bikeslut 1 Posted March 17, 2009 I know it is mostly aesthetic (look it up), but all 3 of my helmets have cracked visors... and they flop around a bit... Anybody had success gluing them? I can't find but a few replacements, and not for "my" helmets... don't say duct tape Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerTOWM 0 Posted March 17, 2009 I know it is mostly aesthetic (look it up), but all 3 of my helmets have cracked visors... and they flop around a bit...Anybody had success gluing them? I can't find but a few replacements, and not for "my" helmets... don't say duct tape Ok Duck Tape Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandiegoland 0 Posted March 17, 2009 As far as using glue... I vote no on that. If it reacts with the shell that is no good. If it holds tight that is no good either. The beak is meant to pivot and flex to a point, then fail. Let's see here... plastic is brittle and the helmets are so out of date you can't get parts... Replace the lids man. Seriously. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 911 Posted March 17, 2009 Two of my helmets have broken visors, the part that attaches the top center of the visor to the helmet broke on both of them. I went a little bit fancier than duct tape and used the sticky velcro. It's working pretty good and it's not duct tape. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted March 17, 2009 I got your duck tape right here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandiegoland 0 Posted March 18, 2009 I got your duck tape right here Do you just mean gluing the visors themselves? Hell, do what ever you want as long as it doesn't have parts that will splinter when you land on your head again. I thought you meant gluing it back on the helmet. I like the Velcro idea... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted March 18, 2009 The visor itself has cracked... it doesn't touch the helmet where it is cracked... One of the helmets is less than 6 months old, so it's not like it needs replacing (no damage to the shell... both of them were moderate get-offs with no trauma to me or the styrofoam) Tom- i don't get your "velcro" idea... maybe i've hit my head one too many times... maybe I CAN get parts... I don't know where... i would pay $20 for a replacement visor, no problem... Roger- pppfffttt... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racerbill 0 Posted March 18, 2009 I epoxied my visor several times,damn tree branches, damn face plants, with some success. Then I took out a loan and bought a new one from Veys, about $20. Oh yea I've got an HJC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blind_in_1_ear 0 Posted March 18, 2009 this orad you speak of???like O'Rad, the Irish guy??? or?? chops, considered yourselves busted...that is all!!! ..Duct or Duck there is both now...Blind<--ductapist Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted March 18, 2009 this orad you speak of???like O'Rad, the Irish guy??? or??chops, considered yourselves busted...that is all!!! ..Duct or Duck there is both now...Blind<--ductapist O rad is the president of this site, and I was paying homage to the holiday... Bill; I will try veys... Thanks... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
socalhodaka 105 Posted March 18, 2009 I have melted mine together on the trail with a lighter and also used a hot glue gun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ride-Orange 2 Posted March 18, 2009 don't say duct tape I've been down this road and you're pretty much f ct. Maybe try some f ct tape or spend the $20. Somebody on ebay should have a good break on a gross of Troy Lee visors that you drill to match you helmet bolts. It'll happen to me again someday, so I'll split it with ya! We can sell the rest here and retire like AIG execs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenosan 2 Posted March 18, 2009 I have melted mine together on the trail with a lighter and also used a hot glue gun. My kinda guy. I once heated a 1/2" piece of of wire and melted it into the cracked and split visor. It worked so well I put in a few more to make it look like it had stitches. Ugly but they are still there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted March 18, 2009 I have melted mine together on the trail with a lighter and also used a hot glue gun. My kinda guy. I once heated a 1/2" piece of of wire and melted it into the cracked and split visor. It worked so well I put in a few more to make it look like it had stitches. Ugly but they are still there. Frankenvisor; duct tape is starting to sound pretty good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jed 0 Posted March 18, 2009 Use JB weld. No wait, even better is that grey tube that has a half and half putty. Black on the outside and grey on the inside like a Twinkie. Pinch a peice off and knead it in your fingers. When it mixes into one color put it on your visor, wet your fingers, smooth it out, put a sticker over it. Any ways, good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joliet 0 Posted March 18, 2009 Plastic welder should be able to do visors as well as bike plastics, just not my gas tank. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerTOWM 0 Posted March 18, 2009 I have superglued a visor together. It held alright until I replaced it. I think you could use DUCK tape to hold it together while it dries. I would recommend buying another visor and getting it to fit though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenosan 2 Posted March 18, 2009 I have melted mine together on the trail with a lighter and also used a hot glue gun. My kinda guy. I once heated a 1/2" piece of of wire and melted it into the cracked and split visor. It worked so well I put in a few more to make it look like it had stitches. Ugly but they are still there. Frankenvisor; duct tape is starting to sound pretty good Frankenvisor?........Hmmm...... Well...... Then how about drilling holes on each side of the split then using small zip ties to lace them together. I have a helmet at my place in Arizona with this solution but I don't have to worry about anyone seeing what I look like in public over there. Better yet-since you are here in SoCal-steal some red shoelaces off some teenebopper's tennis shoes and cross lace them nicely finished off with a nice Bow of course. But make sure you use the proper square knot so that the bow is perpendicular to the split rather than parallel to it. You wouldn't want anyone to think you were some kid that never learned how to properly tie his shoelaces. Finally...make shure your lipstick matches the shoelaces. Never let yourself be seen in public with the Duct Tape solution. Definitely don't use the Duct Tape Bob, the fashion cops might nab you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastaPilot 17 Posted March 18, 2009 How's about electircal tape? It comes in a variety of colors, I'm sure you could find one to match your visors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted March 19, 2009 I will be placing white medical tape in the middle of my glasses, duck tape on my helmet, wear a casio calculator watch, and place a sign on my back that says "kick me" thanks you all for your advice... i will try to glue it, and if that fails I will head over to a local shop and see if the can order just "a" visor" Don't care if it matches, just don't want it flopping around Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 561 Posted March 19, 2009 I will be placing white medical tape in the middle of my glasses, duck tape on my helmet, wear a casio calculator watch, and place a sign on my back that says "kick me"thanks you all for your advice... i will try to glue it, and if that fails I will head over to a local shop and see if the can order just "a" visor" Don't care if it matches, just don't want it flopping around I think slide rule taped to your handlebars would be a tasteful touch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenosan 2 Posted March 19, 2009 I will be placing white medical tape in the middle of my glasses, duck tape on my helmet, wear a casio calculator watch, and place a sign on my back that says "kick me"thanks you all for your advice... i will try to glue it, and if that fails I will head over to a local shop and see if the can order just "a" visor" Don't care if it matches, just don't want it flopping around What kind of helmet is it? I have some old Duck Bill visors from the 70's that use the old snap on system. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted March 19, 2009 I will be placing white medical tape in the middle of my glasses, duck tape on my helmet, wear a casio calculator watch, and place a sign on my back that says "kick me"thanks you all for your advice... i will try to glue it, and if that fails I will head over to a local shop and see if the can order just "a" visor" Don't care if it matches, just don't want it flopping around What kind of helmet is it? I have some old Duck Bill visors from the 70's that use the old snap on system. of course you do :lol2: Those were the old "roost guard" ones, when we didn't have full face helmets... you see roost coming and you duct behind your visor... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastaPilot 17 Posted March 19, 2009 I want one of those old school visors with the little morrors on the sides. Like the two guys on the right are using... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
