Helmets with built-in drop down visors

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May 31, 2011 | 03:47 AM

#21

Stubby3492

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From: Vancouver Island, BC

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flying Horse

Yep, the dreaded helmet question but here goes.

Due to having to wear eyeglasses and being a rather large person I just can't seem to find over the glasses sunglasses that fit and I can't have scripts made because of my specific eye issues so I am now thinking of a helmet with the drop down visor/sunscreen.

There are at least 3-4 models out there from various companies so I'm just looking to find out who uses which one and if they like it and why or why not.

I really don't want a pot sitting atop my head so giving up my current lid is not easy.

Unless you're still wearing the same glasses that you wore in the '60's, (lol) you should have no trouble finding sunglasses that fit over your prescription glasses. I have several pairs that I bought from a vendor at a show and shine. I have a couple dark pairs and a clear pair for night riding. The even have foam rubber to help keep the wind out.

But lately I bought some ugly goggles from Captain Itch that I love and they fit over glasses nicely. I got a clear pair of them too for night time.
http://www.shop.captain-itch.com/Ugl...ly-Goggles.htm

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May 31, 2011 | 04:59 AM

#22

jdsmitty10

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From: Johnstown, PA

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Originally Posted by NOLAMike

I have an HJC IS-16 which is a full-face with an drop down smoked inner visor. I like it a lot. Harley sold that exact helmet with their name and paint job on it instead of HJCs (for about 2.5x as much).

I have this same helmet and love it!! I wear glasses too and own prescription sunglasses but who wants to stop to switch? Plus the deuce has no where to carry them. So the slide down sun visor works perfect...

May 31, 2011 | 05:00 AM

#23

SteveO-ll

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From: Smack Dab in the Middle of Louisiana

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Originally Posted by Stubby3492

+1 I have the same goggles, Love them, they are great.

May 31, 2011 | 05:55 AM

#24

Jerry1834

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From: Florida

EXO 100 works well for me but get the pearl white...it cooler in the Florida sun.

May 31, 2011 | 06:09 AM

#25

magna

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Cant you get glasses with photochromic lenses, thats what i wear they go from clear to nearly black in about a minute when the sun comes out, mine are also shatter proof.

May 31, 2011 | 07:47 AM

#26

rhlhamlet

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From: Central Florida

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flying Horse

I can't go full face or modular, its just not me but I appreciate the info. I'm looking at a half helmet with flip down visor.

HJC makes a fine half helmet with a flip down visor for under $100.

May 31, 2011 | 08:13 AM

#27

kzoo

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From: Battle Creek, MI

EXO 100 here, but mainly because I picked up a new one at a metric dealer (last one they had) for $65. I love it.

May 31, 2011 | 08:29 AM

#28

NDBadlands4-2

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From: Badlands of ND

I have a HJC modular and my wife has a HD full face helmet that she just bought this spring. Both have the built in sun visor. We love them and I will never buy another helmet without one.

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May 31, 2011 | 08:54 AM

#29

TORQUEY

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Quote:

Originally Posted by magna

Cant you get glasses with photochromic lenses, thats what i wear they go from clear to nearly black in about a minute when the sun comes out, mine are also shatter proof.

Bingo!