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Offline stript.714 o/c

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open faced helmets proper eye wear to wear?
« on: Mar 11, 2011, 22:33:15 »
Ok so i am new to riding . I have been using sun glasses , and even welder eye protection glasses. When i am riding at top speeds my eyes are getting watery  . Any suggestions on eye wear to wear? i keep seeing guys wearing the aviator goggles . At first i thought it was for just a look , Butt now i am realizing there actually needed if your wearing the opened face helmets . Any recommendations some of you more experienced riders have?, or brands you prefer to wear? I am just getting tired of the blood shot eyes , and not to mention watery eyes while riding could be a hazard .
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Offline Wingspan

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Re: open faced helmets proper eye wear to wear?
« Reply #1 on: Mar 11, 2011, 23:43:56 »
I new rider shouldn't be wearing an open face helmet...period.  Spend that goggle money on a real helmet.  ;)

Think watery eyes suck?  Try grinding your face off on the pavement.  :o


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Offline Tripler

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Re: open faced helmets proper eye wear to wear?
« Reply #2 on: Mar 11, 2011, 23:51:22 »
I agree, especially when you read this review.

http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/bell-arrow/
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Offline 71cb450

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Re: open faced helmets proper eye wear to wear?
« Reply #3 on: Mar 11, 2011, 23:52:35 »
His choice.
and I am having the same problem, googles are next on my list!  ;) 
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Offline stript.714 o/c

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Re: open faced helmets proper eye wear to wear?
« Reply #4 on: Mar 12, 2011, 00:34:05 »
 i agree a full faced helmet is way better and safer. I love the opend face helmet though, i like feeling the wind and sun on my face. I have experience riding but just not on a bike this fast.
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Offline scioncl450

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Re: open faced helmets proper eye wear to wear?
« Reply #5 on: Mar 12, 2011, 01:01:03 »
http://www.nolanhelmets.com/n20.htm

How about these helmets?? and not just cuz i share my first name with the brand either :) i think they have a sweet retro look to em
« Last Edit: Mar 12, 2011, 01:03:10 by scioncl450 »
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Offline redlinedave

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Re: open faced helmets proper eye wear to wear?
« Reply #6 on: Mar 12, 2011, 03:21:11 »
Halcyon Aviator goggles are the ones to get not the cheap made in China
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http://classicpartsltd.com/classic-motorcycle-products/classic-motorcycle-goggles.html
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Offline stript.714 o/c

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Re: open faced helmets proper eye wear to wear?
« Reply #7 on: Mar 12, 2011, 13:11:23 »
 Yeah i saw these last night.  i was searching for some aviators. They look very well made. I just dont know if i am ready to drop $100 us dollars for some goggles. Great look though!
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Offline Tripler

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Re: open faced helmets proper eye wear to wear?
« Reply #8 on: Mar 12, 2011, 19:38:06 »
I just dont know if i am ready to drop $100 us dollars for some goggles.


That was the reason for suggesting the Bell helmet.   ;)
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Offline stript.714 o/c

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Re: open faced helmets proper eye wear to wear?
« Reply #9 on: Mar 12, 2011, 20:03:49 »
Quote from: Tripler on Mar 12, 2011, 19:38:06
I just dont know if i am ready to drop $100 us dollars for some goggles.


That was the reason for suggesting the Bell helmet.   ;)
Tripler i would feed you knuckle fist sandwich . :-X  Thanks for the helmet suggestion  but thats a flamer helmet!!!
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Offline Tripler

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Re: open faced helmets proper eye wear to wear?
« Reply #10 on: Mar 12, 2011, 20:11:15 »
thats a flamer helmet!!!


Not if you buy the Matte Black. You are riding a cafe are you not ?   ;D
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Offline Swapmeet Louie

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Re: open faced helmets proper eye wear to wear?
« Reply #11 on: Mar 12, 2011, 20:16:47 »
Ya, that helmet is pretty gay.

 Anybody seen Spaceballs? "Major Asshole reporting for duty Sir" haha

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Offline motrhd

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Re: open faced helmets proper eye wear to wear?
« Reply #12 on: Mar 12, 2011, 21:06:43 »
OK I know that they are not cheap but in forty years of riding the best eyewear I have found is Panoptics, they are fantastic and worth the big bucks. I believe that adults are able to decide for themselves what helmet to wear, I live in Michigan and have to wear one otherwise I would not, and before anybody starts in............when my number is up I'll glady go slidin into that hole............man what a ride!!!
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Offline Tripler

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Re: open faced helmets proper eye wear to wear?
« Reply #13 on: Mar 12, 2011, 21:32:00 »
I believe that adults are able to decide for themselves what helmet to wear,

Can't argue with that, what i was pointing out was, a helmet for the price of a pair of goggles. Money seemed to be important as well as his eyes tearing up.
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Offline stript.714 o/c

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Re: open faced helmets proper eye wear to wear?
« Reply #14 on: Mar 13, 2011, 04:29:09 »
Thanks Trip.
 LOUIE yes i am surrounded by assholes . TEY TEY TEREY TEY TEY TEY TEY TEY !! LOL
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Offline redlinedave

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Re: open faced helmets proper eye wear to wear?
« Reply #15 on: Mar 14, 2011, 11:43:19 »
halcyons can be found on Ebay.uk for a good price, got mine for $14 plus shipping
sometimes you get lucky
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Offline cervin

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Re: open faced helmets proper eye wear to wear?
« Reply #16 on: Oct 27, 2011, 03:11:36 »
i bought my halcyon goggles from a thrift store

she was just sitting there collecting dust

$5 :X
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Re: open faced helmets proper eye wear to wear?
« Reply #17 on: Oct 27, 2011, 19:07:59 »
wiley X's hands downt he best riding glasses you can get! if you are intrested in a set my brother owns an optical company i can get them a bit cheaper than you can in stores for you.  I have transion lenses in mine and love it! one pair of glasses no more claear and tinted 2 pairs... he also stocks a female version my wife LOVES! LOVES LOVES!
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Offline RoadRash

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Re: open faced helmets proper eye wear to wear?
« Reply #18 on: Oct 28, 2011, 20:32:47 »
Helmet choice is a personal one, so don't preach.

That said, I bought a pair of "Big Ben"s on Evilbay.  they have kind of a vintage look while still allowing me to wear my glasses under them.
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