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TheSmiler World Chat Champion
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Posted: 08:40 - 22 Feb 2018 Post subject: Open faced helmet goggles/glasses road use |
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Considering getting an open faced helmet I know there won't be that many on here. But those that do can anyone recommend any glasses/goggles. ____________________ CB125>CG125>GN125>ER5>K100RS>R1100RS>K100RS
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stinkwheel Bovine Proctologist
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Posted: 10:34 - 22 Feb 2018 Post subject: |
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You need goggles with long legs for a modern helmet to cope with the padding. Last time I looked, there was an option for long or short legs (it's the ridgid bit that goes between the strap and the goggles). I've never got on with goggles though.
I wear a pair of oakley wrap-arounds if it's sunny.
I also wear cheap as chips JSP stealth safety glasses all the time on the bike (both open and closed lid) because I often ride with the visor open anyway. Available in various colours. I like these because they are a good close fit.
A mate swears by the Bolle safety glasses which have side inserts. ____________________ “Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles.
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Posted: 10:35 - 22 Feb 2018 Post subject: |
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I've got a Viper RS-V06
https://www.ngales.com/product/viper-rs-v06-matt-black-open-face-helmet/?attribute_pa_size=l&gclid=CjwKCAiA8bnUBRA-EiwAc0hZk-5ETY8HumvT7XH_mof-tatVhJbmfnyMtetSo3jNR4Wa_ILvR7aiDBoCefoQAvD_BwE
Nice comfortable helmet, the drop down sun visor is good as well. My only complaint is that there isn't a clear visor drop down as well, so, on warm dusky summer/autumn evenings and it's too dark to use the sun visor, the midges & other assorted bugs have free range, which, is obviously where goggles come into play, but as they have an elastic strap, can be worn under the the helmet easily.
There are plenty to choose from though, so, may be worth finding somewhere you can try a few. ____________________ Beware what photos you upload, or link to on here, especially if you have family members on them |
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Posted: 10:49 - 22 Feb 2018 Post subject: |
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I've not got any lids that allow wearing goggles over the helmet, as Triton says.
Goggles or glasses on first, then helmet over the top. I wouldn't recommend any particular brand,of eyepro I just grab whatever of my random eBay collection seems least scratched and most idiomatically appropriate for whatever rally I'm gracing with my presence on the two sunny days each year. I would suggest getting something with padding that seals onto your face, or you're risking a dry eyeballing.
Peak hipster but with some chance of helping in a survivable impact is probably something like a Nitro X580 with a faux leather covering and sun shade. You can spend less, but I'd stay away from any non- or joke-branded Chinesium lids as there's a fair chance that they're for novelty use only.
However, what I actually wear for much of the year is a Vcan V510. It's got a lonnnnng shell and a great big visor that actually does a pretty good job at keeping the weather off of your face. Or you can remove the visor and hipster it up with some glasses if you're absolutely sure it's not going to rain.
Have you considered MX lids? Big face opening, cut back to actually suit goggle use, pretty rattical. ____________________ Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
GONE: HN125-8, LF-250B, GPz 305, GPZ 500S, Burgman 400 // RIDING: F650GS (800 twin), Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500 AVL, Ninja 250R because racebike
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Shark Vancore. That is the only open faced helmet I can think of what isn't gay as fuck in fact it is quite cool.
Not as cool as AGV Tartaruga though. |
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Posted: 11:36 - 22 Feb 2018 Post subject: |
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Even going for the Derek Minter look with a piss-pot helmet takes a bit of trial and error to get draughtproof goggles that stay on and lift off (when you want to lift them off).
https://www.classicbikersclub.com/files/customcontent/wallpaper/cbc059-310x200.jpg ____________________ Rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
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You must be new here.
The practicality (or otherwise) of googols might factor into the decision whether to go for a chin-grinder at all. ____________________ Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
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Posted: 07:40 - 24 Feb 2018 Post subject: |
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Yes what stinkwheel said is true, I was just going to get a cheap open face lid. I've got an Shoei Neotec 2 that is my daily helmet but the open face is just for nice days. Hence why I was asking about glasses or goggles.
Sorry for the late reply been having a few problems with one of the bikes and working nights takes time away. ____________________ CB125>CG125>GN125>ER5>K100RS>R1100RS>K100RS
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Looking at the bottom of the page, isn't it funny how open face lids are so much dearer now they are hip.(ster)
I bought one for a car trackday a few years ago and it was a whopping 20quid. ____________________ Currently enjoying products from Ford, Mazda and Yamaha
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 6 years, 64 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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