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A Loud Fart posted:So, dumb question. I passed my MSF and am buying gear, first buy is an Shoei RF-1200. Is the pinlock required to keep the visor from fogging up or is this a thing that takes care of itself when you're riding? I'd like to ride with sunglasses and keep the clear visor, without the pinlock. It'll fog up, but also watch out for rainbowing with your sunglasses and the visor. Gives me a massive headache personally.
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Keket posted:Been looking at these, how are they in the cold? I've been riding with them in light rain and as low as 32F, and I have felt extremely comfortable! My only complaint is that the knees don't have any real grip to them and since I won't put rubber pads on my tank I slide around a bit more than I like. At least my commute doesn't feel like someone is boring a bucket of ice water on my balls for 45 consecutive minutes! 
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Dec 29, 2015 09:24
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I mean, if you crack the visor and breathe downward you can prevent some fogging, but it's a giant pain in the rear end. If you want a 100% guaranteed fog-free faceshield, then a Pinlock is the only thing that will do it in all situations (ignoring any issues with broken-in pinlocks that aren't recessed a-la Arai and lose seal). When I still had my hands on my bike I rode year-round and always had issues with fogging. Conversely, I'm aware that some people have issues with it, but I have 20/10 vision and I've never had halos at night.
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Dec 29, 2015 09:31
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Chichevache posted:I've been riding with them in light rain and as low as 32F, and I have felt extremely comfortable! My only complaint is that the knees don't have any real grip to them and since I won't put rubber pads on my tank I slide around a bit more than I like. I might have to look into getting a pair, currently been doing longjohns > jeans > waterproof hi-vis workmen trousers for my commute, which works, but is a complete ballache if I just want to pop out and its raining/freezing. Have you been wearing any other layers under them?
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Dec 29, 2015 10:31
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Keket posted:I might have to look into getting a pair, currently been doing longjohns > jeans > waterproof hi-vis workmen trousers for my commute, which works, but is a complete ballache if I just want to pop out and its raining/freezing. I often wear a pair of khakis or jeans underneath, but it isn't necessary for warmth. They're not technically overpants, but you can order a size larger and use them that way. For $229 I thought they were a great buy, but my only other frame of reference is some Icon summer pants that don't even begin to compare to these. The reviews on Revzilla are pretty positive.
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Dec 29, 2015 10:34
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Z3n posted:Jfc no you don't need a pinlock. I was riding in 32 degree weather with the chinguard on, no breath deflector, and it was fine. Crack the helmet if you're at a stop, the RF1200 has a detent for that iirc, and snap it shut once you're doing more than 5mph.  Just control your breathing and crack the visor. It is not hard.I have never used a pinlock on a street helmet, and the little hinge to crack open my Scorpion's visor broke years ago.
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Dec 29, 2015 10:53
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Alternatively just get a pinlock
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Dec 29, 2015 11:07
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Razzled posted:Alternatively just get a pinlock Or just get a car.
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Dec 29, 2015 11:37
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I don't think I'll be able to fit a car inside my helmet.
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Dec 29, 2015 11:56
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Do they not have Hot Wheels in your country?
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Dec 29, 2015 13:05
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I have never actually had a problem with my visor fogging up -- if anything is going to do it, it's my glasses. Breathe through your nose and it's not really an issue.
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Dec 29, 2015 13:51
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My visor (if unpinlocked) fogs up as long as I don't do my biggest mr burns impersonation with my face and breathe like darth vader. If you wanted to know.
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Dec 29, 2015 14:17
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My x12 fogs up pretty badly while stopped, even with that little anti fog latch, but it clears away immediately when moving. I didn't get a pinlock because they only come in clear and smoke for the x12, and I'm a vain lil poo poo that likes my mirrored visors.
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Dec 29, 2015 14:59
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ante posted:What's the word on those armoured denim pants? Dainese apparently makes/made more 501/505-esque pants but I can't seem to find much in stock recently.
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Dec 29, 2015 15:49
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Fifty Three posted:Dainese apparently makes/made more 501/505-esque pants but I can't seem to find much in stock recently.
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Dec 29, 2015 19:30
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I've been lazy this year and haven't put my pinlock insert in yet. Fogging hasn't really been an issue, except when I couldn't hold in a sneeze this morning. It hasn't gotten below the 30s yet, so that might still change. If you're going to be riding year round, you might as well get one.
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Dec 29, 2015 22:08
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M42 posted:My x12 fogs up pretty badly while stopped, even with that little anti fog latch, but it clears away immediately when moving. I didn't get a pinlock because they only come in clear and smoke for the x12, and I'm a vain lil poo poo that likes my mirrored visors. You know you can fit pinlock to any visor, right?
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Dec 29, 2015 23:02
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goddamnedtwisto posted:You know you can fit pinlock to any visor, right? You can?
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Dec 29, 2015 23:07
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You need to drill two holes in your non-pinlock ready visor though.
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Dec 29, 2015 23:16
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KARMA! posted:You need to drill two holes in your non-pinlock ready visor though. Yup. I've done this successfully before and it was a piece of piss, works perfectly and is indistinguishable from a factory pinlock visor. All you have to do is lay them both out flat like you would when fitting, mark where the holes go, put a little 'punch' mark in with something sharp so the drill doesn't wander and drill away with the appropriate sized bit. Took me like fifteen minutes.
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Dec 29, 2015 23:45
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Where do you get the pinlock pins, though? Shoei doesn't sell em on their own.
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Dec 30, 2015 00:07
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They come with the pinlock insert, at least they did last time I bought one.
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Dec 30, 2015 00:19
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Yeah my helmet came with a pinlock. I guess I dont't like the yellow tint, of the 'lock, and wanted a clear visor. If I can crack the visor and clear it that way I'll wait until I'm actually on the road.
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Dec 30, 2015 05:44
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A Loud Fart posted:Yeah my helmet came with a pinlock. I guess I dont't like the yellow tint, of the 'lock, and wanted a clear visor. If I can crack the visor and clear it that way I'll wait until I'm actually on the road.  The yellow is just a protective film. It peels off.
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Dec 30, 2015 10:43
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My main fogging problem is my actual glasses  I haven't had my Icon Airframe fog its lens at all even with it fully closed, because usually my glasses fog way before that..
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Dec 30, 2015 23:29
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Keket posted:My main fogging problem is my actual glasses Yyyep. Last couple of days I've just put them in a case in my pocket because they were fogging up so bad. The worst part is that I don't think contacts would help, because they'd dry out so drat fast with the air blowing through my helmet from the vent.
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Dec 31, 2015 00:19
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All of you with fogging issues, just try an Icon helmet that uses the Icon Optics visors. They are unfoggable in my experience.
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Dec 31, 2015 00:36
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VERTiG0 posted:All of you with fogging issues, just try an Icon helmet that uses the Icon Optics visors. They are unfoggable in my experience. Was it the visor that did that? I had an Icon Airmada that never fogged and I just assumed it was because it vented so well. I rode that thing through a motherfucking deluge without the tiniest but of fog. The only reason I haven't replaced it with an identical model is that they don't sell it with the Sensory graphic anymore. 
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Dec 31, 2015 00:52
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My Arai fogs pretty badly but it does have a good system for cracking the visor open very precisely. It's just annoying having to adjust that frequently depending riding speeds.
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Dec 31, 2015 00:56
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Chichevache posted:Was it the visor that did that? I had an Icon Airmada that never fogged and I just assumed it was because it vented so well. I rode that thing through a motherfucking deluge without the tiniest but of fog. The only reason I haven't replaced it with an identical model is that they don't sell it with the Sensory graphic anymore. I believe it to be the visor, with all vents closed on the Airmada and air temps hovering around 2-3 Celsius it still won't fog. Who knows though! Speaking of the Sensory graphic, CanadasMotorcycle has them on clearance for $188 CAD right now. But, Chichevache, perhaps you'd be more interested in the new Sweet Dreams graphic? 
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Dec 31, 2015 01:14
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VERTiG0 posted:I believe it to be the visor, with all vents closed on the Airmada and air temps hovering around 2-3 Celsius it still won't fog.  I love you so much right now! I have been rocking my old SevenZeroSeven, while I wait for the AGV Thyrus to come out, and I loving hate it! I have to ride with it cracked unless I'm doing 60, and sometimes that still won't cut it. Plus the wind blows across my eyeballs and makes me weep like a Ducati owner when his machine gets wet.The Sweet Dreams graphic owns. I would totally consider it, but it clashes with my bike and gear.
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Dec 31, 2015 01:56
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VERTiG0 posted:All of you with fogging issues, just try an Icon helmet that uses the Icon Optics visors. They are unfoggable in my experience. Yep, they're pretty amazing, i have to actively try to fog my icons lens otherwise its just maybe a tiny amount off in the corner. Unfortunately my glasses fog instantly if i don't try to breathe downwards, I might have a go at trying contacts sometime, as Lynza said, anyone had any troubles with contacts drying out when riding? Edit: The best helmet in my experience for pissing off every dog that sees you. 
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Dec 31, 2015 02:20
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Keket posted:Yep, they're pretty amazing, i have to actively try to fog my icons lens otherwise its just maybe a tiny amount off in the corner. Unfortunately my glasses fog instantly if i don't try to breathe downwards, I might have a go at trying contacts sometime, as Lynza said, anyone had any troubles with contacts drying out when riding? I loving love that helmet too. More companies need to follow Icon's example with regards to graphics.
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Dec 31, 2015 03:06
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Okay, so I'm a goofball and got me some Wesco motor patrol boots with some of my bonus money and as an extra bonus have been able to ride on Christmas. I went for a long, very awesome ride, and got to fulfill my 1920s 1930s biker fantasies. No pics because I'm old and don't bother.
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Dec 31, 2015 03:13
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KARMA! posted:
Ergh, Yes I'm a noob.  The more you know, man.
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Dec 31, 2015 03:43
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MoraleHazard posted:Okay, so I'm a goofball and got me some Wesco motor patrol boots with some of my bonus money and as an extra bonus have been able to ride on Christmas. I went for a long, very awesome ride, and got to fulfill my 1920s 1930s biker fantasies. No pics because I'm old and don't bother. Nice boots. How protective are they?
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Dec 31, 2015 05:00
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A Loud Fart posted:So, dumb question. I passed my MSF and am buying gear, first buy is an Shoei RF-1200. Is the pinlock required to keep the visor from fogging up or is this a thing that takes care of itself when you're riding? I'd like to ride with sunglasses and keep the clear visor, without the pinlock. Most helmets have a film on them to solve this. The rf1200 has, instead, a pinlock (pinlock is far better than the film). It does not have the special film. Source: I've worn an rf1200 without the pinlock in in 40F. It's like fog city up in this bitch. Verge fucked around with this message at 05:41 on Dec 31, 2015 |
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Dec 31, 2015 05:32
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Shoei visors have poo poo for antifog. I love my pinlock. Based on personal experience and/or feedback, scorpion has decent antifog and icon's is pretty good. AGV does a good job too.
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Dec 31, 2015 07:00
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Just ordered some roll-a-click levers, tunnel tail bag, and Ogio backpack for lanesplitting fun times now that I'm moving to LA. Also thinking of getting Kuryakyn lizard lights for better night visibility, is this a terrible idea? Apparently legality varies (in that "technically not allowed but no one gives a poo poo" way), most places at least don't want them flashing blue or red. I'm nervous because my friend just wrecked when some idiot didn't see her and merged. Was also considering Lunasee lights.
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Dec 31, 2015 07:21
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What kind of hosed up pegasus has a unicorn horn.
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