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Old 23-09-2010, 05:36 PM
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Whot can you get to help see out the Visor better in the rain ??????
Just passed my Test and was out lastnight when it Pissed down and could hardly see any thing :$
Old 23-09-2010, 06:12 PM
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used to be able to get some treatment stuff for it, but tbh i dont know if there is anything else.
Old 23-09-2010, 06:21 PM
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i heard fairy liquid is suposed to help, no idea how though
Old 23-09-2010, 06:50 PM
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I hear Fairy is the best.. It was a nightmare on the way home tonight.. got bloody soaked.

Although I must say, my new AlpineStars boots kept my feet bone dry
Old 24-09-2010, 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by fish99
I hear Fairy is the best.. It was a nightmare on the way home tonight.. got bloody soaked.

Although I must say, my new AlpineStars boots kept my feet bone dry

My feet was ok my Sidi's did there job lol, My Legs were wet as i left my Waterproof trousers at home with my Motocross gear lol,

Got the Piss taken out of me in my Leathers by the guys in the warehouse this morning But then none of them can Drive so bugger them lol,

My Brother said Warm soapy water aswell so will give that ago
Old 24-09-2010, 07:50 AM
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Can you not put Rainex on? Or is it not to healthy for the visor?
Old 24-09-2010, 04:52 PM
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Do what i do and stay in when it rains lol.

I have heard that washing up liquid works but yet to try it.
Old 24-09-2010, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Alan s1
My feet was ok my Sidi's did there job lol

I wanted some SIDI Vertigo's but my feet are too wide.
Old 24-09-2010, 06:36 PM
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i used to just open the visor a little bit and open the vents to stop it steaming up and tbh the rain just dripped off my visor and was never a problem
Old 24-09-2010, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by fish99
I wanted some SIDI Vertigo's but my feet are too wide.
yeah i've found SIDI's to be narrow, i've just kept my old pair race vertebrae (sp) shit if your walking about as they click like a bastard lol
Old 24-09-2010, 07:41 PM
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I always used to use that Bob Heath anti fog spray stuff...worked a treat. Ive found the best solution is save the bike for dry weather though
Old 25-09-2010, 06:11 AM
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Well i tryed the Washing liquid and warm water ang Guess whot it did'nt bloody rain Resuilt lol But then it was down to 7degs instead i can win lol
But going to ride as much as pos (save money on fuel ect and maybe next summer get a SP1 or some thing )
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try rainex,or a bit of wd 40 lol soapy water doesnt work m8,or just open yer visor slightly n pin the throttle n hud chappin haha
Old 02-10-2010, 10:39 AM
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All those things mentioned help, but don't cut it if you ride much in the cold or damp IMO
A pinlock visor is what you need and an insert. They work like double glazing, you won't even have to open your visor when you stop as they're that good Especially good if you wear specs as if you open the visor you get water on them which drives you mad too.

Read this link to get an idea what I mean

http://www.bobpickett.co.uk/bkit/pinlock.htm
Old 02-10-2010, 10:42 AM
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wipe some wd40 on the inside of the visor and it stops it steaming up
Old 02-10-2010, 08:40 PM
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Buy and fit a Fogcity,no more problems,used on track and road.
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