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[tediumwannabe]

I've just fitted a Pinlock System to my Arai and thought I would share the experience.

I bought a replacement copy Arai visor in light smoke off Fleabay for £23 and as winter is on the way I though I'd see what all the fuss is about with the Pinlock system, having never used or seen one up close. I bought a clear Pinlock insert for £10 then discovered that you also need the pins for the insert to slide into unless you have a Pinlock ready visor. Doh!!

Anyway, I got the pins, £3 Fleabay again, and tuned into youtube for the instruction vid. Out came the drill, 5mm bit, felt pen, hole starter thingy, block of wood to drill onto and then removed the visor for the operation.

Success, all went smoothly and the insert is now in and working fully.

In the words of Tony the Tiger, THEY'RE GREAT!!

A comprehensive thumbs up and if you are considering doing this mod, don't hesitate, it's relatively straightforward, it's relatively cheap, and it works.

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Edited by tediumwannabe, 07 October 2015 - 04:04 pm.

[PassTheBuck]

they are the "Dogs" as they say, nice one

[ProudViking]

Had my pinlock visor hanging around for two years, I just might fit it now.

[Latestarter]

Been using pinlock for a couple of years, love it and works a treat in the winter. No steamed up visors for me..

[Pantboy]

I wouldn't be without a pinlock insert, have them for both my helmets, 4 in total, one each for a clear and tinted visor.

Never had to drill them myself as my helmets came pinlock ready.

I tried the version without a silicon bead but found them nowhere near as good as water got inbetween the the visor and insert and couldn't be removed without stopping, plus they suffered from misting between the insert and visor on very cold days.

[jono49]

Thanks for reminding me about pinlocks been telling meself to get one for 2 years now!

 

Got it from here......http://www.racevisor...=3847-11874-0-

And by the fook the carriage is fast!

[Favs]

Welcome to the 'Better Vision Clan'.

I'm always surprised when peeps don't have double glazing. It's a quantum shift (oh no, I'm turning transatlantic, must be the vapors), in chilly weather and/or excertive riding.

[Blue]

I was old school until about 3 years ago. Thought I would try it out and wondered why I had left it so long.

 

Glad you are happy tediumwannabe!

[Retro]

.... No steamed up visors for me..

 

But it dont stop ya glasses steamin up

[NickIAM]

I've always had a antimist insert in my shoei (I assume it's pinlock; but it's the same-as anyway).

Being a '4 nails when 2 will do' type chap, I also use a respro foggy thingy:

http://respro.com/st...duct/foggy-mask

https://m.youtube.co...h?v=tUBfObpWxIk

[TKH]

 

But it dont stop ya glasses steamin up

Very true. I'm gong to give contacts a go.

[erdferkel]

I use the pinlock insert delivered OEM with my schuberth. Mixed experience for me. Great to stop fogging, but at night not so great, some stray reflexions from lights. Will purchase a plain visor for the summer I think

[Quartermaster]

I use the pinlock insert delivered OEM with my schuberth. Mixed experience for me. Great to stop fogging, but at night not so great, some stray reflexions from lights. Will purchase a plain visor for the summer I think

 

I find the same problem with my Schuberth, but on balance the system works really well.

[RogerD]

 

But it dont stop ya glasses steamin up

...and there I was thinking that Pinlocks were like the emperors clothes....the visor is great and my glasses fog up like.......you know.

Mine was fitted by the dealer I bought the Shark Helmet from and I am overall very pleased. A small airflow over the glasses lens clears the vision pretty quickly.

[Johnlaas]

Been using pinlock inserts for 4/5 years at least now and wouldn't be without them. I have both clear and tinted inserts and it is easy enough to swap between them.

 

One word of caution though, they are quite easy to scratch and I always exercise extreme care when giving them the occasional clean.

[tediumwannabe]

Had a late night out last night and so gave the Pinlock a really good try out.

Clear Pinlock on the inside of light tint visor.....super clear view, no misting.

I can't emphasise enough how pleased I am with this system.

Highly recommended.

[jono49]

Race visors did it again Ordered very late Wednesday evening and with me today from the channel islands

 

http://www.racevisor...CFSgXwwoddUUCCA

[Bjørge]

I can't say I'm very satisfied with the Pinlock on my Shoei Air GT.

Anyone else with this helmet also having trouble with mist as if no Pinlock was there ?

[Retro]

I can't say I'm very satisfied with the Pinlock on my Shoei Air GT.

Anyone else with this helmet also having trouble with mist as if no Pinlock was there ?

 

Pinlock pins have a cam arrangement. You can turn them to make the insert a better/tighter fit

[NickIAM]

I can't say I'm very satisfied with the Pinlock on my Shoei Air GT.
Anyone else with this helmet also having trouble with mist as if no Pinlock was there ?

I suppose I did; it's been a while but there was a reason why I tried (and like) the foggy attachment.