tinted visors?

[AndyBrad]

ok does anyone have any experience of the aftermarket visors for shoei? im thinking about a dark one or a mirrored one for the summer as my hyperpotics thingy is due for changing.

sooooo

are they any good.

will it make me look cool or will people go "look at that knob" (more than usual)

thourghts?

[Owenski]

Im knob in a blue iridium visor now. Looks mint, serves a good purpose and seems brilliant, but I've become super paraniod about scratching it.

If you get a black tinted one, you'll look like ghost rider in your full black get up.

[fizzwheel]

had a genuine black tint & iridium tint for my Shoei XR900

Very pleased with both, although the iridium isnt actually that dark and it is very easy to scratch the bl**dy thing.

got mine from www.thevisorshop.com reasonable price and fantastic service.

[rictus01]

don't bother with a legal tint it's pretty useless go for a "race black", iridium can look a bit tacky, and unlike a black one will scratch up over time (even a finger wipe could do it in rain or sleet).

Cheers Mark.

[7755matt]

I got an aftermarket one from www.racevisors.com its not bad, the pinlock was a bit iffy getting it to fit, but now all sorted

[Sir Trev]

Pinlock are at some point soon bringing out a reactions version of their insert (I e-mailed them to ask). Keep a look out as this may be another option that is less prone to damage.

[Dave20046]

Whatever you get just don't get brake fluid on it :rolleyes:

[G]

When you say reactions do you mean goes dark when its sunny?

Dont they already do these? or is that another brand, because I have defo seen people with them on before.

[Ch00]

I got an aftermarket one from www.racevisors.com (http://www.racevisors.com) its not bad, the pinlock was a bit iffy getting it to fit, but now all sorted

http://www.racevisors.co.uk/ :thumbsup:

[Stu]

When you say reactions do you mean goes dark when its sunny?

Dont they already do these? or is that another brand, because I have defo seen people with them on before.
Fog City do a hyper optik that react to light, but that glues on instead of pinlock. (IMO it doesn't get anywhere near dark enough)

[Specialone]

offshore_motor_cycleparts on ebay (based in guernsey i think), got my arai visor about £15 less from them and it came quick.
Wish the same could be said for my top box and rack, nobheads.

[Dave20046]

offshore_motor_cycleparts on ebay (based in guernsey i think), got my arai visor about £15 less from them and it came quick.
Wish the same could be said for my top box and rack, nobheads.
Have a feeling my one came from their website for a similar price, I wasn't convinced by it though as I tended to see more of a reflection of my face than I did of the road. They also (seperate transaction) ripped me off in postage and suddenly weren't as helpful when I'd bought (although very helpful before they had my card details).

Edit: just remembered the visor wasn't from them I got it from a dodgy seller on ebay.

[AndyBrad]

i've got the hyperoptic thingy and its good. it just takes the glare out of the sun on a sunny day and its good. however it doesnt stic to the inside of the visor for long? ive had 2 now and the longest ive had one stick for is about 10 months. and the worst thing is they come unstuck in winter!!! if they did a propper pinlock version i would stick with it but theyve been "doing one" for years now and still nothing. so im thinking of a tinted visor for the summer.

i wonder could anyone show me a pick of themselves with a visorbag on (with a visor in) im worried im too fat to have one round my waist!

[Nobbylad]

I use the gradient tint aftermarket visor from race visors on my Shoei and it works well with the pinlock. I also have a hyperoptics insert in my clear visor which works well, but not as dark as the gradient tint. Gradient tint is still OK for dusk use as well, just not night time.

[Supervox]

I also use a blue iridium one - I think it looks great !

[dizzyblonde]

Don't have a Shoei, but hate the legal tinted visors, they is naff, much prefer my very black visor....that actually does what its supposed to!

[ChrisSV]

I dont have a pic but i cant wear a visor bag, im to skinny for it to tighten up enough to feel secure. and the smallest setting on my offshores bag fits me dad and hes not overly skinny, so you should be good idve thought

[ranathari]

Personally I just have a clear visor and then a pair of clear and dark tint Pinlock inserts. Much easier to stick the spare insert under the seat or in a pocket so it's trivial to switch from dark tinted visor to clear visor if the weather's changeable.

[Specialone]

Have a feeling my one came from their website for a similar price, I wasn't convinced by it though as I tended to see more of a reflection of my face than I did of the road. They also (seperate transaction) ripped me off in postage and suddenly weren't as helpful when I'd bought (although very helpful before they had my card details).

Edit: just remembered the visor wasn't from them I got it from a dodgy seller on ebay.

Mine was a genuine arai, i dont trust copies tbh, i got a light tint which is better than expected.

[SoulKiss]

Mine was a genuine arai, i dont trust copies tbh, i got a light tint which is better than expected.

I have been using a pair of cheap sunglasses under a clear visor and clear pinlock.

As of tomorrow I will be shifting to a pair of Oakley Half Jacket SI XJL with Persimmon (Yellow/Orange) Transitions lenses.

Will provide feedback :)

Will be carrying a dark visor in case they dont do the business tho.

[Specialone]

I have been using a pair of cheap sunglasses under a clear visor and clear pinlock.

As of tomorrow I will be shifting to a pair of Oakley Half Jacket SI XJL with Persimmon (Yellow/Orange) Transitions lenses.

Will provide feedback :)

Will be carrying a dark visor in case they dont do the business tho.
I have a pair of police sunglasses which i have used with my clear visor, they worked fine.

[STRAMASHER]

Mine was a genuine arai, i dont trust copies tbh, i got a light tint which is better than expected.

Bought a non-geniune one for the missus. Poor fit, too thick in the wrong places so had to be set about with the Dremel. Still not anywhere near the quality of a genuine for a saving of £20-£30. If I was using it everyday it would be binned.

Live and learn.

[Paul the 6th]

I've used these for replacement visors before:
http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_cat/502

good service & turned up in time for the AR. Would defo recommend a tinted visor for summer riding and nah you don't look a nob :)

[chiefrick]

I have a dark tint for my X1100 and its great, not even used the clear one yet.

I carry the clear one round with me incase of getting stopped, but not been stopped yet?

[G]

I have a dark tint for my X1100 and its great, not even used the clear one yet.

I carry the clear one round with me incase of getting stopped, but not been stopped yet?

I have an xr1100 the visor is awsome, self sealing etc

[Specialone]

Bought a non-geniune one for the missus. Poor fit, too thick in the wrong places so had to be set about with the Dremel. Still not anywhere near the quality of a genuine for a saving of £20-£30. If I was using it everyday it would be binned.

Live and learn.

I paid £38 i think for my genuine arai visor from that place in guernsey, midland superbikes wanted £60 apparently.