Tinted Shield for RF-1100

WhiteRice · September 19th, 2011, 12:24 PM

I'm looking into getting one for day time riding, but I was wondering which one to get.

Dark
Medium
Light
Yellow
Orange
Half-tint

I'm looking for a sunglasses replacement. Probably dark or medium. What do you guys think?

Alex · September 19th, 2011, 12:51 PM

I use the Dark during days I'm 100% sure I'll be back home well before nightfall. The Medium and Light just aren't dark enough to replace sunglasses in bright sunlight.

(Should be implied, but any of these are a bad idea if you need to ride any later than dusk).

WhiteRice · September 19th, 2011, 01:19 PM

Well that's good enough for me thanks Alex! Do you know what the orange/yellow tints are for?

Alex · September 19th, 2011, 01:25 PM

To change the color of the visor to orange and yellow, silly!

rz3r0 · September 19th, 2011, 03:51 PM

Dark smoke visor FTW. But only use it during the daytime.

gt_turbo · September 19th, 2011, 03:52 PM

i have a light smoke and imo, it works just fine on a sunny day. rode with it at night once and visibility was still decent.

EsrTek · September 19th, 2011, 03:55 PM

Go dark as you can to replace sunglasses.. if you get stuck at dusk/dark flip the visor up and keep a set of clear safety glasses under the rear seat

massacremasses · September 19th, 2011, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EsrTek

Go dark as you can to replace sunglasses.. if you get stuck at dusk/dark flip the visor up and keep a set of clear safety glasses under the rear seat

Thats actually a really good idea. I wasnt sure what I was going to do when I go to work in the morning. problem solved.

rz3r0 · September 19th, 2011, 07:40 PM

Btw it looks better if you have a gloss black helmet.

From a safety stand point, I really need to get a bunch of reflective tape to make my helmet more visible, lol.

massacremasses · September 19th, 2011, 07:43 PM

ive got a mirror visor.... I can KINDA see... lol

Dr. Ew · September 19th, 2011, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by massacremasses

ive got a mirror visor.... I can KINDA see... lol

Where did you get it from? Cuz i got mine from ebay (fail on my part) and the tint wipes off easily (especially the tab to lift the lens) and bout to look like a clear lens. Hope yours doesnt have that issue.

massacremasses · September 19th, 2011, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Ew

Where did you get it from? Cuz i got mine from ebay (fail on my part) and the tint wipes off easily (especially the tab to lift the lens) and bout to look like a clear lens. Hope yours doesnt have that issue.

idk from a motor cycle shop my friend works at in socal

It came on the THH helmet I got from them for $50... lol

Momaru · September 19th, 2011, 09:28 PM

Instead of using clear glasses, I just carry my spare (clear) shield with me on my backpack, attached with a couple of carabiners to swap with my mirrored once it gets dark-ish.
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massacremasses · September 20th, 2011, 12:21 PM

I dont even know hot to take mine of on this helmet.. lol

lux · September 20th, 2011, 12:55 PM

I have the Dark Smoke and Spectra (mirrored) visors. From what I've seen, Shoei's Dark Smoke is lighter than other manufacturers (like AGV). The Spectra seems lighter than the Dark Smoke.

September 19th, 2011, 12:24 PM	#1
WhiteRice Kamikaze Squirrel Name: Zach Location: NJ Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250r Posts: 300	Tinted Shield for RF-1100 I'm looking into getting one for day time riding, but I was wondering which one to get. Dark Medium Light Yellow Orange Half-tint I'm looking for a sunglasses replacement. Probably dark or medium. What do you guys think?

September 19th, 2011, 12:51 PM	#2
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	I use the Dark during days I'm 100% sure I'll be back home well before nightfall. The Medium and Light just aren't dark enough to replace sunglasses in bright sunlight. (Should be implied, but any of these are a bad idea if you need to ride any later than dusk). __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

September 19th, 2011, 01:25 PM	#4
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	To change the color of the visor to orange and yellow, silly! __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

September 19th, 2011, 07:43 PM	#10
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	ive got a mirror visor.... I can KINDA see... lol __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

September 19th, 2011, 09:28 PM	#13
Momaru ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paul Location: Roanoke, VA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Candy Plasma Blue 250R Posts: A lot.	Instead of using clear glasses, I just carry my spare (clear) shield with me on my backpack, attached with a couple of carabiners to swap with my mirrored once it gets dark-ish. DSC07469.jpg __________________________________________________ Proud member of the Blue Army

September 19th, 2011, 01:19 PM	#3
WhiteRice Kamikaze Squirrel Name: Zach Location: NJ Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250r Posts: 300	Well that's good enough for me thanks Alex! Do you know what the orange/yellow tints are for?

September 19th, 2011, 03:51 PM	#5
rz3r0 ninjette.org member Name: Rick Location: Hawaii Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 Kawasaki Ninja 250R(Sold), 11 Honda Ruckus, 12 Ducati Monster 696 ABS Posts: 145	Dark smoke visor FTW. But only use it during the daytime.

September 19th, 2011, 03:52 PM	#6
gt_turbo ninjette.org sage Name: L Location: WI Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 250R, '13 CBR500R Posts: 709	i have a light smoke and imo, it works just fine on a sunny day. rode with it at night once and visibility was still decent.

September 19th, 2011, 03:55 PM	#7
EsrTek ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Murfreesboro, TN Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): '13 300 Posts: A lot.	Go dark as you can to replace sunglasses.. if you get stuck at dusk/dark flip the visor up and keep a set of clear safety glasses under the rear seat

September 20th, 2011, 12:21 PM	#14
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	I dont even know hot to take mine of on this helmet.. lol __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

September 20th, 2011, 12:55 PM	#15
lux ninjette.org guru Name: lux Location: NY Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 306	I have the Dark Smoke and Spectra (mirrored) visors. From what I've seen, Shoei's Dark Smoke is lighter than other manufacturers (like AGV). The Spectra seems lighter than the Dark Smoke.

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