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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 09:21 PM
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Anybody recomend a set that will be good at highway speeds? Hard to see when I'm crying.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 09:40 PM
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i use the wiley-x changeables. snap in lenses, comes with clear and dark, removable eyefoam and headstrap and a case with a cleaning cloth. great investment for 75$

http://www.opticsplanet.net/wileyx-sunglasses-xl-1.html
 
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 09:41 PM
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Before you spend a bunch of money on WileyX or Oakley, try these:
http://www.thebestmcglasses.com/

I wish I had tried them first. No affiliation, just a satisfied customer.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Grammaton
Before you spend a bunch of money on WileyX or Oakley, try these:
http://www.thebestmcglasses.com/

I wish I had tried them first. No affiliation, just a satisfied customer.
That's pretty much what I use and they work fine. I try to find them at bike runs where they have vendors. Usually cheaper by $5 or so.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 10:12 PM
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Panoptx (7eye). Great when you ride all day and all night. Never have to switch glasses/lenses. Removable foam liners keeps the wind out.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 10:15 PM
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1. stop crying-

2. i liike mine- built in to the helmet. it has an eyeshade and a separate face shield... so you can use just one or both. and you can change the eye shade (different amounts of light reduction). and it keeps bugs outta my teeth and eyes:

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...33-Helmet.aspx
 

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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 11:12 PM
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I have the Harley branded glasses with removable foam and the color changing lenses. As it get's darker, they get lighter. They were not cheap but work great.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 11:14 PM
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Try your local Walmart, I've bought a couple pairs from them. They would be in their automotive department.
 
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Oakley Flack Jackets. The arms are narrow enough to fit inside any helmet. I run with them up to highway speeds and my eyes don't water. Lenses can be switched out for clearer tints.They also look good enough so that I use them when not on the bike.
 
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cheap glasses are exactly that GRAMMATON.........cheap. i was tired of breaking cheap imitations so i laid down a few bucks for something good.
 
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