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So, I was riding home from work today in the rain and I ran into a downed telephone line. I was only doing 35mph, but my visor was a little fogged up and had alot of rain spots on it. Once I saw the downed line I got on my breaks pretty good, but I started to slide so I had to let off the breaks and get back on them again. I managed to keep the bike up and only bump the line slightly.

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I called it in and also managed to stop a truck, who didn't notice the downed line from hitting it. I never thought about looking for something like this while riding, but from now on I will be more alert. I'm just glad it was raining since I usually fly down this road and the rain was the only thing keeping my speed down.

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*brakes

shoulda let the truck go on through, then you could have continued on your way... :rolleyes:

for fogged up face shield, try regular (not gel) toothpaste. some folks swear by CatCrap brand no-fog stuff, but I've not tried it.

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You'd have been fine either way, it's already on the ground, and your tires are rubber, your bike would have carried none of the current.... just would have been like a tiny speed bump.

I was more worried about the line getting snagged on my bike than anything.

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I was more worried about the line getting snagged on my bike than anything.

It's a little pricey but people swear by it and say the little bottle lasts for years.

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/rainzip-rain-repellent-3-oz-bottle-with-application-cloth/part/NC-N1410-01?utm_source=adwordsfroogle&utm_medium=cse&utm_campaign=adwordsfroogle&utm_content=77700&gclid=CNWEjOuYjrcCFcNa4AodpBwAKA

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I used rain-x + a defogger last year and it worked just fine. I just need to get up to my dads house sometime to reapply it for this season.

I don't know what the negative effects are but they say rainx is not for use on plastic or plexiglass including motorcycle windshields & helmet visors

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I don't know what the negative effects are but they say rainx is not for use on plastic or plexiglass including motorcycle windshields & helmet visors

May have petroleum distillates in it. Causes discoloration. Same is true for Original Bike Spirits, can't use it on your windscreen or it'll yellow it.

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I don't know what the negative effects are but they say rainx is not for use on plastic or plexiglass including motorcycle windshields & helmet visors

I hear it can give your plastic a whitish tint over time, but I have a fix for that if it happens.

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A pin lock system is your friend, Scorpion helmets anti-fog shields work pretty darn good too. Big no to rain-X on face shields, pull off visor and wipe regular dish soap with your fingers all over the inside of visor in a very thin layer, then wipe dry with a microfiber cloth. This works pretty darn good for quite a while, and the price is right. Also consider a helmet which allows you to ever so slightly crack open for venting "like a Shoei". Regular good ole pledge is most excellent for the outside of visor, and all over the bike too for that matter.

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