Full Face Helmet at night question

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#11 Unread post by FrankyArseneau »

Ok..But how are those insert held in place..adesive?

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#12 Unread post by moto_hanki »

Most of the inserts are held in plce by static cling. Easy on, easy off.
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FrankyArseneau wrote:Hi

I have a HJC helmet and i want a tinted shield. But when it comes dark a tinted shield is not very safe. I dont want to remove my tinted shield to put on my stock clear shiel when i want to ride at night.

I have seen some shield insert that you pu on your inside of the shield and you can remove it when you want. Can anyone tell me where i could buy this or let me know a compagny that produce them..if they really exist.

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In my state it's illegal to ride with a smoked/tinted visor after dusk. Most likely it's illegal in your state, as well. Looks like you've found out why: no matter how good your headlight is, it can be tough to see clearly at night with one.

As for the removable inserts, I'm not sure where to get those. There are some options for "permanent" ones that attach to your visor, like this one reviewed right on our forums.
VermilionX wrote:i dont see some for HJC but they have some for my shoei. :D

http://www.newenough.com/shoei_shield_c ... t_page.htm
That's an entire face shield that does not fulfill the OP's desires. It's just something used to make keeping your visor clear of bugs and whatnot without washing it. You just tear it off and there's a fresh film underneath. They make universal fits that achieve the same thing, without having to purchase a $35 add-on to your $500 helmet.
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#14 Unread post by usamare »

what I ended up doing was buying a sheet of static cling limosine window tint from the local auto parts store. I used newspaper to make a pattern that fit on my visor without blocking forward or peripheral vision. Then used my pattern to cut out a slice of the window tint, wet it and applied to the inside of helmet visor. Works very good for day and night riding, and looks quite cool as well. It's been on there for over a thousand miles and I doubt that i'll ever remove it. :wink:

Hope this helps
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#15 Unread post by TeamONEinc »

I am not sure how easy it easy to change the shield on a HJC....but when i go to work in the day i wear my tinted shield....then when i go home bout 3am...i switch to my clear one...takes about 30 seconds. I have a Shoei.

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#16 Unread post by backrevin »

Smart, real smart not to use a tinted visor at night...a friend of my brother in-law hit the back of a parked truck at night wearing one of those things...the coroner figured it contributed to the accident...sad.

I have a Nolan but the model year before the flip tinted visor was added ..they look good. I like the Nolan...wonder if it can be retro fitted? Use sunglasses right now.
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#17 Unread post by Mintbread »

FrankyArseneau wrote:Ok..But how are those insert held in place..adesive?
They have a thin line of double-sided tape around the edge of the insert which creates a little pocket of air to stop the visor fogging.
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#18 Unread post by Bx RedBull »

Look into getting a Scorpion helmet. 10-second shield changing system that really is incredibly easy to swap visors. Their anti-fog coating is also another perk that truly is nearly impossible to fog up. I've got both clear and tinted visors and change between the two everytime I ride to work and then leave at night, and it takes less time to do that than to gear up with my jacket and gloves.

Check out their stuff at http://www.ScorpionUSA.com

P.S. No, I am not a rep for Scorpion, just really fell in love with their line of helmets. :righton:

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#19 Unread post by blues2cruise »

Those Scorpion helmets look great. Does the anti fog lens really work?
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#20 Unread post by earwig »

I just ride with my eyes closed at night.

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