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Offline grcamna2

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I still ride with a 3/4 helmet & 5 snap clear shield:I Need clear shields !
« on: March 28, 2023, 12:09:45 PM »
I still use a 3/4 helmet and the 5-snap clear shield with the 3 top snaps used for a visor;had skin cancer on my face/nose a couple times since I moved out here 6 years ago.. I just broke my shield after dropping my helmet yesterday and I'm bummed-out.. No spare shield,I used my last one..  :(  I'm just used to this set-up & don't want to change.
I called all around and nobody has one and I try to order one to get here by Thurs.(it's supposed to rain until Thurs.)but either they're back ordered or some other reason I can't order one.  >:( 

I have an old solid white(gotta have white) Shoei RF800.. full face helmet L ( 7 3/8-7 1/2" / 58-60cm)but the inner liner/padding is falling apart and I don't have the $ yet for the new Full face helmet w/ removable/washable liner(I prefer 3/4 even though it's not as safe..)and special sun-block shield,but working toward it.
Does anyone have a spare clear 5 snap that accepts the snap-on 3-snap sun visor ?
Do you know of a place that will put a fresh liner/cheek pads in my Shoei RF-800;a type of helmet liner restoration ?
I really like the RF-800 and the inner shell looks and feels great,imo. Plus the shield mechanism has had very little use.
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Re: I still ride with a 3/4 helmet & 5 snap clear shield:I Need clear shields !
« Reply #1 on: March 28, 2023, 01:37:20 PM »
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Re: I still ride with a 3/4 helmet & 5 snap clear shield:I Need clear shields !
« Reply #2 on: March 28, 2023, 02:59:03 PM »
Interesting note on the above shield:

5-snap shield
Clear
Note: This product can expose you to Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.

Might not be a good idea for you Bill!
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Re: I still ride with a 3/4 helmet & 5 snap clear shield:I Need clear shields !
« Reply #3 on: March 28, 2023, 04:05:49 PM »
I used to buy those pretty cheap from a seller on E-bay from Michigan but last time I checked I could hardly find a clear one anymore. Got one or two still in the packaging from them/E-bay back then but want to really kill the old ones first. Hate driving into setting sun with a scratched up shield, especially in the late fall.
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Re: I still ride with a 3/4 helmet & 5 snap clear shield:I Need clear shields !
« Reply #4 on: March 28, 2023, 05:39:13 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on March 28, 2023, 02:59:03 PM
Interesting note on the above shield:

5-snap shield
Clear
Note: This product can expose you to Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.

Might not be a good idea for you Bill!

Steve, EVERYTHING is known to the state of California to cause cancer. Moonbeam Jerry Brown started that crap.
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Re: I still ride with a 3/4 helmet & 5 snap clear shield:I Need clear shields !
« Reply #5 on: March 28, 2023, 07:29:17 PM »
I've been using a white GMAX L. 3/4 helmet since this year and the Paulson mod. 3TP clear shield.
I made the mistake of putting my helmet on the seat,rather than the ground.. it Did hit the ground face first.  ::)  :D
I'll learn.  ::)
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Re: I still ride with a 3/4 helmet & 5 snap clear shield:I Need clear shields !
« Reply #6 on: March 28, 2023, 08:44:58 PM »
A flip up helmet might be something?
I have that type which is very comfortable. No issues wearing glasses when helmet goes on-off.

Built in sun visor which is very useful.  I use the clear visor, sun visor can quickly be closed when needed. Up when not.

I ordered an extra visor with helmet, tinted wich look tough but not useful in sunset,  darkness or dark parts of the road.
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Re: I still ride with a 3/4 helmet & 5 snap clear shield:I Need clear shields !
« Reply #7 on: March 28, 2023, 08:50:16 PM »
There are tons of clear bubble shields but the flat, clear shields are hard to come by.

I guess I'd recommend checking with Snowmobile shops next.
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Re: I still ride with a 3/4 helmet & 5 snap clear shield:I Need clear shields !
« Reply #8 on: March 28, 2023, 08:51:39 PM »
Man that takes me back. I went through many of these when I was a kid.
I don't remember one lasting more than a couple of weeks at most.
They'd either get scratched up or I'd drop my helmet and crack it.


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Re: I still ride with a 3/4 helmet & 5 snap clear shield:I Need clear shields !
« Reply #9 on: March 28, 2023, 08:57:30 PM »
Quote from: CycleRanger on March 28, 2023, 08:51:39 PM
Man that takes me back. I went through many of these when I was a kid.
I don't remember one lasting more than a couple of weeks at most.
They'd either get scratched up or I'd drop my helmet and crack it.

That's it.  :D
I made one last 2 years by being very careful.
I use Slipstreamer Motorcycle Windshield Cleaner & Polish spray to keep the hazing/scratches down and I can see through them very well.
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Re: I still ride with a 3/4 helmet & 5 snap clear shield:I Need clear shields !
« Reply #10 on: March 30, 2023, 02:08:17 AM »
Perhaps Bob Heath in the UK might have a suitable model :

https://www.bobheathvisors.co.uk/products/open-face-helmet-visors/

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Re: I still ride with a 3/4 helmet & 5 snap clear shield:I Need clear shields !
« Reply #11 on: March 30, 2023, 08:34:53 AM »
 The race car guys use Lucas or Wizards mist and shine on their Lexan windows, I keep it on my Windjammer too. The guy that bought my 76F worked at a factory that made batches of thousands of windjammer air vents. He didn't really have any wisdom about keeping them nice.
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Re: I still ride with a 3/4 helmet & 5 snap clear shield:I Need clear shields !
« Reply #12 on: March 30, 2023, 09:09:48 AM »
Quote from: vfourfreak on March 30, 2023, 02:08:17 AM
Perhaps Bob Heath in the UK might have a suitable model :

https://www.bobheathvisors.co.uk/products/open-face-helmet-visors/

Kev
Ordered there for some years ago.
Visirs to my old but not much used Shoei Dominique Sarron replica helmet from 1989-1990. I think RF200 model.
I had to read the stamp on original visir to determine C10 or C10A.

SHOEI C10A TYPE REPLACEMENT VISORS FOR GRV, RF200, SR500, TC3, TF108 -BHV512
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Re: I still ride with a 3/4 helmet & 5 snap clear shield:I Need clear shields !
« Reply #13 on: March 30, 2023, 10:43:31 AM »
What do they call those head covers? You know,the one that you put on before putting on your helmet,to help absorb sweat ?
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Re: I still ride with a 3/4 helmet & 5 snap clear shield:I Need clear shields !
« Reply #14 on: March 30, 2023, 11:04:08 AM »
I have 2 types, hot weather and cold weather. Came from Cycle Gear.
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Re: I still ride with a 3/4 helmet & 5 snap clear shield:I Need clear shields !
« Reply #15 on: March 30, 2023, 11:10:41 AM »
Quote from: jgger on March 30, 2023, 11:04:08 AM
I have 2 types, hot weather and cold weather. Came from Cycle Gear.

Hot weather with the red label on the left ?

Do they have a little padding,or just a sheer head cover ?
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« Reply #16 on: March 30, 2023, 11:59:01 AM »
No, the one on the left is a full hood. Called a Balaclava or something like that.e pand the pic and it shows at the bottom of the package. The one on the right is called a helmet liner and 8s just a cap.
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Re: I still ride with a 3/4 helmet & 5 snap clear shield:I Need clear shields !
« Reply #17 on: March 30, 2023, 01:00:46 PM »
Quote from: Don R on March 30, 2023, 08:34:53 AM
The race car guys use Lucas or Wizards mist and shine on their Lexan windows, I keep it on my Windjammer too. The guy that bought my 76F worked at a factory that made batches of thousands of windjammer air vents. He didn't really have any wisdom about keeping them nice.

Other good products for face shields and windshields are:
 MEGUIARS #17 Mirror Glaze Plastic Cleaner
Followed by
MEGUIARS #18 Mirror Glaze Clear Plastic Cleaner/Polish

https://www.westmarine.com/meguiars-17-mirror-glaze-plastic-cleaner-406538.html

https://www.westmarine.com/meguiars-18-mirror-glaze-clear-plastic-cleaner-polish-127946.html


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