July 24th, 2014, 01:19 PM | #1 |
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Helmets - mirrored visor
Does anyone ride with a mirrored visor? I'm going to check out a helmet after work. It comes with a mirrored visor so I'm not sure that will work for me - will see. It's a full face helmet - I'm looking to get a full face to replace my 3/4.
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July 24th, 2014, 01:23 PM | #2 |
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I had one on my old helmet. Looked cool as hell. I would get another one.
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July 24th, 2014, 01:24 PM | #3 |
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Little red. Did you like the visibility with it?
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July 24th, 2014, 01:30 PM | #4 |
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Just don't ride at night with it. I have two visors(dark and clear). I keep the clear visor on the bike just in case.
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July 24th, 2014, 01:31 PM | #5 |
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I'll check it out n see. It doesn't come w a clear so I'd have to get that. I don't usually ride at night now so not too big a deal
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July 24th, 2014, 01:35 PM | #6 |
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what type of helmet. My Shoie has the quick detach visor... I have a smoked one for the day time and a clear for night... I can actually change it with the helmet on my head by the side of the road.
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July 24th, 2014, 01:36 PM | #7 |
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Another option if you are just going for the sun protection side is to look at a helmet that has an internal visor. That way you can ride day, overcast, inside parking garages, night, without changing the outer visor but by raising or lowering the internal one.
And I would be surprised if a helmet didn't come with a clear option, just look for the make and model online and I am sure you'll find the clear.
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July 24th, 2014, 03:13 PM | #8 |
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I wanted a Shark helmet that had an internal visor but I couldn't find any where local that I could try them on. I'm sure my next helmet will have an integrated visor. |
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July 24th, 2014, 04:50 PM | #9 |
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Yup, no complaints. I have sensitive eyes and that was a big help. But like others have mentioned, not ant night. When I know im going to be out late I bring my clear with me or just se thd clear with sunglasses.
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July 24th, 2014, 05:14 PM | #10 |
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July 24th, 2014, 05:28 PM | #11 |
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One thing about mirrored visors is that the finish scratches very easily. That's why I switched to dark smoke.
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July 24th, 2014, 06:43 PM | #12 |
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I have a mirrored visor and ride at night with it. It darkens enough during the day to make my eyes comfortable and doesn't make things very dark at night. My color was "iridium". Also have shades that drop down if the sun is really in my face. Give some of the lighter shades a try, you'd be surprised how much you can see at night
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July 24th, 2014, 08:37 PM | #13 |
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Photochromic or go home IMO. It's amazing.
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July 24th, 2014, 09:24 PM | #14 |
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mirrored visors have the same visibility as regular tinted ones, but look cooler imo
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July 24th, 2014, 10:41 PM | #15 |
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Mirrored visors just look tinted from the inside. I have one on my variant and ride at night with it, it's a little darker but doable once your eyes adjust
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July 25th, 2014, 03:12 AM | #16 |
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does anybody have any experience with the transitions type visors?
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July 25th, 2014, 04:07 AM | #17 |
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July 25th, 2014, 04:14 AM | #18 |
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I didn't like the mirror visor at all. Well for one the helmet was a L which is too small it squeezed my head uncomfortably and the mirror was scratched all up I didn't like how it was hard to see out of
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Sorry, did you already buy it or pass? Clear visors are relatively cheap and you can replaced the padding for a larger size in most helmets. I had to get thinner pads for mine when i got it to accommodate my chipmunk cheeks.
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July 25th, 2014, 04:55 AM | #20 |
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Oh no I didn't buy it. He would have given it to me for a real bargain but it was too small anyway. There's another one that's nearby that is full face near new and clear visor. The guy is going to call me today on it so I can come n take a look.
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July 25th, 2014, 04:58 AM | #21 |
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hope that one works out for you!
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July 25th, 2014, 05:03 AM | #22 |
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I'm not too worried. I do like my 3/4 but would prefer a full.
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July 25th, 2014, 06:54 AM | #23 |
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This is just my own opinion, so take it as such.
I would never consider buying a used helmet (which is sounds like you are looking at) regardless of the deal, unless I personally knew the owner and had an immense amount of faith in them. The thing about helmets is they are designed that any impacts break down the protective padding inside to spread the force out. So while the shell might look perfectly fine, the question becomes how often was it dropped from the bike, or a table, or chair, or whatever and onto what surface; concrete, asphalt, grass. Also, how old really is the helmet? The padding breaks down on its own after a few years even if its never been moved from a shelf. There's a tag inside that should have that information. I know some helmets are ridiculously expensive, but there are a lot that are good budget lids that have good protection and features. My favorite right now is SparX, which run around $160 and some stores carry in stock. Though RevZilla is having them on closeout for just over $80.... whoa. Anyway, just my two cents.
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July 25th, 2014, 07:00 AM | #24 |
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was thinking about making a similar post yesterday.
I am on the fence about tinted and mirrored visors. I really like the visibility of a clear visor never liked wearing sunglasses or anything with a tint but tinted or mirrored visors just look so much cooler, and I mean what is the point of riding if you don't look cool....right? The eternal question, looks vs function? I really just need to try one out and see what I think
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July 25th, 2014, 07:10 AM | #25 |
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I need the tint or sunglasses. i squint to much without them. But, like i said, my eyes tend to be more sensitive.
I think it has a lot to do with what you're used to. Though i will say my boyfriend never wears sunglasses, doesn't have the same issue as me, and tried a tinted visor. He loves it.
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July 25th, 2014, 07:51 AM | #26 |
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Wait a sec... you're buying a USED helmet?
If so, it's not the greatest idea. For one thing, it's been in intimate contact with someone else's oily, nasty scalp. It's been sweated in. It's been sneezed in. Yuk. A helmet is about as intimate a piece of apparel as underwear... would you buy someone else's used panties? For another, you don't know what it's been through. And finally, helmets have a limited lifespan even if they are properly cared for. The big issue is the EPS foam inside, which gets hard and brittle with age (having unearthed a 20-odd hear old helmet from my attic, I can attest that this is true). A helmet that looks perfectly good may no longer protect you properly. The guideline is seven years from date of manufacture, or five years from date of first use, whichever comes first. After that, it's time for a new lid. You can probably stretch that for a year or two, but... well, how much is your head worth? The manufacture date is on a label stuck to the EPS, under the liner. Take a look in your current helmet to see what it looks like. Lift or remove the liner and you'll see it. Closeout helmets are a good way to go. You're trading a little bit of lifespan (because closeouts tend to be older) for lower cost. PS: Re the original question: A lot of mirrored shields have a brown tint. If you prefer neutral (gray), get a smoked shield. I'm really interested in the Transitions too, but they're only available for Bell and (soon) Shoei. Personally, my main helmet has a flip-down sun visor and it's AWESOME.
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July 25th, 2014, 07:51 AM | #27 |
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Yea, I'm with Teri, Joe and "Captain Obvious". No used helmets for me.
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I've had my mirrored visor for a year and a half now. It's got a few very small scratches near the quick release system, and some microscopic ones near the lift tab. They are super hard to notice unless you're really looking for it. Just don't toss the visor around willy-nilly and it'll be fine. I keep mine in the bag my helmet came in, if I need to carry it around or whatever.
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My helmet needed to be replaced long ago. I am just waiting for the Skully
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July 25th, 2014, 12:01 PM | #34 |
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i love my tinted visor. Mirrors look cool too. I have no issues seeing at night.
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July 25th, 2014, 01:26 PM | #35 |
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I don't like the fact that you have to push a button on the Skully to get it tinted, the more hands free the better. Maybe I'm missing something, but it should be automatic. That's why I love my photochromic shield, it's automatic, no buttons needed.
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I saw someone post on fb about the Skully. Apparently it's up for pre-order here. I don't know much about it, but it sure looks incredibly awesome. Searched for it on the forum and found this thread.
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I love my mirrored visor for the look and function. Be prepared to order a clear one as well or never die after the sun goes down (or before it comes up).
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