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Tourer
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From: Piedmont NC
I was hoping to cut out some of the "fat" by getting some referrals on the goggles or shields, but it seems that I am getting blamed for a problem. I have a pair of glasses to help me read better, see TV a little better. I never said I needed them for driving or riding my Harley's. If I was dependent on corrective lenses to be a safer driver or operator, it would not be an issue. I would get the glasses in the safety configuration for bike riding.
Thanks everyone for the help any way!
Thanks everyone for the help any way!
Cruiser
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From: In the hot and humid
Every one is different when it comes to size and fit for goggles, you should just try some on to see which is best for you.
Since you are far sighted, just do as you are doing for now and wear them after you get to your destination. I'm near sighted and wear contacts for distance. I only have a problem reading fine print when I have them in.
Since you are far sighted, just do as you are doing for now and wear them after you get to your destination. I'm near sighted and wear contacts for distance. I only have a problem reading fine print when I have them in.
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From: Minnesota
They make Half-Helmets with built in retractable face shields,, I have one, works great, it's outside in the garage now but I'll look for the name later an post if I remember;
https://www.google.com/search?q=half...&source=lnms&s
Guy's I have seen using goggles over glasses look pretty funny IMO, the goggles have to be large to cover the glasses.
https://www.google.com/search?q=half...&source=lnms&s
Guy's I have seen using goggles over glasses look pretty funny IMO, the goggles have to be large to cover the glasses.
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I've been through several pairs of goggles and I always have trouble with them fogging up when it rains. The comfort level is pretty low too, they always feel like they are pushing the nose piece of my glasses into my face so I'm not a fan of those.
I have prescription sunglasses for day riding and some 3M safety glasses that I use for work that I take for night riding. I spend so much money on glasses that my eye doctor gave me 20% off my last pair.
I've got an HJC IS-2 half helmet that has a retractable face shield . Sometimes I have trouble with it feeling like it's lifting off of my head so now I'm looking into the Bell Pit Boss which also has the pull down shield.
I have prescription sunglasses for day riding and some 3M safety glasses that I use for work that I take for night riding. I spend so much money on glasses that my eye doctor gave me 20% off my last pair.
I've got an HJC IS-2 half helmet that has a retractable face shield . Sometimes I have trouble with it feeling like it's lifting off of my head so now I'm looking into the Bell Pit Boss which also has the pull down shield.
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Tourer
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Thanks for all the help. I am not a fan of the goggles either. Used to wear them for work many years ago and they just don't feel right to me. I think the shield is the way to go. As time goes on and if I need a different pair as I get older, it will not matter with the shield covering. The short shield seems to be the way to go so I can still feel the wind in my face and have protection as well. Wife has the short shield on her shorty and told me to take t off and try hers for a while before getting one. She has the shield that is connected to a visor and sticks out about two inches further from the helmet. Not sure about that, but will give it a try today to see how it works. Thanks for all the good ideas.
Ride safe!
Ride safe!
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I have been building my own glasses on Zenni for a few years. They are so affordable I have prescription tinted glasses in each of my cars and on my bike. So far I have built over 10 pairs, some bi-focal.
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Road Master
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my vision needs have me wearing bifocals at all times. Ive purchased bifocals with the xtra dark transition lenses. Ive also just purchased a daytona half helmet with the drop down visor. The visor drops down only far enough to reach the bottom of my eye sockets and is clear. Although marginally legal it does offer me good protection against my glasses flying off. It also offers decent protection against my eyes drying out. Because i have a clear shield on it with no uv protection my transition lenses will transition as needed. This setup allows me to fill most all of my riding needs ,with the exception of long distance rides ,as my eyes will get a bit dried out if I'm riding for more than an hour or two. For longer rides ill just bring along my goggles to put over my glasses and ride with either my other helmet without a shield, or with the daytona skullcap with the shield fully retracted. Hope this helps you as its helped me.
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