MrGrumpy83 Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 I've found that often when riding with the sun over my shoulder that the glare on the dash panel cover is blinding - especially if I check my speed. I seem to have the sun behind me quite a lot it seems and the angle of the cover is "just so" that it reflects directly into the eyes. Anyone else experienced this and/or have suggestions as to how to minimise the effect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatshoutybloke Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 What is this 'sun' of which you speak? Seriously, I've never found it a problem but maybe it's like wind noise/turbulence and depends on your personal dimensions dictating where your face is positioned and what angle you're looking down at? Can't think of any helpful suggestions, unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogman Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 I have experienced it but only briefly and not often, I only ever ride with a tinted iridium visor, I dont know if that would make any difference or not. @ Fatshouty Its too hot here to ride at all :) :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGrumpy83 Posted December 29, 2015 Author Share Posted December 29, 2015 Thanks dogman. Running a bell transitions visor so it's tinted in sunlight. Polarising glasses would make it bearable I suspect but then everything would have rainbow effect from wearing them behind the visor. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinigami Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 It's the one real flaw I have found with the bike, and no, I haven't found a solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZCam Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 It's because we're riding in the Southern Hemisphere, and the bike is built in the Northern Hemisphere - the sun would be in front of you in that part of the world... unless you're in the UK in which case it's completely missing.But in all seriousness, try using a dark tinted visor. I have one on my Shoei TZX helmet, and the dash is perfectly readable even in the full glare of 44 degree © midday sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogman Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 It's because we're riding in the Southern Hemisphere, and the bike is built in the Northern Hemisphere - the sun would be in front of you in that part of the world... unless you're in the UK in which case it's completely missing. But in all seriousness, try using a dark tinted visor. I have one on my Shoei TZX helmet, and the dash is perfectly readable even in the full glare of 44 degree © midday sun. Riding in 44deg! you're a legend. What engine temp are you getting, mine runs quite hot in those situations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZCam Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 It's because we're riding in the Southern Hemisphere, and the bike is built in the Northern Hemisphere - the sun would be in front of you in that part of the world... unless you're in the UK in which case it's completely missing. But in all seriousness, try using a dark tinted visor. I have one on my Shoei TZX helmet, and the dash is perfectly readable even in the full glare of 44 degree © midday sun. Riding in 44deg! you're a legend. What engine temp are you getting, mine runs quite hot in those situations? Freeway temps are fine, but stop-start traffic in congested peak hour, the bike has reached 112 where as the rider has reached Satan's sauna * kebab emporium when the towel staff are on strike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer GP Paul Posted December 31, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted December 31, 2015 You could probably get a lightly-textured (but still near-clear) plastic film from a sticker place or a window-coating place to put on the dash window. Something sorta microscopic "frosty". It would be cheap to try, anyway. That is, if it's a reflection. Otherwise maybe a polarized film could work. The window-tint guys might have some good ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGrumpy83 Posted December 31, 2015 Author Share Posted December 31, 2015 You could probably get a lightly-textured (but still near-clear) plastic film from a sticker place or a window-coating place to put on the dash window. Something sorta microscopic "frosty". It would be cheap to try, anyway. That is, if it's a reflection. Otherwise maybe a polarized film could work. The window-tint guys might have some good ideas. Great suggestions! I'll head to a window tinting place early in the new year and see what they recommend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinigami Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Bad idea. It would simply make the panel unreadable- there's a big air gap between the cover plate and the actual gauges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rectaltronics Posted December 31, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted December 31, 2015 You could probably get a lightly-textured (but still near-clear) plastic film from a sticker place or a window-coating place to put on the dash window. Something sorta microscopic "frosty". It would be cheap to try, anyway. That is, if it's a reflection. Otherwise maybe a polarized film could work. The window-tint guys might have some good ideas. Great suggestions! I'll head to a window tinting place early in the new year and see what they recommend! http://www.lowes.com/pd_65822-74130-CS78_1z11os1__?productId=1095827&pl=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGrumpy83 Posted December 31, 2015 Author Share Posted December 31, 2015 Bad idea. It would simply make the panel unreadable- there's a big air gap between the cover plate and the actual gauges. Not sure I quite follow what you're getting at... the glare is coming off the cover plate... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinigami Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Exactly. You have to look through the cover plate to read the gauges. A textured film on the plate would obscure the gauges. Think about what the world looks like when your helmet visor is fogged. Same principle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer GP Paul Posted January 2, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted January 2, 2016 Advice is the same - go to people who do this kind of thing for a living and see what they think. IP asked for advice, not nay-saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinigami Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Have you actually looked at the instrument panel on an 8th gen VFR? I have, for 17000 miles now. You cannot stick a frosted filter onto the cover plate and still read the instruments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGrumpy83 Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 There are other options apart from frosted, that was merely one of several suggestions GP Paul gave in a post where he appeared to be thinking out loud. He then went on to say 'go and talk to someone who is in the window tinting industry because they know their stuff'. Easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinigami Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Well, let's see what he comes up with then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriverDave Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 I have to agree with Shinigami...I really don't see any way of cutting the glare, without reducing the visibility/readability of the gauges. As long as the plastic is clear enough to see through, it will be glossy enough to reflect the sun into your eyes. I also agree that it can be a problem sometimes, but not as much if you're always turning...like on the fun twisty bits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted January 5, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted January 5, 2016 Glare Buster Spray . https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=qnKfveyrBA4#t=5 And Proklear makes a product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer windyrun Posted January 5, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted January 5, 2016 Saw this on youtube More recent ad than the one for glare buster if that matters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGrumpy83 Posted January 5, 2016 Author Share Posted January 5, 2016 I have to agree with Shinigami...I really don't see any way of cutting the glare, without reducing the visibility/readability of the gauges. As long as the plastic is clear enough to see through, it will be glossy enough to reflect the sun into your eyes. I also agree that it can be a problem sometimes, but not as much if you're always turning...like on the fun twisty bits Yeah, it doesn't bother me in the fun stuff. Problem is more every morning riding due west to work, and touring. And the twisties are due west of where I live, and I normally go in the morning - which means I also get the glare in the afternoon as I come home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinigami Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Those examples are for backlit displays, and are right up against the panel- not on a reflective panel separated by an inch of air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allyance Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 The only material I know that would work properly is the 3M computer security screen material that lets light come straight through and eliminates other angles. These are the best computer privacy screens and computer privacy filters you can purchase for your computer, notebook or laptop. Excellent for open, high-traffic environments where on-screen data needs to be kept private; utilizes 3M's blackout privacy technology which makes on-screen data visible only to persons directly in front of the monitor; will not blur or distort image. If the sun is directly behind you, not much you can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phatstorage Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Rosco and Lee do lighting filters, you'd be looking for neutral density and not spun/frost, they won't optically distort what you're looking at regardless of distance from surface and may offer some degree of glare reduction providing the glare from the surface beneath is the issue, if the outer surface is causing the glare, this will likely replicate the effect although slightly dimmer as it's on the same plane as the outer surface. The net curtain effect that has been spoken about will cause a complete white out of the dials unless they are right up against the material/screen. I've had glare a couple of times on mine, never bothered me to the point of needing to resolve it though, maybe if a very slow convex horizontal bend were formed it would give virtually no glare and not act as a laser beam to melt your dials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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