Quick Shoei Neotec Borealis Review

Fred W · Sep 2, 2016

Quick follow up on using the pin lock in the Neotec helmet... I rode for about 12 hours today with the helmet configured this way, and I have to say, you all were spot on. The pin lock works totally as advertised.

No fogging this morning when I rolled out before dawn, and no problems just leaving the face shield closed all day. I am a happy camper. The final test will be cool rain, but based on today's experience I don't think that is going to be a problem either.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: That's two thumbs up!

eflyguy · Sep 2, 2016

Awesome. I don't even notice mine is there, I'm sure you will feel the same in no time..

xcsp · Sep 3, 2016

Curious how cold of temps anyone has ridden with the pinlock-type shield setup and have it still work?

I have thought of trying it this winter when riding my snowmobile to see if it would work in temps below the freezing mark.

BkerChuck · Sep 3, 2016

Temp gauge on FJR only goes down to 16 degrees. I know it was colder some mornings when I rode to work. Pinlock worked fine at temps in single digits for me. 10 mile commute one way.

bigjohnsd · Sep 3, 2016

I carry the Pinlock in my Top Box, have yet to install it in the helmet. Maybe on the Reuben Run

smithpa68 · Sep 4, 2016

I have ridden quite a bit at freezing and just below. They work ok for me but once they are a little old and develop a slight flat spot on the seal, then I have trouble below 40 degrees. Mine seem to get a flat spot on the lower right area as you look through it. I assume it is because of the slight twist of the shield when you open and close it. I shouldn't leave the public mounted all year long I guess.

I don't think this helmet and pinlock would stay fog free snowmobiling. Snow machines are more physical than riding an fjr. I have fogged it up with fast karting indoors once my breathing started picking up.