Helmets Fogging helmet faceshield

Tor

Tor

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Cold early morning commute riding weather, even down here in the swamps of SC. So the first few miles before the inside of the faceshield heats up to reasonable temp, fogging is a problem, especially during red light stops. Has anyone tried any antifog systems, whatever it might be, to avoid this, or at least reduce the fogging? I use a Shoei RF-1000, and even with the breath guard I have a fogging problem during the first 10 or so minutes of the ride. The RF has a feature where you can crack the shield open just a tiny bit, which helps, but when it's cold, I really don't care for the cold air coming in beneath the shield edge. Would appreciate any suggestions.
 
I've had good luck with Rain-X antifog. I also keep a ziplock bag in one of the panniers that has a T-shirt remnant saturated with liquid dish soap, which works amazingly well in a pinch. Sure beats spitting on the inside of the face plate.:eek:
 
If you have a Shoei helmet then the best is to fit a Shoei Pinlock anti-fog.

I've used them exclusively for about 2 years and they beat all the "stick-on" types like Fog City etc. Over here (UK) we get more than our fair share of wet 'n wild and it's never let me down whatever the temperature or conditions.
 
Zooke works very well and is inexpensive, about $6 for a small jar. Just put a little on and rub it into the shield and your are good to go.

John
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Thanks for all the suggestions, guys. It looks like I at least can try the "foggy" first before I continue and try liquid solutions. The stock breath guard I've got installed on the RF-1000 just don't seal around the face (well it really don't seal at all) good enough to be effective. My only concern would be how to get my autocomm mike to fit into the picture. But I'll order the foggy first anyway, and then see if I can route the mike in front of it somehow.
 
I've tried progrip antifog visors and fog off liquid. The fog off has to be reapplied often and the visor worked well except for night riding with the light reflection. The best solution I have found is the anti fog visor that came standard with my Soumy helmet. I think the Scorpion helmets also have it and I believe that the new HJC AC-12 is supposed to have one.

Paul
 
RxCritical said:
I think the Scorpion helmets also have it and I believe that the new HJC AC-12 is supposed to have one.

Paul
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I'll say my Scorpion never fogs... all I ever do is clean it with warm water or poly lens cleaner. :)
 
Bought myself a Scorpion for Christmas. The shields are treated to not fog up. This, in combination with the breath guard (and the ample vents when moving), should make for a fog free ride. I have only tested it while sitting on my back porch, so I don't have a real world test yet.

Caveats:
1) The anti-fog treatment lasts for about 2 years. After that you are supposed to replace the shield.
2) From what I hear the anti-fog treatment is only on the clear, light smoke and dark smoke shields. It is not on any of their mirror finish shields.
 
timmybob4 said:
2) From what I hear the anti-fog treatment is only on the clear, light smoke and dark smoke shields. It is not on any of their mirror finish shields.
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This is true ;)
 
I have had a number of Shoei lids including a 1000 and I found the Fog-City visor inserts the best. In effect they double-glaze the visor so it wont mist up. Be careful to rinse it gently clean as they can scratch easily. :03biker:

Forgot to add I didnt like the HyperOptix version. It does change with the light but not quickly enough for me as I found they go dark quickly, but do not clear quickly enough. I would not recommend - just my opinion - I know people who think they are great.
 
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Tree said:
You might try 500 Psi from a local dive shop. Never used it on the visor, just in my mask.
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I've had guy tell me at a local dive shop that 500 PSI would leave stains on the rubber parts of his mask - even showed me one. I forget what he recommended in it's place, though. I 500 PSI once when I had no choice with no problems - I tried to keep it off the rubber parts, though.
 
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