Helmet Hints & Tips: Difference between revisions

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For helmet cleaning and care instructions, go to the [http://www.hjchelmets.com/helmet_care.htm HJC Helmet Care site].

====A word about the shield:====

====A word about the shield====

The shield (visor) is an integral part of the safety features of your helmet. You should always ride with it down, and if it breaks or scratches badly, replace it. You may want to lift it a notch or two if it is fogging, especially at stoplights, but don't get in the habit of riding with it up. It will protect your face, along with keeping those bugs out of your eyes.

A good visor is another thing that makes a full-face helmet so much better than a hawg hat or scooter yarmulke.

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Defogging the inside: Most helmets have an optional breath deflector (breather) that you can purchase. A [http://www.~~modernworld~~.com/ ~~Fog City~~ shield] is ~~also a proven anti-fog device~~.

====Defogging inside the visor====

If you have a problem with condensation building up inside your shield there are a couple remedies.

*Some of the latest models come with an anti-fog shield.

*A [http://www.modernworld.com/ Fog City shield] is a proven aftermarket anti-fog device.

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*Most helmets have an optional breath deflector (breather; breath guard; breath box) that you can purchase. This is especially true if a model is made in both motorcycle and snowmobile versions. A breath guard concentrates your exhaled air and sends it out the vents more efficiently than when you just breath directly on your shield. Once you wear it a couple times you don't really notice it any more than you do your nose. [http://www.newenough.com/helmets_eyewear/replacement_base_plates_gear_kits_and_other_parts/ New Enough] and [http://www.extremesupply.com/helmetsmain.htm Extreme Supply] are proven retailers.

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:*Testimonial: I live in a hot, humid area, and I used to ride with my shield cracked all the time. Since installing a breath guard I can ride with the shield in its correct position all the time (except for having it up at stoplights). This makes my eyes less susceptible to drying out and also cuts down on noise and bug entry. A more subtle advantage is not having to clean the inside of the shield as often.

====Decreasing noise & cold air flow====

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 For helmet cleaning and care instructions, go to the [http://www.hjchelmets.com/helmet_care.htm HJC Helmet Care site].
-====A word about the shield:====
+====A word about the shield====
 The shield (visor) is an integral part of the safety features of your helmet. You should always ride with it down, and if it breaks or scratches badly, replace it. You may want to lift it a notch or two if it is fogging, especially at stoplights, but don't get in the habit of riding with it up. It will protect your face, along with keeping those bugs out of your eyes.
+A good visor is another thing that makes a full-face helmet so much better than a hawg hat or scooter yarmulke.
 [[Image:helmet1.jpg|150px]]
-Defogging the inside: Most helmets have an optional breath deflector (breather) that you can purchase. A [http://www.modernworld.com/ Fog City shield] is also a proven anti-fog device.
+====Defogging inside the visor====
+If you have a problem with condensation building up inside your shield there are a couple remedies.
+*Some of the latest models come with an anti-fog shield.
+*A [http://www.modernworld.com/ Fog City shield] is a proven aftermarket anti-fog device.
+:[[image:mw_header.jpg|150px]]
+*Most helmets have an optional breath deflector (breather; breath guard; breath box) that you can purchase. This is especially true if a model is made in both motorcycle and snowmobile versions. A breath guard concentrates your exhaled air and sends it out the vents more efficiently than when you just breath directly on your shield. Once you wear it a couple times you don't really notice it any more than you do your nose. [http://www.newenough.com/helmets_eyewear/replacement_base_plates_gear_kits_and_other_parts/ New Enough] and [http://www.extremesupply.com/helmetsmain.htm Extreme Supply] are proven retailers.
+:[[image:breather.JPG|150px]]
+:*Testimonial: I live in a hot, humid area, and I used to ride with my shield cracked all the time. Since installing a breath guard I can ride with the shield in its correct position all the time (except for having it up at stoplights). This makes my eyes less susceptible to drying out and also cuts down on noise and bug entry. A more subtle advantage is not having to clean the inside of the shield as often.
 ====Decreasing noise & cold air flow====