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Ryding in the Rain
- Thread starter MOSpyderLady
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hyea:Rain magic is what I use on helmet and windscreen
dltang
Very Handy Member
I read this 10 minutes too late. I just ordered Ride On for Brian and me so we would have it before out ride to Cuba.
bone crusher
Alignment Specialist
Deb,
The shipping is more than the product...no point in spending like $17.00 for this...I'll stick with Rain-X...works great and can get anywhere...
dltang
Very Handy Member
Yeah but I was already getting an order so it would not have been shipping on just one thing, it would have been part of the whole order.
bone crusher
Alignment Specialist
Gotcha...that makes sense then.
Lemme know how it works in comparison to Rain-X...I used to use Fog-X on the inside of the visor and Rain-X on the outside, but I found that Rain-X works just fine on both sides...it really does make a big difference when you're caught in the rain...
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
Rain-X will kill your visor (or windshield) in time. I use it on visors, too, but they have to be replaced every couple of years.
SpyderWolf
New member
Sounds like this might just be the ticket. I will be looking forward to your report on it. :thumbup:
WackyDan
New member
I use nothing but my shield and rain gear. If you start out every ride with a freshly cleaned visor, you'll find the rain should roll off with enough speed.
I've ridden in 2 or 3 torrential downpours with high wind, and I haven't had too many problems seeing... I crack my visor just a hair to stop the fogging, and I'm good to go. If I need to get water off I just raise my head above the shield (CHAD) and that works fine too.
The Spyder is amazing in the rain.
I've ridden in 2 or 3 torrential downpours with high wind, and I haven't had too many problems seeing... I crack my visor just a hair to stop the fogging, and I'm good to go. If I need to get water off I just raise my head above the shield (CHAD) and that works fine too.
The Spyder is amazing in the rain.
bone crusher
Alignment Specialist
Really? Is there any proof of this? I've been using it for a couple of years and haven't had a problem...is there something that dissolves the plastic or something? It's supposed to be safe...
I know some helmets have a coating this is not supposed to be touched, rubbed, etc...
I didn't worry about that as the Rain-X provided far better water movement off the visor.
In addition, my helmet has a drop down sun shield that is internal...so it gets nothing on it, be it Rain-X or water...
My visor is still going strong, as far as I can tell...
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
You have been fortunate. If you want proof, I suppose I could send you the receipts for dozens of visors that I have replaced over the years.
I have also had to remove and polish at least a dozen windshields over in the several decades. The CHP used Rain-X on their machines, and had a regular maintenance schedule for polishing and repairing the windshields. Trust me when I tell you that they do craze. Rain-X itself warns against use on plastics, as do some of the windshield manufacturers. I still use Rain-X, but I want users to understand that there are eventual consequences. When those will kick in, is variable, depending on frequency of use, weather conditions, the strength of the sun in your area, and so forth, but eventually the product will hasten the natural deterioration of the plastic. 
tatt2r
PhotoShop Master
:agree::agree::agree:
rode over 1500 miles in the rain ...full face helmet ...no windshield ... not fun but it works for me ....
wukka
New member
I have found that a product called RAINCOAT workss extremely well as a water repellent on helmet visors.
Info at:
http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-helmets/visors/raincoat-water-repellent/
eye glasses
I think this is in the same vain but what do you use for fog on you glasses? I have a Shoie rf100 Full face helmet and eyeglasses. I have fog both on my glasses and shield any time the temp is below 50 and and I stop for a light. I know, I know don't stop for the light :roflblack: but I still do some times.
sorry if this is a hi-jack not trying to. Thank you for any help.
I think this is in the same vain but what do you use for fog on you glasses? I have a Shoie rf100 Full face helmet and eyeglasses. I have fog both on my glasses and shield any time the temp is below 50 and and I stop for a light. I know, I know don't stop for the light :roflblack: but I still do some times.
sorry if this is a hi-jack not trying to. Thank you for any help.
I have the same, I just flip my helmet visor up a little plus i always leave the helmet vents open even in the winter.
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
Very common problem. I have tried anti-fog compounds that are safe for polycarbonate lenses, but they are only marginally helpful. As was said, cracking the shield, or flipping it up when you stop, helps. You are going to laugh, but I actually hold my breath at stop lights in real cold weather. Exhaling slowly and downward can help some, but holding my breath often is the only good solution. In real cold weather I ride without my glasses. I can't read the gauges, but I can see the farther away stuff fine. Some helmets have close-fitting winter breath-guards available, but they are a real pain to use.
FANG
New member
:agree:
It also helps to turn your head to the side every once in a while and let the wind force the rain off your face shield that way. There should be one very good spot where you can place your head and the water will roll straight off the face shield quickly. It will take some practice and patience, but you should be able to find it. Once you do you will not forget where it is.
:agree: :2thumbs:
Raptor
New member
For me, Raincoat on the outsied of the visor works well for shedding water. I switched to this after ruining the first visor with the Rain-X. For the inside of the visor Scott Anti-Fog and Cleaner works pretty good. But the Scorpion EXO Ever-Clear visor is awsome. Unlike my other helmets, with this you need not put anything on and by just cracking the visor you are good to go. One of the many reasons why I love the EXO-1000 lid!
bone crusher
Alignment Specialist
You have been fortunate. If you want proof, I suppose I could send you the receipts for dozens of visors that I have replaced over the years.
Scotty, in your case, it's not the Rain-X...it's simply the massive amount of miles on the road at such extreme speeds...just rips the molecular makeup of the plastic apart!
bone crusher
Alignment Specialist
This product says it only lasts for days...do you have to keep applying it? I'm lookin' for something that can be applied every month or two, at most...
:agree: I actually hold my breath as well I guess I was hopeful for a breathing solution. I have tried the anti fog in the bike shop but that just does not work that well. thank you for the tips.
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