Finally an Anti Mist Visor System That Works

I was picking up some Spares from Metropolis ( bike dealer Vauxhaul,
London) recently, and enquired about the price for a replacement visor
for my Shoei.

I was offered a standard replacment or one with the Pinlock (tm)
system fitted. This Pinlock system has an secondary smaller visor
fitted on the inside of the normal visor : It has a transparent
flexible hard silicone bead that creates an airtight chamber between
the two visors Unquote.
http://makeashorterlink.com/?Q3D8257A6

I was sceptical, and asked the Salesperson " Does it work ? Have YOU
used it ? He assured me he had and it was a good thing, so I bought
one.

After a weeks commuting, 30% in the rain and on chilly days, I can
only say I am impressed.

It doesn't fog up. At all. I find that I don't have to open my visor
at the lights to demist, or adjust breathing when slow filtering.

The only downside is the slight reduction in visible area but, I was
checking this, today and the edges start below my handle bars and end
wellin the sky. not much of a problem on a non sportsbike.

Anyone else use them ?

 

I nearly bought one, but I too was sceptical and as the dealer hadn't
actually tried it I ended up getting a standard factory replacement
for my FM.

Now, it *says* anti-fog on it, and it's true it doesn't fog up. What
it does do is *film* up, so to speak. On damp days and long journeys
(like monday - I did a 200 mile round trip) I get a film of water
that's nowhere near as bad to see through but it's slightly
off-putting. It's like having a translucent patch over one eye.

 

I have never seen one, for some reason.

Is it the same theory ? if so, surely a patent violation then.

 

Klaatu

Or just buy a Uvex.

 

Are you crazy ?

 

"Andrewr At Work" said to "Klaatu"

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Yes, your work in IT and ride a bike.

 

In uk.rec.motorcycles, Donegal Paul said:

ITYF that was a pencil.

 

"Whinging Courier" said to Donegal Paul said:

Indeed it was, in fact it was two 2B pencils but the principles the same

 

Interesting juxtaposition of ideas.. AndrewR and work.

It'll never catch on..

Phil

 

In uk.rec.motorcycles, Donegal Paul said:

Heh, you are right but can you remember what he came as?

 

"Whinging Courier" said toDonegal Paul said:

Not a clue, was it a camel or something?

 

In uk.rec.motorcycles, Donegal Paul said:

Haha! Nooo, it was a pencil case.

 

Isn't that the same as the Fog City visor insert? I bought a
reactolite version from Busters a couple of years ago and it's pretty
damn good. The only time it fogged up slightly was when it was about
-5C.

 

Ha! You have to get elected first...

Phil

 

Possibly sold under licence then.

Where are you Sweden ?

 

Not sure. Let me think about it

 

No, the 'pinlock' arrangement is uniquie to Shoei.

Oh, and it breaks really easily.

 

Great

 

Ok, that clinches it - get the straightjacket