Whats your favorite Eye Protection ?

mbarr10 · 03-15-2017, 09:25 PM

What is your favorite Eye protection?
I have found the Safety glasses at Home Depot from the HGTV Show "Holmes on Homes". Holmes glasses are $15.99 Shatter resistant and have rubber nose pads, so they do not slip around and Rubber on the ear parts to keep from flopping around. They are aero dynamic and sit close to the face, and stay tight. I carry a clear pair and smoked pair all the time. I keep them in a Crown Royal bag ( can be fun acquiring the bags

, But really got them from the bar I work at) to keep from scratching when stored on the bike. Ask your bartender, to many go to waste. Recycle. Use them for years. The bags even can be washed. When the glasses scratch I buy a new pair.

redjay · 03-16-2017, 07:59 AM

Full face helmet with a visor.

cactusjack · 03-16-2017, 08:58 AM

I was spending the night in Los Angeles on a ride to northern California a few years ago. I went to get some dinner and it was dark when I finished eating. That's when I realized I had left my night riding glasses back home. I found the nearest Lowe's and bought some 3M safety glasses.

For daytime riding, I have a pair of WileyX sunglasses with a rubber gasket to keep dust out. I also carry a spare pair of el cheapo sunglasses just in case.

**Eagle Eye** · 03-16-2017, 10:08 AM

WileyX c/w interchangeable lenses. Clear, smoke & amber. I got the matching lenses in prescription as well, but.... found out I can see down the road better but can barely read my gauges. Now use the ones that came with it.

**Top Cat** · 03-16-2017, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by redjay

Full face helmet with a visor.

What he said

mbarr10 · 03-16-2017, 01:41 PM

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Full face helmet with a visor.

I also use A full face and a 3/4, But just purchased a 1/2 helmet and looking for options.

dank · 03-16-2017, 02:50 PM

Full face shield: had a person turn left in front of me once. My face shield bent but did not break on impact with their car. Glasses or goggles would have only protected my eyes. I would have hit nose first. Plus I've had multiple car windshields cracked by rocks. I suspect that goggles or safety glasses would not stop those from smashing my teeth. So I go full face shield.

Scootergptx · 03-16-2017, 02:58 PM

Also have a full face and shield, but don't always ride with the shield down.

Had a great pair of tinted safety glasses I got at Home Depot. Left them at a gas station. Same Home Depot doesn't carry them any more. Got another pair that work. Just not the same. Also have the flip down sun visor on the helmet. Riding due west in early winter the sun is right in my eyes. Use both glasses and the visor.

VulcanE · 03-16-2017, 03:46 PM

Clearview windshield in my fairing, and a half helmet with a pull down visor.

MET-RICK · 03-16-2017, 04:27 PM

I carry 2 pair, 1 clear and 1 smoke/tinted, both are"bi-focal" (1.50) riding glasses with foam gasket, rubber nose piece and arm coverings/sleeves and have u.v. protection. Lets me see down the road clearly and I'm also able to better/clearly read my gauges and gps.(to find out where in the hell am I now?) They're comfortable, close fitting and stay put. $30.00 / at J&P Cycle and come with a sturdy/rigid clam shell style case that zippers shut, has belt loops and a clip. Made by Chap'el. cheers

MrMikey · 03-16-2017, 04:58 PM

I have been using my regular street glasses with clip on sun shades, not ideal but it works. Only time it really bothers me is when it's cold and the suns shining, my eyes water something fierce.
This time I'm going to go with prescription, auto darkening, wrap around safety glasses like these, http://tinyurl.com/kq84zfk they'll probably cost a few bucks but work pays a percentage of safety work glasses............Mike

Thom · 03-17-2017, 12:31 PM

Solar Shades Sport over my RX glasses with my half helmet.

Loafer · 03-17-2017, 02:20 PM

Modular helmet with full shield and drop down sunshade, plus my eye glasses are the
transition type. I can usually find a happy way to travel with the choices I have.

Pitchinguy · 03-17-2017, 03:33 PM

I recommend these Edge high impact safety glasses. They fit my fat head better than anything else I've found. They stay put & don't hurt my temples or ears after a few hours. They're cheap too. We buy them by the box at work, about $10 a pair. I have smoked , clear & yellow lenses. I've got a $120 pair of sunglasses in my saddlebag I haven't worn in 2 years, these are better! No more over priced brand name sunglasses for me!

http://edgeeyewear.com/site_us/glasses.php?show=zorge

**smokier** · 03-18-2017, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

What he said

What tHEy said

Ride safe,
Smokier

03-15-2017, 09:25 PM	#1
mbarr10 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,562	Whats your favorite Eye Protection ? What is your favorite Eye protection? I have found the Safety glasses at Home Depot from the HGTV Show "Holmes on Homes". Holmes glasses are $15.99 Shatter resistant and have rubber nose pads, so they do not slip around and Rubber on the ear parts to keep from flopping around. They are aero dynamic and sit close to the face, and stay tight. I carry a clear pair and smoked pair all the time. I keep them in a Crown Royal bag ( can be fun acquiring the bags, But really got them from the bar I work at) to keep from scratching when stored on the bike. Ask your bartender, to many go to waste. Recycle. Use them for years. The bags even can be washed. When the glasses scratch I buy a new pair. __________________ Please post back after you have solved any issues 2016 1700 Vaquero 10/4/2016 2007 1500 Classic W/ Reckless Fairing, 42,000 miles 2004 600 Honda Shadow 18,000 miles 1989 500 Honda CX Custom 55,000 miles 1973 400 Kawi Triple 5,000 miles Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-16-2017, 08:58 AM	#3
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	I was spending the night in Los Angeles on a ride to northern California a few years ago. I went to get some dinner and it was dark when I finished eating. That's when I realized I had left my night riding glasses back home. I found the nearest Lowe's and bought some 3M safety glasses. For daytime riding, I have a pair of WileyX sunglasses with a rubber gasket to keep dust out. I also carry a spare pair of el cheapo sunglasses just in case. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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03-16-2017, 10:08 AM	#4
Eagle Eye Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Alberta Posts: 663	WileyX c/w interchangeable lenses. Clear, smoke & amber. I got the matching lenses in prescription as well, but.... found out I can see down the road better but can barely read my gauges. Now use the ones that came with it. __________________ VBA #02217 06 Nomad Buy the ticket, Take the ride.
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03-16-2017, 02:50 PM	#7
dank Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,595	Full face shield: had a person turn left in front of me once. My face shield bent but did not break on impact with their car. Glasses or goggles would have only protected my eyes. I would have hit nose first. Plus I've had multiple car windshields cracked by rocks. I suspect that goggles or safety glasses would not stop those from smashing my teeth. So I go full face shield. __________________ Dan K Member #100 2009 ST1300: Performance exceeding even Victory riders' boasts.
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03-16-2017, 02:58 PM	#8
Scootergptx Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Grand Prairie, TX Posts: 654	Also have a full face and shield, but don't always ride with the shield down. Had a great pair of tinted safety glasses I got at Home Depot. Left them at a gas station. Same Home Depot doesn't carry them any more. Got another pair that work. Just not the same. Also have the flip down sun visor on the helmet. Riding due west in early winter the sun is right in my eyes. Use both glasses and the visor. __________________ 2011 Vaquero V&H slip ons Roaring Toyz intake PCV (removed) Ivan's ECU flash
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03-16-2017, 07:59 AM	#2
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,927	Full face helmet with a visor.
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03-16-2017, 03:46 PM	#9
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	Clearview windshield in my fairing, and a half helmet with a pull down visor. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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03-16-2017, 04:27 PM	#10
MET-RICK Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: ontario, canada Posts: 177	I carry 2 pair, 1 clear and 1 smoke/tinted, both are"bi-focal" (1.50) riding glasses with foam gasket, rubber nose piece and arm coverings/sleeves and have u.v. protection. Lets me see down the road clearly and I'm also able to better/clearly read my gauges and gps.(to find out where in the hell am I now?) They're comfortable, close fitting and stay put. $30.00 / at J&P Cycle and come with a sturdy/rigid clam shell style case that zippers shut, has belt loops and a clip. Made by Chap'el. cheers Last edited by MET-RICK; 03-16-2017 at 04:30 PM.
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03-16-2017, 04:58 PM	#11
MrMikey Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 403	I have been using my regular street glasses with clip on sun shades, not ideal but it works. Only time it really bothers me is when it's cold and the suns shining, my eyes water something fierce. This time I'm going to go with prescription, auto darkening, wrap around safety glasses like these, http://tinyurl.com/kq84zfk they'll probably cost a few bucks but work pays a percentage of safety work glasses............Mike __________________ '09 Voyager
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03-17-2017, 12:31 PM	#12
Thom Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Webster MA Posts: 188	Solar Shades Sport over my RX glasses with my half helmet. __________________ 2006 Nomad 1600 "Big Irish" BatWing Fairing 12" KST Mayhem Dresser Bars Demon Cycle Mirrors Tunes supplied by Pioneer and Polk Exhaust courtesy of Vance and Hines and Big City Thunder
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03-17-2017, 02:20 PM	#13
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Modular helmet with full shield and drop down sunshade, plus my eye glasses are the transition type. I can usually find a happy way to travel with the choices I have. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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03-17-2017, 03:33 PM	#14
Pitchinguy Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 424	I recommend these Edge high impact safety glasses. They fit my fat head better than anything else I've found. They stay put & don't hurt my temples or ears after a few hours. They're cheap too. We buy them by the box at work, about $10 a pair. I have smoked , clear & yellow lenses. I've got a $120 pair of sunglasses in my saddlebag I haven't worn in 2 years, these are better! No more over priced brand name sunglasses for me! http://edgeeyewear.com/site_us/glasses.php?show=zorge __________________ *2011 Nomad* *VBA #01922* Last edited by Pitchinguy; 03-17-2017 at 03:40 PM.
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