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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 12:26 AM
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Do the oakleys block the wind?
I don't have a problem with wind on the Whiskers until I hit about 35. I only wear the Oakley's around town though.
 
Old Jun 22, 2009 | 12:44 AM
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I have 2 pairs 1 yellow and one dark tint of the cheap ones with the foam back from the HD dealer I think they are called raceways about 20 a pair i think and i love them best glasses i have ever rode in
 
Old Jun 22, 2009 | 05:45 AM
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My Co safety glasses,they are progressives,anti glare,with side shields.No wind in the eyes issues,perfect!
 
Old Jun 22, 2009 | 08:48 AM
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I have a pair of WileyX Top Jimmies that I like but aren't perfect. The eyecups (?) are a bit small and when I look around I can feel the foam around my eyes. It also feels a bit like I'm looking through a tube.
I have a pair of WileyX Jake's (light adjusting) that don't get dark enough and don't fit well.

I have switched to using The Best MC Glasses from http://www.thebestmcglasses.com/.
They fit my face perfectly and keep out all the wind. I wish I had tried them first because I wouldn't have bought the WileyX glasses.
 
Old Jun 22, 2009 | 10:05 AM
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I wear safety Glasses from Northern Safety. They have polarized ones.

I keep my good sun glasses, Mai Jims in the Car. Do not want them blowing off. And trust me they can and they do.
 
Old Jun 22, 2009 | 10:22 AM
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I like my Oakley GCs but my favorite riding shades are Blackflys Sonic Flys.
 
Old Jun 22, 2009 | 10:48 AM
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Panoptx Diablo's. Have the foam gasket. No wind. I think Panoptx changed it's name to 7eye now. Expensive, but have held up great! The foam eyecup is removable, so the glasses work everwhere, and they are polarized as well. Only complaint is that they are a little large...
 
Old Jun 22, 2009 | 10:49 AM
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I love Oaks, I have the Gascans, Half Wire 2.0, and the Square Wire.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 11:01 AM
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I have a pair of $30 Harley ones I got at a dealer, a pair of $50 Sunglo that I used until the nose pads dissolved, several pairs of Oakleys (e-wire and half jackets) that I have never liked on the bike due to the amount of wind that hits my eyes, and some cheap foam wrapped glasses. I still can't find the perfect pair although the Harley ones and the Sunglo seem best. What I want is a clean set with interchangeable lens as I really prefer the brown tint over the typical blue/grey. I also like the yellow tints, and it is extremely helpful to have a clear lens. Never satisfied!
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 11:27 AM
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Guard Dogs for me, too! Bought two pair in 1990, still have them both.
Ok, they're not designer glasses, so maybe I ain't cool, but they work, last forever, lifetime guarantee I believe and the price is good. I hate paying double the price for a name tag.
 



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