Guest Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I have just become a full time biker commuting 100 miles a day. During the recent heavy rain my visor leaked a little. I wiped the outside and I still had droplets on the inside, I also wear glasses and a few drops were on them too. I have a waterproof/windproof neck protector so that should have stopped water coming in from the underside of my helmet, my visor was also closed but still water leaked in. Any suggestions on products to stop this or what I should do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susieque Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Hi there and welcome to the motorbike forum - why not introduce yourself in the Newbies section? Maybe some details of what make/model helmet you have would be helpful - others might have had and resolved similar issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I have a BOX helmet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I have a BOX helmet. Close the lid and used Browm tape to seal the lid. That should sort it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boothy Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I have a BOX helmet. Close the lid and used Browm tape to seal the lid. That should sort it Either that or a new helmet. Box lids are budget lids they are good for the purpose but if your doing 100 miles a day you might want to get something better.I'm not saying you have to spend a fortune on a Arai BTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingah Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I'd take it back to the shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croup101 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 ive had two caberg helmets both leaked i thought the first one was because it was a flip front helmet but i bought a full face one and that one does too, i think it may have something to do with the sun visor mechanism. has anyone else notice this with caberg ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mawsley Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 ive had two caberg helmets both leaked i thought the first one was because it was a flip front helmet but i bought a full face one and that one does too, i think it may have something to do with the sun visor mechanism. has anyone else notice this with caberg ones?Silicone around the rubber touching the visor. The rubber dries and flattens allowing ingress. I feel I deserve it for being a tight wad and not replacing my Shoei. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin the Bear Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Draught excluder sponge tape thingy stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I have just become a full time biker commuting 100 miles a day. During the recent heavy rain my visor leaked a little. I wiped the outside and I still had droplets on the inside, I also wear glasses and a few drops were on them too. I have a waterproof/windproof neck protector so that should have stopped water coming in from the underside of my helmet, my visor was also closed but still water leaked in. Any suggestions on products to stop this or what I should do? Try adjusting the visor, make it tighter, look for the manual if you still have it and tighten everything up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest akey Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Might be a simple solution, did you have any vents open????If I leave some of my vents open then water gets inside that way and collects as drops on the inside of the visor.Also have a look at the visor, you should see where the rubber seal from the helmet touches the visor all the way round, if not adjust the visor so it does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croup101 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Draught excluder sponge tape thingy stuff very specific colin lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I'd probably go to the doctors if my helmet was leaking, rather than posting about it on a motorcycle forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croup101 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I'd probably go to the doctors if my helmet was leaking, rather than posting about it on a motorcycle forum thank god for that this was going on far too long without a helmet joke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 ive had two caberg helmets both leaked i thought the first one was because it was a flip front helmet but i bought a full face one and that one does too, i think it may have something to do with the sun visor mechanism. has anyone else notice this with caberg ones?Silicone around the rubber touching the visor. The rubber dries and flattens allowing ingress. I feel I deserve it for being a tight wad and not replacing my Shoei. When you get a helmet serviced this is what they use. I would just do an internet search for silicon grease, or if you are a cheapskate you could try a little KY jelly, on your helmet I mean maybe around the bit that you move up and down! I mean around the edge of the hole Just buy some silicon grease its less embarssing!TnT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer5 Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 "ANUSOL" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuno1 Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I'd probably go to the doctors if my helmet was leaking, rather than posting about it on a motorcycle forum thank god for that this was going on far too long without a helmet joke Love it! Too true...Seriously though a more expensive lid is prob the way forward. Having said that my shark lid (cost £170) leaks (a tiny bit) if i am going 80MPH and look to the side to clear the visor. Does noit leak a lot but a tiny bit of rain comes through. I am buying Scorpion lid in the next 2 months which costs £300 and is all round a better lid. If you are riding every day invest in a lid mate.Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croup101 Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 "ANUSOL"ANSOL to you too how rude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boothy Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 My £105 AGV K3 does not leak at all.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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