PINLOCK HELP PLEASE!

parkmoy · Scooby Slapper Joined: 09 Jun 2011 Karma :

Hi, just got a Shoei Qwest and it came with a Pinlock insert to be fitted. The instructions say 'Bend the shield/visor carefully until it becomes flat'.

Heart in mouth I've tried to flatten mine and almost got there, then it seemed that when I got one bit flat, another part popped up so I can't get the whole thing to stay flat and I'm bricking it in case I break it.

Any advice please....

(And yes, I did take the visor off the helmet first, in case anyone asks Very Happy

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mjn51 · Traffic Copper Joined: 04 Feb 2011 Karma :

slip one end of the pinlock into one of the pins, flatten visor by tucking one end under your elbow until the pinlock fits into the other end of the visor pin and then let go.

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Darth · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Mar 2008 Karma :

I usually use my hand and sort of half way between my wrist and my elbow. The pinlock can be bent a bit too - just get the correct bit under the pin then flatten the rest down and it'll pop into place.

Kinda hard to explain Confused

Just give it another go - you will have to try pretty hard to actually break it.
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parkmoy · Scooby Slapper Joined: 09 Jun 2011 Karma :

I've given up trying to get it flat. I don't believe it's possible. I've got it fitted using a similar method to Darth and it seems OK.

..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

The pin lock pins turn and this adjusts the distance between them slightly. This should enable you to get it on properly.

Cunnington · Spanner Monkey Joined: 01 Jun 2011 Karma :

I locate one end and place the insert in position till about midway across the visor, feed the other end into place and then bend the visor out until it pops into place.

I've got about 3mm play between the insert and the pins when the visor is bent out as far as I comfortably go.
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parkmoy · Scooby Slapper Joined: 09 Jun 2011 Karma :

As I said I got it fitted OK but not by flattening the visor. As a matter of interest has anyone actually managed to fit it it as per the instructions, ie have you completely flattened the visor?

mjn51 · Traffic Copper Joined: 04 Feb 2011 Karma :

not completely flat, just enough to fit pinlock
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