Recommendations for avoiding fog on glasses/visor

Rode in to work today on a brisk 32 degree Florida (yes, that's brisk for Florida) morning and had a heck of a time with my glasses and visor fogging up (mostly my glasses). Any recommendation on a spray or treatment on avoiding this?

Potentially pertinent info:

• I wear a Shoei full face helmet.
• I use the thingy that blocks wind from coming in.
• And the thingy that goes over your nose
• I don't know the proper names for a lot of the thingys.
• I THINK my bottom vent was closed.
• Top vents were open.

Thanks in advance.

 

The best results for the helmet visor is getting the pinlock visor and pinlock lens for it. The glasses is another story, ironically by not using the breath deflector you might prevent your glasses from fogging up. Of course that means having to have the pinlock lens or other anti-fog solution for the visor. I'm sure other riders will chime in soon with their suggestions.

BTW,
"I use the thingy that blocks wind from coming in". It's called a chin curtain.
"And the thingy that goes over your nose" It's called a breath deflector.

Cheers

 

I recently ordered a few packs of "Cat Crap". Yes thats right, its called cat crap.
It is antifog polish that works pretty good. The problem is that you need to use it at least 2-3 times a week.
http://www.amazon.com/Cat-Crap-Anti-fog-Cleaner-EK/dp/B000PD4U4Y

 

I agree with OOTV, if you have a Shoei, get the pinlock inner shield on your visor.

Being in FL, you don't have this problem very often, but the physics is quite simple. Your warm moist breath hits the cold shield and condenses.
The Pinlock visors are like Therm-o-pane windows (which you don't have ion FL!), they provide a layer of air between the outside shield and the inside shield, which doesn't get as cold.
So, ventilation will add cold air to the mix, thingies will divert breath form shield, pinlocks will insulate, best you can do, short of riding around with an ice cube in your mouth!

I have a Shoei with the pinlock visor and don't have any problems on cold mornings, even in CA.

Keep helmet in house, not garage, if pinlock is cold, doesn't work.

 

Motorcyclist magazine had an article comparing various anti-fog treatments not to long ago. Can be found here: Anti-Fog Products for Face Shield | Ride On, Adventurous One | Gear

 

The proper name for those thingys are, well, things.
I use a scorpion helmet and don't have that problem in our brutal Southern California winter.

 

I have 2 helmets, a RF1100 (no pinlock ) and a Bell Vortex. My Vortex fits me looser: great for wearing my Balaclava under it & the Bell faceshield comes with a factory fog free coating. I thought about getting a Pinlock for the Shoei but I already had the Vortex (1st helmet) and it only gets that cold in Tampa a few times a year. Other that that, keep the Shoei faceshield lock (If your helmet has that) in the Forward/Vent position to keep airflow moving- that should help

Ride Red!

 

I have had a few helmets. I also used to ride in some pretty hit weather so have to say, I;ve had the experience. Can;t help with the glasses. I wear contacts when I ride.

+++ on the pin-lock system. I have tried a similar knock off which was shit but I have been extremely happy with the Pin-lock. Matter of fact, I just ordered a new inner film yesterday. They do wear out in time....a long time.

But the initial cost for the Shoei is a little high because you need a new face shield and the inner film. In my case, tow inner films cause I have a clear on and a dark smoke. Again, I don't wear glasses when riding so sunglasses are out.

I have heard about the cat crap stuff but have never tried it. I believe it will work well. If I recall, it is a soap based product. I have tried a few different wonder sprays and wonder cloths and met with poor results.

What did work for me for a few years though was dishwasher liquid. Wipe a film if that on the inside of your visor. Clear off the excess with paper towel but leave a film. You will have to get used to the visor seeming a little dirty but visibility is still good. Dirty like a windshield gets in a smokers car. That thin film of soap will keep your visor clear, but like Cat Crap, has to be re-applied every few days depending on how much riding you do. But that is worth trying and you can do that like right now. That is unless you eat off paper plates.

Prevention is key here. You want to keep your head dry before you put your helmet on. Sweating head is hell. Rain in hair is hell. Breath is full of moisture but admittedly, if you stop breathing you are likely soon to stop riding too. So the breath shield is a must. Do you use that little breath shield that came with the helmet, or did you order one of those silicon full breath shields. The second is a must. It seals secure across the bridge of your nose and directs the breath out the bottom. Your wind curtain can hamper this effort though. Mind you, I still use the curtain cause it is cold enough here that the trade off is worth it. But do not close off your vents. You need that ventilation to get air movement inside your helmet, much like a defrost fan, and the humidity out of your helmet. If your head gets cold, then get a balaclava to wear. Don't skimp on that either. A good balaclava keeps you head warm and has a longer yoke that goes down your back and chest and is incredibly warm for your neck on cold days.

Sorry for the long re[ply but it is possible to ride in cooler rain if the right precautions are taken. It rains about 8 months of the year here and from November to April it is on the cooler side. Think Seattle then add about another 20 inches of annual rainfall and similar temps.

 

I too have had this problem in the past. honestly, I upgraded to arai with pinlock system and never have looked back. I highly recommend them. I still have other helmets as my back up and spares, but once you do the pinlock visor thing, you shouldn't have any issues.

I have tried various sprays and wipes and cleaners... None work that great. Issues would always rearise.. pinlock visor is the way to go! http://www.motorcyclehouse.com/arai-helmets.htm

 

RainX anti-fog for the inside and rainX spot free wipes for the outside. Clean your visor with 80% alcohol (not the drinking type) let dry then use the wipes.

I use them for here in Canada and I dont worry about fogging up or rain or splatter. Make sure you keep your lower vent open a bit to remove the moisture as no treatment can keep it from foggi g at 120% humidity and warm in your helmet while the outside is a brisk 36deg F outside.

 

riding in Canada from March until December, I am all too familiar with visor fogging. On my last helmet (shoei) i had a pinlock which worked great. However, at night it did get a log of glare from street lights and oncoming cars. As well, you lose some of your peripheral vision. About 10% of it, if I had to guess.

Last year I purchased an Arai. The cost of a pin lock was quite high so I opted to go with a hypershield insert instead. Works the same way as the pinlock except it's got a sticker on the edges and doesn't come out. IMO it is far superior than the pinlock. I've lost virtually no peripheral vision and have not noticed any glare at all. In fact, I don't even notice it's there. The only downside is that it can be tough to fit exactly. You definitely need a steady hand.