[kirk]

I like HJC helmets, cool designs and better prices. Only problem is they don”t come with breath deflectors like other brands. It’s not really much of an issue in the summer but in the winter my breath fogs up the face shield pretty bad. I went to my local motorcycle shop and thier suggestion was the breath deflector. They didn’t have any in stock so they ordered one for me. No picture but they assured me it was a small plastic strip that is easy to install.
Has anyone had this problem? Are they easy to install? It was about 10 bucks and I’m still waiting for it.

[megaspaz]

http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=&L2=&L3=&L4=&item=SNC_485-RFG01BLK

[JackTrade]

If you bought the HJC one, install is as easy as plugging it in to those 2 round vent holes in the chinbar.

Works pretty much as advertised, though I don’t use it that often. Comes right up to your face…you’ll look like a fighter pilot with it on.

[samh]

Pinlock system works great as well. http://www.pinlock.nl/

SH

[kirk]

Thanks for everyones info. It’s pretty cold tonight so I’m sure I’m going to have some fogging issues. I’ll let everyone know how the breath deflector works once I get it.

[Rab]

I have an HJC “breath-box” in the garage somewhere. I’ve only used it twice and doubt I will again.

Yes, it’s easy to fit, but the velcro-attached wings made my CL-15 helmet uncomfortably tight on my cheeck-bones. It also made me feel claustrophobic and didn’t seal around my nose very well so directed some of my breath upwards onto my glasses; steaming them up.

I now use a pinlock visor insert which is fantastic and eliminates visor fogging 100%.

It can be costly though; especially if you have to buy a visor with the pinlock studs as well, but some newer HJC helmets’ visors are already “pinlock-enabled”, so you only have to buy the pinlock insert.

Another option is Fog City inserts, which stick onto your visor. I’ve heard they work pretty well and are a cheaper option than the pinlock insert/new visor combo, but the clarity is somewhat compromised I’m told.

In addition, if you wear glasses, you should clean them with a microfiber cloth and anti-fog spray every couple of days in cold weather and you’ll be set. Rain-X for the outside of the visor, to help clear the rain.

[kirk]

Just recieved my breath deflector yesterday. Should have been here a week ago but we have had some snow, or at least what we call snow around these parts.
Anyways, JackTrade you were right in that the HJC deflector was very easy to install. It does make for a tighter fit but it seems to work well. I kind of like the fighter pilot look.
Thank you all for your suggestions and happy riding.

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