[Puneet]

Summers are at their peak and sun is shining bright. Temperatures are soaring everywhere; in this extreme weather I couldn't resist bringing up the question-"Which Sunglasses all you guys wear to protect your eyes?"

We have had discussions about Helmets, Armour etc. but none for eye wear and this is the right time I think. Your views are welcome

 

[Livin On]

I've got these pups, although I don't wear them while riding I've got a tint on the visor...

 

[harleyhoonigan]

I've got these pups, although I don't wear them while riding I've got a tint on the visor...

how good do you find them to be for blocking out the UV rays?

 

[Puneet]

I like Carrera, I have a Carrera Pilot and it's Polarised.

 

[Livin On]

I like Carrera, I have a Carrera Pilot and it's Polarised.

yea those are nice too, I prefer the boxier look of the Naska's, fits my face better but they do make great product...

 

[HarleyVest]

Those aren't bad but my eyes are use to oakleys

 

[stude]

I ditched sunglasses while riding by purchasing a helmet with a shaded inner visor/shield. Jamming sunglasses into a helmet sucks... never again for me. Shaded outer helmet shields are nice, until night time. The dual shield helmets with a clear outer and a shaded inner are the answer to that age old problem. Most helmet manufacturers have them available now. Did I mention jamming sunglasses into a helmet sucks?

I wear sunglasses all the time other than when riding. No particular brand, but nothing expensive. My last sunglass purchase was a package of Dewalt shaded safety glasses. I leave a pair in each vehicle, including my bikes.

 

[cybrdyke]

I ditched sunglasses while riding by purchasing a helmet with a shaded inner visor/shield. Jamming sunglasses into a helmet sucks... never again for me. Shaded outer helmet shields are nice, until night time. The dual shield helmets with a clear outer and a shaded inner are the answer to that age old problem. Most helmet manufacturers have them available now. Did I mention jamming sunglasses into a helmet sucks?

I wear sunglasses all the time other than when riding. No particular brand, but nothing expensive. My last sunglass purchase was a package of Dewalt shaded safety glasses. I leave a pair in each vehicle, including my bikes.

+1. I have a thousand pairs from back in the day. They just sit in a box in the closet.

 

[HarleyVest]

I ditched sunglasses while riding by purchasing a helmet with a shaded inner visor/shield. Jamming sunglasses into a helmet sucks... never again for me. Shaded outer helmet shields are nice, until night time. The dual shield helmets with a clear outer and a shaded inner are the answer to that age old problem. Most helmet manufacturers have them available now. Did I mention jamming sunglasses into a helmet sucks?

I wear sunglasses all the time other than when riding. No particular brand, but nothing expensive. My last sunglass purchase was a package of Dewalt shaded safety glasses. I leave a pair in each vehicle, including my bikes.

Yes I know that pain exactly. Might have to look in to a full face with an integrated sun visor.

 

[harleyhoonigan]

I ditched sunglasses while riding by purchasing a helmet with a shaded inner visor/shield. Jamming sunglasses into a helmet sucks... never again for me. Shaded outer helmet shields are nice, until night time. The dual shield helmets with a clear outer and a shaded inner are the answer to that age old problem. Most helmet manufacturers have them available now. Did I mention jamming sunglasses into a helmet sucks?

I wear sunglasses all the time other than when riding. No particular brand, but nothing expensive. My last sunglass purchase was a package of Dewalt shaded safety glasses. I leave a pair in each vehicle, including my bikes.

that's really the best way to go about it, kill two birds with one stone. plus as you said, these days it's so easy to get it in a lot of helmets so why not!

 

[Livin On]

there are a couple companies now making tinted tear offs for race applications. I don't see why as a regular rider one couldn't just purchase a stack of tinted tear off's and only use one over your clear visor for day time sunny riding and simply tear it off as light recedes. Something I'm considering playing around with, not sure if its really worth it, we'll see...

 

[cybrdyke]

there are a couple companies now making tinted tear offs for race applications. I don't see why as a regular rider one couldn't just purchase a stack of tinted tear off's and only use one over your clear visor for day time sunny riding and simply tear it off as light recedes. Something I'm considering playing around with, not sure if its really worth it, we'll see...

My experience with tear offs (yours might be different) is that they come stacked together. You cant really peel one off the stack and then re-stick it back on the shield....they dont re-stick well.

 

[Livin On]

My experience with tear offs (yours might be different) is that they come stacked together. You cant really peel one off the stack and then re-stick it back on the shield....they dont re-stick well.

same here, I was thinking about trying tape or perhaps a temporary adhesive. I've heard there will be "transitions" visors on the market shortly. Like the eye glasses that auto tint based on UV's...

 

[firehawk]

I've heard there will be "transitions" visors on the market shortly. Like the eye glasses that auto tint based on UV's...

I have a pair of goggles I used on my 4 wheeler that darkened in bright sunlight. Think they are made by Smiths. They don't darken alot, but enough to reduce the glare AND stop the headaches I'd get sometimes.

 

[Puneet]

Photochromic Sunglasses

 

[bbally]

If you ride a Bell helmet this is the new photochromatic transition shield.

Bell Transitions Photochromic Shield | 130-574 | J&P Cycles#!

 

[Livin On]

If you ride a Bell helmet this is the new photochromatic transition shield.

Bell Transitions Photochromic Shield | 130-574 | J&P Cycles#!

was just about to post that, theres also this universal e-tint visor that attaches inside of your current face shield..

http://e-tintproducts.com/visor-inserts-ezp-34.html

They have manual and auto dim options. Manual is $129. Fair bit more than tear offs and tape hehehhhhh

 

[bbally]

was just about to post that, theres also this universal e-tint visor that attaches inside of your current face shield..

Visor Inserts : E-Tint | Motorcycle Visor Insert, LCD, Instant No Transition Visor Insert

They have manual and auto dim options. Manual is $129. Fair bit more than tear offs and tape hehehhhhh

Wow it is a powered LCD. Have to look at my welding helmet. Though that might be a bit dark! LOL

 

[HarleyVest]

If you ride a Bell helmet this is the new photochromatic transition shield.

Bell Transitions Photochromic Shield | 130-574 | J&P Cycles#!

You beat me to it bbally!

Although they hold the patent for this kind of shield other manufacturers are catching on we will see others with the same