Fogged up Visor

[freyja]

I HATE fogged up visors! My Scorpion helmet came with a non-fogging visor but my Shoei helmet didn't. Coating my visor with anti-fogging chemicals all the time got old, though they work for a few days (there are lots of options from motorcycle gear shops). But I think the best option is fog city - it's a film you put inside your visor and the air barrier between the film and the visor stops it from fogging. Most stores carry it, here's the motorcycle superstore link:

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/ ... hield.aspx

[TorontoRider]

There are a few well regarded inserts, see what www.webBikeworld.com recommends, too.

I have just (today) taken delivery of fogtech products. These seem to get very good reviews wherever I look, they're used in industry as well as for sport. They should ship to Aus. I'll let you know how well they work when we've had a chance to try them out. fogtech.com

[ThickBrit]

Tiny blob of washing up liquid on a finger tip. Wipe on inside of visor with said finger so there is an invisible film across it.
It won't allow the water vapour condense on the inside of your visor.
You can get those small 'travel' bottles of it and keep one in the bike - it wears off in time of course.

[Alice]

I have a Scorpion helmet now and it has a no-fog visor that is pretty good, although not as good as I'd like. When I had my HJC, though, I used a product called Cat Crap. It comes in a wipe-on or a spray but the salesman recommended the wipe-on. It only lasts a day or two and then needs to be reapplied but it worked really well.

[TorontoRider]

Lots of riders use Rain-X for the outside of the visor, although it's made for glass. Visor Proof is made for visors. It beads moisture on the visor and it either runs off easily, or I find I can see through it pretty well and don't often need to wipe as well (there are Visor Wipers you can put on your gloves if you do need to and your glove doesn't have a wiper incorporated).

[ThickBrit]

Don't know about outside - you mean like mist/fog rather than water vapour from from your breath inside?

I still wear an open face and tend only to have the visor down if it rains or if it so cold my face hurts, so it rarely bothers me.
However the detergent thing does work and I do use it in the winter. I was lucky having a good screen on the Nomad and even
easier now with my electric screen (I can't tell you how useful that is) I can get the air running just how I want it.

I keep the outside of the visor very clean, using just hot water. Seems to make the rain roll off well enough.
Think you're right about foam on the outside, probably worse than what you're trying to prevent!
Haven't tried any 'products', being a proper skinflint.

[freyja]

I haven't had too many problems with the outside unless it's actually raining. Then I just turn my head to the side every once in awhile - if I'm going highway speeds the wind just blows my visor clean!

I also saw some cool gloves that have a mini wind shield wiper on the thumb for wiping your visor! I'd like to tried those at some point.

[88shadow]

My gloves have the built in wiper on the back of the thumbs. I love them, they work but beware! You literally can deeply scratch your eye. I went to rub my eye when I first got the gloves and it hurt like hell. I had a big ol' scratch for awhile.
Felt stupid
I use a couple different sprays for paintball goggles, etc, on the inside of my visor. They work for a couple of days. I have to reapply them often.

[TraNceD.gURL]

My Shoei's visor fogs up like crazy, but my Harley lid does a LOT less, and when it fogs up it's a matter of cracking the shield open with my left finger for a sec to clear it. I don't know why, but Shoei's visors are notorious for fogging... I tried the chemical solution for a while, but I'm too lazy for that and then I get stuck with a fogged up shield again. So, I bought a pinlock shield for my Shoei and a fog-free insert for about $70... expensive solution, but that's Shoei for ya , but as I can tell from talking to peeps online, these things really are worth it and work (mine's still in transit). I still prefer my Harley lid in the winter, however that might change as soon as the UPS guy brings me my new shield.

[Glidelady]

All these great ideas and I was going to suggest: Stop Breathing! I'm going to have to try the dish washing liquid trick. I just don't flip my visor down until I'm moving, but I don't have a full face helmet either.

[Trish]

i got this "Fog Off" from HD that works pretty well, except you do have to repeat eventually. I also wear (in the winter) a face mask or bandanna over nose and down to neck to keep neck, chin warm too. It seems to help deflect the warm breath, it also allows me to crack the visor just a teeny bit-I always keep the mouth vent open anyway. I have a windshield so that may make a difference in the amount of wind I can handle in the winter too. It was 25degrees this am, the street was glassy. (Wasn't on bike)

[amethaelf]

Ok, Ive tried flipping the visor up during fogging up times but then my glasses fog up!!!!!! I got onto a product called Cat Crap, (dont be put off by its name, its been around for yonks). Anyway, have been using it for the last few weekends but it hasnt been foggy so I cant really give a comment yet. If it really doesnt work, then I have done some research into the visor inserts and will definately get one (but had to try the cheaper option first). Ta for all your advice.

[TraNceD.gURL]

Dang, I don't know why I didn't think of Cat Crap. That's what we use on our goggles when skiing. I'm such a dork... now where did I put it???? I haven't been skiing in years, but I know I have a tub of Cat Crap somewhere!

Thanks for bringing up the ole Crap.

[Shaunie]

Lots of riders use Rain-X for the outside of the visor, although it's made for glass. Visor Proof is made for visors. It beads moisture on the visor and it either runs off easily, or I find I can see through it pretty well and don't often need to wipe as well (there are Visor Wipers you can put on your gloves if you do need to and your glove doesn't have a wiper incorporated).

Thanks for the tip ... I think I'm going to try this one.

[TraNceD.gURL]

Okee, I got that Shoei fog-free lens insert a little while ago, and have been riding around with it. Came just in in time, too. First ride with it on: 34 degrees and raining like hell. The verdict: Awesome! I don't know how I ever made it through the last winter without this. Good gawd! I'm never going back. And you can see it's working, because around the outer perimeter of the shield (the lens insert is smaller than the shield) you can see the fog. It has a sticker on it that says it's not for night riding, even though both shield and lens are clear, I figured out why. In the dark, when looking through the edge of the lens, it give you a ghosted double effect of the road. No prob there, just don't look through the edge. The effect isn't visible during the day. I'm commuting to work in the dark in the winter time, so I don't have the option to not wear it, but it's such a non-issue that I think they only put that warning on there to prevent frivolous law-suits later. I'm loving it, and now the Shoei is my favorite helmet year-around, unless I need the ChatterBox, which is mounted to the Harley lid.