Riding in heavy rain?

[Swagfu]

Ok, so yesterday, I was riding in one of the worst rain storms I have ridden in. Everything was fine with my rain suit and rain gators, but my gloves are soaked...which I bought some waterproof ones today....and trying to keep my face shield free of water so I could see better. There was so many drops on my helmet that I had a very difficult time seeing out. I tried wiping the visor with my gloves, but they were so soaked that it just streaked it. Any advice on how to keep the visor more clear?

[Sport-Touring]

[mugwump58]

My Held gloves have a wiper built into the left index finger.

http://held.shptron.com/c/men_gloves

http://www.revzilla.com/held-motorcycle-gloves?gclid=CNOvwbKxtL8CFTJp7AodQywA_A#v2-facets%5B%5D=237&page=1&page_size=96&sort=newest&tab=all

[Swagfu]

Thanks. But those are a bit out of my range price wise. Is there another company that offers the "squeegee" Looks like a great idea on a waterproof glove.

[Dan K]

I also have a squeegee on my rain Joe Rocket gloves...using the side of your index finger does help, even when wet. I also drop down at speed so the wind off the windshield is breaking right on my faceshield. That helps too.

There is also a part you can buy - a squeegee for your thumb that just clamps onto your gloves...not sure who sells it...

- Dan

[Dan K]

http://www.aerostich.com/aerostich-veewipe-squeegee.html

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/45886/i/e-z-traxx-hyper-swipe-glove-mount-squeegee?SiteID=SLI|Squeegee&WT.MC_ID=10010

http://ultimatemotorcycling.com/aerostich-adjustable-visor-wipe-for-helmet-faceshield/


try these?


google "finger squeegee motorcycle."


- Dan

[Swagfu]

Thanks Dan. That looks like a perfect solution.  

[jay547]

http://www.aerostich.com/aerostich-veewipe-squeegee.html

try these?


- Dan

Those are the ones I use. Luckily, they come in a pack of three. I got them a few years ago and am now down to just one - I lost the others. Still, easily worth it.  

Oh yeah, use Pilot Road 3's in heavy rain...

[greench440]

Once the rain gets on the inside of your shield, you're toast. The squeegee thing that fits on your thumb works great for the outside

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RVR Rain Repellent

[Yankee Dog]

RVR Rain Repellent

just plain ole car wax works pretty good as well. You can clear a lot of the rain just by turning your head from side to side. The wind will blow most of it off.  

[marc11]

Rain inside nothing you can do. Cleaners like plexus helps the water bead up and roll off and also if you turn your head side to side while moving the wind will blow the water off. All of this and a wiper will help. However if the rain is so hard that you can't see no matter what then maybe it would be a good idea to pull off the road and let the heaviest rain pass.

There is no shame in taking a smart safety break.

[Swagfu]

Rain inside nothing you can do. Cleaners like plexus helps the water bead up and roll off and also if you turn your head side to side while moving the wind will blow the water off. All of this and a wiper will help. However if the rain is so hard that you can't see no matter what then maybe it would be a good idea to pull off the road and let the heaviest rain pass.

There is no shame in taking a smart safety break.

I would have had no problem pulling off, but I was on a two lane road with no where to pull of too. Basically, it was like being in the middle of nowhere.

[Hotbrakes]

I would have had no problem pulling off, but I was on a two lane road with no where to pull of too. Basically, it was like being in the middle of nowhere.

Even better, you don't have to awkwardly find a safe place to pull in while dodging cars with their flashers on.

[mugwump58]

I was pleasantly suprised in that the insert on my Nolan helmet now has a bead of material to help seal water out that has made it past the exterior seal on the helmet. Somebodies been listening.

[HipGnosis]

RVR Rain Repellent

Sportys doesn't sell it anymore and Google can't find anyplace that does.

I use 303 Aerospace Protectant.  It also keeps the bugs from baking on.

There's also Nikwax Visor Proof Rain Repellent (Google found that for me).  I've only heard good things about all things Nixwax.

[tomttt]

a product from MotoSolutions called "raincoat" works well. Made for everything but glass. Used on windshields and visors for a couple years, seems safe. Some waxes and other rain repellents can damage various plastics.

[Joey Stalin]

just plain ole car wax works pretty good as well. You can clear a lot of the rain just by turning your head from side to side. The wind will blow most of it off.  

What he said. And what he said. Car wax is by its nature a water repellant. Any of them will work (not "cleaner" wax though, just car wax). And turning your head works better than any squeegee.

[Bounce]

Ridden in storms so bad there was water rising up above the footpegs (NM burst). Been in downpours so heavy it looked like fog and visibility was about 10'.

Tuck in, slow down, push on until the lightning starts hitting too close. You'll dry out in a day or two. Otherwise take a car.

[Blue is Best]

Ridden in storms so bad there was water rising up above the footpegs (NM burst). Been in downpours so heavy it looked like fog and visibility was about 10'.

Tuck in, slow down, push on until the lightning starts hitting too close. You'll dry out in a day or two. Otherwise take a car.

Got caught in one of those a few years back North of SF. Couldn't turn back. Rode 100 miles in that and the last 100 miles to Pagosa Springs in "regular" rain. Water poured out of my boots. Totally miserable. Nothing I could buy in a store would have helped me.