Hard time seeing in the rain

agentbad · November 17th, 2013, 10:34 AM

I got caught in the rain coming home one night and I could barely see anything out of my visor. I opened it to help get a better view but I wear glasses so they got wet as well. Luckily I was only a few minutes from the house but it was still a bit scary. Is there anything I can do to help with visibility in the rain?

tfkrocks · November 17th, 2013, 10:39 AM

Helmet with pinlock and gloves with a visor wipe. If you have pinlock (or something similar like fog city or invision inserts), then your visor won't fog up on the inside and you won't have to open your visor, which causes all the water to go inside. Once water gets on the inside of the visor, you can't fix that other than stopping and drying off your helmet. Visor wipes are self explanatory.

greg737 · November 17th, 2013, 10:47 AM

at speeds of about 50mph and above a quick turn of the head 90 degrees to the left and right (like you're checking your blind spots prior to a lane change) will allow the wind to shear off the raindrops, repeat as necessary.

I know that doesn't solve the low-speed issues.

Joshorilla · November 17th, 2013, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tfkrocks

Helmet with pinlock and gloves with a visor wipe

Exactly how I do it.

alex.s · November 17th, 2013, 12:56 PM

you have a windshield don't you?

i like gregs idea... if its raining just drive faster and look to the side

ally99 · November 17th, 2013, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greg737

at speeds of about 50mph and above a quick turn of the head 90 degrees to the left and right (like you're checking your blind spots prior to a lane change) will allow the wind to shear off the raindrops, repeat as necessary.

I know that doesn't solve the low-speed issues.

I do this too. The everclear shields help with fog issues.

agentbad · November 17th, 2013, 05:24 PM

I'll give pin lock another try. Didn't like the extra glare it added but if I can see when it rains it will be worth it.

bdavison · November 17th, 2013, 07:23 PM

Lemon Pledge the plexi....it works like rain-x for me.

joshuajcrouch · November 18th, 2013, 08:13 PM

Try Plexus.

November 17th, 2013, 10:34 AM	#1
agentbad ninjette.org sage Name: bob Location: Earf Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Ninja 250, 2006 SV650N Posts: 642	Hard time seeing in the rain I got caught in the rain coming home one night and I could barely see anything out of my visor. I opened it to help get a better view but I wear glasses so they got wet as well. Luckily I was only a few minutes from the house but it was still a bit scary. Is there anything I can do to help with visibility in the rain?

November 17th, 2013, 10:39 AM	#2
tfkrocks ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rebecca Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '18, Sep '13	Helmet with pinlock and gloves with a visor wipe. If you have pinlock (or something similar like fog city or invision inserts), then your visor won't fog up on the inside and you won't have to open your visor, which causes all the water to go inside. Once water gets on the inside of the visor, you can't fix that other than stopping and drying off your helmet. Visor wipes are self explanatory.
	2 out of 2 members found this post helpful.

November 17th, 2013, 10:47 AM	#3
greg737 - Name: - Location: - Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.	at speeds of about 50mph and above a quick turn of the head 90 degrees to the left and right (like you're checking your blind spots prior to a lane change) will allow the wind to shear off the raindrops, repeat as necessary. I know that doesn't solve the low-speed issues.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

November 17th, 2013, 12:56 PM	#5
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	you have a windshield don't you? i like gregs idea... if its raining just drive faster and look to the side __________________________________________________

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