Post by: 96viffer on January 11, 2016, 04:00:27 PM
So, long story short, I've started looking at Pinlock and was wondering if anyone has experience with it.
Choon
Post by: donmoe on January 11, 2016, 07:20:41 PM
So, long story short, I've started looking at Pinlock and was wondering if anyone has experience with it.Hi Choon,
Choon
When I bought a Schuberth C3 helmet about 5 years ago, it came with a Pinlock insert. When I tried it, I was disappointed that it made my vision noticeably more blurry. Additionally on the occasion that I needed it when riding in cold weather, it seemed to fog up quite a bit. Since then I haven't used any Pinlock inserts and get along OK with the plain visor. I don't put any anti-fog spray on the visor. Instead, I just unlatch the modular chinbar just enough that fresh air can get inside and clear the visor.
Don
Post by: aaronengle on January 11, 2016, 08:40:41 PM
Post by: Paco Bulto on January 12, 2016, 10:03:28 AM
Some may not know that the pins are made to rotate to get the proper adjustment so that the insert is sealed against the shield. If it doesn't seal properly, you will get some fogging. I sometimes get a slight bit of condensation at the bottom inside of the shield after quite a bit of riding, but it is simple to just lift the shield while riding and wipe that area with my gloved finger.
Post by: roginoz on January 12, 2016, 11:41:41 AM
Post by: wardie on January 12, 2016, 05:11:43 PM
Those who don't wish to use pinlock can try a product called Cat Crap or Rain-X even spit works :)
Larry Ward
Post by: erniee on January 12, 2016, 05:14:29 PM
Post by: Brick on January 12, 2016, 05:31:56 PM
I don't know why it doesn't fog but I like it!
Post by: Paco Bulto on January 12, 2016, 05:55:31 PM
With my Nolan Flip Front I have used the Pinlock with varying degrees of success. My Arai solid has a small lever on the left side which when pushed slightly lifts the visor just enough to eliminate fogging. I would think Shoei would have something similar. I haven't had much problem with the Arai even in a downpour where fogging is usually present.
Those who don't wish to use pinlock can try a product called Cat Crap or Rain-X even spit works :)
Larry Ward
The Shoei RF models do have a similar lever that can be used to crack the shield. That is fine for helping to reduce fog in cool weather, but it isn't worth a darn in the rain, as when you crack the shield at the bottom, you also crack it at the top and that lets water run in on the back of the shield. I can keep the Pinlock shield completely closed in heavy rain and no water gets in and no fogging. Works for me. As I mentioned above the pins are eccentric, so they are made to rotate to get the proper fit so you have a proper seal, just like a storm window. If installed correctly, they work well. Just takes a little time the first time you fit an insert to the shield.
Post by: Paco Bulto on January 12, 2016, 07:57:57 PM
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Post by: David on January 16, 2016, 07:46:16 AM
Post by: stevegrab on January 21, 2016, 04:28:38 PM
Was just going to say the same, all my RF models had it and I use them alot. Even in the rain and I don't notice that much rain coming in at the top and running down the shield.With my Nolan Flip Front I have used the Pinlock with varying degrees of success. My Arai solid has a small lever on the left side which when pushed slightly lifts the visor just enough to eliminate fogging. I would think Shoei would have something similar. I haven't had much problem with the Arai even in a downpour where fogging is usually present.
Those who don't wish to use pinlock can try a product called Cat Crap or Rain-X even spit works :)
Larry Ward
The Shoei RF models do have a similar lever that can be used to crack the shield. That is fine for helping to reduce fog in cool weather, but it isn't worth a darn in the rain, as when you crack the shield at the bottom, you also crack it at the top and that lets water run in on the back of the shield. I can keep the Pinlock shield completely closed in heavy rain and no water gets in and no fogging. Works for me. As I mentioned above the pins are eccentric, so they are made to rotate to get the proper fit so you have a proper seal, just like a storm window. If installed correctly, they work well. Just takes a little time the first time you fit an insert to the shield.
I never used one of the discussed lense insert, but I did try some of those anti-fogging treatments (cream, liquid) that I got at the bike show once, think it was Zook, and it did nothing for me. Also if you wear glasses, the more layer of optic change you add the worse your vision is, at least for me. For example I usually wear regular distance glasses and a dark smoke shield. When its less sunny I use a clear shield, if I wore my regular glasses and add clip on type shades over them, there was a lot more distortion in the vision.
Ha-ha, see the Zooke product in the review Paco Bulto posted, D+ sounds about right.
Post by: Brick on January 21, 2016, 07:02:54 PM
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Ha-ha, see the Zooke product in the review Paco Bulto posted, D+ sounds about right.
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I love it! Once when I was working the IMS in NY with Rob Pemble for Mad Maps I saw a New Yorker punch a Zook employee. As usual the Zook employee took the glasses right off the head of the New Yorker. Bamm! Was the result. Down went the Zook guy! Couldn't happen to a nicer guy!
