riding glasses
Road Master
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RE: riding glasses
Iget the 10-15 Dollar specials at the Kiosk in the Malls and/or Gas stations by the 2's, that way if they break or get scratched there is no big Issues i just throw them awayand get another pair out of my Saddle Bags
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Fredericksburg,VA
RE: riding glasses
I agree about www.bestmcglasses.com I have about 5 or 6 pairs, they work great and cheap enough that if they get damaged you trash them and order a couple more pair.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: South Jersey
RE: riding glasses
For bright sun I use my polarized Oakley half jackets. Any other time I use a HD branded transitition lens which I think is called a Diablo... They're good for all but the brightest sun and I don't have to stop to change glasses as I have in the past. The Oakleys are close to $200 and the HD are around a $100. Oh, and I wear contacts so sunglasses / riding glasses are VERY important to me. My uncorrected vision is 20/200 and Yes, I've lost contacts while riding and once while riding at night on a DARK and winding road! [:@]
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Ponchatoula, Louisiana
RE: riding glasses
I use regular old Z-87 Safety glasses made by Iron wear, clear, smoke, dark, and amber for $4.00 per pair, I keep 5 or 6 sets in the bag and usually leave a pair at every bar between here and TX.
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Atlanta
RE: riding glasses
ORIGINAL: petemac
Can't help you with cheap omes but I wear the Panoptix day/night sunglass/goggles with my 1/2 helmet.They work great and are comfortable. I'm going to pick up another pair in the spring to keep in my saddlebag as a backup.
Can't help you with cheap omes but I wear the Panoptix day/night sunglass/goggles with my 1/2 helmet.They work great and are comfortable. I'm going to pick up another pair in the spring to keep in my saddlebag as a backup.
Tourer
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RE: riding glasses
I have Panoptyx, thye are great glasses, but are expensive, some over $200. 00. even though I wear these on a regular basis, I have found a great source at a local Flea Market. I get two pairs of good riding glasses for $15.00. I do not worry about them and have used them in all weather including rain. I would save your money and try some cheaper ones first.
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Pensacola FL
RE: riding glasses
Hey, the best deal in town. Do to www.sierratradingpost.com and order panoptyx glasses. They are only $59.99 on this site and are excellent.
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RE: riding glasses
Thanks for the info sportyrider1 I do have optical insurance, I will have to look into that option.
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Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Atlanta
RE: riding glasses
ORIGINAL: Custom07RKC
Thanks for the info sportyrider1 I do have optical insurance, I will have to look into that option.
Thanks for the info sportyrider1 I do have optical insurance, I will have to look into that option.