I've got three Shoei helmets which are two Neotec II and a RF-1200. The drop down sun visors on the Neotech are helpful when riding during sunrise and sunset. Unfortunately, the RF-1200 doesn't have a drop down sun visor. Since I don't like wearing sunglasses I am considering a transitions photochromic visor for the RF-1200.
Any thoughts or reviews from users of transition visors. By the way, are they dark enough for direct sunlight during sunrise & sunset?
They are pretty cool, but very pricey. I had one in the past. Seems like they run about a third of the price of the helmet. Fog City used to make an anti-fog film that was light-sensitive. It would be nice if pin lock would make one as well, maybe they do Somewhere.
Photochromatic pinlocks don't work. The plastic of 99% of motorcycle visors is designed to be UV resistant, which means UV doesn't effectively pass through it. The pinlock will barely change colors if put inside such a visor if it changes at all.
Got the pin lock photochromic for arai works has gone slightly darker but not very dark as it’s still winter here. the shoei photochromic visor is awesome but stupid price I find the drop down visor too dark on neotec
Purchased the Shoei visor this Saturday. Had some bonus dollars from the dealer so it didn't cost list price. Tried it out Sunday, (not on the bike) in the sunny afternoon weather and it worked very well. Plus it looks stylish on my solid yellow Shoei RF-1200. Actually if you don't mind me saying, FABULOUS!!!
I know you're not supposed to use plexus or anything on the pin lock insert. Just water well that's what I was advised to use. So maybe the same on your transition. I've always found that for the bug sugar. A microfiber cloth soaked in warm water and let it rest for a few minutes.
i'm pretty sure the manufacturer of that face shield has a suggestions.
Folks I forgot about this thread so I would like to do an update. I am very happy with this visor. The tint adapts to brightness that is not to light or dark for me. This piece of equipment is a game changer for me in an important way. I was carrying eye drops because my eyes would sometimes get dry and sting to a level of painful discomfort. To my surprise when using the visor I have not had that issue. Granted the price of the visor is expensive but it has eliminated an annoying condition. Worth every penny to me. 😎
I was considering all of this, ended up going with the Shoei GT Air II with the drop down visor. Great helmet. Glad to hear good feedback on the transition visor / insert - sounds like a great option as well.
That's a great helmet @BMWMG !
Drop downs are the game changers. Most don't get a snell rating only because of the drop down but the guts of the helmets are mostly the same.
Great choice.
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