crappy pinlock

[ddtwelve]

went out on sunday afternoon nice and dry on roads from doncaster to scunthorpe within 10 mins torentual rain and sleet so pulled off m180 went over humber bridge onto hull a63 and wham couldnt see a thing all steamed up had to pull over and clean inside of visor from all the condensation , this was very dangerous was doin 70ish and went through standing water , whats wrong with the bloody pinlock insert thought you wernt suppose to get fogged up ,wouldnt mind but had missus on board too
any help please

[ghostbiker]

Sounds like its badly fitted, make sure its fitted snugly.
Take it off, clean it with a mild mix of washing up liquid/water. Then refit making sure its sealed fully by turning the clips to get the best seal.

Like double glazing if it isn't sealed it figs up.
Works a treat when fitted well. Couldn't live without it now.

[dickturpin]

   Yes, no problem with mine, very impressed, must be a fitting issue.

[trudd]

In my experience they are the best thing ever and I've used them for road riding and racing.


Is the pinlock tight up against the visor? The mounting pins are cams so can be turned to ensure the insert is sealed against the visor. Are you sure there are no gaps between the insert and the visor?

[simonm]

My pin lock works great too. You have to make sure that, if yours has it, the ring of silicon gel that creates the seal is tight up against the visor. One gap in the attachment and it won't work. Take the pin lock off, clean the inside of the visor and reattach. Push your finger along the route of the sealant. Leave a while the visually inspect that the silicon is compressed along the entire pinlock. It should look squished rather than a bead.

[stevierst]

Also make sure when you wash it, both the visor and insert are COMPLETELY dry before reassembling, or it will steam up in about 10 minutes when wearing it.

I only know this as I've done it myself :

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[simonm]

Please don't use fairy liquid either.   A damp cloth and just water is more than enough and a microfiber cloth to dry and some nikwax on the outside ;-)

[ddtwelve]

Great advice lads  :lolwill be gettimy it sorted while in my dinner

[bri h]

I bottled out and got the bloke in the shop to fit mine. It works well but ive got someone to swear at if it doesnt.