Helmets: Shoei visor screws coming loose?

JohnnyDiablo · 06-21-2007, 01:24 PM

My screws keep coming loose. I havnt the slightest on how to align the stuff for best seal either.

Anyone have advise on alignment and why the screws come loose?

smoothrideronli · 06-21-2007, 01:28 PM

I didnt thinnk Shoeis had screws...I thought all Snell approved helmets were not allowed to have screws...

ConqSoft · 06-21-2007, 01:34 PM

There are plastic screws that hold the visor brackets in place. I've never had an issue with them coming out though. I do tighten them on occasion, just to make sure.

OSIRIS · 06-21-2007, 02:33 PM

I had that problem with an RF-700 I used to have and just periodically tightened them. They would never come loose enough to fall off or anything though.

SheepOfBlue · 06-21-2007, 02:41 PM

Sounds like an old model check it's born on date. It may be telling you it is ready to retire

CBRVFR · 06-21-2007, 03:26 PM

Maybe a dab of silicone sealant on the threads? Unless the ammonia melts the EPS.

DevilDawg · 06-21-2007, 04:46 PM

I have had issues with them coming loose before. I just sprayed the threads with the wife's hairspray as pseudo loctite.

JohnnyDiablo · 06-21-2007, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DevilDawg

I have had issues with them coming loose before. I just sprayed the threads with the wife's hairspray as pseudo loctite.

I'll have to look at this.

Its a RF1000 I bought last July. The manufacture date is 02/06.
The visor doesnt fall off but gets loose as the screws back out. It feels as if the visor is only half installed when this happens. My RF800 never had this problem. My visor does go up and down at least 1o times a day.

smoothrideronli · 06-21-2007, 06:46 PM

I have an RF1000 and I havent noticed any problems with mine. Mine was purchased in March of 06.

seamus · 06-21-2007, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBRVFR

Maybe a dab of silicone sealant on the threads? Unless the ammonia melts the EPS.

Construction adhesive doesn't have the ammonia additive.

Repeater · 06-21-2007, 11:59 PM

E-mail Shoie. this may be a manufacturing defect that they would be willing to repair replace the helmet for. If your in Socal they have an office in orange county.

good luck.

06-21-2007, 01:24 PM	#1
JohnnyDiablo Commuter Express! Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Los Angeles Age: 34 Bike(s): 2008 CBR1000RR Posts: 967	Shoei visor screws coming loose? My screws keep coming loose. I havnt the slightest on how to align the stuff for best seal either. Anyone have advise on alignment and why the screws come loose?

06-21-2007, 01:28 PM	#2
smoothrideronli www.calendartreats.com Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: New York Age: 34 Bike(s): 2004 1000RR, 2008 1000RR Posts: 1,369	Re: Shoei visor screws coming loose? I didnt thinnk Shoeis had screws...I thought all Snell approved helmets were not allowed to have screws... __________________

06-21-2007, 01:34 PM	#3
ConqSoft Join Date: 12-25-2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Age: 36 Bike(s): None Posts: 674	Re: Shoei visor screws coming loose? There are plastic screws that hold the visor brackets in place. I've never had an issue with them coming out though. I do tighten them on occasion, just to make sure.

06-21-2007, 02:33 PM	#4
OSIRIS FEAR Alma Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 30 Bike(s): none Posts: 925	Re: Shoei visor screws coming loose? I had that problem with an RF-700 I used to have and just periodically tightened them. They would never come loose enough to fall off or anything though. __________________ OS X Underground

06-21-2007, 02:41 PM	#5
SheepOfBlue SRA President Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,363	Re: Shoei visor screws coming loose? Sounds like an old model check it's born on date. It may be telling you it is ready to retire __________________ A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way

06-21-2007, 03:26 PM	#6
CBRVFR Godspeed, #20 Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 55 Bike(s): VFR750 SV650 TZ250 Posts: 5,016	Re: Shoei visor screws coming loose? Maybe a dab of silicone sealant on the threads? Unless the ammonia melts the EPS. __________________ "...the TV also never took away the screwdriver and shoved it up the repairman's ass." Our own Mr.2nd Amendment, explaining the difference. Perfectly. Rich Herald, the Gentle Giant

06-21-2007, 04:46 PM	#7
DevilDawg It's not a question of how he grips it! Join Date: 01-10-2007 Location: Cleveland, OH Age: 35 Bike(s): 2003 RC51 Posts: 262	Re: Shoei visor screws coming loose? I have had issues with them coming loose before. I just sprayed the threads with the wife's hairspray as pseudo loctite. __________________ Godspeed #20.

06-21-2007, 06:46 PM	#9
smoothrideronli www.calendartreats.com Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: New York Age: 34 Bike(s): 2004 1000RR, 2008 1000RR Posts: 1,369	Re: Shoei visor screws coming loose? I have an RF1000 and I havent noticed any problems with mine. Mine was purchased in March of 06. __________________

06-21-2007, 11:59 PM	#11
Repeater Join Date: 12-28-2006 Age: 33 Bike(s): F4I Posts: 524	Re: Shoei visor screws coming loose? E-mail Shoie. this may be a manufacturing defect that they would be willing to repair replace the helmet for. If your in Socal they have an office in orange county. good luck.

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