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I tried using my old clear visor on the way to work this AM in the dark. Long before switching it out with my new tinted visor it lost the ability to shed water. I imagine this is due to scratches on the surface. No matter how much wax or RainX I apply it just wont clear of mist/rain (even turning my head at 70mph. My new visor does this wonderfully and this one used to. My question is if anyone has managed to 'repair' a visor in a similar condition. Living on the coast means rain/fog/morning-drizzle pretty much year round. So, this is a big issue for me.
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'81 XS1100 SH
Melted to the ground during The Valley Fire
Sep. 12th 2015
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Haven't tried it on visors yet... but this has worked VERY well for me on other applications, including windshields for John's bike...
Micro-mesh81 SH Something Special
81 frame, 80 tank and side covers, 79 tail light and carbs, 78 engine, 750 final drive mod, Geezer rec/reg, 140 mains, LH wheels
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79 SF MEAUQABEAUXS
81SH Nor'eas tah (Old Red)
80 LG Black Magic
78 E Standard Practice
James 3:17
If I can make at least one person smile, or pee their pants a little, or maybe spit out their drink; then my day is not wasted.
“Alis Volat Propriis”
Yamaha XS 1100 Classic
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That is basically what I was going to suggest. If you try it let us know how it works!Nathan
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
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I just replace my visor if it gets scratched... Cheap and easy.1980 XS850SG - Sold
1981 XS1100LH Midnight Special (Sold) - purchased 9/29/08
Fully Vetterized and Dynojet Kit added, Heated Grips, Truck-Lite LED headlight, Accel Coils, Irridium plugs, TKAT Fork Brace, XS850LH Final Drive & Black SS Brake lines from Chacal.
Here's my web page devoted to my bike! XS/XJ User's Manuals there, and the XJ1100 Service Manual and both XS1100 Service manuals (free download!).
Whether you think you can, or you think you cannot - You're right.
-H. FordComment
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Depends on the helmet, some of them are bloody near as dear as a new lid. I have a Nolan and visors are moderate at fifty bucks, but a friend of mine has a Shoei and the visors are over 200.Originally posted by CatatonicBug View Post1980 SG. (Sold - waiting on replacement)
2000 XJR1300. The Real modern XS11. Others are just pretenders.
Woman (well, my wife anyway) are always on Transmit and never Receive.
"A man should look for what is, and not for what he thinks should be" Albert Einstien.Comment
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Sheesh! I wouldn' pay that much for a whole helmet!Originally posted by b.walker5 View Post
1980 XS850SG - Sold
1981 XS1100LH Midnight Special (Sold) - purchased 9/29/08
Fully Vetterized and Dynojet Kit added, Heated Grips, Truck-Lite LED headlight, Accel Coils, Irridium plugs, TKAT Fork Brace, XS850LH Final Drive & Black SS Brake lines from Chacal.
Here's my web page devoted to my bike! XS/XJ User's Manuals there, and the XJ1100 Service Manual and both XS1100 Service manuals (free download!).
Whether you think you can, or you think you cannot - You're right.
-H. FordComment
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A couple of the higher end lids down here... with visor prices
http://www.roadguide.co.nz/products/...r2_helmet.aspx
http://www.motomail.co.nz/eStore/Cat...SHOEI&sortby=0
Refurb is definately an option down here, if workable ...!!??1980 SG. (Sold - waiting on replacement)
2000 XJR1300. The Real modern XS11. Others are just pretenders.
Woman (well, my wife anyway) are always on Transmit and never Receive.
"A man should look for what is, and not for what he thinks should be" Albert Einstien.Comment
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Okay... well...
I tried the MicroMesh on a helmet that, of course, landed visor down on the pavement shortly after it was given to me...
It did a great job of getting the scratches out, but there was some problem getting a good blend with the rest of the visor (which could be due to the lack of time I had this morning) so I'll more than likely have to work the entire visor (no big deal really)
I'll finish it up when I have more time... but so far, so good.
Here are some crappy pics before and after
I worked it over a little more with the 12000 after the pic was taken and will go over it with the cream later... that will take out any hazing that might still be there.81 SH Something Special
81 frame, 80 tank and side covers, 79 tail light and carbs, 78 engine, 750 final drive mod, Geezer rec/reg, 140 mains, LH wheels
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79 SF MEAUQABEAUXS
81SH Nor'eas tah (Old Red)
80 LG Black Magic
78 E Standard Practice
James 3:17
If I can make at least one person smile, or pee their pants a little, or maybe spit out their drink; then my day is not wasted.
“Alis Volat Propriis”
Yamaha XS 1100 Classic
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Strange houseguest from a galaxy far, far away.
Ya better do a good job polishing his visor when you're done with yours...
It'd be a shame if he'd say,
"You have failed me for the last time, WildKat."
"Damn it Jim, I'm a doctor, not a mechanic!' ('Bones' McCoy)Comment
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