Spring has Sprung and I went riding (Video)

• Use multiple GoPros.
• Remove the pinlock insert when it's sunny. It was playing hell with my vision in bright sun trying to look into shaded corners ahead of me.
• 50f still requires more than a jacket and jeans, was cold all day long.
• Carpenter 265 kit is more than enough power to induce headshake and instability at full throttle across bumpy roads.
• Don't tap the shifter on accident without using enough pressure to engage the next gear.... resulted in a false neutral (it's in the video).
• I got phenomenal mileage for the way I was riding!

Claviger said:

So today was the first time I've gone out with only one thing in mind, fun on the bike, instead of commuting on it. Also the first time I've had it out with the new found power on a longer ride playing in the twisties. Also, I don't know these roads for **** so am riding at about 6 or 7/10.

Couple of lessons learned:

• Use multiple GoPros.
• Remove the pinlock insert when it's sunny. It was playing hell with my vision in bright sun trying to look into shaded corners ahead of me.
• 50f still requires more than a jacket and jeans, was cold all day long.
• Carpenter 265 kit is more than enough power to induce headshake and instability at full throttle across bumpy roads.
• Don't tap the shifter on accident without using enough pressure to engage the next gear.... resulted in a false neutral (it's in the video).
• I got phenomenal mileage for the way I was riding!

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Claviger said:

Couple of lessons learned: Remove the pinlock insert when it's sunny. It was playing hell with my vision in bright sun trying to look into shaded corners ahead of me.

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barbagris said:

It is really key to mount Pinlocks with care (I am reluctant to say properly as I've seen nothing that says how to) - I use Pinlocks all year (and usually Sun is not something we are short on).

I now use a Photochromatic one, which really is the dogs-bollox. Not DARK but face feels cooler in strong sun.

BUT I know exactly of what you speak. And it is usually a question of "fit" differences in individual visors and pinlock shields can cause dis-torsion.
And yes it is annoying - totally. It affects 3D vision.

Q) Do you have the "old" 1-pce plastic pins or the newer 3 part screw in ones? - I would replace them - They're not expensive to buy.

The new ones help greatly. I replaced the push-in pins with the 3-pce and it allows you to get the shield tension just so. Not enough and moisture will get past the seal - too much and the plastic distorts. I took some time recently to understand how it all works - took everything off and carefully cleaned it all. Can't really explain - but I know you'll see it if you just sit there and look.

Used a bit of plexus on the inside of the visor too. I think this allowed the silicone seal to slip a tiny bit and to not grip as hard initially. Noted that the shield did need readjusting once the visor was attached to the lid. This meant gently releasing the seal using fingertips and the plexus certainly allowed the shield to sort of pop into position. Since then - absolutely faultless vision.

Edited - Oh yes - And 50°F at 80mph feels like just under 38°F.
That will chill the access roads to ones crown jewels real quick. Inner thighs and bottom. Will also chill neck and shoulders.

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Willyone said:

Bugs.... it's all protein fella's

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