How scratched up is your visor.

Stingray1000 · August 13th, 2012, 03:29 PM

When does everyone get theirs replaced?

austexjg · August 13th, 2012, 04:35 PM

Clear one has a couple minor scuffmarks - the mirrored gold one had none because I clean it as if it were a bomb triggered by scratches.

fatestkid · August 13th, 2012, 04:53 PM

What do you clean it with? Is there any repair solution out there like they have for LCDs
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7oxSin · August 13th, 2012, 05:12 PM

no scratches on my clear and tinted, i take good care of them and keep my helmet in its bag when its not in use.

RyderRider15 · August 13th, 2012, 07:44 PM

The mirror visor I have for my EXO400 is basically destroyed. Other than that one they're all clean.

cuong-nutz · August 13th, 2012, 08:19 PM

Mine visors are all scratched to hell from scrapes, wiping, rocks, tree branches, flying bolts etc but I can still see out of them. Never use paper towels to wipe. use a microfiber cloth so it doesn't leave swirls.

You can buy over the counter plastic polish similar to Honda polish.

geeker · August 22nd, 2012, 04:42 AM

I have had trouble cleaning the inside of my exo 700 face shields lately with just water as the instructions suggest. I used a a foaming aerosol cleaner on the outside of the shield and helmet and a microfiber towel to remove the bugs, etc. Afterwards, I used pledge and a separate microfiber towel on the visor, inside and out, and the helmet. On the last weekend's ride, the face shield was crystal clear and water beaded off the shield. Bugs were easier to clean off as well. And from what I can tell, the antifog coating still works fine.

Bob2010 · August 22nd, 2012, 05:54 AM

My exo400 ever-clear shield seems tacky on the inside when I tried to clean it a microfiber and water. Then I tried some spray detailer. Same thing. Not sure if thats because it's an ever-clear treated shield.
But yes. The outside gets nailed with bugs after the sun sets

geeker · August 22nd, 2012, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob2010

My exo400 ever-clear shield seems tacky on the inside when I tried to clean it a microfiber and water. Then I tried some spray detailer. Same thing. Not sure if thats because it's an ever-clear treated shield.
But yes. The outside gets nailed with bugs after the sun sets

Pledge made the inside easy to buff off. Ever clear is definitely tacky and Har to clean otherwise.

erbarry88 · August 22nd, 2012, 12:16 PM

No scratches on my Bell Vortex as of yet. It also feels tacky on the inside when cleaned with the cloth it came with even with water. I now use hand soap and a soft sponge and works great.

gwilo · August 29th, 2012, 12:12 PM

Use a micro fiber cloth for glass not your standard plush type, it will work better.

http://www.eshine.ca/the_thief_glass_towel-454.php

I also use distilled water in a spray bottle to clean my helmets after every ride.

Why distilled water, easy it is in a spray bottle in the garage next to my bike, so it is handy. (Use it to cut down products for detailing my cars).

Also there is no chemicals in distilled water to affect the coating on the lenses.

iplante · August 29th, 2012, 03:32 PM

Not scratched at all, just got a new helmet today!

Bell Revolver Evo .. dang that thing is loud compared to my HJC CL-16 (which has a very scratched visor, it's my 3rd one I think?).. but I really wanted the drop down visor and it was the cheapest option.

dirty nasty · August 29th, 2012, 05:04 PM

My HJC CL-16 has been dropped so many times. It is a beat to hell pile of crap.

I've taken much better care of my AGV K-3. No drops, always in the bag, only minor road debris chips on the shield.

Old Lemon · August 30th, 2012, 06:44 PM

my visor wasnt scratched until today. went to the gas station and a lady comes over and asks if i could help her check her oil. I said ok and put my helmet on my mirror and i come back and its on the ground and i have 3 small scratches on the top of the visor

thats what i get for helping a cager

I clean mine with just hot water and some foam soap we have and i just wipe it around with my hand, works great

Bassman · August 30th, 2012, 07:58 PM

I just use Plexus on my visor, works fine on all the eagles, condors, and other giant bird like bugs that snap my head back as they hit my visor.

seanshawnS · August 30th, 2012, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bassman

I just use Plexus on my visor, works fine on all the eagles, condors, and other giant bird like bugs that snap my head back as they hit my visor.

That stuff stained my visor though

speaking of bugs.. how many have you swallowed or snorted? I think I ate 3 last night.

iplante · August 31st, 2012, 10:59 AM

that's why you ride with your visor down!

dirty nasty · September 1st, 2012, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Lemon

my visor wasnt scratched until today. went to the gas station and a lady comes over and asks if i could help her check her oil. I said ok and put my helmet on my mirror and i come back and its on the ground and i have 3 small scratches on the top of the visor

thats what i get for helping a cager

I clean mine with just hot water and some foam soap we have and i just wipe it around with my hand, works great

You really put the helmet on your mirror? No, that's not because you helped someone, that's because you didn't turn your brain on lol. Mirror=not a solid attachment point.

Jono · September 1st, 2012, 07:42 PM

My mirrored visor recently got a large scratch on it. I guess from a rock flying up and hitting it. I don't really know when it happened. But it is right in my field of vision and it annoys me. Will probably get a new tinted visor to replace it. For now I just wear sunglasses with my clear visor. I kinda like it.

leed · September 2nd, 2012, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob2010

My exo400 ever-clear shield seems tacky on the inside when I tried to clean it a microfiber and water. Then I tried some spray detailer. Same thing. Not sure if thats because it's an ever-clear treated shield.
But yes. The outside gets nailed with bugs after the sun sets

That's usually because of the anti-fog coating on the inside.

As for my visors.. My smoke visor has quite a few nicks from trailing behind people fresh on the track (throwing up whatever grit their tires picked up at 100 MPH + my moving speed). Probably doesn't help that I don't have a windscreen either. My clear visor for around town is fairly unscathed.

lolibater · September 11th, 2012, 10:14 PM

Is there anything you guys recommend for getting the light scratches out? Some kind of polish or restoration liquid of some sort? *shrugs*

Gurk · September 12th, 2012, 12:05 AM

Mine's pretty f'ed up from my crash back in April.
I don't care though I can still see out clearly so meh

Old Lemon · October 3rd, 2012, 01:01 PM

QQ

i had to merge behind a big like dirt transport truck today and got slapped by a handful of rocks got like 5 scratches on my shield now

Alienjoe · October 3rd, 2012, 04:55 PM

I put a new mirrored visor on my HJC CS-12. The clear one it replaced has some scratches though. My Zero9 Black Ops carbon fiber helmet has no scratches. Always baby it and keep it in its bag.

Apex · October 3rd, 2012, 05:27 PM

I was always picky about my visor. If I had a nick in my line of sight, I replaced it. Even if it is just a minor one. I viewed the whole thing like this: "If it distracts me, it has to go".

So if I am constantly annoyed by a scratch in my line of sight, I replace it. Same goes for my sunglasses. That is why I like Oakley Jawbones so much. If I get a scratch, I keep my frames, just swap out the lenses.

Dragonracer76 · October 9th, 2012, 06:14 PM

Just a few scratches.. hehe2012-04-28 19.56.16.jpg

August 13th, 2012, 04:35 PM	#2
austexjg ninjette.org sage Name: J.G. Location: Austin Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 zx6r Green/Black, (ex-)Diablo Black '09 Ninja 250r Posts: 959	Clear one has a couple minor scuffmarks - the mirrored gold one had none because I clean it as if it were a bomb triggered by scratches. __________________________________________________ Anyone can go fast in a straight line.... Once you go track, you never go back....

August 13th, 2012, 05:12 PM	#4
7oxSin MSF Coach! Name: Lupe Location: Antioch, Tennessee Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 ninja 250 Posts: 886	no scratches on my clear and tinted, i take good care of them and keep my helmet in its bag when its not in use. __________________________________________________ Hey Unregistered wanna ride the dragon? Ninjette group ride! May 16th-20th Join the Ride!!http://www.ninjette.org/forums/group.php?groupid=35

August 13th, 2012, 07:44 PM	#5
RyderRider15 Ate his own face. Twice. Name: John Location: Durham Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r, 2009 KLR650 Posts: 109	The mirror visor I have for my EXO400 is basically destroyed. Other than that one they're all clean. __________________________________________________ http://www.youtube.com/user/RyderRider15?feature=mhee Gear whore score: 74

August 13th, 2012, 08:19 PM	#6
cuong-nutz RIP Alex Name: Cuong Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 2	Mine visors are all scratched to hell from scrapes, wiping, rocks, tree branches, flying bolts etc but I can still see out of them. Never use paper towels to wipe. use a microfiber cloth so it doesn't leave swirls. You can buy over the counter plastic polish similar to Honda polish. __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

August 22nd, 2012, 05:54 AM	#8
Bob2010 ninjette.org sage Name: Bob Location: NY Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 730	My exo400 ever-clear shield seems tacky on the inside when I tried to clean it a microfiber and water. Then I tried some spray detailer. Same thing. Not sure if thats because it's an ever-clear treated shield. But yes. The outside gets nailed with bugs after the sun sets __________________________________________________ 2010 Red Ninja 250 2009 Black Ninja 250 -If you ride like lightning,you're gonna crash like thunder-

August 13th, 2012, 04:53 PM	#3
fatestkid ninjette.org member Name: fatty Location: ottawa ontario Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 Posts: 114	What do you clean it with? Is there any repair solution out there like they have for LCDs Posted via Mobile Device

August 22nd, 2012, 04:42 AM	#7
geeker ninjette.org guru Name: Richie Location: Arkansas Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda CRF300L Rally, 2015 Ninja ZX6R 636, 2014 Ninja 1000, 2013 Ninja 300 (sold), 2011 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 479	I have had trouble cleaning the inside of my exo 700 face shields lately with just water as the instructions suggest. I used a a foaming aerosol cleaner on the outside of the shield and helmet and a microfiber towel to remove the bugs, etc. Afterwards, I used pledge and a separate microfiber towel on the visor, inside and out, and the helmet. On the last weekend's ride, the face shield was crystal clear and water beaded off the shield. Bugs were easier to clean off as well. And from what I can tell, the antifog coating still works fine.

August 22nd, 2012, 12:16 PM	#10
erbarry88 ninjette.org member Name: Eddie Location: SoCal IE Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R, 2007 GSX-R 600 Posts: 123	No scratches on my Bell Vortex as of yet. It also feels tacky on the inside when cleaned with the cloth it came with even with water. I now use hand soap and a soft sponge and works great.

August 29th, 2012, 12:12 PM	#11
gwilo ninjette.org member Name: John Location: Vancouver Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): '05 Warrior 1700 , '09 Aprilia Mana 850, Ninja 250 still looking Posts: 74	Use a micro fiber cloth for glass not your standard plush type, it will work better. http://www.eshine.ca/the_thief_glass_towel-454.php I also use distilled water in a spray bottle to clean my helmets after every ride. Why distilled water, easy it is in a spray bottle in the garage next to my bike, so it is handy. (Use it to cut down products for detailing my cars). Also there is no chemicals in distilled water to affect the coating on the lenses. __________________________________________________ "I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me." -Hunter S. Thompson-

August 29th, 2012, 03:32 PM	#12
iplante I ride like a granny Name: Isabelle Location: Minneapolis Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Ninja 250R - EX250F Posts: 521 Blog Entries: 1	Not scratched at all, just got a new helmet today! Bell Revolver Evo .. dang that thing is loud compared to my HJC CL-16 (which has a very scratched visor, it's my 3rd one I think?).. but I really wanted the drop down visor and it was the cheapest option.

August 29th, 2012, 05:04 PM	#13
dirty nasty ninjette.org sage Name: Karl Location: MA Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Kwak Ninja 250 and 1998 Yamaha YZ400F Posts: 534	My HJC CL-16 has been dropped so many times. It is a beat to hell pile of crap. I've taken much better care of my AGV K-3. No drops, always in the bag, only minor road debris chips on the shield.

August 30th, 2012, 06:44 PM	#14
Old Lemon Lays er down Name: Michael Location: Maryland Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Lime green Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	my visor wasnt scratched until today. went to the gas station and a lady comes over and asks if i could help her check her oil. I said ok and put my helmet on my mirror and i come back and its on the ground and i have 3 small scratches on the top of the visor thats what i get for helping a cager I clean mine with just hot water and some foam soap we have and i just wipe it around with my hand, works great

August 30th, 2012, 07:58 PM	#15
Bassman ninjette.org guru Name: Marc Location: Castaic, CA Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1986 Goldwing, 1996 CR500, 2011 Ninja 250, 2009 Harley Heritage Softail, 1941 Suzuki Gerbil 250 Posts: 427	I just use Plexus on my visor, works fine on all the eagles, condors, and other giant bird like bugs that snap my head back as they hit my visor. __________________________________________________ I know there's a 7th gear here somewhere... Changing to 15T/41T, now I'll get that 7th gear, lol.

August 31st, 2012, 10:59 AM	#17
iplante I ride like a granny Name: Isabelle Location: Minneapolis Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Ninja 250R - EX250F Posts: 521 Blog Entries: 1	that's why you ride with your visor down!

September 1st, 2012, 07:42 PM	#19
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	My mirrored visor recently got a large scratch on it. I guess from a rock flying up and hitting it. I don't really know when it happened. But it is right in my field of vision and it annoys me. Will probably get a new tinted visor to replace it. For now I just wear sunglasses with my clear visor. I kinda like it.

September 11th, 2012, 10:14 PM	#21
lolibater ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Napa, CA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R, 2011 Sprint GT Posts: A lot.	Is there anything you guys recommend for getting the light scratches out? Some kind of polish or restoration liquid of some sort? shrugs

September 12th, 2012, 12:05 AM	#22
Gurk Done here. Name: - Location: Track Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.	Mine's pretty f'ed up from my crash back in April. I don't care though I can still see out clearly so meh

October 3rd, 2012, 01:01 PM	#23
Old Lemon Lays er down Name: Michael Location: Maryland Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Lime green Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	QQ i had to merge behind a big like dirt transport truck today and got slapped by a handful of rocks got like 5 scratches on my shield now

October 3rd, 2012, 04:55 PM	#24
Alienjoe ninjette.org member Name: Joe Location: Monroe, NY Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1995 CBR600F3 "The Project" Posts: 132	I put a new mirrored visor on my HJC CS-12. The clear one it replaced has some scratches though. My Zero9 Black Ops carbon fiber helmet has no scratches. Always baby it and keep it in its bag.

October 3rd, 2012, 05:27 PM	#25
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	I was always picky about my visor. If I had a nick in my line of sight, I replaced it. Even if it is just a minor one. I viewed the whole thing like this: "If it distracts me, it has to go". So if I am constantly annoyed by a scratch in my line of sight, I replace it. Same goes for my sunglasses. That is why I like Oakley Jawbones so much. If I get a scratch, I keep my frames, just swap out the lenses. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

October 9th, 2012, 06:14 PM	#26
Dragonracer76 ninjette.org member Name: Jason Location: Cabot, AR Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 209	Just a few scratches.. hehe2012-04-28 19.56.16.jpg __________________________________________________ Beards make everything better. ATGATT

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