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Poll: Lego Visor graphic initial design

Started by BastrdHK, February 18, 2009, 01:43:51 PM

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BastrdHK

Quote from: duclvr on March 05, 2009, 12:19:37 PM
Got it today Will. Thanks.

Now to find some time to put it on so i don't make the beast with two backs it up


Hope you enjoy it!

Quote from: OstOgBajer on March 05, 2009, 04:10:06 PM
Got mine today. Was a little tricky to install and it's not perfect, but probably because i rushed it a little. Looks good though and I can't wait to go for a ride!

Thanks!

Installed on a Shoei RF-1000 just fine

Let us know what you think after your ride....and as far as the install goes....patience is a virtue 8)
M-ROCin' it!!!

Desmostro

Can you see out of that thing? Visual from the inside please - put info on the first post. [thumbsup]

Very cool. I was going to help you with the graphics, but someone beet me to it.
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BastrdHK

Quote from: Desmostro on March 06, 2009, 12:50:16 AM
Can you see out of that thing? Visual from the inside please - put info on the first post. [thumbsup]

Very cool. I was going to help you with the graphics, but someone beet me to it.

M-ROCin' it!!!

DLSGAP

Got mine today...

Well it came yesterday but I was out of the office so It was waiting for me on my desk this morning. UNFORTUNATELY, I'm packed to go out of town to hit the track this weekend... so I wont have a chance to install it until Monday.. But I'll post up Pics ASAP
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Mojo S2R

Wife said mine just came in the mail.  I'll post some pics when I go home next month.

mbalmer

I'm looking forward to getting mine. I am curious to see if anyone gets pulled over by the  [leo] for the visor covering.
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OstOgBajer

#111
Well I just went for a short ride. Passed right by a cop going in the opposite direction and he didn't turn around. Either he didn't care or didn't notice. I'm in Texas BTW.

I must say though... it's a little distracting. It's harder to see details in the road and screws with your depth perception. I found it harder to judge how far away cars were and how fast they were stopping. Maybe it won't be as distracting if I ride with it more often, but this was the first time I felt concern for my safety since my first highway ride.

I definitely would not ride with it at night or in tunnels. Bring a spare clear visor with you if you're afraid you'll be caught after dark.

Anyone else share my same experience or concerns?

It did get quite a few looks though. The kids getting out of school loved it.

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EDIT: Hrmm... maybe i felt a little more distracted by the visor than I should have been. I think I may be getting sick and riding my bike triggered light-headed-ness making it harder to concentrate while riding. My niece has strep throat, and it was only a matter of time until I caught it... just a coincidence that it happened the same time I was testing the visor skin. I still think the visor skin itself makes it harder to see when riding though. I'll try it again once I'm no longer sick... and let me know how you guys feel riding with it.

Monster Dave

Quote from: OstOgBajer on March 06, 2009, 02:04:15 PM
EDIT: Hrmm... maybe i felt a little more distracted by the visor than I should have been. I think I may be getting sick and riding my bike triggered light-headed-ness making it harder to concentrate while riding. My niece has strep throat, and it was only a matter of time until I caught it... just a coincidence that it happened the same time I was testing the visor skin. I still think the visor skin itself makes it harder to see when riding though. I'll try it again once I'm no longer sick... and let me know how you guys feel riding with it.

That's smart for certain. I'd guess that if it were me that I'd be distracted because I'd be too excited about it!!!!

Ride safe at all times!  [moto]

ghosthound

Yeah, i can imagine how it can be distracting while riding... but im sure you would eventually get use to it... and just think... once you start using a normal visor its like you'll have super vision!!  [laugh]

im seriously going crazy waiting for this thing!!  Luckily im going to watch a movie with a friend so hopefully it comes today in the mail.. Im all the way on the left coast so i have no idea how long it should take to get here.

duclvr

Installed. Not a job for someone with OCD, its very hard to get perfect. Which mine is definitely not. Glad i installed it on my Gmax and not my Arai.


He Man

can you apply this like a vinyl sticker? with soapy water/alochol mix? would make the position 10x easier.
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duclvr

I don't think so. I'm sure someone who is used to doing decals etc. would probably do a better job.
The curvature of the visor really drove me crazy.

ghosthound

Quote from: He Man on March 06, 2009, 03:16:59 PM
can you apply this like a vinyl sticker? with soapy water/alochol mix? would make the position 10x easier.

i went to a local sign shop to see how much it would cost to get a custom face shield graphic done... they told me with the material thats perforated and laminated, you dont want to use liquid during the application process.  They also recommended getting a tape to seal around the edges to ensure that nothing works its way under the portions that are perforated.


:( no lego face shield for my group ride tomorrow... im so dissapointed... oh well.  I will just have to wait for the next event.

BastrdHK

#118
Quote from: He Man on March 06, 2009, 03:16:59 PM
can you apply this like a vinyl sticker? with soapy water/alochol mix? would make the position 10x easier.

No it is not recommended......it is meant to be applied to a clean, DRY surface!  Your installation instructions will help.

Quote from: ghosthound on March 07, 2009, 01:56:28 AM
They also recommended getting a tape to seal around the edges to ensure that nothing works its way under the portions that are perforated.


:( no lego face shield for my group ride tomorrow... im so dissapointed... oh well.  I will just have to wait for the next event.

Sorry for the delay ghosthound.....PP shipping ain't worth the paper its printed on!  I personally mailed duclvr's graphic at the Post Office March 2nd and it was there the 4th.  [roll]  The tape on the edge is not a bad idea.  The adhesive is aggressive enough to combat this if installed properly.  Taping would be insurance and could extend the life of the mod.
Quote from: OstOgBajer on March 06, 2009, 02:04:15 PM

EDIT: Hrmm... maybe i felt a little more distracted by the visor than I should have been. I think I may be getting sick and riding my bike triggered light-headed-ness making it harder to concentrate while riding. My niece has strep throat, and it was only a matter of time until I caught it... just a coincidence that it happened the same time I was testing the visor skin. I still think the visor skin itself makes it harder to see when riding though. I'll try it again once I'm no longer sick... and let me know how you guys feel riding with it.

Please be safe!!!  Hope you feel better 8)
M-ROCin' it!!!

He Man

where are you mailing them from? mine hasnt arrived yet either.
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