No windscreen..what eye protection are you using?
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If wearing half helmet (rarely these days) then I wear a pair of Bobster riding glasses. They got the seal around the inside perimeter. No issues with wind or tearing eyes. No issues with anything else getting into my eyes either.
The FF that I wear is a Nolan N87. One of it's best features is the drop down sun visor. The sun visor almost provides total coverage of the view port (some other helmets I've tried can't make that claim). The sun visor will also accommodate my reading glasses (on the occasions when I need them while riding) being worn as well.
Riding experience and comfort are far superior with the FF in my view. However, on occasion I do miss the wind in my face that you get with a half helmet. And I do have to admit that sometimes the FF makes it feel like you are riding behind a windshield in a car.
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Bought a new RKS and I like to ride sometimes without my windscreen however, as soon as I hit 45MPH my standard glasses that I have used for years are totally useless. Strangly when I ride my bobber at 60 I have zero issues!! I guess its wind dynamics.
Anyway, I am looking for what those who ride without a windscreen find works the best. Maybe after all these years ridding a batwing bike spoiled me a little.
Anyway, I am looking for what those who ride without a windscreen find works the best. Maybe after all these years ridding a batwing bike spoiled me a little.
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I used to wear just sunglasses until after a windy ride my eyes looked like I just visited Colorado. Now I use Bobster Cruiser II goggles. They are very comfortable and have changeable lenses with a supposed life time warranty. http://www.bobster.com/Cruiser-II
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I use Wiley's. The HD brand is half polarized so you can still read your phone/GPS with them on, and doesn't mess with your perception as much (so they say).
Wiley's are ballistic glasses, not just safety glasses.
http://www.wileyx.com/technology/pro...city-ballistic
They come in different shapes and sizes, glad I could try them out before buying. They fit extremely well to my face and don't catch the wind (so I've never felt like I'd loose them) or allow any wind to wrap around and get me in the eye.
They ain't cheap, but neither is an eye doctor.
Wiley's are ballistic glasses, not just safety glasses.
http://www.wileyx.com/technology/pro...city-ballistic
They come in different shapes and sizes, glad I could try them out before buying. They fit extremely well to my face and don't catch the wind (so I've never felt like I'd loose them) or allow any wind to wrap around and get me in the eye.
They ain't cheap, but neither is an eye doctor.
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Guys thank you for the information & suggestions. I found many that are intersting, I particularly like the Vantage galsses. This give me a lot to work with, keep the suggestions coming I am looking into every option.
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removable windshield (rarely used), DOT tagged novelty 1/2 helmet and a set of good, face fitting sunglasses.
The key with fitting sunglasses for me has always been, plastic frames with a snug but not tight fitting bridge across the nose. Years ago, I ordered 5 pairs of Oakley "Minute" frames because I have a smaller face and good fitting glasses can be hard for me to find. Those fit me perfectly but went out of production... I think it was, '99.
I just had my last pair of minute frames fit with UV, Scratch resistant, Polarized, Rx lenses and I love 'em but I'll be looking for something else soon as I won't pay the $150-$200 price for n.o.s. ones I can find now. I might even try another set of KD's, like I did for my night riding glasses. They won't look as cool to me... but I'm getting to old and broke to care.
The key with fitting sunglasses for me has always been, plastic frames with a snug but not tight fitting bridge across the nose. Years ago, I ordered 5 pairs of Oakley "Minute" frames because I have a smaller face and good fitting glasses can be hard for me to find. Those fit me perfectly but went out of production... I think it was, '99.
I just had my last pair of minute frames fit with UV, Scratch resistant, Polarized, Rx lenses and I love 'em but I'll be looking for something else soon as I won't pay the $150-$200 price for n.o.s. ones I can find now. I might even try another set of KD's, like I did for my night riding glasses. They won't look as cool to me... but I'm getting to old and broke to care.