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Road Captain
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RE: riding glasses
so what tint would any of you recommend if you must choose one?
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Road Warrior
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From: Crisfield, MD
RE: riding glasses
Alot of folks like these http://www.thebestmcglasses.com/and they're cheap plus work pretty well. I have a pair but truthfully I don't find them dark enough and I like polarized glasses (mine are the dark light adj.). My issues with them is that while they do a pretty good job for the money they are not optically clear like high end glasses (more like dept. store sunglasses) and they fog up easy the minute you stop or if its humid. I just got a pair of Wiley-X blink polarized and while they were $117 its like the saying goes you get what you pay for. The Wileys are great, awesome lenses, blocks air completely and does not fog not to mention they're darker in bright sun.
I have lots of glasses most polarized(I'm a fishing guide/charter capt.) such as Oakley, Native Eyes, Bolle etc. and when comparing those along with the Wiley-xto cheaper riding glasses you can clearly see why top/high end brands are better than cheaper ones.
I have lots of glasses most polarized(I'm a fishing guide/charter capt.) such as Oakley, Native Eyes, Bolle etc. and when comparing those along with the Wiley-xto cheaper riding glasses you can clearly see why top/high end brands are better than cheaper ones.
Cruiser
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From: Melbourne,Fla.
RE: riding glasses
+1 on the close fitting safety glasses
http://www.safetyglassesusa.com/ztec.html
these are the best glases i have ever used for riding (need to get some more...i miss 'em)
i got no wind at all..up to 80 mph...no foam liner (fogs up too bad)
cheap @ 4.00 +- a pair....
http://www.safetyglassesusa.com/ztec.html
these are the best glases i have ever used for riding (need to get some more...i miss 'em)
i got no wind at all..up to 80 mph...no foam liner (fogs up too bad)
cheap @ 4.00 +- a pair....
Cruiser
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From: West Chester, Pa.
RE: riding glasses
Have any of you gotten prescription lenses. I need progressive lenses. My sight is bad enough that I can't see the speedo clearly without my specs. I've been searching around and found a few companies that offer lenses but I'm wondering about quality therefore the question. Needing to wear my glasses forces me into my full face helmet.Obviously my daily glasses offer little to no eye protection while riding. Thanks, Dan
Cruiser
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From: N. E. Connecticut
RE: riding glasses
Found a site on the web called "Riders"...I don't remember the URL off hand..just google riders motocycle glasses and you're there.
Not too many styles but they are inexpensive frames and they do have goggle styles and can be had with prescriptions/transitions. I have an eye appointment in early June and I will buy a set from them. Frames I'm getting are 35 bucks...Transition scripts are 129.00...I believe they also do progressives but I didn't check the price cuz I don't need them for riding...(just paperwork!)
Rick C.
Not too many styles but they are inexpensive frames and they do have goggle styles and can be had with prescriptions/transitions. I have an eye appointment in early June and I will buy a set from them. Frames I'm getting are 35 bucks...Transition scripts are 129.00...I believe they also do progressives but I didn't check the price cuz I don't need them for riding...(just paperwork!)
Rick C.
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RE: riding glasses
i have a pair of night glasses i use its a cheap brand i bought at the suzuki dealer i got my bike from, but they are called Curvz with the foam inserts and ive had my bike up to 90 and these hold up real good, i picked em up for like 28 bucks and they look cool, i even use em when im driving in my car
Cruiser
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RE: riding glasses
Go to this link. I got a clear pair and a smoked pair for $25.00 and got free shipping. These things are foam padded on the inside. Great product. I've been using mine for a year now. Love em.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-PR-...mZ250245855364
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-PR-...mZ250245855364
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Road Master
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From: Gahanna, OH
RE: riding glasses
ORIGINAL: danny1940
Have any of you gotten prescription lenses. I need progressive lenses. My sight is bad enough that I can't see the speedo clearly without my specs. I've been searching around and found a few companies that offer lenses but I'm wondering about quality therefore the question. Needing to wear my glasses forces me into my full face helmet.Obviously my daily glasses offer little to no eye protection while riding. Thanks, Dan
Have any of you gotten prescription lenses. I need progressive lenses. My sight is bad enough that I can't see the speedo clearly without my specs. I've been searching around and found a few companies that offer lenses but I'm wondering about quality therefore the question. Needing to wear my glasses forces me into my full face helmet.Obviously my daily glasses offer little to no eye protection while riding. Thanks, Dan
Road Captain
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From: Freehold, NJ
RE: riding glasses
ORIGINAL: kahaone
It depends on how much you want to spend. Many people spend well over $100 for riding glasses. Me? I'm happy spending MUCH less.
I go to Home Depot and get the "close fitting" safety glasses for under $5 each. They come in dark and clear. And they look great too! They don't look like "safety glasses", they look like regular sunglasses.
So, if you like to save money, try a pair of Home Depot "close fitting" safety glasses, they are the best riding glasses I have ever used!
It depends on how much you want to spend. Many people spend well over $100 for riding glasses. Me? I'm happy spending MUCH less.
I go to Home Depot and get the "close fitting" safety glasses for under $5 each. They come in dark and clear. And they look great too! They don't look like "safety glasses", they look like regular sunglasses.
So, if you like to save money, try a pair of Home Depot "close fitting" safety glasses, they are the best riding glasses I have ever used!
They are LIGHT and THIN ...BUT I have to admit ......They were damn GOOD and comfortable !!!!
Heck for $5.31 I will go back and buy a few just to keep a spare in my bag with me.
THANKS KAHONE
