Riding glasses
Tourer
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From: Maryland
I would note Gateway makes same model about 10% smaller (SM as opposed to RL) for smaller heads like mine, subtract 1000 from the model if applicable, #3683.
I bought some 4680 clear, they were as little big so ordered the 3680SM, that fit perfect. Great riding glasses, and inexpensive to boot.
I bought some 4680 clear, they were as little big so ordered the 3680SM, that fit perfect. Great riding glasses, and inexpensive to boot.
Last edited by Tommy B; Oct 15, 2021 at 04:32 PM. Reason: correct info
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From: Michigan
Many years (10?) ago we were at the H-D dealership an my wife bought me a nice pair of aviator style H-D branded sunglasses.
I wore them for a few years without any issues, then a few years ago something (tar, oil, etc.) got around or over my windshield and fairing and under the bottom of the lens and into my eye!
First and only time in my life that I had "pink eye" (actually it was more red).
After that I bought 2 pairs (one tinted, one clear) of $40 riding glasses (also from H-D) and I've been using them and I'm very happy with them but they're showing their age so I will be shopping for and buying a new pair before the riding season starts next year.
I rarely ride after dark anymore so I can live with a clear lens but a transition lens would work if I can find some with frames that will fit my face and most importantly protect my eyes.
I wore them for a few years without any issues, then a few years ago something (tar, oil, etc.) got around or over my windshield and fairing and under the bottom of the lens and into my eye!
First and only time in my life that I had "pink eye" (actually it was more red).
After that I bought 2 pairs (one tinted, one clear) of $40 riding glasses (also from H-D) and I've been using them and I'm very happy with them but they're showing their age so I will be shopping for and buying a new pair before the riding season starts next year.
I rarely ride after dark anymore so I can live with a clear lens but a transition lens would work if I can find some with frames that will fit my face and most importantly protect my eyes.
Road Master
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From: Maine
I have had great luck with 7eye glasses. Their foam cups work very well at blocking the wind and most styles can accommodate prescription lenses.
These are my go to style 7eye Churada
These are my go to style 7eye Churada
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I have had great luck with 7eye glasses. Their foam cups work very well at blocking the wind and most styles can accommodate prescription lenses.
These are my go to style 7eye Churada
These are my go to style 7eye Churada
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2019
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From: AZ
I just can’t bring myself to pay the crazy prices for status sunglasses. Forbes did an article on sunglasses marketing in 2015. $200 Oakleys cost $5 to manufacture. A high end designer pair at $500 cost less than $25 to manufacture. I’m at an age where I don’t try to impress with name brands. Could not afford them when I was young, and don’t care now. If inexpensive safety glasses fit your face- all good.
I just cant bring myself to pay the crazy prices for status sunglasses. Forbes did an article on sunglasses marketing in 2015. $200 Oakleys cost $5 to manufacture. A high end designer pair at $500 cost less than $25 to manufacture. Im at an age where I dont try to impress with name brands. Could not afford them when I was young, and dont care now. If inexpensive safety glasses fit your face- all good.
Tourer
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From: Northern Sierra Nevada Mountains, Californy
I use Safety Glasses from Caltrans ( Californy DOT) Dark for the day and Yellow for the night,
These work great, they wrap around your face with a nice fit. Cheep too , You can buy the same Safety glasses for about 10-15 bucks each, or less for a box of 10.
These work great, they wrap around your face with a nice fit. Cheep too , You can buy the same Safety glasses for about 10-15 bucks each, or less for a box of 10.
Last edited by HDFORM; Oct 17, 2021 at 02:55 AM.
Road Warrior
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From: Saint Charles, Missouri
I get mine through work, prescription safety glasses, photo gray extra, HOYA makes the frames, wrap around with hi-tech foam to seal your eyes. They weren't free as they were a 2nd pair (I got a regular pair with side shields to wear in the plant), but they came with an anti-fog solution that you put on them once a month.
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