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Started by ZOA NOM, December 12, 2018, 06:21:48 PM

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ZOA NOM

I had a pretty exciting commute yesterday in some of the worst Bay Area fog in awhile. I have a squeegee on the thumb seam of my left glove, which is a life saver, but boy it sure is a sketchy deal trying to navigate traffic in fog without both hands on the bars. I also have a Pinlock on my Transitions Auto Darkening face shield, which I love, but fog on the outside is simply too formidable a foe, and must simply be wiped, repeatedly.

Check this out

https://youtu.be/ieqJYODFk24
Rick

Current:
2010 Honda VFR1200 DCT (Full Auto!)
1993 FJ/GSXR 1200 (-ABS)
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera (Race)
1988 Porsche Carrera (Street)
Previous:
1993 FJ1200 (FIREBALL)
1993 FJ1200ABS (RIP my collar bone)
1986 FZ750
1984 FJ600
1982 Seca

Troyskie

Wow, looks cool. A far neater system than some of the chunky ones I've seen online.
1984 FJ1100 Ms Effie brand new :)
1984 FJ1100 Pearlie, stock as.
1985 FJ1100 Mr Effie 647,000K and still running hard.
1985 FJ1200 'Yummy' takes a licking & keeps on ticking
After all is said and done, more is said than done :)
2013 Trumpy Tiger 800, let's do a lap of Oz

ZOA NOM

Yeah, the website says the latest version clips onto any face shield at the corners, and doesn't penetrate the seal. I have no issues with rain, only fog. There is just no alternative way to keep the outside of the face shield clear.



Rick

Current:
2010 Honda VFR1200 DCT (Full Auto!)
1993 FJ/GSXR 1200 (-ABS)
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera (Race)
1988 Porsche Carrera (Street)
Previous:
1993 FJ1200 (FIREBALL)
1993 FJ1200ABS (RIP my collar bone)
1986 FZ750
1984 FJ600
1982 Seca

FJ_Hooligan

DavidR.

ZOA NOM

Rick

Current:
2010 Honda VFR1200 DCT (Full Auto!)
1993 FJ/GSXR 1200 (-ABS)
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera (Race)
1988 Porsche Carrera (Street)
Previous:
1993 FJ1200 (FIREBALL)
1993 FJ1200ABS (RIP my collar bone)
1986 FZ750
1984 FJ600
1982 Seca

FJ_Hooligan

They also make FogX.

HJC offers a face mask that velcros to the chin bar that directs breath down
DavidR.

ZOA NOM

Quote from: FJ_Hooligan on December 13, 2018, 10:37:17 AM
They also make FogX.

HJC offers a face mask that velcros to the chin bar that directs breath down

Pinlock beats all other methods for fog INSIDE the shield. I have had no issues regardless of how hard I breathe or where I exhale inside the helmet. If you haven't tried a Pinlock, you're missing the best anti-fog device there is.

This thread is about fog OUTSIDE.
Rick

Current:
2010 Honda VFR1200 DCT (Full Auto!)
1993 FJ/GSXR 1200 (-ABS)
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera (Race)
1988 Porsche Carrera (Street)
Previous:
1993 FJ1200 (FIREBALL)
1993 FJ1200ABS (RIP my collar bone)
1986 FZ750
1984 FJ600
1982 Seca

Millietant

Rain X works fine for fog on the outside.......as long as you're going over 70mph LOL

Seriously though, although it's not perfect, Rain X does seem to works better than anything else for keeping the fog droplets moving to and off the edges of my visor (less "wiping" to remove water).
Dean

'89 FJ 1200 3CV - owned from new.
'89 FJ 1200 3CV - no engine, tank, seat....parts bike for the future.
'88 FJ 1200 3CV - complete runner 2024 resto project
'88 FJ 1200 3CV - became a race bike, no longer with us.
'86 FJ 1200 1TX - sold to my boss to finance the '89 3CV I still own.

ZOA NOM

Quote from: Millietant on December 13, 2018, 04:01:39 PM
Rain X works fine for fog on the outside.......as long as you're going over 70mph LOL

Seriously though, although it's not perfect, Rain X does seem to works better than anything else for keeping the fog droplets moving to and off the edges of my visor (less "wiping" to remove water).

Yes it does. I use it on my race car for rain races, and I've tried it on my face shield, but the speed required seems to be ill-advised in the fog. The squeegee edge on my glove has been the most effective, but it does get sketchy when you're maneuvering with one hand.
Rick

Current:
2010 Honda VFR1200 DCT (Full Auto!)
1993 FJ/GSXR 1200 (-ABS)
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera (Race)
1988 Porsche Carrera (Street)
Previous:
1993 FJ1200 (FIREBALL)
1993 FJ1200ABS (RIP my collar bone)
1986 FZ750
1984 FJ600
1982 Seca

mr blackstock

Gday,
I have been using the fog city inserts for years now and have never had issues with fogging visors.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Fog-City-ProShield-Anti-Fog-Helmet-Visor-Insert-Paster-for-Motorcycle-Helmet/183549921715?hash=item2abc6d89b3:g:SgIAAOSwF~hb94OU

I often ride in 1 degree mornings and love the inserts
Squeaky wheels always get the grease...

Yamaha FJ1100 1985

aviationfred

Quote from: mr blackstock on December 17, 2018, 04:13:47 AM
Gday,
I have been using the fog city inserts for years now and have never had issues with fogging visors.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Fog-City-ProShield-Anti-Fog-Helmet-Visor-Insert-Paster-for-Motorcycle-Helmet/183549921715?hash=item2abc6d89b3:g:SgIAAOSwF~hb94OU

I often ride in 1 degree mornings and love the inserts

I agree, I use the Fog City ProShield inserts on my Bell helmets. They work the same as the Pin Lock system. Rick is specifically talking about what to do when the fog is on the outside of the face shield. I made reference to riding in the fog at night on my recent trip to North Carolina in September. I will ride in the rain and below freezing temps. 2 conditions that are a royal PIA is heavy Fog and Fluffy Caterpillar size Snow Flakes. The damn snow sticks to your visor when it hits.

I would use one of these wiper systems if there was a guarantee that the wiper would not damage my transitions face shield.



Fred
I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1300 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Lazarus, the Streetfighter Project
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

ZOA NOM

Yeah Fred, I agree. The transitions Pinlock visor on my Shoie is up to $160 these days. I think my best bet is to just drive my truck to work on foggy days.
Rick

Current:
2010 Honda VFR1200 DCT (Full Auto!)
1993 FJ/GSXR 1200 (-ABS)
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera (Race)
1988 Porsche Carrera (Street)
Previous:
1993 FJ1200 (FIREBALL)
1993 FJ1200ABS (RIP my collar bone)
1986 FZ750
1984 FJ600
1982 Seca

aviationfred

I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1300 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Lazarus, the Streetfighter Project
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

Tuned forks

That's very clever.  As Rick has stated, many times I've had vision issues on the way to work while riding thru Fog City.

Joe
1990 FJ1200-the reacher
1990 FZR 1000-crotch rocket