Sunglasses - Need assistance
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,255
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From: Superior, WI
I am 100% brand loyal to Oakley. Quality eyewear is a must. You only have one set of eyes. I personally own about 10 different pairs (and about to order about 4 more pairs) of Oakley's for every application from Military to Motorcycle. The new Wind Jackets do a great job. Have a quick detach head strap, detachable gasket and when stripped down they are just Split Jackets. Lenses are quick to swap. M-Frames, Flak Jackets, Tens, Eye Jackets, Radars, all work great also. There are tons of styles to try on, find a set that fits you and you won't look back.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Snow Hill, NC
I am partial to Ray Ban, i really like Oakley's but they don't fit me as well...Oakley, Wiley-X i forgot about....My wife loves her Bobsters... very interchangeable lenses....for the price they are pretty good...I have a pair of Ray Ban Daddy-O's and Wayfarer II ...Both are Rx. Got 3 pairs this year at Lenscrafters and got 12 months same as cash.
Road Master
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 1,231
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From: In the north
I have a flippen Charlie Brown head and finding glasses of any sort is a real pain in the ***.
I spent more then an hour trying on frames for my perscription glasses. Funny thing is that the only frames I could find that actually fit were some Harley Davidson frames. LOL.
Sunglasses are another pain in my ***. I have searched and searched locally to find somethng that would fit. I went to three different Eye clinics and they had nothing that wrapped around and would fit. They said they could try and order something but it would cost me. I was at a fuel stop and seen some I-Gogs that looked like they would fit. They wrapped around and had a foam insert to seal them. Bingo a perfect fit for less then 20 bucks and they are suprisingly clear optically.
I spent more then an hour trying on frames for my perscription glasses. Funny thing is that the only frames I could find that actually fit were some Harley Davidson frames. LOL.
Sunglasses are another pain in my ***. I have searched and searched locally to find somethng that would fit. I went to three different Eye clinics and they had nothing that wrapped around and would fit. They said they could try and order something but it would cost me. I was at a fuel stop and seen some I-Gogs that looked like they would fit. They wrapped around and had a foam insert to seal them. Bingo a perfect fit for less then 20 bucks and they are suprisingly clear optically.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 1,738
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From: St. Charles, IL
Oakley the only glasses I will buy. Their customer service is NUMBER 1. no one, and I mean, no one can top their service. I have owned Oakley's since 1985 when I bought my first pair of Blades. They were a new upstart company and they were expensive for an 18 year old, but they were cool looking. After changing lenses in them several hundred times, the frame snapped. Took about 3 years for that to happen, but still bummed me out(80's theme happening ) I sent them back to Oakley, not expecting much. 4 days later I had a Next Day Air UPS on my doorstep with a new frame. 
WOW, so I continued to buy from them over the years and I have sent maybe 4 frames for different styles back to them and in every case, new frames were on my doorstep in UPS Next Day. I stepped on a pair, rolled over on a pair, smashed a pair in a car hood, etc... Oakley didn;t care, they just gave me new frames, no questions asked. I own maybe 15 different pairs of Oakley's now. I tried to find a set of "Ear Socks" for a couple pairs but couldn't find them online or at stores so I e-mailed Oakley. Asking if I could buy 6 pair of a certain color Socks. Never got an e-mail back from them, but a week later I had a small box in the mail with 6 pair inside. No charge, just a Thank You letter inside.
I will pay the extra for service from an American company like this, every time
WOW, so I continued to buy from them over the years and I have sent maybe 4 frames for different styles back to them and in every case, new frames were on my doorstep in UPS Next Day. I stepped on a pair, rolled over on a pair, smashed a pair in a car hood, etc... Oakley didn;t care, they just gave me new frames, no questions asked. I own maybe 15 different pairs of Oakley's now. I tried to find a set of "Ear Socks" for a couple pairs but couldn't find them online or at stores so I e-mailed Oakley. Asking if I could buy 6 pair of a certain color Socks. Never got an e-mail back from them, but a week later I had a small box in the mail with 6 pair inside. No charge, just a Thank You letter inside.
I will pay the extra for service from an American company like this, every time
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 360
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From: connecticut
Thats funny. I didnt realize bobo the clown made riding glasses. I need a pair of those
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: May 2006
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From: Blue Grass (KY)
I've delt with this company several times, don't know about Oakley prices ( good or bad)....
http://www.safetyglassesusa.com/
http://www.safetyglassesusa.com/
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: NYC- 1 big concrete jungle
I can never find sunglasses to fit. Broke my nose numerous times. I think I also have a fat head. 240 lbs. I wear hd googles which I like most part. When off the bike I just tried on some Oakleys 140 $. I think they were called the lone wolf, or the bad wolf, something wolf. Chick said they looked good on me. I don't know if she was looking for a sale, but I am going to take the wife and see what she says. You may want to take a look at this. I dontknow if they would be good for riding. Googles seem to thinbe the best. The hd brand looks alot like glasses. Thin strap. Good luck, I knoww. Peace bro
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Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2007
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Thanks to all whom have responded.
I am very thankful for the recommedations, opinions and suggestions.
I've been riding for many years; and there are points brought up here that I have never thought of.
Thanks again
Ride In Peace
I am very thankful for the recommedations, opinions and suggestions.
I've been riding for many years; and there are points brought up here that I have never thought of.
Thanks again
Ride In Peace
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Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 1,738
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From: St. Charles, IL
Hmmm, didn't mention what model has done good on my bikes.
M Frame, various lens styles to choose from
Radar, again many lens styles
Jawbone, FlakJacket are another couple sets;
http://www.oakley.com/store/products...nglasses/sport
Yes, they are expensive. But the quality is second to none and the selection is second to none and service is the Top
M Frame, various lens styles to choose from
Radar, again many lens styles
Jawbone, FlakJacket are another couple sets;
http://www.oakley.com/store/products...nglasses/sport
Yes, they are expensive. But the quality is second to none and the selection is second to none and service is the Top
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 4,082
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From: Long Island, NY
I've always ridden with KD's but have recently started thinking about taking it up a notch to better protect my eyes. I've heard good things about 7eyes and was hoping to try on a pair at last weeks NYC Motorcycle Show before buying, but they weren't there.
One of my friends recommended Icicles, and they were at the show so I tried on a pair and really liked the fit. The aluminum frames can be bent for a "custom fit". I ended up buying the model in the link: http://www.icicles.com/collections/a...black-polished
I've tried them out on a couple of rides and really like them a lot! Excellent protection from the wind and other elements. Also very comfortable and excellent optics.
One of my friends recommended Icicles, and they were at the show so I tried on a pair and really liked the fit. The aluminum frames can be bent for a "custom fit". I ended up buying the model in the link: http://www.icicles.com/collections/a...black-polished
I've tried them out on a couple of rides and really like them a lot! Excellent protection from the wind and other elements. Also very comfortable and excellent optics.