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Jan 17, 2019 | 09:56 PM

#31

NORTY FLATZ

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From: Sandy Eggo's North County

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Faulkner

Because chin bars save lives

Not exactly. But you're close.
It's more like "people without chins/jaws wish they were dead."

Jan 17, 2019 | 10:40 PM

#32

HD_fan

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From: San Francisco

https://motosolutions.com/fogtech-ad...step-anti-fog/

I use fogtech.
I just used it the other night. BTW I use a full face Shoei helmet. About the 10 min mark of this clip I just entered the freeway and it started pouring! Windy as heck also!

Last edited by HD_fan; Jan 17, 2019 at 10:45 PM.

Jan 18, 2019 | 07:26 AM

#33

Mattbastard

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From: Tampa

2nd on Plexus. Not cheap but works great!

Rain-X (the normal version) is strictly for glass. It actually deteriorates plastic and composites over time.

Jan 18, 2019 | 08:23 AM

#34

mcgee10

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From: Northern Michigan

I started reading this hoping someone had found the perfect idea. I have tried many listed but for me, I chucked that full face shield. Now I'm using plastic covered bandana and a pair of 509 goggles best thing I would other than sitting in a quarter carwash until it stops raining.

Jan 18, 2019 | 08:25 AM

#35

auburntsts

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From: Tampa, FL

I use Nikwax with good results.

Jan 18, 2019 | 08:57 AM

#36

GARY DYER

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From: WESTERN CHICAGO AREA

Quote:

Originally Posted by NORTY FLATZ

Also, practice exhaling by blowing down across your chin..

That's exactly what I do in the winter when I wear a balaklava and eye glasses.

Jan 18, 2019 | 09:03 AM

#37

JekyllnHyde

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From: Connecticut

Some type of was or spray that repels water and gloves with a mini squeegee on the thumb work really well too.

Jan 18, 2019 | 09:04 AM

#38

FrankEV

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From: Ormond Beach, Florida

Hey HD-fan,

Where was your camera mounted. Looked very stationary so I don't think is was on your helmet.

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Jan 18, 2019 | 10:10 AM

#39

Steve Sportster

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From: Ft. Wayne IN

Rain-X now makes a version for plastic. It does not damage face shields or windshields. Seems to work on my FF shield, but doesn't last long.

Jan 18, 2019 | 12:40 PM

#40

BuckKnuckle

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From: Wisconsin

No matter what you wear for a helmet, you should be wearing a pair of yellow-lens glasses when
riding in the rain.

You would not BELIEVE how much difference they make!!! They cut right through the mist/rain and clear
your vision up very nicely. I wear a pair every time I have to ride in the rain -- I have them in my rain suit
pocket so they're always available.

Try it, you'll be amazed.

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