In 15 years of a pinlock in various visors I’ve never taken it out to clean it , just clean it while in helmet as I’ve got a SCHUBERTH c3 , never had a problem seeing 😊👍👍
You only have to look at a pinlock insert and it scratches, they reduce visibility when riding at night so they’ve got some major flaws. In cold weather yes they’re worth it, but in average dry weather just crack your visor and enjoy better visibility.
They only reduce visibility because they’re filling with condensation that would otherwise be fogging up your shield. Night, especially early evening is when everything’s condensing and fogging is the worst. It’s still way better than a fogged shield, and a soaked insert is just more noticeable at night than in the daytime. These things are an amazing piece of tech, I love em.
@@travispratt6327 No you’ve misunderstood it isn’t fogging up or condensation, if that occurs the pinlock seal has failed and it isn’t being used as intended. What I’m referring to in my comment from 3 years ago is the requirement to look through two pieces of polycarbonate, the light reduction and scatter for me is unacceptable when you’re facing oncoming headlights and I’m not the only person to notice this. In very cold or wet weather I do say they’re worth it on balance but at all other times I stand by my original comment. On a Shoei you can crack the visor a tiny amount which is sufficient to clear any misting up.
@@andrewshore262 Pinlocks work by two mechanisms, first they create an air gap which reduces the temperature differences that can cause fogging which is what you’re talking about, but they also use an organic absorbent material on the outer facing surface that absorbs condensation, if it’s dry distortion is minimal, if it gets full it will distort more, especially at night. Of course cracking the helmet works, it works for reducing that distortion as well though, and will allow you to keep your helmet closed longer in really cold weather. If you leave it shut or it’s been raining or whatever and the pinlock fills up with water, it will have far more distortion.
I wash the whole pin lock in luke warm water then air dry before wiping the insde, it seems to keep the selicon seal flxable, thr way that was shown there,s noneed to remove the pin lock at all
Why would you ever have to clean it ? It’s sitting on the inside sealed against the visor dirt and water shouldn’t be able to get on the pin lock at all no?
I'm wondering the same thing because I guess I ruined my pinlock :( Edit: bought original new one from China for 15$ -_- couldn't find anyway to fix scratch
Well this a pointless vlog ... you could have cleaned that without removing it from visor & you never cleaned inside of visor prior to refitting pinlock ...
Straight to the point. I thought that impossible these days. Great video. Thanks.
Why take it out at all if you are not clearing the side that touches the visor?
exactly I am so confused 😃 😃
Probably in order to leave that priceless fingerprint on the side facing the visor...
That’s exactly what I was thinking!
Mine for example becomes shit after a while by itself. Taking it out and cleaning it helps
@@Luggruff you get shit between the visor and the pinlock? Dang.
That was the smoothest installation ever. I always struggle with mine
In 15 years of a pinlock in various visors I’ve never taken it out to clean it , just clean it while in helmet as I’ve got a SCHUBERTH c3 , never had a problem seeing 😊👍👍
this video helped how to remove pinlock by just pulling it.. i saves me time from now on. thanks a lot im just a beginner about helmets 😅
We're glad we could help!
You kind of blew right through getting the insert separated from the visor, which is why I tuned in, but thanks for the video.
Is it ok to clean the side facing the visor? Mine got some dirt when I wiped my visor before I attached my antifog
Did it work?
@@elias-on-gta yes just use water
You only have to look at a pinlock insert and it scratches, they reduce visibility when riding at night so they’ve got some major flaws. In cold weather yes they’re worth it, but in average dry weather just crack your visor and enjoy better visibility.
very very sensitive to scratches. agree
I drive at night and a pinlock didn't really hurt me, just adds some reflection. But the lack of condensation is a huge benefit, especially at night
They only reduce visibility because they’re filling with condensation that would otherwise be fogging up your shield. Night, especially early evening is when everything’s condensing and fogging is the worst. It’s still way better than a fogged shield, and a soaked insert is just more noticeable at night than in the daytime. These things are an amazing piece of tech, I love em.
@@travispratt6327 No you’ve misunderstood it isn’t fogging up or condensation, if that occurs the pinlock seal has failed and it isn’t being used as intended. What I’m referring to in my comment from 3 years ago is the requirement to look through two pieces of polycarbonate, the light reduction and scatter for me is unacceptable when you’re facing oncoming headlights and I’m not the only person to notice this. In very cold or wet weather I do say they’re worth it on balance but at all other times I stand by my original comment. On a Shoei you can crack the visor a tiny amount which is sufficient to clear any misting up.
@@andrewshore262 Pinlocks work by two mechanisms, first they create an air gap which reduces the temperature differences that can cause fogging which is what you’re talking about, but they also use an organic absorbent material on the outer facing surface that absorbs condensation, if it’s dry distortion is minimal, if it gets full it will distort more, especially at night. Of course cracking the helmet works, it works for reducing that distortion as well though, and will allow you to keep your helmet closed longer in really cold weather. If you leave it shut or it’s been raining or whatever and the pinlock fills up with water, it will have far more distortion.
I wash the whole pin lock in luke warm water then air dry before wiping the insde, it seems to keep the selicon seal flxable, thr way that was shown there,s noneed to remove the pin lock at all
If the pinlock insert surface that contacts the visor doesn't need cleaning, as per narrator, just leave it in place and clean with water, surely?
This applicable in every pinlock lenses?
How do I remove my visor? Mine won't go off easily.
How do you get YOUR helmet on with those ridiculous ear encumberances?
I just purchased new haha but will give clean a go being cheap this time round
I took it off, now i cant seem to get the air bubbles out
My pin lock came loose after a cleaning and fell out of my Ls2 valiant any suggestions?
Tighten the pins (if you rotate them slightly) it tightens up the fit on the Pin-lock to the visor.
What name that put your visor or lens? The black one
I found that after a few years of use, my pinlock had a very thin layer of fine dirt on the inside facing which I had to clean.
Thanks from Seattle Washington!
Why mine still gets foggy
I did this and now my pinlock is blurry :(
if its so easy why that you take it out? can you not clean it when its on the vizier?
Its a lot easier off it
dont you think its better to clean it on both side?
Plus if you did not maintain it properly, It could ruin your visor.
Spray name please
Water
@@jandsaccessories30 OK thanks
Dihydrogen Monoxide. You can only find it on Amazon.
@@jandsaccessories30 what brand of water? Teehee, good video Sir
I left my visor on the doughnut now it's a sticky mess of sugar and chocolate...........thumbs down for poor advice
Why would you ever have to clean it ? It’s sitting on the inside sealed against the visor dirt and water shouldn’t be able to get on the pin lock at all no?
You did not listen to what he said then about only having to clean side facing your face?
i installed it with tiny gap and now even on inside I have microdust to get rid off... cleaning both sides
What do you have hanging on your ears?
Is it possible to restore the pinlock after being scratched like doing on the visor by water sanding & then buff & polish?
I'm wondering the same thing because I guess I ruined my pinlock :(
Edit: bought original new one from China for 15$ -_- couldn't find anyway to fix scratch
@@closery Agreed, for $15 why bother trying to fix the old one......
Thanks! :D
Essentially, that was very helpful 😋👌
Thank you ..
thank you man,it helps
Don't you ever do that with Nolan's pinlocks. They have silicon seal. You would destroy that seal and make your pinlock useless
To lie is a bad thing
You can't be serious
Well this a pointless vlog ... you could have cleaned that without removing it from visor & you never cleaned inside of visor prior to refitting pinlock ...