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Old 09-09-13, 09:53 AM   #1
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Default Pinlock Visor Inserts - Worth it?

Morning All

So my better half bought me a new lid for my birthday yesterday which is pinlock ready.

I used it for the first time today and it was raining and the visor steams up, these pinlock things are supposed to cure that, are they worth the £20?

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Old 09-09-13, 10:12 AM   #2
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oh aye, I think they're brill
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Old 09-09-13, 10:15 AM   #3
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Visor hasn't steamed up at all since inserting the pinlock. Even in winter
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Old 09-09-13, 10:20 AM   #4
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Never had a problem with pinlocks, always clear summer or winter.
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Old 09-09-13, 10:23 AM   #5
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From new I think they are great, I seem to find replacing them I never get the fit just right and they leave a gap which means they fog up...
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Old 09-09-13, 10:24 AM   #6
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Oh I like the idea of the hi viz / anti glare ones for raining and night riding, and the ones that tint when the sun comes out but that one is bl00dy expensive!
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Old 09-09-13, 10:26 AM   #7
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Ayup, fitted mine to my AGV myself, not had any issues with fogging at all!
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Old 09-09-13, 10:34 AM   #8
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100% wouldnt have a lid without one ever.
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Old 09-09-13, 10:38 AM   #9
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ah I just found this which shows how to adjust the tension of the insert, this could be the reason why my replacements did not seal very well...

As I and other have mentioned, highly recommend the pinlock inserts.

as for are they worth £20 - YES being able to see, and not having to clearing the inside with your glove, potentially scratching the visor...

i would not use a visor without it now.
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Old 09-09-13, 10:39 AM   #10
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check out this review too..
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