Little tip for clearing rain off visor

loply · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Karma :

Hi folks,
Was just out riding when I got loads of rain on my visor. Discovered that if I open the visor, then slam it shut quite sharply most of the rainwater falls off.

Did it every now and then at lights etc, worked quite well.
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mchaggis · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 May 2004 Karma :

Swivelling your neck to point the helmet away from forwards so that the wind blows the water off the sides works too, but I find not at less than 50 or so mph.

Sounds like a good idea though, giving the visor a shake. Thumbs Up

(It's just a pity it takes me forever to get into neutral and flip the visor.) Smile

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ratcliffe · Scooby Slapper Joined: 19 May 2004 Karma :

I tend to stick to the tried and tested turning my head to one side, and slowly turning it back and all the droplets of rain rush off with the wind. Not recommended on busy roads though Karma

Your idea is useful though, I will bear it in mind.

McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

Am I the only one who just uses a finger? (well, 2 fingers atm cos I've got cloven hoof gloves)
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mchaggis · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 May 2004 Karma :

loply · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Karma :

Yeah when i wipe my visor with my leather gloves it usually smears this white stuff on the lens that makes it a lot worse.
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ZaphodBeeble · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 Feb 2004 Karma :

I use the side to side motion too. Seems to work OK for me. I have a pair of gloves with little windscreen wiper bits on the thumbs but they're too damn cold for the winter. Rolling Eyes

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

Go about 150mph that does the trick. You can get some stuff that wipe on the visor before you go out which repels the rain and it rolls off very easily. It's surprisingly effective. It was something like this, not this brand but you get the idea.

https://www.motormania.co.uk/product_details.asp?intDescID=284

JonB · Afraid of Mileage Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Karma :

I fancy inventing some small mechanical wipers. Thinking

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