rubbish when stationary in town - i just keep it cracked until up to a reasonable speed. It was fitted by the shop, but I have also tried resealing multiple times, always with the same effect.I've used various anti fog treatments in the past reasonably successfully.
I now have a helmet with a pinlock insert for the first time - but still get some misting.
Only think that works consistently is leaving the visor slightly open - which is fine for around town but obviously not at speed.
I've just bought a new helmet with pinlock, will be interesting to see if it is better.
I've read good reviews of the respro foggy mask, but never used one.
https://respro.com/store/product/foggy-mask
Edited by Max5476 on Thursday 12th November 11:29
So I bought my pinlock equiped helmet in from the cold and damp for a few hours - but unfortunately didn't resolve the issue and visor still misted up.
Found the link below and followed the instructions to adjust the pins so it now seals properly. Seems much better with no misting on a quick test but yet to test it on a proper ride. Checking the seal by trying to slip a sheet of paper between the visor and insert was helpful.
https://mag.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/advice/how-to-fit...
Found the link below and followed the instructions to adjust the pins so it now seals properly. Seems much better with no misting on a quick test but yet to test it on a proper ride. Checking the seal by trying to slip a sheet of paper between the visor and insert was helpful.
https://mag.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/advice/how-to-fit...
anonymous said:
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It'd difficult! Gloves help to a point, also using wheel brushes etc in the nooks and crannies.My old man ended up in A&E, after slicing his hand open on the exhaust shield on a VFR VTEC. That was like a razor!
I remember going through and de-burring everything on my race bike yonks ago. Worth it if you are continually working on one.
ChopperWright said:
Krikkit said:
ChopperWright said:
How many times has this been said? "Remove disc lock before moving bike" anyone got a black front mudgaurd for a 954 fireblade?
Gutted for you, so easy to do.Krikkit said:
ChopperWright said:
How many times has this been said? "Remove disc lock before moving bike" anyone got a black front mudgaurd for a 954 fireblade?
Gutted for you, so easy to do.The bike can’t move forward if you forget.Works well for me.
http://roadlok.com/#home-section
Billyray911 said:
After forgetting and coming off the side of mine,I bought a Roadlok.It permanently attaches to the caliper and the locking pin enters the vent hole.
The bike can’t move forward if you forget.Works well for me.
http://roadlok.com/#home-section
Thanks I'll have a lookThe bike can’t move forward if you forget.Works well for me.
http://roadlok.com/#home-section
talksthetorque said:
Non alarmed disk locks are ( if you get it right) the way straight in to the tank with your 'nads, and then possibly sideways and down..
I'm sure there's a couple on here that can verify
My mate forgot to unlock a chain around his front wheel. Dirt bike with spokes - damage was catastrophic, including badly bruised crown jewels, sprained wrists, upper body bruising, bent fork, knackered brake caliper.... Poor bloke was in tears!I'm sure there's a couple on here that can verify
ChopperWright said:
Billyray911 said:
After forgetting and coming off the side of mine,I bought a Roadlok.It permanently attaches to the caliper and the locking pin enters the vent hole.
The bike can’t move forward if you forget.Works well for me.
http://roadlok.com/#home-section
Thanks I'll have a lookThe bike can’t move forward if you forget.Works well for me.
http://roadlok.com/#home-section
Speedy23 said:
...but the only problem is that it relies on the location of the brake disc ventilation holes. Can the position of these change if the bike manufacturer buys another batch of discs, and what if you want to go aftermarket?
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