I took my 77 GS 750 out.today after a long winter of polishing the aluminum, wrenching on a new clutch and doing fork seals and such. Had to go around the street a few times to set the clutch release and get it all just right. I decided i wanted to play so i went out on I 75 and opened it up. I was nearing my exit and needed to be in the right lane. As i passed the car that was there to move over i looked back to be sure i was clear before scooting over. I was doing just a needle width over 100 at this time. As i looked my sunglasses blew off and the cold air made my eyes instantly water.. got it slowed down but that really sucked not being able to see clearly.. I absolutely drove the crap out of the bike all afternoon and had a ball!! Hit around 46 here in Detroit today and there were lots of bikes out..
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MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it. -
DOT approved half helmet.. i have been riding 30 years and just cant stand a full facer..just me.. I had a freaking riot today though.MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.Comment
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When I was about 15 Y.O. and ate about 300 feet of gravel, with my FACE,
I learned the value of a full-face helmet and have worn one ever since.
It REALLY sucked to not be able to kiss GF's for over a Month!
My nose, still has a flat spot to this day. And part of my face, will never grow a beard.
Next time, just flip down the visor.
It could have ended very poorly for you.
JMHE,
EricComment
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I am not gonna ever get a full face anything..well unless she is really hot!! I have however decided to get some elastic for the next set of shades so they never blow off again!!!MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.Comment
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I've got an old Bieffe that looks about like that after tumbling about 50 yds downhill on gravel. Scratches and gouges all the way around the helmet. Still have scars on my shoulder from that and it was 20 years ago.Comment
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I had a set of those with the foam that i got from my local suzuki shop.. only thing was they just kept fogging up...is there any tricks to stop the fogging other than that " anti fogging" wipes for on gun scopes..tried that and it didnt work either.. not trying to llok or excuses here, just options and info. Have been riding 30 years and havent had any problems. womder if i should get another set from the dealer and remove the foam so they can breath. I like those goggles like the riders in Road Warriors wore..like bi plane pilots goggles.MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.Comment
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You can get breath guards for most good helmets that will direct your breath away from the visor. The only time I ever have the visor fog is at a stand still. Then it's just a matter of flipping the shield up. Shaving cream is supposed to keep shields from fogging up. Rain-X has a product that is supposed to prevent it too.Comment
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shaving cream?? HMMM interesting. And yes thats what i meant by fogging lthose foam glasses always fogged up like at lights and such..MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.Comment
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Just make sure you get the right Rain-X product.
Most of their stuff is not made for plastic that has a hardened coating, like faceshields and windshields.
The ingredients in Rain-X will attack the coating, making it flake of, leaving a very vulnerable soft plastic.
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You could try what has always worked on scuba/skin diving masks.
Spit on it with a little water.
Eric
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Not wearing a helmet is a bad idea, You have just been lucky. I had a bad accident back in 67 had an open face helmet- common style for the time, It had a baseball size hole in the back of it. If I had been wearing No helmet or one of the 1/2 helmets so popular today I would not be here typingComment
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