Fog!

dashfan9 · 07-09-2008

Wow, the ride into work this morning was FOGGY! I wear a Scorpion Exo 700, the face mask didn't fog up at all, but I had problems with the fog condensing on the face shield, resulting in decreased vision between wiping it off with mmy hand.

So here's a quick question: Anyone have any solutions for keeping the fog from collecting on the face shield? I was thinking Rain-x might be a solution, but I'm afraid it might cause damage.

Same for a windshield that I'm going to purchase (eventually) - Rain-x a good solution?

Tom

raiste · 07-09-2008

Rain-X should work well on your windshield.

I use an eye-glasses cleaner/anti-fogger for my helmet shield which works well for me.

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SGT Tomko · 07-09-2008

I heard that if you wipe a dryer sheet over a clean faceshield, it should help. I have never tried it because I didn't have a problem with fogging in the first place. However, I also don't know if it was meant to stop fogging up the inside or reduce oustide fog from condensing on your helmet. When I wake and its foggy out side, I just wear different gloves that are more absorbent for wiping the faceshield off.

N3FOLN3FOL · 07-09-2008

Riding in the fog is always very tricky. My windshield is the only one that fogs up and not my FF faceshield. Just run your gloves across your top line of sight on your windshield for better road vision and take it nice and easy riding.

FYI, if it is foggy out there....I don't ride at all or wait until the fog dissipates.

Big Bri · 07-09-2008

I've used Rain-X on my visors before and I dont like it, especially in fog. The problem with Rain-X in the fog, is that it leaves incredibly tiny drops on the visor and they're too small to be blown off meaning you'll be wiping your visor every 10-20 seconds. This can get very annoying IMO.

Rain-X is a little better in heavier rain since the drops slide off easier but its still not to my liking. I've gone back to using nothing on my visors.

NCDave · 07-09-2008

ride REALLY fast!

07-09-2008	#1 (permalink)
dashfan9 Harumph!!! BTK Beginner Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Fort Polk, LA/Lincoln, NE/Toledo, OH Posts: 65	Fog! Wow, the ride into work this morning was FOGGY! I wear a Scorpion Exo 700, the face mask didn't fog up at all, but I had problems with the fog condensing on the face shield, resulting in decreased vision between wiping it off with mmy hand. So here's a quick question: Anyone have any solutions for keeping the fog from collecting on the face shield? I was thinking Rain-x might be a solution, but I'm afraid it might cause damage. Same for a windshield that I'm going to purchase (eventually) - Rain-x a good solution? Tom __________________ -- Tom 2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic "Quidquid latine dictum sit, altum videtur" Socrates

07-09-2008	#2 (permalink)
raiste In Tiger Country Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 195	Rain-X should work well on your windshield. I use an eye-glasses cleaner/anti-fogger for my helmet shield which works well for me. . __________________ -Joe -2007 Vulcan 900 Custom Clemson: "Where the Blue Ridge yawns its greatness; Where the Tigers play..."

07-09-2008	#3 (permalink)
SGT Tomko Political Junkie BTK Intermediate Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pittsburgh Suburbs Posts: 204	I heard that if you wipe a dryer sheet over a clean faceshield, it should help. I have never tried it because I didn't have a problem with fogging in the first place. However, I also don't know if it was meant to stop fogging up the inside or reduce oustide fog from condensing on your helmet. When I wake and its foggy out side, I just wear different gloves that are more absorbent for wiping the faceshield off. __________________ My carbon footprint is bigger than yours!

07-09-2008	#4 (permalink)
N3FOLN3FOL Needs A Real Job BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Stewartstown, PA. Posts: 2,719	Riding in the fog is always very tricky. My windshield is the only one that fogs up and not my FF faceshield. Just run your gloves across your top line of sight on your windshield for better road vision and take it nice and easy riding. FYI, if it is foggy out there....I don't ride at all or wait until the fog dissipates. __________________ '06 Vulcan 900LT (previous ride) '07 Yamaha Venture (Love this bike) Keep riding!

07-09-2008	#5 (permalink)
Big Bri Cruising In Fourth Gear BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Victoria, B.C. Posts: 216	I've used Rain-X on my visors before and I dont like it, especially in fog. The problem with Rain-X in the fog, is that it leaves incredibly tiny drops on the visor and they're too small to be blown off meaning you'll be wiping your visor every 10-20 seconds. This can get very annoying IMO. Rain-X is a little better in heavier rain since the drops slide off easier but its still not to my liking. I've gone back to using nothing on my visors. __________________ 2006 Vulcan 900 Classic 2007 Honda CBR 600RR

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NCDave Novice Tank Roller Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 14,991	ride REALLY fast! __________________ NCDave Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration, don't fail us now. - Elwood Blues http://www.bikepics.com/members/ncdave/

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