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Title: Stig's patented "Visor Buddie"
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on May 03, 2015, 10:34:33 PM
Invented this myself.
Always carry a roll under my seat now for those low-sun times on the scoot.
(http://i62.tinypic.com/2hwfw5k.jpg)
Hey it works and it is better than riding around one handed.
Stig

Title: Re: Stig's patented "Visor Buddie"
Post by: 0BARK4322 on May 03, 2015, 10:38:51 PM
WOW! I'll take ten of those,  do the paint come with it ???
Title: Re: Stig's patented "Visor Buddie"
Post by: 2wheelfun on May 03, 2015, 11:11:49 PM
OH OH Stiggy has honda-itis, he forgets Kymco rules here bouts, capiche pilgrim?
Title: Re: Stig's patented "Visor Buddie"
Post by: manimal on May 04, 2015, 03:59:12 PM
lulz

I have something similar on a few of my visors. I have a strip of the pealable / removable window tint. You can get this stuff at any local auto store, or online. I currently use the "medium" tint, and works well for my evening commute. My morning commute is either dark, or away from the morning sun. I do recommend the darker tint for those that have a long commute w/ direct sunlight.
Title: Re: Stig's patented "Visor Buddie"
Post by: bluesin on May 04, 2015, 05:07:57 PM
My HJC has a sunvisor ( inside the regular visor) that I can just push a button to put it down or raise it up .

 8)
Title: Re: Stig's patented "Visor Buddie"
Post by: AMAC1680 on May 04, 2015, 05:42:35 PM
Simple but effective. Love it.

Be Big,
AMAC
Title: Re: Stig's patented "Visor Buddie"
Post by: BettinANDlosing on May 04, 2015, 06:31:02 PM
You need to get some made up with "STIG" logo on them, motorcycle racers have tear offs that I'm sure you could get made with that logo.
Title: Re: Stig's patented "Visor Buddie"
Post by: NeoGenesisMax on May 04, 2015, 07:07:37 PM
I just look one inch lower
Title: Re: Stig's patented "Visor Buddie"
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on May 05, 2015, 12:31:23 AM
The other  morning I stopped at two auto parts stores - after fighting the sun.
I could not buy a small piece of the window tint....cheapest piece was $17.

I will try a window tint shop next, for a scrap.

I cannot wear any helmet with a drop-down insert - the edge of that drop-down either hits my glasses - or rests a few mm's away from my nose - like a blade ready to cut me in an off.

My daughter offered me some Snoopy print wall edging she had left over - but it is nearly permanent when glued on.

6 Hondas ago I had a Bell helmet with a 'visor', like my man, Jim Clark. It snapped on. You could do the visor - or snap a  clear bubble face shield on.:
(http://i60.tinypic.com/2vipnde.jpg)
This was before full face helmets came on the scene, top of the line safety equipment.
(http://i60.tinypic.com/10fwd1e.jpg)
At sun down you just dipped your head a bit.
Stig
Title: Re: Stig's patented "Visor Buddie"
Post by: manimal on May 05, 2015, 02:32:34 PM
I forgot to mention in my initial post, the tint stuff I purchased comes in a roll :p Therefore, you will need to cut a piece, place and trim to fit your visor, as needed. In the end, it will look similar to the painters tape you had initially posted. I'll take a pic and post later. Btw, since installing it, I have not removed it, as it does not hinder my vision, day or night.
Title: Re: Stig's patented "Visor Buddie"
Post by: TroutBum on May 05, 2015, 03:50:24 PM
Stig, another source for window tint is at your local hardware store.

Like some here my helmet comes with a flip down visor. When the sun is low enough to come straight on I change direction 90 degrees if I able for a while then change back to my original course.
Title: Re: Stig's patented "Visor Buddie"
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on May 05, 2015, 08:35:58 PM
Stig, another source for window tint is at your local hardware store.

Like some here my helmet comes with a flip down visor. When the sun is low enough to come straight on I change direction 90 degrees if I able for a while then change back to my original course.
I tried that 90 degree trick.
Ended up on Long Island with $3 in my pocket. Missed supper, too.
Stig
Title: Re: Stig's patented "Visor Buddie"
Post by: TroutBum on May 06, 2015, 02:07:56 AM
I tried that 90 degree trick.
Ended up on Long Island with $3 in my pocket. Missed supper, too.
Stig

like you wanted a short commute home  ::)
Title: Re: Stig's patented "Visor Buddie"
Post by: GLV55 on May 06, 2015, 02:30:42 AM
Another one here with a flip-down sun visor in my helmet (G-Max GM67). Now that I've had it, I wouldn't own another helmet without one. And I, too, have glasses to work around - took me a long time to find one that works well with my glasses.
Title: Re: Stig's patented "Visor Buddie"
Post by: mnpugdog on May 06, 2015, 03:02:39 AM
I have also seen at some of the cycle websites they have a precut peice you can buy and put on your helmets
Title: Re: Stig's patented "Visor Buddie"
Post by: Jeopardy4100 on May 06, 2015, 03:54:53 AM
I have a Nolan N104 also with the spring loaded sun visor.  When I purchased it the visor would just touch my nose when I hit bumps.  Two minutes buffing with a Dremel and problem solved.  That said I like the tear off idea with the Stig logo.
Title: Re: Stig's patented "Visor Buddie"
Post by: kingkymco125 on May 06, 2015, 05:01:05 AM
Very nice Stig. 8)