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chris_hu_cheng Renault 5 Driver
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sapstar wrote: | Sorry it has been long since my original post, but wanted to share how I got on with the problem.
I tried pinlock. But I still had issues as the glasses started fogging.
I then tried a balaclava I already have. This made it difficult to breathe.
I tried keeping the helmet item slightly. I was able to keep it open for a little while, but it keeps dropping very often.
My final solution was to use a open face helmet. I know it probably isn't as safe as the full face, but this works really well for me.
1. No more misting of glasses or visor.
2. Blind spots are reduced.
3. Much easier to turn my head around for life saver checks.
Thanks everyone for your guidance. |
YEEEESSSSSSSS!!!!
I have found the same solution for exactly the same reasons. Pinlock can
go spin imho the only times the extra reflections don't bother me are the same times when nothing would fog without it anyway.
Got an open face helmet been using for a while in all conditions and problem solved. I have a clip on bubble visor or googles for options, had to try a number of helmets and googles before I found ones that were just right with the helmet and my glasses.
Don't know if deliberate and don't give a shit about anyone who doesn't like the look but the shape of the bubble visor means (with my nose anyway) it mists right at the bottom where I don't look and no where else, the extra air flow that comes in from the sides seems to stop any glasses misting.
The extra vision is staggering, filtering in city is soooo much nicer when having to keep track of cyclists and other two wheelers.
Tried early morning, late evening, in rain, drizzle, mizzle and fog so far. All good to date.
Worth mentioning:
Obviously more noise I always wear ear plugs with it.
Not for high speed, the helmet and bubble visor works well up to about 70mph for me but starts feeling decidedly un-aero dynamic after that. Goggles are a bit less comfortable and slightly more faff but good for mid 80s speed wise, that is more than fine in poor conditions though.
Colder but I am not bothered, I have a neck tube I can pull up over my mouth if needed.
And it must be said children that open face visors are not as safe.
Last huge bonus, once I got the knack, I take off and put on the helmet without removing my glasses.
Waiting for a justified ancient to pass by and tell me I am WRONG now and actually I can't see shit, and will be dead before January is out |
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chris_hu_cheng Renault 5 Driver
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Pigeon wrote: |
I use a MX lid when on XR and don't have that issue.
The massive chin gap I guess provides similar benefits to open face, lots of air flow (some space for my heavy breathing to go). Weirdly, rain doesn't seem to be an issue either.
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weird stuff happens, the visor on my open face helmet leaves quite a gap at the side, and I have an optional extra attachment to allow it to flip which makes the gap even bigger and adds a fair gap at the top, rain does not seem to get in even on windy days, I have had a couple of drips when sitting at long traffic lights but cleared out when I got moving.
Once when driving an MX5 on the motorway with the roof down, and it start raining heavily, thought I was in for a soaking but not a drop, didn't start getting any rain inside until later when I pulled off the motorway and speed dropped below 60 or so. I guess sometimes airflow just pushes the water away, probably one of life's little compensations for all the times water manages to unexpectedly find its way through and pool in your boots or crotch of jeans (despite water proofs). |
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I discovered recently that Arai make a dual pane visor for racing in the rain. Apparently you can leave it closed all day and it won't steam up. It's not certified for road use, presumably because a stone would come through it. It's made of soft stuff which is v easy to scratch. You can't wipe it with gloves or toilet paper. It costs a lot and not many places sell it. But thevisorshop.com has a lightly tinted SAI version for 50 quid, which is a big discount, so I'm going to try it.
https://www.thevisorshop.com/en/Arai-I-Type-Factory-Race-Visor/m-22910.aspx
I think the Arai part number is 55011122. https://www.whyarai.co.uk/media/arai/partsbook-87-16.pdf ____________________ Current bike: K1100RS. Previous: CD200, GSX250, GT550, VFR750, K100LT, K1100LT, R1100GS, R1150GS, ZZR1100, Hayabusa, RSV Mille, MV F4 750S, R1, ZX-10, KTM Adventure 950S |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 4 years, 29 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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