Advice & Guides Advice: How to fit a Pinlock insert for perfect vision
Check inside your helmet box for a long, thin packet. In there lies clear vision on wet days. Here's what to do with it...
6 Jun 2017
Shoei DKS301 Pinlock Insert - X-spirit 3 / Neotec 2 / Neotec 3 / GT Air 3 / NXR
Genuine fog resistant visor insert for Shoei helmets with selected visors
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Verified Customer Reviews for Shoei DKS301 Pinlock Insert
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Customers praise the Pinlock for excellent fit, easy installation, and reliable anti-mist performance in wet and cold conditions. Many say it transforms visibility, making riding much safer and more comfortable, especially on winter commutes. Quality is generally described as superb and well made, though a few note it can scratch easily and feels expensive for a small piece of plastic. Overall, customers would happily buy again.
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The best...
14 Sep 2026 by david
Trying to save money bought one of these of ebay for almost half the price. It didn't fit right, and fogged up always. Ordered this one from SBS, and it's perfect. Lesson learned.
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It does the job
11 Sep 2026 by John W
Easy to fit and it does the job, not inexpensive but it is invaluble in bad weather.
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Take care fitting, works well.
10 Sep 2026 by Rick T
Make sure the pins in the visor are at their widest setting, else you will need to buy a replacement like me. :-)
Take care when fitting and only move pins a small amount to obtain seal.
Can't really live without them.
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Essential riding kit
03 Sep 2026 by Michel C
Absolutely esential except in summer. Make sure it is properly fitted then it will never mist up.
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I can see clearly now...
27 Aug 2026 by David C
These are essential when riding in rain. I try to avoid this but it doesn't always work out that way. Replaced visor and pin lock together which I did as a try or buy at Milton Keynes. The excellent assistant there even replaced it for me. Thanks
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Winter essential
26 Aug 2026 by Michel C
Can’t live without this in winter, can scratch being cleaned .
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Does what it needs to
26 Aug 2026 by Ilan
Pinlock inserts are an absolute must. They aren't always 100% effective, but they come close.
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Exactly what I wanted.
17 Aug 2026 by Robert
Obviously fit perfectly, arrived quickly and the cost was good. Great service.
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Top notch
29 Jul 2026 by Colin
Fits perfectly, seals well and as expected with Shoei, perfect condition.
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The product reviews itself
24 Jul 2026 by Vince H
There’s no need to review the pin lock really as it reviews itself. Easy to install, stops your visor misting up job done. I did have a couple of days riding whereby I was waiting for my new one to arrive and I thought in this heat they’d be no chance of any misting up. I was wrong. Glad I ordered from Sportsbikeshop as it only took two days for it to arrive. If you go into one of their shops they’ll even fit it for you. Top notch service
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Never without a pinlock
16 Jul 2026 by RDC
It's a pinlock. You know what to expect. This is the EVO model though, generally reserved for the top of the range helmets etc. This means it lasts the longest before wetting out and finally going steamy - all the pinlocks fog up eventually, but the EVO takes the longest.
As someone who rides year round, including as a blood biker, it's critical my vision remains as good as possible, and I rely on pinlock to get me there. I'd never be without one.
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Quick service
16 Jul 2026 by Simon
Fast delivery and well packaged fitted as expected
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Excellent
14 Jun 2026 by Florin B
It is really nice inside the genuine visor from shoei gt air 3. and keeps those foggy mornings and rainy days out of your visor. thanks SBS
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Fast delivery
08 Jun 2026 by Andy G
It’s a branded product so no issues there. The site info made sure that I was able to order the right product and it arrived promptly.
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Great Glasgow staff
08 Jun 2026 by Alexander F
The visor works, no surprise, but I also had to make other adjustments to the helmet (new crown pad, cheek pads) and the staff were amazing help adjusting my old crash hat back to perfect
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Shoei Pinlock Insert.
06 Jun 2026 by Endaf E
Does exactly what its meant to do, keeps your visor from misting.
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Great product
05 Jun 2026 by Steven P
Provides excellent fog free vision on my Original Shoei visor also purchased from sportsbikeshop.
Great products at great prices, quick delivery.
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Replacement for 1st one that lasted 9 years
26 May 2026 by Tristan O
Its great and it works. Nothing more to say
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Description
Compatible Visor
Manufacturer
Shoei DKS301 Pinlock Insert - X-spirit 3 / Neotec 2 / Neotec 3 / GT Air 3 / NXR
- X-Spirit 2
- X-Spirit 3
- XR 1100
- Qwest
- Neotec
- Neotec 2
- Neotec 3
- GT Air
- GT Air 2
- GT Air 3
- NXR
- Ryd
This product can be used all the year round during hot and humid summer conditions and wet, cold periods. Riding with a completely closed visor in these conditions is possible without fogging up using this product. A truly unique system that ensures you will have a clear view whatever the weather condition.
Questions and Answers
Will this fit my GT-Air? Thanks
January 30, 2023Yes, this is compatible with the Shoei GT Air and GT Air 2
On the Pinlock website, they say their lenses come in 3 variations: Pinlock 30, 70 and 120. Which is the equivalent to the Evo?
December 17, 2018The Shoei Pinlock EVO is equivalent to the Pinlock 120.
Which tint fits the dark visor? I have a NXR with a dark visor but can't figure out if I should get the light smoke or dark smoke pinlock insert.
November 26, 2018If you have a dark visor you require the clear Pinlock insert.
Hi, Is this Yellow pinlock road legal. Regards Bob.
October 11, 2018The yellow insert is road legal, but it is recommended for daytime use only.
Hello, Would you be so kind telling me the exact model of the pinlock? its DKS.....? thank you
February 6, 2018The Pinlock does not have DKS on the packaging at all. It says "Pinlock Evo" for CW-1, CNS-1 and CWR-1.
which is the best Pinlock for XR1100?
November 9, 2013The Shoei XR1100 uses a CW-1 Pinlock insert; the 'best' would depend on your personal preference and the weather conditions you require it for. i.e. for predominantly sunny weather a tinted insert would be best, but for low light weather a clear insert would be best suited.
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