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Best riding glasses
Hey guys I thought I would share something with you all. I have been on a year long quest to find some good riding glasses to wear. I paid about $80.00 for some sun glasses from the HD dealer last year but the big problem is I have a heck of a blind spot. I tried another pair that were not from HD and they scratched the first time out. THEN!!!! I was looking through a Grainger catalog at work and found Harley Davidson safety glasses!! $14.00!!! I bought 3 pair of different tints one of those being clear. I LOVE THESE glasses. no blindspot and they have the anti scratch coating. I needed the clear for night riding.
Check em out
Steve
Check em out
Steve
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Wiley X . They are pricey but nice. I have a a pair of goggles with interchangable lenses and a strap or frame . Has a case for lenses and frames and all interchange quickly. have changed themall thetime and they hold up well for over 2 years. $120.00 but I used to buy $20 goggles 2 times a year before that.
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RE: Best riding glasses
ORIGINAL: stevec314
Hey guys I thought I would share something with you all. I have been on a year long quest to find some good riding glasses to wear. I paid about $80.00 for some sun glasses from the HD dealer last year but the big problem is I have a heck of a blind spot. I tried another pair that were not from HD and they scratched the first time out. THEN!!!! I was looking through a Grainger catalog at work and found Harley Davidson safety glasses!! $14.00!!! I bought 3 pair of different tints one of those being clear. I LOVE THESE glasses. no blindspot and they have the anti scratch coating. I needed the clear for night riding.
Check em out
Steve
Hey guys I thought I would share something with you all. I have been on a year long quest to find some good riding glasses to wear. I paid about $80.00 for some sun glasses from the HD dealer last year but the big problem is I have a heck of a blind spot. I tried another pair that were not from HD and they scratched the first time out. THEN!!!! I was looking through a Grainger catalog at work and found Harley Davidson safety glasses!! $14.00!!! I bought 3 pair of different tints one of those being clear. I LOVE THESE glasses. no blindspot and they have the anti scratch coating. I needed the clear for night riding.
Check em out
Steve
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I had panoptex (sp) for 2 years. Nice glasses but very $$$. I was looking to replace them or rebuild them, but I foundhttp://www.riderseye.com/ from a member here. Prices are cheap and they are great glasses. Bought 4 pairs 2 for mr and 2 for the wife all for under 85.00 with shipping.
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I am one that REFUSES to pay more than $25 dollars on sun or riding glasses. These are pieces of plastic. There is not gimmick, option, marketing plow, or BS that will convince me the cost is worth it.
I bought these grom J&P Cycle:
http://www.jpcycles.com/productgroup...5-924E49FA673E
LTD GT 'sungoggles'
Built like sunglasses, but with thick foam eye cups, these are the sunglasses that think they're goggles. Swept-back design features rubber ear pads and G-Tech™ red mirror lenses with up to 13 layers of titanium dioxide and silica on shatterproof polycarbonate. You get UV protection, enhanced contrast and minimal glare in a scratch-free lens.
under 20 bucks including shipping.
I bought these grom J&P Cycle:
http://www.jpcycles.com/productgroup...5-924E49FA673E
LTD GT 'sungoggles'
Built like sunglasses, but with thick foam eye cups, these are the sunglasses that think they're goggles. Swept-back design features rubber ear pads and G-Tech™ red mirror lenses with up to 13 layers of titanium dioxide and silica on shatterproof polycarbonate. You get UV protection, enhanced contrast and minimal glare in a scratch-free lens.
under 20 bucks including shipping.
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During the day I wear either my Gascans or my Thump 2's from Oakley. Little pricey but I paid good money to be able to see (Lasik back in 2000) so I'm willing to spend a little cash to protect the eyes. No foam eye cups but the shape of the frames does a great job of blocking the wind. Plus the Thumps have a built in mp3 player so I have tunes. At nightI use a cheap pair of riding glasses (with foam cups) since the mean ol' sun ain't out to blind me. They work great and cost me under 20 bucks.
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RE: Best riding glasses
Over twenty bucks, under forty ..... I have had the basic pair of these for eight years and I beat them to death. The lenses change easily, the stash bag doubles as a lens cleaning cloth and they are virtually indestructable to have lasted me this long. I'm thinking about buying another pair just so I don't have to retrieve them from one bike if I decide to take out another. ( too damn lazy to walk a few more steps [8D])
http://www.guard-dogs.com/shop/index.php
Sidecars Sunglasses
$39.95
High Speed Performance in a Sunglass
[blockquote]
• 3-Lens Interchangeable System
• Indestructo Frame
• Unsurpassed Optical Clarity
• 99.9% Protection From Harmful UV Radiation
• Tested to Withstand High Speed Impact
• Meets ANSI Z87.2 Standards
• FogStopper Coated Lens
• 2mm Polycarbonate Lens
• Stash & Lens Bag Included[/blockquote]
[blockquote]• Rx-Able Options Available
[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Standard: Comes with Clear, Smoke & Golden Lenses for $39.95
Mirrored: Comes with Smoke, Plum & Clear All Mirrored Lenses for $54.95
Polarized: Grey, Grey/Green* or Brown, with Clear & Golden Lenses for $94.95
All sets have Fogstopper™ Coated Lenses!
All Lenses are replaceable and can be purchased separately.[/blockquote]
[blockquote]*Grey/Green lens only does not have FogStopper Coating
[/blockquote]
http://www.guard-dogs.com/shop/index.php
Sidecars Sunglasses
$39.95
High Speed Performance in a Sunglass
[blockquote]
• 3-Lens Interchangeable System
• Indestructo Frame
• Unsurpassed Optical Clarity
• 99.9% Protection From Harmful UV Radiation
• Tested to Withstand High Speed Impact
• Meets ANSI Z87.2 Standards
• FogStopper Coated Lens
• 2mm Polycarbonate Lens
• Stash & Lens Bag Included[/blockquote]
[blockquote]• Rx-Able Options Available
[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Standard: Comes with Clear, Smoke & Golden Lenses for $39.95
Mirrored: Comes with Smoke, Plum & Clear All Mirrored Lenses for $54.95
Polarized: Grey, Grey/Green* or Brown, with Clear & Golden Lenses for $94.95
All sets have Fogstopper™ Coated Lenses!
All Lenses are replaceable and can be purchased separately.[/blockquote]
[blockquote]*Grey/Green lens only does not have FogStopper Coating
[/blockquote]
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RE: Best riding glasses
ORIGINAL: simpkins
I am one that REFUSES to pay more than $25 dollars on sun or riding glasses. These are pieces of plastic. There is not gimmick, option, marketing plow, or BS that will convince me the cost is worth it.
I am one that REFUSES to pay more than $25 dollars on sun or riding glasses. These are pieces of plastic. There is not gimmick, option, marketing plow, or BS that will convince me the cost is worth it.
