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zenn68 · 04-20-2008, 06:45 PM

I have a HJC CL-SP helmet that I need to order a new visor for, Noticed that the various colored and smoked or mirrored versions are about the same parice. Are they worth it over just a plain clear visor, or are they more gimmick than performance?

amvince · 04-20-2008, 06:47 PM

I don't have an HJC but I love my Dark Smoke Visor on my Scorpion Helmet. I don't like wearing Sunglasses under my Visor.

ranger04 · 04-20-2008, 08:10 PM

I have the HJC-CL-15 helmet
After having a Dark smoke anti-fog visor I will never ever go back to clear. So much nicer on the bright sunny days, it fogs up alot less than a visor that isnt anti-fog and over all is much better. Some argue that its harder to see at night with dark tint, but I have had no problems with mine yet.
Im gonna tell ya to go for the tint

Burnt · 04-20-2008, 09:17 PM

I have a HJC CL-SP Barbwire. I just bought a medium smoke visor. I paid $45 Canadian from the dealer.

I believe you can get three grades, light, medium and dark.
I liked the look of a full dark but avoided it, just incase I was going to be out in the night. I have read and heard that a real dark tint can really effect your sight at night. I have no personal proof of that. I still do not know how the med dark will be.

I felt I needed to find a happy medium so that is what I got. I like the tint I get, it cuts down on the sun effect and still looks cool.

I have attached a pic, I think it looks good.

Good luck

Uncle B · 04-20-2008, 09:20 PM

Im say go for the tint too.

SNAFU · 04-20-2008, 09:35 PM

I like the mirrored look.

XoZe · 04-20-2008, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SNAFU

I like the mirrored look.

x2...I have the mirror as well.

raycogxxx · 04-21-2008, 12:23 AM

I have a HJC CL-SP Osiris with a clear and dark smoke-smoke works great on sunny days just don't get caught after dark with it or you'll be riding around with the visor open to see. I keep the xtra shield in my saddle bag inside a visor protector.

zenn68 · 04-21-2008, 08:27 AM

Thanks all, think i may go with the mirrored, and keep the clear as a spare for night riding.

Burnt - nice pic of the M50. How do you like it? I been considering one.

05HDRAM · 04-21-2008, 09:21 AM

I always found that the mirrored visors are better for all round riding than just a dark visor.

04-20-2008, 06:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
zenn68 Clunked into first gear Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: GS500e Location: New York Posts: 236	New visor I have a HJC CL-SP helmet that I need to order a new visor for, Noticed that the various colored and smoked or mirrored versions are about the same parice. Are they worth it over just a plain clear visor, or are they more gimmick than performance?

04-20-2008, 06:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
amvince Fifth gear streak Joined: Jan 2008 Bike: 07 M50 Black, 06 Ninja 250 Blue Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 1,598	I don't have an HJC but I love my Dark Smoke Visor on my Scorpion Helmet. I don't like wearing Sunglasses under my Visor. __________________ "ALL I CAN DO IS WHAT I CAN DO"

04-20-2008, 08:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
ranger04 Sprocket Pilot Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M50B Location: ohio Posts: 830	I have the HJC-CL-15 helmet After having a Dark smoke anti-fog visor I will never ever go back to clear. So much nicer on the bright sunny days, it fogs up alot less than a visor that isnt anti-fog and over all is much better. Some argue that its harder to see at night with dark tint, but I have had no problems with mine yet. Im gonna tell ya to go for the tint __________________ Pics of Bike -MySpace-http://copronymous.com/images/M50-MANUAL.pdf

04-20-2008, 09:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
Burnt Seat Tester Joined: Mar 2007 Bike: '07 Black M50 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 64	I have a HJC CL-SP Barbwire. I just bought a medium smoke visor. I paid $45 Canadian from the dealer. I believe you can get three grades, light, medium and dark. I liked the look of a full dark but avoided it, just incase I was going to be out in the night. I have read and heard that a real dark tint can really effect your sight at night. I have no personal proof of that. I still do not know how the med dark will be. I felt I needed to find a happy medium so that is what I got. I like the tint I get, it cuts down on the sun effect and still looks cool. I have attached a pic, I think it looks good. Good luck Attached Thumbnails

04-20-2008, 09:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
Uncle B Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 06 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Location: Gordon Texas Latitude: 32.54833 Longitude: -98.36889 Posts: 4,098	Im say go for the tint too. __________________ Ride Safe, Ride Long, & Have Fun Benjamin Franklin> They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security. http://www.gordontexas.net/ http://www.gordonvfd.com/

04-20-2008, 09:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
SNAFU Leaned over, knee down Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Black Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 4,779	I like the mirrored look. Attached Thumbnails __________________

04-21-2008, 12:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
raycogxxx Sprocket Pilot Joined: Feb 2007 Bike: 2006 M50-Blue Location: Ft Worth, Texas Posts: 835	I have a HJC CL-SP Osiris with a clear and dark smoke-smoke works great on sunny days just don't get caught after dark with it or you'll be riding around with the visor open to see. I keep the xtra shield in my saddle bag inside a visor protector. __________________ "So long as they don't get violent, I want to let everyone say what they wish, for I myself have always said exactly what pleased me." -- Albert Einstein 2006 M50 Blue, Jardine Slash Cuts w/custom baffles (courtesy of BlueM50Chick), Saddleman Profiler Seat, Memphis Shades Poptop shield, Tour Master saddle and fork bags, Küryakyn Dually ISO-Pegs, Stebel Airhorn.

04-21-2008, 08:27 AM	#9 (permalink)
zenn68 Clunked into first gear Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: GS500e Location: New York Posts: 236	Thanks all, think i may go with the mirrored, and keep the clear as a spare for night riding. Burnt - nice pic of the M50. How do you like it? I been considering one.

04-21-2008, 09:21 AM	#10 (permalink)
05HDRAM Third gear and cruising Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: 2006 M50 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 506	I always found that the mirrored visors are better for all round riding than just a dark visor.

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