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Jul 7, 2023 | 10:38 AM

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702

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I use Nikwax. Works well on glasses or visor.

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Jul 7, 2023 | 10:50 AM

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WP50

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This half helmet with the drop down shield has served me well when caught in a rain.

https://www.cyclegear.com/gear/scorpion-exo-c110-helmet

WP

Jul 7, 2023 | 11:03 AM

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JHD1827

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I wear snowboard goggles. I have hard contact lenses and any amount of wind on my eyeballs is an issue. I also have one lens that likes to pop off if I look too far back while change lanes. I've tried a lot of foam lined glasses and none of them work. Goggles keep the wind out and contain a projectile lens until I can pull over and reinstall. Goggles will adjust to fit over a helmet and I pretty sure you could wear your prescription glasses inside the goggle.

Jul 7, 2023 | 11:23 AM

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soldierbot

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Better spot for this thread, more eyeballs.

Jul 7, 2023 | 11:34 AM

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FLASH1970

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wipe off with hand. tilt helmet forward as much as you can and look just over the glasses and initiate safety squints. turn your head to the side enough for the wind to take away the drops. make a visor with your hand... and other less redneck methods others have mentioned.

Jul 7, 2023 | 11:37 AM

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Oko

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From: Syracuse NY

I use Liberty frames with prescription, plastic, lenses. They have the removable inserts. I use Rain X and a tall wind shield to duck behind.

I wear half helmets. IMHO nothing is perfect.

Even when I wear a FF while snowmobiling, if it rains, it can be tough.

Jul 7, 2023 | 11:58 AM

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RHPAW

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Get a snorkel.
Or one of these...

Jul 7, 2023 | 12:46 PM

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teedoff65

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From: High Point, NC.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 702

I use Nikwax. Works well on glasses or visor.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001GUMQI2/

Thanks I've seen that product and might check it out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by WP50

This half helmet with the drop down shield has served me well when caught in a rain.

https://www.cyclegear.com/gear/scorpion-exo-c110-helmet

WP

Thanks, that may be what I half to wind up doing, but keep in my bag as a spare when I get caught in the rain again. I like my current half helmet too much to stop using it. Been using this brand for the last 6 years.

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Originally Posted by FLASH1970

Thanks, tried all that. Wiping does nothing really. My windshield is pretty much the correct height, but does little to stop the issue. The way these glasses fit, I cant look over them unless I pull them almost completely off my nose.

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Originally Posted by RHPAW

Get a snorkel.
Or one of these...

Might be the best way to go. lol There would also be the extra safety of getting seen by everyone else better!

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Jul 7, 2023 | 01:00 PM

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TwiZted Biker

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From: Niles Canyon Ca.

Quote:

Originally Posted by teedoff65

I was hoping the part about "guys that wear half helmets" would garner some suggestions from those, that well...wear half helmets. But thanks for the kind reply.

Bell Pit Boss, half lid. Has a built in drop down visor I thought was a gimmick till I used it. I don't do rain out here so can't say much else on it .

Jul 7, 2023 | 01:21 PM

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Goose_NC

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mjwebb

not an M8 answer but since we are going way off the rails here I would say it's a good thing you can't see a freaking thing because most accidents result in a face plant so you'd miss seeing the imminent and impending horror ... get a FF helmet to solve those problems

I wear a full helmet and protective glasses. My glasses are sports frames from my optician. They have two changeable shielded behind the frames. One is vented, one is a seal type. They make different frames for different sized heads. They work well behind my 2019 ElectraGlide fairing. But in an all day rain, I still put on a faceshield.

I have a full face helmet also, but dislike wearing it behind a fairing.

I wear contacts, and my glasses are clear top and bifocal so I can see my guages and GPS clearly.

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