Riding in the rain
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Stellar HDF Member
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From: Southern Maryland
Riding in the rain
Went on a ride yesterday with my HD goggles with the foam around them which does a pretty good job of keeping the pollen out. But it started to rain and they got wet and then fogged up and couldn't see very well. Had to lower them to let air circulate in/out but then the water hit my eyes. Since I was with a group of riders, I couldn't stop to get my sunglasses so just kept using the goggles. On the way home, I put on my sunglasses but they hurt my ears under the 3/4 helmet I have, but at least I could see better.
What works best in the rain for you die hards who ride in the rain??
What works best in the rain for you die hards who ride in the rain??
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From: In your head rent free
I have some Wiley X's that have removable foam. When a real gully washer hits I just pop the foam out and keep going.
Nothing works good for keeping your glasses clear, but those and a screen make it tolerable.
http://www.wileyx.com/EcommSuite/Pro...LIMATE_CONTROL
Nothing works good for keeping your glasses clear, but those and a screen make it tolerable.
http://www.wileyx.com/EcommSuite/Pro...LIMATE_CONTROL
Road Warrior
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From: Dutchess County, NY
I use an inexpensive pair of amber shooting glasses. They don't fog up and if I need to wipe the iside of the lens I can without stopping the bike. Honestly I don't know of anything that really works well. If anyone ever finds something that really works I'd buy a pair in a second.
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From: 'Noke, VA
Cheap $7 clear glasses with the foam around them. Wipe 'em with a finger when I need to. I put some of that blue stuff I got at a bike show on them, and that helps a little.
Works just as well as the $150 Wiley-X glasses.
Works just as well as the $150 Wiley-X glasses.
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I know I'm a Sporty driver but the rain is the same. Being from Minnesota, and being as I ride from mid-March through December with trips west and east I always catch rain. My favorite is windshield, helmet shield, prescription classes all in concert. I've cut my windshield 1.5" below my eye-level and continually adjust my posture while raising or lowering my helmet shield. All Shields and glasses are coated with that blue stuff that was mentioned earlier. Extra blue stuff is in the windshield bag.
I've been hanging around the touring section because I'm getting to old for sportsters, and I'm learning too many first names at gas stations.
I've been hanging around the touring section because I'm getting to old for sportsters, and I'm learning too many first names at gas stations.
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Joined: Feb 2010
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From: PA
I use an inexpensive pair of clear glasses. I dont like the goggles cant get used to them. They don't fog up if they get scratched i get a new pair I can without stopping the bike. If anyone ever finds something that really works I'd buy a pair.
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I stopped wearing goggles. Just glasses, tinted or clear depending on conditions. Got some cheap clear lens glasses a few weeks ago from new enough. I think they came to all of 12 bucks with shipping included.
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
I wear a full face helmet and crack the face shield a little if needed for fogging. The fogging typically occurs when you stop since there is no air being forced into the lower helmet vent. I've been riding for nearly 30 yrs and have never had a problem with this set up.
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From: Earth
For rain this is the best set up. And looking over the windshield. IMHO!