Next newb QOTD: Mist on the visor


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Cerebus

New Member
So it was foggy out this morning when I left. About a mile into the ride, the mist starts building up on my visor. I came through town, so there was no where near enough speed/air flow to blow it off. On the other hand, I was going too fast to feel safe riding with my visor up. Is there anything I can do to help shed it faster? I read a few threads yesterday about Rain-X. Seems some of you swear by it, other say it's bad as it's not supposed to be used on plastic. Should I carry a towel stuffed in my jacked to wipe it off at red lights? Does someone make a windshield type wiper to stick on our helms? (I jest of course)

Opine please.
 
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Superzoom

New Member
I just use the back of my gloved thumb to wipe my visor like a squeegee. Works just fine. Not much point in using a towel, as you will be wiping a couple times a minute.

I think I've seen actual mini squeegees that can be attached to gloves.
 
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MNGreg

waiting out winter
Elite Member
Depending on what gloves you buy, many have little squeegee things on the left forfinger. My new HELD Air&Dry has this. Then if I am not going fast enough (about 30) to just tilt my head and let the wind on visor clear it, then I can use my finger. Otherwise, yeah just use your gloved finger, will kinda smear but should be good enough to get buy until you can get up a few mph to get the wind to help.
 
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MistahT

Mistah T
Elite Member
MNGreg said:
Depending on what gloves you buy, many have little squeegee things on the left forfinger. My new HELD Air&Dry has this. Then if I am not going fast enough (about 30) to just tilt my head and let the wind on visor clear it, then I can use my finger. Otherwise, yeah just use your gloved finger, will kinda smear but should be good enough to get buy until you can get up a few mph to get the wind to help.
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I have some really great Rev'It waterproof gloves. The left index finger has a squeegee and a soft "snot spot" to wipe your nose if you have to. Comfy and protective gloves too!
 
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mikebaileyvienna

Member
Elite Member
wipe me!

Cerebus:

At CVS you can buy these single package lens wipes that are bathed in some sort of alcohol-based fluid. I use these to wipe the bug guts off my visor, and they have the additional effect of making water bead up and slide off. A minor wiggle of the head and the lens is clear.

CVS premoistened cleaner for glass and plastic lenses
 
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Cerebus

New Member
Mike, I'll stop tonight and take a look for the wipes. They should be handy to keep in the jacket/seat as well to clean on the go. Thanks.
 
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MNGreg

waiting out winter
Elite Member
MistahT said:
I have some really great Rev'It waterproof gloves. The left index finger has a squeegee and a soft "snot spot" to wipe your nose if you have to. Comfy and protective gloves too!
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NOT to change topic.... But ohh those snot spots are awesome on gloves when you ride on somewhat colder days lol!! Since you cant really carry kleenix and keep taking your helmet off. :)
 
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Cerebus

New Member
MNGreg said:
NOT to change topic.... But ohh those snot spots are awesome on gloves when you ride on somewhat colder days lol!! Since you cant really carry kleenix and keep taking your helmet off. :)
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Staying off topic, I have a bad habit of spitting out the window when I drive. I have caught myself twice now preparing to turn my head and spit sitting a red light. :facepalm:
 
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MNGreg

waiting out winter
Elite Member
Cerebus said:
Staying off topic, I have a bad habit of spitting out the window when I drive. I have caught myself twice now preparing to turn my head and spit sitting a red light. :facepalm:
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LOL!!! That would be SOO not good!! I dont think it would go very far... Imagine that nice feel of it rolling down your chin..... then if cold enough, starting to freeze on your chin/neck due to the windchill when you get going again!
 
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Alex6

New Member
Staying off-topic - WTF do you do when you need/want to sneeze? You know it is not going to help your trottle control or line of vision, forgret about what will happen inside your helmet?
 
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DragonBlu

Member
RoadTrip said:
I find turning my head left and right helps move a standing mist into rolling droplets.
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I have used the same method for 40 years. A slight turn of the head beads it up and rolls it to the side. IMO a lot safer than wiping. We have a lot of heavy fog in our neck of the woods. To each his own.
 
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Cerebus

New Member
Alex6 said:
Staying off-topic - WTF do you do when you need/want to sneeze? You know it is not going to help your trottle control or line of vision, forgret about what will happen inside your helmet?
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I guess try to get your visor up in time? :)
 

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JT

Monster Member
Elite Member
talking about cold mist / products. my tank bag along with a few other items where stolen. I really need to buy another wind liner at the very least
 
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