How do i stop my visor from steaming up?

Question

in cold weather my visor steams up so i cant see where im going, how do i stop this?

Answer 1

I used the FogCity visor liner and it works quite well down to about 15F degrees. At that point the fog freezes on contact. If the temps are going to be at around 15 or less, I'll wear the Foggy Respro which works quite well at the lower temps.

Problems:

The FogCity is softer plastic (very thin with a bit of glue at the edges) and it scratches easily. Most of the time you don't have to really clean the inside however if you do, use the washing-up liquid and warm water and carefully clean it under the tap and let it air dry.

The Respro is very picky about placement. If it's not just right, it doesn't work. So you'll have to either mark where it goes (how I did it) or you'll have to stop and move it around until it's right and then leave it in.

It also doesn't work for everyone. I have a fairly long skinny nose and a flatter face so it doesn't fully fit on my face. The left side in particular won't seal without having it so tight it pinches my nose closed anyway. That's why I don't wear it all the time.

The respro also doesn't work well in the flip-up helmets. You can get it in place but then the flip-up part doesn't work.

I've considered also mounting a 3/8" ID hose so I can inhale normally and blow out on the hose.

Good luck and ride safe.

Answer 2

1. Clean the inside of your visor with washing up liquid and water. Dry. Then smear a little washing up liquid all over the surface. Polish dry. Should last for anything but the longest run.

2. An alternative is to smear an uncooked potato on it. This puts a thin film of potato juice. Works similar to the washing up liquid.

3. Alternatively buy a special spray. They have them at most motorcycle shops (e.g. Hein Gericke).

4. Finally, purchase a dear helmet (e.g. Arai Chaser @ £350) that has better venting and double layer visors to avoid misting.

I hope this helps

John V

Answer 3

I would recommend fog city inserts. I've had one in for the last 2 winters and never had a problem, even sat at traffic lights with the visor down. Another tip for the outside of the visor is to polish it with furniture polish. In the rain it will make the droplets bead and run off easier similar to Rain X.

Answer 4

Using a kitchen roll smear a small blob of fairy liquid onto THE INSIDE of your visor and polish it in but not OUT. Leave a bit of a smear on there- wheny ou breath on it next time it should clear itself and stay that way for a couple of days.

I put fairly liquid on the outside of the visor once and it was a complete disaster. I wouldn't recommend it.

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Answer 6

Some helmets have an optional breath guard.
You snap it in and it fits over your nose and reduces the amount of fog. Other thing I do is practice breathing through your mouth when you're at a standstill. That's when the helmet gets fogged up the most. Only other thing I can suggest is get a helmet with good venting.

Answer 7

Apply a thin smear of washing up liquid on the inside of your visor.

Answer 8

as just about every one is telling you washing up liquid works,

anything else check that its OK to go on a visor as a lot of anti mist sprays for glass damage visors,

we have this tip on our web site on the forum in general /hints & tips it realy does work,

Answer 9

Rather than riding with your visor fully up, visors allow you to open slighly. Ride with your visor slighly open and fully open when stopped.

You can also get some spray, anti fog spray from most bike shops.

Also, open your vents.

Answer 10

Spend $25 on a Respro Foggy face mask. it is the ONLY thing I have found that ABSOLUTELY stops all fogging, even in sub-freezing weather. I love it, and a neighbor that took my suggestion also loves it.

You can get it online at many retailers.