Let's talk motorcycle helmet visors

Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары

There are tons of choices when choosing a helmet. One thing many of you may not consider is the visor. This week we look at several helmet visor options.
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  • @MCrider
    @MCrider3 жыл бұрын

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  • @brettplum
    @brettplum6 жыл бұрын

    only been watching these vids for the past two weeks and they are real good. Like MC Rider, i have been riding bikes since 1978 and now ride a 98 heritage springer and a 2012 Muscle...... and will be 60 this year............but we are all still just learning every time we throw our legs over our scooters................thanks for the videos bro...

  • @JackoFlacko
    @JackoFlacko25 күн бұрын

    To be honest, I really like the look of a dark visor. It gives you that sick “unknown” look that I really like!

  • @CarefulSteps1
    @CarefulSteps16 жыл бұрын

    your vids are just the best...thank you so much for who you are and your presentations...love the info I learn from you.

  • @MrRUSINA
    @MrRUSINA6 жыл бұрын

    This guy is awesome. Heart of gold for sure.

  • @dogsnmotorcycles
    @dogsnmotorcycles6 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video, I've opted for the clear with drop down visor so that I can flip it up for tunnels and parking garages during the day. I'm gonna give Plexus a try, thanks for the tip.

  • @IDtechno

    @IDtechno

    4 жыл бұрын

    most rational decision imho...

  • @mojoman7141
    @mojoman71416 жыл бұрын

    Sunglasses and clear visor is my regular choice, also have the built-in dropdown visor.

  • @nelsonc4677

    @nelsonc4677

    6 жыл бұрын

    Mojo Man when I use to ride, a lot of daytime riding minimal night time. I had a tinted shield with ansi approved clear slim glasses in my bag . I liked the combo.

  • @robyosco94
    @robyosco946 жыл бұрын

    Really like your vids! Very thorough and great for a new rider like myself. Keep it up!

  • @ashten92
    @ashten926 жыл бұрын

    I have a sadicci helmet with drop down sun shade.first time with one.i love it.thanks for the great video Kevin.

  • @Elvirth24
    @Elvirth245 жыл бұрын

    One thing I like about my Scorpion helmet is that it came with both clear and tinted visors in the box, and they're really easy to swap out, so if I'm going to a rally or out of town where I know I might end up in the dark, I always take the clear one with me.

  • @allancaples2764
    @allancaples27646 жыл бұрын

    Within the helmet construction, the flip down visor is sandwiched between the outer shell and the EPS liner giving the same amount of protection to the rider.I myself have the HJC with this facility and it brill.

  • @Cylvester7
    @Cylvester76 жыл бұрын

    Great info! One tip that really helped me was putting a couple of strips of black electrical tape across the top of the visor. Helps alot when the sun is lower on the horizon, and beaming into my eyes.

  • @billerker
    @billerker6 жыл бұрын

    I have been using a C3-Pro with a dark visor for daytime riding. When things get really bright, I use the built-in drop-down sun visor also. It's the only way to go near sunrise and sunset. I carry a spare clear visor for rain and dark.

  • @drewschmidt1334
    @drewschmidt13346 жыл бұрын

    Love the new into. Also I wear glasses and tend to ride with my visor open a tiny bit to avoid fogging. It’s just something I have dealt with my entire life.

  • @henrya5126

    @henrya5126

    4 жыл бұрын

    I also wear glasses. Have you tried the pinlock visor???

  • @RoadKing05FLHR
    @RoadKing05FLHR6 жыл бұрын

    Really like the hjc modular with drop down tinted visor and clear outer. Added pinlock and chin curtain.

  • @honestkris1
    @honestkris16 жыл бұрын

    After going through two other helmets and not satisfied, finally got the Shoei RF1200 with the photochromic transitions shield. I have never had a fog issue and the bright light has not been an issue. I am brown eyed so I may be less sensitive. I wish I had started out this way. Would have saved me a lot of money! That's my two cents! Gonna go buy some Plexus now. Thanks Kevin!

  • @Max.527

    @Max.527

    4 жыл бұрын

    Are you still using this photochromic shield?

  • @richardmourdock2719
    @richardmourdock27196 жыл бұрын

    I love my "drop downs". In the spring and fall, in riding in the midwest where the roads are shaded by trees, the "in and out" of bright day light rules out sunglasses as you just can't keep changing them fast enough. The drop down solves the problem as I can raise and lower it faster than my eye will adapt to the changing light conditions.

  • @RamenOnWheels
    @RamenOnWheels6 жыл бұрын

    You're so right about that Texas sun. I definitely need to look into getting a tinted visor. That for the useful info MCrider.

  • @paulceron7785
    @paulceron77856 жыл бұрын

    I'll have a look for plexis. Love Major. Thanks Kev

  • @moderatefkr6666
    @moderatefkr66666 жыл бұрын

    Thank you again for another informative vid. The only thing I would add Kevin is that agv offer the internal sun visor on their entry model K3-SV. When I returned to biking last year after a long break, I knew I wanted the same make if helmet that saved my life back in 1977 when a Rover 3.5 attempted to shunt me into low Earth orbit!! Well, they don't make Agos anymore, so I opted for a design favoured by his modern day contemporary Rossi. They are also available in other designs and plain colours. I'm really impressed by the design, spec, features and level of protection and comfort this entry level helmet offers. One of the features this K3-SV has is the ability to crack the visor open a tiny bit to allow a very small flow of air to defog. But if you drop the visor down hard from open, the hold open thing will cancel itself. It's maybe not quite stiff enough when deployed, but easy to redeploy. Also, the sun visor deployment lever is on the left by the main visor hinge point. That's good design. I don't want to be tapping the top of my head while I'm riding. Shortest route is best. The only negative issue I've found is that when I'm putting my glasses on, the left arm seems to always want to slip behind the padding rather than behind my ear. But my ears were built for speed - being well pinned back from the factory, so I guess I don't really have anything to complain about. So, what began as an exercise in brand loyalty due to a 40 year old experience I'm still paying for in daily back pain, has turned into a genuine opportunity to recommend the agv K3-SV

  • @ronanrogers4127
    @ronanrogers41276 жыл бұрын

    Schuberth C3 Pro with drop down sun visor...perfect for me as I wear spectacles

  • @bruceh4226
    @bruceh42266 жыл бұрын

    Bell makes a single piece "double pane" visor (like a pin-lock) that you can swap into their Vortex, Revolver EVO, RS-1 and certain model years of the Star helmet. They were created for snowmobile use, but fit fine on motorcycle helmets also. I have one and it works great... no fogging at all. They also have an electric heated visor for several of the same helmets. It takes a little searching, but they're out there available on-line.

  • @bradiacm7828
    @bradiacm78286 жыл бұрын

    Good information Kevin. One product you didn’t bring up is the SuperVisor attachment that adds the equivalent of the extended bill much like that MCrider baseball cap that you wear. It attaches to the flip up visor with strong 2 face tape, yet is vented at the top to minimise the effects of the wind blast to the profile of the helmet. The shadow it casts across the face is significant during the day, but I find it’s best selling point is the ability it provides you for riding into the low horizon sun in the early morning or late evening commute. Just dip your head down a bit and the sun is blocked like a car’s windshield visor. Between my clear visor, prescription sun glasses, and SuperVisor, I can ride any time of day or night without issues. Not bad for a $20 investment.

  • @michaelfeighan8374
    @michaelfeighan83746 жыл бұрын

    Hey Kevin, always great information on your videos. Love seeing little Major helping out. You must be working him way too hard as waking up from a sleep lol.

  • @MemphisMike901
    @MemphisMike9016 жыл бұрын

    Hey kevin great vid as always. My new Shoei Neotec i installed a Photo Chromatic Pinlock. Not as dark as i would like but a happy medium for me to not need sunglasses as well. I also have custom transitions sunglasses as well when i wear a 3/4 Bell Custom 500 that work great. Plexus is $$ but im a firm believer in it!

  • @Dogatemyhomework927
    @Dogatemyhomework9273 ай бұрын

    I had pinlock question and you answered it.. 6 years later!!👍🏽❤️🇺🇸

  • @autumngreenleaf3390
    @autumngreenleaf33906 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, my Shoei helmet has a inner dark shield for sun as well as the outer clear visor. That's why I bought that one specifically, as it was more expensive for that feature. It's my first helmet, as I am a new rider, and I've used it for sun already. Happy with it. Thanks for your videos.

  • @x-man5056

    @x-man5056

    2 жыл бұрын

    Is the dark shield polarized?

  • @autumngreenleaf3390

    @autumngreenleaf3390

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@x-man5056 Hey. This post was a long time ago and I no longer have the helmet, so I can't check.

  • @johnnorthrop5218
    @johnnorthrop52186 жыл бұрын

    Plexxus is awesome. My aftermarket windshield mfg recommended it years ago and I'm hooked. I'm so a clear visor and sunglasses guy. Used 1/2 helmets for decades so I'm just used to it now thst I've moved to a Bell Bullitt full face.

  • @ChristosBassCovers
    @ChristosBassCovers6 жыл бұрын

    Love the product recommendations

  • @chrispomphrett4283
    @chrispomphrett42836 жыл бұрын

    Kevin, your advice on the Pinlock system was timely last year, I ride all year in the UK and we get a lot of cool/cold/wet weather and this winter was the first with crystal clear vision and I thank you for that. Can't recommend it enough if you ride all weathers or colder climates. The plexus is good and prolongs the visor life. I wear glasses and I've found not having them pressed up close to my face helps with fogging....also have plastic lenses helps too, glass always fogs. Love Major!

  • @davidninnis5832

    @davidninnis5832

    6 жыл бұрын

    I've tried the pinlock system off and on but it never really seams to keep my visor crystal??? I use the InVision Hyper shield, it's a bit tricky to stick on but the gasket is thicker than that of the pinlock and no matter how heavy I breath they never fog up. I'm down here in Cornwall (UK) so know where you're coming from :)

  • @billondabass6982

    @billondabass6982

    6 жыл бұрын

    I went pinlock after Kevin's suggestion last year as well. Ended my fogging issues.

  • @serious_in_seattle6917
    @serious_in_seattle69172 жыл бұрын

    I’m returning to riding after being away for a long time. Helmets and their ventilation and built in drop down visors, and pin lock visors are great technology that didn’t exist when I ride previously.

  • @renevanoyen3817
    @renevanoyen38176 жыл бұрын

    A few weeks ago, I bought a new helmet as the old one (Shoei Multitec) had its 9th birthday and didn't feel nice anymore. Never had any issues with it though, it was just the inside comfort foam that was hardened due time. It had a gradually tinted visor (clear on the bottom, medium tinted at the top) which was great, but not perfect in low-light conditions (full shaded areas, tunnels and at night time). My new helmet is (again) a Shoei, the Neotec 2017 series in plain white. Many improvements, better aerodynamics and with a build-in drop-down sun visor. The "parking space" for this visor, does not reduce the material thickness of the impact foam in the shell. Instead, at this spot the shell has a bulge which provides space for the sun visor. So, in the case the safety is not compromised. It should never do. By the way... Did you know that Pinlock is a Dutch invention?... I use it since 1996, back then it had a plastic foil that protected the permanent glue around the edge, so to install it, you had to remove that foil and stick it (very carefully) onto the visor. You just had one chance to do it right. This had some flaws, as the glue did not seal perfectly resulting in water vapor between visor and shield. A few years later, the silicone gasket and pins were introduced, which is still a proven recipe. I wouldn't want it any other way, it's easy to adjust the tension, it's easy to remove for cleaning, it's perfect, I LOVE it!

  • @all-yw2yr
    @all-yw2yr6 жыл бұрын

    I've used rain-x inside the shield and it does its work keeping my shield from fogging for approximately two weeks.

  • @StringBanger
    @StringBanger Жыл бұрын

    My Shoei GT-Air II came with a pinlock and the drop down visor is just awesome. Great helmet

  • @DispelBreaker
    @DispelBreaker5 жыл бұрын

    I've found that the chrome/silver reflective visor to be pretty good for day/night riding. Now it does make it darker but nothing like having a true tinted visor on at night... That's just way too dark. I wear glasses. So other than buy super expensive shades I just deal with the trade off!

  • @MGL83

    @MGL83

    5 жыл бұрын

    You could consider one of those clip-on dark lenses to put on your prescription glasses. It looks dorky, but you're in helmet so nobody sees it :)

  • @DispelBreaker

    @DispelBreaker

    5 жыл бұрын

    MGL I'll look into that! Thanks.

  • @derekholme6922
    @derekholme69226 жыл бұрын

    Great stuff, also use Rain X, helps keep the visor clear of rain, also on car windscreen.

  • @trig
    @trig6 жыл бұрын

    Great way of getting peeps to watch your videos to the end, your a cunning guy.

  • @MCrider

    @MCrider

    6 жыл бұрын

    :)

  • @philtil8977
    @philtil89772 жыл бұрын

    As always you make some of the best videos on the channel; many thanks! FYI: Wiley X makes many styles of sunglasses including models with a sealing material around the frame, as you showed. They are optically correct, certified shatter proof (might be handy on a motorcycle) and readily available in many places, including amazon. Some models have the lens seal is removable. I have worn these for many years for many sports and differing equipment; everyday, motorcycle, atv, horseback, airplane and helicopter flying, water and snow skiing! Also, the Honda spray cleaner is about 1/3 rd. the price and has better reviews than plexus. Good Rides

  • @albertosbrolla8424
    @albertosbrolla84246 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the info, very informative!👍

  • @YNTGUNS
    @YNTGUNS6 жыл бұрын

    Plexus is great. It works well with the plastics on the motorcycle as well. I was my bike with it and it shines up nice

  • @romulusmayer4619
    @romulusmayer46196 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Kevin! Nice companion

  • @da_yummy_man4236
    @da_yummy_man42364 жыл бұрын

    I like to have 2 visors in 1 clear under and dark above so I can just flick the dark one up. right tab for dark. left for both

  • @HamRadio200
    @HamRadio2006 жыл бұрын

    Been using plexus for years!! Excellent Product.

  • @robertbrunston5406
    @robertbrunston54065 жыл бұрын

    Very good! Thanks Kevin.

  • @johnsonjohnw74
    @johnsonjohnw745 жыл бұрын

    I live in N.W. Indiana, I use Z-Clear on my helmet shield and glasses to reduce fogging. In less its below freezing then I still get a little fogging around the edge of my shield.

  • @Alamina5.0
    @Alamina5.06 жыл бұрын

    Love my Shoei RF-SR with blue chrome tinted visor

  • @Custnam
    @Custnam6 жыл бұрын

    For those of you that wear glasses and ride in the cold. The only combo I have found that works is a pinlock and contacts. If I just use the pinlock my glasses fog up. So when its really cold I use the contacts and the pinlock and get no fogging.

  • @ZachAndFriends1996
    @ZachAndFriends19966 жыл бұрын

    A little detail you may have missed with the plexus. I don't think I'd recommend using it on mirrored visors as it may eat through the mirror coating on the exterior of the visor. Once that starts chipping off, you're left with a spotty mid-level smoked visor from the inside, and a patchy mirror finish on the outside.

  • @novet001
    @novet0015 жыл бұрын

    Using a Nolan N40.5 classic with drop-down visor. I find it most convenient to change from tinted to clear and back with the flick of a switch when going through tunnels or similar. In the old days I used to switch the visor or wear sunglasses under the clear... Concerning cleaning or bug removal: in europe / switzerland we haven't invented some things, which leaves us to experiment with the stuff that's available and/or acceptable price-range... I find that detailers offer a good beading from any kind of precipitation, while making it easier to remove any kind of contaminants while at the same protecting against crazying/fine scratches/love marks. Currently using Sonax Brilliant Shine Detailer - nice coconut-scent and use it as well on the car... :)

  • @MrOctoberhungry1
    @MrOctoberhungry16 жыл бұрын

    Major!! What a cool little dude!

  • @JayShermanFJC

    @JayShermanFJC

    6 жыл бұрын

    Getting bigger every week.

  • @2bikemikesguitartopics145
    @2bikemikesguitartopics1456 жыл бұрын

    I use the hjc internal visor. Works perfectly fine for me. I also wear eyeglasses so I got the thin memory wire frames. On my non hjc helmet I use a series of clip on sunglasses of different colors and degree of darkness. All good. I care a cotton face cloth wet with a non amonia soap spray on it in a Ziploc bag. Clean the visor at every coffee stop

  • @djdanger1969
    @djdanger1969 Жыл бұрын

    Love my transition shield !!

  • @marcochavanne
    @marcochavanne2 жыл бұрын

    Just ordered a Scorpion 950 Helmet. They have a front face shield as well as tinted secondary shades that pop down. You can buy clear or Amber ones too. So if you run a tinted Visor you can flip it up and still see it without pulling over and swapping visors or putting glasses on.

  • @ron5184
    @ron51846 жыл бұрын

    I'm optically challenged so I have 2 pair of glasses. One pair that are transition that do not get dark enough when I'm in the cage and another pair that are prescription sun glasses. The clear shield is the only option form me. Good topic Kevin.

  • @davidhayden6724
    @davidhayden67246 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the review Kevin. Good information. By the way, Major is a handsome lad!

  • @larrytomlinson2606
    @larrytomlinson26066 жыл бұрын

    Good overview Kevin. We have used a KLIM TK1200 Modular helmet with the Transitions face shield and pin lock for the past year. It works so well we never need any additional glasses. My wife's eyes are very sensitive to light. She used to have to were dark glasses with a face shield. She now only wears dark glasses when she takes the helmet off. The shields go completely clear at night.

  • @thehexter1

    @thehexter1

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hey Larry, been considering the TK1200 along with the E-1 & C4 from Schuberth plus waiting to see the new Neotec 2 from Shoei. What are your overall impressions of that helmet as far as sound, comfort, etc.? Also, do you have comm units on them? If so, which did you get? They look as if they might not accept the majority of comm units on the market without doing some cutting to the neck roll tabs. Thanks!

  • @larrytomlinson2606

    @larrytomlinson2606

    6 жыл бұрын

    We have UClear Pro's installed, we did not have to cut anything to install, even the dual microphones under the brow line lining. Most of the internal padding snaps out. We opted for the UClear Pulse Pro speakers. The KT1200 is quieter than the Arai RX-Q it replaced. I used to ride a Suzuki M109R and most helmets vibrated so bad at speed I thought my brain would get scrambled. The Arai and the Klim did not vibrate from wind buffeting. Comfort: the low weight of this Carbon Fiber helmet makes it easy to wear all day. Last May we rode 486 miles in one day with strong cross winds in New Mexico, Arizona and Utah on a HD Ultra Limited. We did not experience any neck or shoulder discomfort. Our bottoms did not fare so well! One day on that trip we rode in rain and snow the full day, about 200 miles. With the pin locks in place we did not have any fogging or water making its way to our faces. I can honestly say the Klim TK1200 is the most comfortable helmet I have owned. I hope this information helps.

  • @thehexter1

    @thehexter1

    6 жыл бұрын

    Larry Tomlinson Thanks again. I’ll look into the UClear Pro. Been using Sena products for years & like them, never tried others except the SRC System on my C3-Pro. Both my helmets have pinlocks, unfortunately I wear glasses & they fog up for a while. Once the acclimate they are fine. On my 2nd HD Ultra Limited, a 2017. Had the 2011 until last year. Rode over 700 miles in a day twice on the ‘11, I know what one’s butt feels like after that! 😬

  • @thehexter1

    @thehexter1

    6 жыл бұрын

    Another couple of quick questions, Larry. You say you opted for the Pulse Pro speakers, I see them online. Why did you do that, stock speakers bad; better clarity and/or sound; better fitment? Any thoughts would be helpful. Thanks.

  • @thehexter1

    @thehexter1

    6 жыл бұрын

    Another couple of quick questions, Larry. You say you opted for the Pulse Pro speakers, I see them online. Why did you do that, stock speakers bad; better clarity and/or sound; better fitment? Any thoughts would be helpful. Thanks.

  • @jonb4763
    @jonb47636 жыл бұрын

    I love my helmet with the drop down interior visor. Makes me feel like a fighter pilot!!LOL I have to wear prescription glasses so sunglasses are not an option for me. The tinted drop down visor works well for me with a clear exterior visor for darkness.

  • @cliff8675
    @cliff86756 жыл бұрын

    I would like for helmet manufacturers that have the drop-down shields inside to offer clear shields. When I bought my Sedici I knew the inner visor was not dark enough for sunny days in NC, so like you, I went with a dark face shield. Up until the time change last week, riding home from work was a bit dicey. I will look into the glasses option though, I can carry them in the R1200s glovebox.

  • @flyaroundyourfire
    @flyaroundyourfire6 жыл бұрын

    I never thought about glasses/goggles! I usually carry a clear visor for after dark. Wonder if it’ll be a snug fit in my Shoei NXR

  • @RickLincoln
    @RickLincoln5 жыл бұрын

    In late fall when the sun starts to get low in the sky I put a piece of black gaffers tape across the top of my visor. I use gaff which is available at any photo store or online because it doesn't leave a lot of residue. This isn't original thought on my behalf. It's a well worn, time tested way to keep the fall/winter/early spring sun out of your eyes. Kevin, your videos are excellent.

  • @jmoskaly1
    @jmoskaly16 жыл бұрын

    My best to you and the addition to Major....

  • @Wheeljack2k
    @Wheeljack2k6 жыл бұрын

    Got an HJC IS-17 as well. Having an anti fog visor is nice, but what good is that for when the inner sun visor fogs up? It helps to open the main visor just a notch to increase airflow. Got a better solution?

  • @paulh6591

    @paulh6591

    6 жыл бұрын

    One of my helmets is the HJC IS-Max modular model. I find that with the vents open, the sun visor will not fog up, however outer visor sometimes does, depending upon relative humidity and riding speed, unless the outer visor is cracked open slightly. Another concern is that, theoretically, that sun visor could give me a nasty cut on the nose should I crash with the thing actuated, because my nose is somewhat aquiline. I love the way the actuation is instantly canceled by tapping the release button, though. Try treating both the sun visor and the outer visor with an anti-fog treatment product.

  • @TurtleToo

    @TurtleToo

    6 жыл бұрын

    Wheeljack2k I have used Rainx inside and outside of my helmet. I ride all year on the Gulf of Mexico deep South. What ever kind of weather we have its working for me. You can use some bar soap and rub it onto the inside of your visor. Wipe clean no water. You won't get ANY fog from breathing. Test that on the bathroom mirror! I've been riding for 40 years so this stuff is readily available to you just about where ever you happen to end up. I keep the rainx in my bags. Ok then! Stay off out of tha ditches! Turtle Have fun! Turtle

  • @dmosier
    @dmosier6 жыл бұрын

    Great info. Thanks.

  • @vdsgw52
    @vdsgw526 жыл бұрын

    I have used Pledge to clean all my plastic with. I got the idea from when I flew airplanes. The refuelers always used Pledge to clean the plastic windshields on our plane.

  • @mose717
    @mose7176 жыл бұрын

    Some helmets have a clear option for the drop down. This allows you to have the dark tinted visor with the clear backup. I like this option because I'll sunburn with a clear visor.

  • @Mike-73294
    @Mike-732946 жыл бұрын

    My choice is the clear shield with a flip down sun shield. I have had several of these helmets. They are hard to find but work well. I replace my helmets every five years or after a drop.

  • @emfl4437
    @emfl44376 жыл бұрын

    Great recommendation on plexus

  • @d3v1ld0g6
    @d3v1ld0g66 жыл бұрын

    I have a Shoie GT Air helmet with a drop down visor. My only issue with it is when it is cold outside but the sun is out. The drop down visor fogs up quickly. I have not tried putting any anti-fog spray on it to see if that will help.

  • @tomorrowtoday4839
    @tomorrowtoday48396 жыл бұрын

    Great video that taught me some things. Use Plexus with a microfiber cloth BTW, not a paper towel (!).

  • @1955Paawpabear
    @1955Paawpabear6 жыл бұрын

    I agree with Keitho. I have a Scorpion helmet and their shields come with a anti-fogging protection built in, but that isn't what fogs up for me, it's my glasses instead. The curse of not being able to wear contacts I guess. UGH !!!

  • @trig

    @trig

    6 жыл бұрын

    I have a set of glasses that I use just for ridding and give them a wipe with anti fog when I finish ridding for the day and a quick polish at the start of the next ride. Still not perfect but it does help.

  • @d3v1ld0g6
    @d3v1ld0g66 жыл бұрын

    I use Plexus to clean all the plastic parts on my motorcycle. Great stuff!

  • @dchai61
    @dchai613 жыл бұрын

    Hi Ken, I have owned a Nolan N-90 for 10 years, looking to replace now with another Nolan. I really like the micro lock feature on chin strap, do not like double rings to secure the helmet. Always found the detents to alleviate fogging, just crack it open and fog is gone. Also the drop down tint inner shield works well, but wearing any kind of sunglasses gets uncomfortably tight. Problem is you need to try on the helmet to get the right size and to find a local dealer is difficult

  • @prodkey
    @prodkey3 жыл бұрын

    Great help - as always! Question: what is your spin on the various colored lens’ for the helmet? I’ve seen blue, yellow, red, bronze, etc. Are they effective at sun blocking/shading? Your show is wonderful!

  • @BaronSupremacy
    @BaronSupremacy5 жыл бұрын

    Bell Qualifier DLX MIPS, comes with a transition visor - best visor ever.

  • @daleraney9456
    @daleraney94565 жыл бұрын

    Talking about the 'star' effect when riding at night with a pinned dual face shield. The same effect is achieved without the dual face shield from having Lasik surgery on the eyes. Personally after having it done 15+ years ago (turning 54 in '19) it's a small price to pay to get rid of glasses. And you get used to it over time. Been on 2 wheels 46-47 years. Love it so much I refuse to die except on 2 wheels lol.

  • @orbitalair2103
    @orbitalair21036 жыл бұрын

    Scorpion has the internal type, I like them. My commute has me in the rising and setting sun, and being able to flip it on and off is safer for me.

  • @blemblin
    @blemblin6 жыл бұрын

    When I bought my helmet AGV Corsa, came with the anti fog, installed in the visor, made the mistake of washing the visor with antibacterial soap, and the anti-fog film that was brought to ruin, I share my experience so that it does not happen to you, always clean the visor with the appropriate product, greetings from Carmelo, Uruguay ✌

  • @RobChapter11
    @RobChapter116 жыл бұрын

    If you're looking for great glasses, check ski glasses. (not goggles) They are designed to be impact resistant to snow and grit, they wraparound your head and are built to protect from wind more than normal sunglasses. They also are often flexible and break resistant to minor impacts that happen if you fall skiing.

  • @HRMayo
    @HRMayo6 жыл бұрын

    I always carry your option in the tank bag

  • @davidninnis5832
    @davidninnis58326 жыл бұрын

    Hey Kevin, another great vid'. I have an HJC FG-ST with the internal visor and it is, as is the IS-17 SHARP 5 star rated, so I figure there's little or no compromise on safety. Wadya reckon?

  • @glenjamin2703
    @glenjamin27036 жыл бұрын

    Pinlock inserts are great but very expensive. I found that the invision pro shield inserts are just as effective and far less expensive. Plus they work with both pinlock ready faceshields and non-pinlock ready faceshields.

  • @Max-xl3ml
    @Max-xl3ml6 жыл бұрын

    Another option for adv dual sport riders is to have a pair of mx goggles handy so you can flip up the visor and slip those on, only in a compatible helmet of course

  • @islanddreaming8591
    @islanddreaming85916 жыл бұрын

    I like helmets with the clear face shields the best , that have the inner flip down sunglass visor. Also some helmets don't include a cut-out space in the helmets inner padding to allow clearance for spectacle / sunglasses 'arms' , so the the helmets without the cutouts will press those spectacle 'arms' into your temples ..., and that gets annoying and hurts after a while when riding.

  • @davenowherejones7380
    @davenowherejones73806 жыл бұрын

    I like a yellow lens for those dull days. Works OK at night for a little bit.

  • @jeffreymurillo3131
    @jeffreymurillo31315 жыл бұрын

    I do have an HJC RPHA 11 Pro and I've been caught at night with tinted shield. Personally, I find that the shield is still fine for me at night. Sure it's a bit darker but not by much. I do have tear offs for preventing bugs and dirt from dirtying my face shield. As for cleaning the shield, I first soak a paper towel with water then place it over the face shield. After 5 min, you can easily wipe your face shield with a clean paper towel. Then I use the Plexus to further clean the face shield and entire helmet.

  • @goldwingmoments
    @goldwingmoments6 жыл бұрын

    Great video.

  • @thepedalguy2932
    @thepedalguy2932 Жыл бұрын

    always have a clear visor , I change at the late afternoon gas stop , takes less than a min on my Shoei , my GT Air also has a flip down built in visor.

  • @theodorstravels
    @theodorstravels6 жыл бұрын

    Very thorough video. I had never seen the outside sunvisor before.

  • @beauhughey9710
    @beauhughey97104 жыл бұрын

    Because I ride a lot during colder weather, usually as low as 45 degrees. The Pinlock has been a saving for my riding..

  • @danvalleskey
    @danvalleskey6 жыл бұрын

    Looking for more info on helmets that accommodate my prescription glasses. I get the modular are not as safe, but hey, I can put on the helmet over my specks, when I use one.

  • @edwardparker9499
    @edwardparker94995 жыл бұрын

    Kevin, great videos and a great show. Despite my many years riding there's always something new to learn. I am a half helmet rider and am looking into the purchase of a full face or open face helmet but can't decide which way to go. Can you help with pro's and cons of each?

  • @mikedk9215

    @mikedk9215

    2 жыл бұрын

    I´m not Kevin but I would suggest a flip-up (in the US called modular) full-face helmet. I have a Schuberth C3 pro which is the same as most European police forces. I have no stock in Schuberth

  • @x-man5056

    @x-man5056

    2 жыл бұрын

    Go full face. 34% of head impacts to motorcycle riders happen to the jaw and lower face zone. It is the highest impact area by far of the whole helmet.

  • @irfanali-ty4iq
    @irfanali-ty4iq6 жыл бұрын

    Great video

  • @davidbailey3187
    @davidbailey31875 жыл бұрын

    Love the show could you make a video on recommending how to tell helmets apart to choose the safest helmet

  • @MCrider

    @MCrider

    5 жыл бұрын

    I have this one. kzread.info/dash/bejne/dalmuY-TqqedYag.html

  • @davidsantiago6189
    @davidsantiago61895 жыл бұрын

    Thank you great vid

  • @philipmohan5311
    @philipmohan53114 жыл бұрын

    Sup! I really need help, i am looking for a comptiable visor for my THH Ts 80 helment On amazon and ebay they only got dark smoke and the clear i am lookong for a colourful visor 💪🔥

  • @dadtrap
    @dadtrap6 жыл бұрын

    Kevin, I have two modular helmets and a half helmet. My modular are a HJC with a pin lock and my Bell does not have it. The visors on both work fine as far as shading light. The pin lock is a god send early in the morning to prevent fogging. My Bell half helmet unfortunately requires I carry two visors, smoked and clear if I am out after dark.

  • @chapterk-2586
    @chapterk-25866 жыл бұрын

    Great vid

  • @StrongbowTX
    @StrongbowTX6 жыл бұрын

    I have a Shoei Qwest with the PinLoc. I do notice the glare at night, but it's not too bad. The one drawback is I wear glasses. The PinLoc keeps the visor from fogging, but can't do anything about your glasses. For sunlight, I wear prescription sunglasses, which I have with me at all times, riding or not. Ryan at FortNine also suggested goggles for urban riding, when you do a lot of stop and go in traffic, to avoid having to keep flipping the visor up every time you stop and start heating up inside the helmet.

  • @StrongbowTX

    @StrongbowTX

    6 жыл бұрын

    Also, the Qwest has a "lock" on the side to lock down the visor if you want to. It has three positions: locked, normal and a "cracked" position that lifts the visor just a tiny bit, allowing air in around the bottom edge. This is a godsend in Texas summer. This also helps with the fogging glasses, though in winter when the fog is a problem, it also lets in cold air...

  • @ryandavis4689
    @ryandavis46895 жыл бұрын

    I just got an 07 Raider helmet for free. Good condition exept for the visor which is scratched up. Looking for a new visor

  • @hustle5150
    @hustle51506 жыл бұрын

    I love my duel visor helmet. Change with a flip of a switch.

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