Face Shield Halos
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Face Shield Halos
I bought a clear flip-down face shield for my helmet. Tonight was the 1st time I used it while driving in the dark. Every oncoming headlight had a halo around it and I found it somewhat difficult to see clearly. I was wearing my clear safety glasses underneath as well.
Here are your options:
1. They all do that, stop crying
2. Don't wear glasses with a faceshield
3. I bought junk, toss it and try again
4. I drank too much Mountain Dew and it's an after affect
5. Headlight angels
Here are your options:
1. They all do that, stop crying
2. Don't wear glasses with a faceshield
3. I bought junk, toss it and try again
4. I drank too much Mountain Dew and it's an after affect
5. Headlight angels
Last edited by homerandpooh; Feb 9, 2009 at 06:23 PM. Reason: Forgot an option, thanks BUDWFO
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Take off the clears 1st. If that doesn't work, make sure you don't still have the plastic film protector of the faceshield. If that doesn't work, call the outfit that you bought it from. You may then have option 2.
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I will try again without the glasses. As far as there being a plastic covering, nope, peeled that off when I got it.
Road Master
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I'd start by eliminating the safety glasses, and see what that does for you. Another option would be to flip the faceshield up (with the safety glasses on) and see what effect that has. You might have some luck with a yellow tinted shield. I've used lightly tinted yellow glasses for long distance night time driving, and it will cut some glare and at least eliminate some of the strain on your eyes.
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You might try a plastic polish such as Novus. It is available at most Harley dealers and works well for me. By the way I wear glasses under my full face and I do not get halos but I use Novus to clean and polish my helmets face shield. When I wear my half helmet I wear goggles with amber lenses over my glasses. I also polish them with Novus and no halo.
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I'd start by eliminating the safety glasses, and see what that does for you. Another option would be to flip the faceshield up (with the safety glasses on) and see what effect that has. You might have some luck with a yellow tinted shield. I've used lightly tinted yellow glasses for long distance night time driving, and it will cut some glare and at least eliminate some of the strain on your eyes.
I was told by the PO-Leese that it's illegal to wear anything other than clear lenses/face shield at night here in "The Free State". Personally I like amber lenses for both day and night but I'd rather not get the hassle.
I will try the no glasses route and see if that works. Baltimore HOG has an evening ride this Friday and I planned on joining that. I guess I better figure something out before then, or its balaclava face-meets cold air again.