| Author | Message | ||
     Fast1075 |
Whats the secret remedy? The weather has gotten cooler down here and fogging has become a problem, both on the helmet visor and glasses. Yesterday I rode thru a warm spot and instantly my face shield and glasses fogged over....had to pull over it was so bad. So what do you guys do to keep the fogging at bay? I have tried those little "anti-fog" cloths with some sort of silicone like stuff on them...doesn't work. I clean the visor and my glasses with alcohol swabs to make sure they are clean. There has to be a really good way to deal with it...I plan on running all 18 corners in Florida this Sunday and it will be cool enough for fogging. | ||
| Ourdee |
RainX on outside, and FogX on inside. | ||
| Stalker |
Z wax is the schiznit. However you need to apply it about 2 times a week if you ride a lot. | ||
| Etennuly |
Keep the flow through helmet vents open. I have also used a piece of a tooth pick to keep just a little gap under the shield. You can tell you have too much air flow when your tears freeze.  | ||
| Whisperstealth |
Was out last night at 26' and helmet was fogging. Was cold on my upper face. I have a gaiter that goes up to my mouth. I had an under armour hood that was great under a helmet but lost it somewhere in Kansas / maybe Iowa. I'll try the rain/fog X. Thanks for the suggestion. | ||
| Geforce |
While I cannot confirm this... I would look into the Rain-X before applying it to your face shield. Some face shields will discolor or haze after the application. I know not all face shields are equal, but I just wanted to say ... check it out, if in doubt. Same goes for windscreens. While I love Rain-X, I'm careful about where it goes. I use "Cat Crap" which was issued to us for eye pro. It takes a while to get a good coat and buff it out, but it does work well. | ||
| Crusty |
Fog City insert. Keeps fog away at temps well below freezing. However, it scratches very easily, and makes lights "Star" at night. But for fog, nothing else even comes close. Of course, this is only my personal experience. I'm sure that someone else will "prove" me wrong and will be happy to tout their own remedy. | ||
| Johnnylunchbox |
+1 to catcrap and zwax. Breathing control is also very important. If I have to exhale through my mouth I put my top lip over my beard and exhale downward. Don't laugh it works. | ||
| Scooter808484 |
Pin Lock shield!!! Best $60 I EVER spent on motorcycle stuff. I live in the far northwest corner of WA state where it's 35 deg and rain every damn morning from Oct to July. Haven't had fog on the shield since I bought it. I have to ride in the dark every day as well and have had no complaints on 'starring'. Need the drilled shield and the insert. Google it and you'll be able to find it. | ||
| Jaimec |
For those (like me) who own the Nolan N-103: http://www.extremesupply.com/product/Motorcycle-He lmet-Acc-Faceshields-Visors-Nolan/NOLANN103ELECTRI CSHIELD.html | ||
| Ourdee |
I've got the n-100, before that a HJC Snowmobile one. Just the price has always kept me away from the electrics. Shield always up at lights and signs. Breath control to the point I'm OCD with it, and find I control my breathing in the summer-time. +1 Geforce, The rainX is funny on some plastics, but I've had good luck with it. | ||
| Jaimec |
Actually, my N-103 came with a Pinlock shield and that thing works GREAT... like the Fog City fog shield without the gluey mess. I used to have an electric shield on my old BMW System II helmet and that was AWESOME, but for far less money I'll stick with the pinlock shield. If you find it loosening up, take it off, wash both shields in hot soapy water, air dry, and then reinstall the pinlock shield "backwards" (against the curve). | ||
| Firebolt020283 |
I have been wondering about this stuff too especially now that my bike is my sole trasportation at the moment(blazer is down) | ||
| Scooter808484 |
I can't make the pinlock shield fog even by trying. I was able to blow so hard on it that I momentarily separated the insert from the shield and get some water vapor between the insert and the shield, but it was difficult. | ||
| Slaughter |
Respro Foggy | ||
| Fast1075 |
Lots of good advice...but the problem is not from my breath...maybe it is unique to my area...on "cold" days here, the slightest change in elevation changes the temperature and humidity levels quite a bit. To compound the problem, nearly every curvy road is that way because of marshes, lakes and ponds so there is a lot of moisture in the air to begin with. The fog isnt so much of a problem, I can wipe it off with my glove. When I ride in the "cold" areas, my glasses and visor are clear....but when I hit a "warm" area, the surfaces, being below dew point instantly fog heavily like turning on a switch. I'll take a close look at some of these suggestions for sure. | ||
| Danger_dave |
A Pin Lock visor is the most expensive solution - and worth every penny. I've been using them for years and wouldn't consider anything else for winter now. | ||
| Rich |
I have a fog city, it works pretty well. | ||
| Bienhoabob |
Fog city insert is the way to go. I've rode in conditions where the entire shield is fogged over, except where the FC insert is in place. Only downside is that once the insert is in place it doesn't come off. So start with a new shield to get your monies worth. | ||
| Fahren |
webBikeWorld http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet-v isor-anti-fog/ has good reviews of a lot of the above-mentioned products, as well as others. | ||
| Jaimec |
I've had the adhesive on those Fog City shields dry up and let go. The Fog City shield falls out of the helmet leaving a gooey mess behind on the inside of the visor. Happened twice, and that was enough for me. Replacement visors ain't cheap. | ||
| Mr_grumpy |
Fog City/Pin Lock is the best I've found. I now won't buy a helmet that doesn't come with it as standard. You didn't say what helmet you're using, I have a Shoei Raid II with the "Whisper kit" & pin lock, no misting trouble whatsoever. | ||
| Babired |
Fog city visors suck I tried them the beginning of the riding season rode with them in rain and the rain drops got between the helmet visor and the fog city visor what a mess. I use Zooke wax repeatedly thru the winter and crack the face shield a little too | ||
| Firebolt020283 |
so does that froggy insert deal keep your face warm as well? | ||
| Mr_grumpy |
Babired, was that the stick on Fog City or the Pin Lock version. The Pin lock won't let moisture in unless the seal has been damaged. I've never used the stick on one. As a short term measure wipe your visor's inside surface with a freshly cut potato. | ||
| Mr_grumpy |
OOps I'm sorry, I forgot, you're American so you need detailed instructions. 1. Cut a clean washed & dried potato. (Always cut away from yourself, if in doubt ask an adult or other responsible person.) 2. Wipe inside of visor with freshly cut potato USING THE CUT SURFACE AGAINST THE VISOR; 3. Allow to dry. (The visor not the potato ya dummy) 4. Using a soft lint free cloth gently polish any streaks away. Repeat steps 2-3-4 as necessary. No guarantee of efficacy is implied or given. Eating raw potato may cause Indigestion or DEATH! Used potato halves may be recycled into potato printers for your children. Always read the label.  | ||
| Danger_dave |
Advantage of Pin Lock system is that it's a few seconds to remove for summer or replace if scratched up - and there is no mess or glue. Fog city next best if you can't deal with the Pin Lock $ | ||
| Babired |
It was the Stick -on what a waste of money! | ||
| Fast1075 |
I picked up a couple of the easier to get remedies that if not good enough as anti fog materials will have other uses. None of the bike shops I called locally ever heard of the pin lock systems..I had one of the really inexpensive suggestions pass the hot cup of coffee steam test. I'll post my findings. | ||
| Delta_one |
 I have used the potato one for snorkeling goggles before and it worked great. but I like to use "cat crap" on my lid because it lasts longer and I don't get hungry from smelling it in my helmet like I do from the potato  (it truly does have little to no odor that I have noticed) |
