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tlwisner · 05-01-2006, 12:02 PM

When I ride, I always wear sunglasses or clear lensed glasses, even behind my face shield. Here's a great source for excellent riding eyewear for $4 - $6 each. It's nice to know your glasses are cheap, good looking, and ANSI impact resistant too.

www.safetyglassesusa.com

I got some AO Flywear Blue Mirrored sunglasses, Allsafe Seneca clear lens glasses, and 2 pairs each ot Elvex TNT Clear and Flash mirrored. Shipped, these 6 pairs were under $30 - and they're very nice too. Fast shipping is nice also...

Scribbles · 05-01-2006, 12:42 PM

Thank for the link!

**Clint** · 05-01-2006, 01:50 PM

Arai visors are polycarbonate (Lexan), so I consider that safe enough.

tlwisner · 05-01-2006, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

Arai visors are polycarbonate (Lexan), so I consider that safe enough.

Do you ever open the visor? In my case, with my Vega 3/4 and my Nolan N41 Classic Plus, I usually open the visor at lower speeds on nice days - but I still don't want crap to hit me in the eyes. I'll agree that helmet faceshields are plenty of protection and if you vever ride with them open, no big deal.

**inspiron** · 05-01-2006, 02:36 PM

I've got my Shoei pinlock visor (2 layers of plastic), and wear my prescription sunglasses behind those. The sunglasses have hardened plastic lenses with a UV filter, etc.

sunny · 05-01-2006, 02:49 PM

before i went back to wearing glasses, i always wore eye protection behind my clear visor. just in case.

Rockhead · 05-01-2006, 02:53 PM

I just ordered from them last week and got three pairs of sunglasses. I should have bought a few clears. The order came fast; I ordered on a Friday and got it on Tuesday.

tlwisner · 05-01-2006, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by inspiron

I've got my Shoei pinlock visor (2 layers of plastic), and wear my prescription sunglasses behind those. The sunglasses have hardened plastic lenses with a UV filter, etc.

That's very good. Some of us are cursed with 20/20 vision (still, somehow, at age 42) and don't have any Rx glasses though.

I guess I should have posted this in the Cruiser section. $4.13 for the Elvex TNT glasses ($3.90 for clear) which are ANSI Z87.1-2003 certified and 99.9% UV protection seems pretty good to me.

**inspiron** · 05-01-2006, 02:58 PM

Hey, at least I'm better off than my dad - without his glasses, he has 20/400 vision ... legally blind. My prescription is not all that dramatic, but it does correct for several minor things that add up to some pretty fuzzy sight without correction.

tlwisner · 05-01-2006, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by inspiron

Hey, at least I'm better off than my dad - without his glasses, he has 20/400 vision ... legally blind. My prescription is not all that dramatic, but it does correct for several minor things that add up to some pretty fuzzy sight without correction.

I guess I get my sight from my dad, eagle eyed old buzzard...

These glasses from www.safetyglasses.com are very nice - I know that thet cost quite a bit more down at the home depot place...

**inspiron** · 05-01-2006, 03:09 PM

I dunno ... it would cost me about $1000 to get to the next Home Depot

hammersfan · 05-01-2006, 05:08 PM

Home depot up here in Canada have some really cool safety sunglasses, they wrap around , give good protection and even look cool. About $12 Cnd. Everything is more here than in the states.

Colorado Cajun · 05-01-2006, 05:45 PM

Oakley M Frames - I switch the lens to a clear set at night. Those are the clearest glasses I have ever owned.

tlwisner · 05-01-2006, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by hammersfan

Home depot up here in Canada have some really cool safety sunglasses, they wrap around , give good protection and even look cool. About $12 Cnd. Everything is more here than in the states.

www.safetyglassesusa.com looks like they do international orders too. No, I don't own stock in the company - I'm just a favorably impressed customer.

old-n-slow · 05-01-2006, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tlwisner

Do you ever open the visor? In my case, with my Vega 3/4 and my Nolan N41 Classic Plus, I usually open the visor at lower speeds on nice days - but I still don't want crap to hit me in the eyes. I'll agree that helmet faceshields are plenty of protection and if you vever ride with them open, no big deal.

One thing about a less than full coverage helmet or opening the visor while riding is that the breeze can cause you to develop a nasty case of dry eye. After the ride you feel as if there's a stick or grains of sand in your eye that hurt like hell. The only thing that's worked so far for me is Systane. It costs more but it works miracles. Imitation tears help a bit, with a cold compress but the Systane just works much better. Stay away from the 'get the red out' drops if you develop dry eye, they only make it worse.

chrisan · 05-02-2006, 02:14 AM

I have tinted visor in addition to the clear one on both my helmets. I think sunglasses and a helmet on a sports bike is stupid. Or to ride with open visor.

**inspiron** · 05-02-2006, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisan

I have tinted visor in addition to the clear one on both my helmets. I think sunglasses and a helmet on a sports bike is stupid. Or to ride with open visor.

Well, since I have to wear glasses either way, it doesn't really make much difference if I have a clear visor with sunglasses behind it, or a tinted visor with clear glasses behind it. Since I have several visors (tinted and clear) for my helmet, I have all options open.

tlwisner · 05-02-2006, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by old-n-slow

One thing about a less than full coverage helmet or opening the visor while riding is that the breeze can cause you to develop a nasty case of dry eye.

I've never had that problem, even on 200 mile rides without a faceshield (but with a big windshield on my cruiser) although I do know one guy with a severe tear duct problem of some sort who has to wear some tightly fitted goggles.

tlwisner · 05-02-2006, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisan

I have tinted visor in addition to the clear one on both my helmets. I think sunglasses and a helmet on a sports bike is stupid. Or to ride with open visor.

I think it's a lot easier to carry a spare set of glasses to change than it is to drag along an extra visor and change that out when the light conditions change - but I don't do the sport bike thing anymore so I'm not up on the fashion does and don'ts.

buechee · 05-02-2006, 09:54 AM

I plan to open a site just for bikers. I will be selling eyewear. Not sure of pricing as of yet. But I do plan to sell the type of glasses we need for riding. I'll keep you guys posted on the progress.

05-01-2006, 12:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
tlwisner Throttle Jockey Joined: Apr 2004 Bike: '05 Boulevard C50 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 3,208	Eye Protection When I ride, I always wear sunglasses or clear lensed glasses, even behind my face shield. Here's a great source for excellent riding eyewear for $4 - $6 each. It's nice to know your glasses are cheap, good looking, and ANSI impact resistant too. www.safetyglassesusa.com I got some AO Flywear Blue Mirrored sunglasses, Allsafe Seneca clear lens glasses, and 2 pairs each ot Elvex TNT Clear and Flash mirrored. Shipped, these 6 pairs were under $30 - and they're very nice too. Fast shipping is nice also... __________________ Tim Wisner AMA, SCRC Happiness is something we create

05-01-2006, 12:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Scribbles Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: Looking for a new experience! (last bike--Lt. Blue 2005 S50) Location: The Heart of it All Posts: 742	Thank for the link! __________________ -- Scribbles Internet scribblings of a random nature... iPodities

05-01-2006, 02:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 12,073	I've got my Shoei pinlock visor (2 layers of plastic), and wear my prescription sunglasses behind those. The sunglasses have hardened plastic lenses with a UV filter, etc. __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

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sunny Leaned over, knee down Joined: Nov 2004 Bike: '97 suzuki savage, '90 honda shadow, '75 kh400, and a broom Location: fort worthless Posts: 4,678	before i went back to wearing glasses, i always wore eye protection behind my clear visor. just in case. __________________ "blah blah blah, the world revolves around me, blah blah blah, your perception of events can't possibly be valid, blah blah blah, i wasn't there but i know everything about everything, blah blah blah." - 95% of the male population. you WISH this post was brought to you by rum.

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Rockhead M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: M50 Location: 1060 West Addison, Chicago Posts: 3,767	I just ordered from them last week and got three pairs of sunglasses. I should have bought a few clears. The order came fast; I ordered on a Friday and got it on Tuesday. Attached Thumbnails

05-01-2006, 02:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 12,073	Hey, at least I'm better off than my dad - without his glasses, he has 20/400 vision ... legally blind. My prescription is not all that dramatic, but it does correct for several minor things that add up to some pretty fuzzy sight without correction. __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

05-01-2006, 03:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 12,073	I dunno ... it would cost me about $1000 to get to the next Home Depot __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

05-01-2006, 05:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
hammersfan U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2008 C90 SE Location: Ajax ,Ontario ,Canada Posts: 1,233	Home depot up here in Canada have some really cool safety sunglasses, they wrap around , give good protection and even look cool. About $12 Cnd. Everything is more here than in the states. __________________ Ride Safe Hammersfan

05-01-2006, 05:45 PM	#13 (permalink)
Colorado Cajun Sprocket Pilot Joined: Nov 2005 Bike: 2006 C50 Silver and Gray Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 851	Oakley M Frames - I switch the lens to a clear set at night. Those are the clearest glasses I have ever owned. __________________ 2006 C50 Silver and gray, Cobra Tall Sissy Bar, K&N Air filter, Suzuki bags, Custom Driver's Back Rest, Memphis Fats 19" windshield with lowers, added a 2nd horn, Power Commander PC3 USB, and Cobra Freeway bars. Mitch

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chrisan Found second gear by accident Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: suzuki bandit 400/ gsxr 600 k4/ gsxr 750 k7 Location: L.A. Posts: 340	I have tinted visor in addition to the clear one on both my helmets. I think sunglasses and a helmet on a sports bike is stupid. Or to ride with open visor. __________________ gsxr 600 k4 yellow gsxr 750 k7 silver Last edited by chrisan; 05-02-2006 at 02:25 AM.

05-02-2006, 09:54 AM	#20 (permalink)
buechee In Training Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: ZX-9R 00 Location: Ohio Posts: 111	I plan to open a site just for bikers. I will be selling eyewear. Not sure of pricing as of yet. But I do plan to sell the type of glasses we need for riding. I'll keep you guys posted on the progress.

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