Clearing Fog and Rain on Shield During Rain Riding...

101lifts2 · 01-28-2010, 04:57 PM

I got caught in a downpour two days ago riding home (23 miles) from work. The rain doesn't bother me at all, but how do you keep your shield from fogging up AND keep the rain off? I've tried RAINX, which kept the rain rolling off, but the thing fogged up like a beesch. Since it only rains like 2 weeks a year here, I usually just take the car if it rains in the AM.

What do you use?

anthonyk · 01-28-2010, 05:05 PM

Plexus on the outside of the visor, and open vents to keep it from fogging. In the mist when there's not enough water to roll off, I use one of those thumb squeegees from Aerostich.

azoomm · 01-28-2010, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 101lifts2

What do you use?

Easy, a Suomy helmet

101lifts2 · 01-28-2010, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

Easy, a Suomy helmet

My Suomy lid shield is all scratched up, but ur right my Suomy doesn't fog up vs. the Arai is a fog fest.

Homeslice · 01-28-2010, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 101lifts2

My Suomy lid shield is all scratched up, but ur right my Suomy doesn't fog up vs. the Arai is a fog fest.

Troof, Arai = overpriced for what you get. I had an Arai mirrored visor that developed ghost-like distortions in it.

racedoll · 01-28-2010, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 101lifts2

My Suomy lid shield is all scratched up, but ur right my Suomy doesn't fog up vs. the Arai is a fog fest.

Easily fixed by purchasing a new shield for the Suomy.

I also have a Suomy and can't say I recall having any trouble with fog.

njchopper87 · 01-29-2010, 12:30 AM

I got an email a few days ago about keeping car windows from fogging, but maybe it can be applied to visors too? Not sure if this would damage it or not, but it said to apply shaving cream to the inside of the windshield and wipe it off with paper towels. I was gonna look into it a bit further, but been busy.

I might as well just upload the entire pic. Maybe someone can benefit from it.

101lifts2 · 01-30-2010, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by racedoll

Easily fixed by purchasing a new shield for the Suomy.

I also have a Suomy and can't say I recall having any trouble with fog.

Oh I didn't mention that the lid has been dropped about 10 times and the side cover is missing on one side.

nhgunnut · 01-29-2010, 09:18 AM

I use a thumb squeegee to clear the visor .. Oddly enough neither of the budget helmets I use fog a lot (Both HJC's) when they do I crack the Visor. Just curious has anyone tried the Anti fog Visors ? Are they worth the extra bucks?

marko138 · 01-29-2010, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

Easy, a Suomy helmet

This.

I've never had this problem.

01-28-2010, 04:57 PM	#1
101lifts2 WSB Champion Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Moto: 2009 Kawi ZX6R Posts: 5,570	Clearing Fog and Rain on Shield During Rain Riding... I got caught in a downpour two days ago riding home (23 miles) from work. The rain doesn't bother me at all, but how do you keep your shield from fogging up AND keep the rain off? I've tried RAINX, which kept the rain rolling off, but the thing fogged up like a beesch. Since it only rains like 2 weeks a year here, I usually just take the car if it rains in the AM. What do you use? __________________ Train Hard Ron Paul - 2012 Mark of Excellence GM

01-29-2010, 09:18 AM	#9
nhgunnut gun totin redneck Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South West New Hampshire Moto: turbo busa 999 Duc Goldwing & Victory Posts: 1,130	I use a thumb squeegee to clear the visor .. Oddly enough neither of the budget helmets I use fog a lot (Both HJC's) when they do I crack the Visor. Just curious has anyone tried the Anti fog Visors ? Are they worth the extra bucks? __________________ Evolution requires a body count, Count or be Counted!

01-28-2010, 05:05 PM	#2
anthonyk WERA White Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: '01 Aprilia Falco Posts: 1,041	Plexus on the outside of the visor, and open vents to keep it from fogging. In the mist when there's not enough water to roll off, I use one of those thumb squeegees from Aerostich.