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freestyler_onli · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Nov 2004 Karma :

Ok i got a new helmet today-tried it on and it fits like a glove (which i got as well). But when i shut the visor-it steams up within 2 secs and reduces visibility by 30%. Any tips-ie- stuff to rub on it or summin or what??? Embarassed

stryker · Brolly Dolly Joined: 30 Aug 2004 Karma :

Most have vents now. Check the helmet vents are open (usually on the outside of the helmet).

There are a million and one anti fog inserts and sprays available from all good bike shops. I'm sure someone will drop by and recommend one.

Incidently, I don't need anything with my takachi helmet as I keep the vents open.
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freestyler_onli · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Nov 2004 Karma :

Yeah ta. I got a 'Nitro' or some such name helmet. I did open all the vents after finding them all which helped a bit-but as you said i'll enquire about these inserts/sprays etc... ta.

8316 · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 08 Jul 2004 Karma :

why dont you use fogcity visor inserts.
for a tenner they are well worth it. fantastic value Laughing

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freestyler_onli · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Nov 2004 Karma :

Right ta for that-im making notes. Smile

mchaggis · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 May 2004 Karma :

Fog City are the way to go in my experience. It works absolute wonders. Mine cost me £15 fitted to the helmet I got in August from HG.
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freestyler_onli · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Nov 2004 Karma :

Lovely-these seem to be popular so i'll give them a go-at that price it doesn't really matter if they don't sort it out 100%.

ts50x0 · Spanner Monkey Joined: 16 May 2004 Karma :

i had a foogy mask but unfortunatly i found it really uncomfortable. sad because they work amazingly well, i just couldnt concentrate properly with it and it felt so awkward!

freestyler_onli · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Nov 2004 Karma :

Hmmm. I guess the best thing to do is trial and error. That way i can see if it works and then how it feels. Confused

8316 · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 08 Jul 2004 Karma :

i've used foggy masks as well, as walker used them. they do work perfectly, but you feel slightly restricted-and it smells too! Laughing

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freestyler_onli · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Nov 2004 Karma :

Well if you get hot and sweaty-it'll only add to the smell lol.

dainesefreak · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Apr 2003 Karma :

Fog City.

Works really well, better than the spray I've used, but . . . .

Motrax Fog Free spray. Thumbs Up

The spray has lasted me ages, a couple of squirts on the inside of the visor and a lint free cloth. It does sort of need reapplying every night, but as I said the little can has lasted ages and only costs about £4.

stryker · Brolly Dolly Joined: 30 Aug 2004 Karma :

A necktube thingy that covers your mouth then breathing through your mouth may help, that stopped what little fogging I ever had.
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sainttm · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 31 Oct 2004 Karma :

its probably a dumm suggestion but it worked for me,

why dont you leave a couple inch gap, it stops the rain/wind from getting to you and stops the steam (downside is there a small draft and your face goes numb lol).

I have glasses and fount it a right pain till my instructor told me about it and it works. Although when you pull up at juinctions and not moving the wind cant get to the glasses and they steam up but the visor is still good. If you beath down aswell it prevents them from steaming up.

Hope this helps,

Shane

freestyler_onli · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Nov 2004 Karma :

Yeah good advice here guys- i did buy like a wind balaclava thing (Look like a Navy SEAL) and i tried them both on and it helped a bit-as you said- maybe a few mm's of leaving the visor open might help-ill try and let u know!

sychosis · Crazy Courier Joined: 21 May 2004 Karma :

I use a foggy mask and it works great, when it starts to smell I just put it through the washer.
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freestyler_onli · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Nov 2004 Karma :

Gor i tell you what-the balaclava thing i got dont hal hurt the top of me head-i might get one of those sorta scarf things that you pull over from the neck. Shocked

Barker-CBR 600 · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 20 Nov 2004 Karma :

All the products are good.

But remember that once you get going things generally steam up less unless its freezing outside...

Wearing balaclava will trap alot more heat in (Ride says 70%) but it'll also raise the temperature of the ait under your visor.. hence leading to more steaming.

I can get away 7am 30 minutes journeys if i dont wear a neck warmer since its as cold inside as it is outside , but with one on i use Anti-Fog spray. Most are good, but rememebr to take it with you or coming home will be misty! (only lasts an hour or two effectivly a coating)
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Hex · Party Boy Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Washing up liquid, thats what I use and damn its cheep compared to some of the lotions and potions on the market.

Granted it needs reapplying but its a good excuse to clean the visor!
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JonB · Afraid of Mileage Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Karma :

Breath out through your nose, air gets directed downwards and out of the helmet, works for me! Very Happy

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freestyler_onli · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Nov 2004 Karma :

AHA!!! I didn't think of that- i tried it and that's better. It which case- i'll get a few bits and bobs and just make sure i got at least one of them on me. Smile

Barker-CBR 600 · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 20 Nov 2004 Karma :

THE ULTIMATE NON STEAMING UP HELMET!

I GUARANTEE YOU THAT THIS HELMET WILL NOT STEAM UP NO MATTER WHAT CONDITIONS YOU PUT IT THROUGH! ITS AMAZING!

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freestyler_onli · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Nov 2004 Karma :

LOL!

Yes i guaruntee that one won't. I got them strip things which you stick in the helmet. I actually got a 2nd helmet-and i can fit the balaclava under this with no more sores. Lovely. Cool

freestyler_onli · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Nov 2004 Karma :

Right-i fitted the 'Fog City' thing and it works perfectly- ta guys! Very Happy

Only problem being that i didn't realise it was a 'smoke' coloured one till i got it home-which means i'll have to get a second helmet with a clear one in-never mind-its not that expensive. Very Happy

jay12329 · Dr. Evil Joined: 02 May 2003 Karma :

I had a fog city hyper optic in my old lid. was almost clear in the dark and changed to a dark blue in bright sunlight, it was realy good. It might be work considering for you other lid as it means you can use it when going out in bright sun when you know you will coming home in the dark.
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