Tinted Visors vs. Sun Glasses - Page 2

Mista Bob · March 30th, 2009, 05:01 PM

I always wear my tinted visor, with my helmet sunglasses get pushed up a bit so they cant rest on my nose.
So it's a bit annoying, but if I ever go out with some night riding in the plan I'll probably use my clear + glasses.

Only ever ridden at night once and I used my tinted visor with minimal problems.
Was in the city though, I imagine it would be down right dangerous and scary on a unlit highway.

Kurosaki · March 30th, 2009, 08:39 PM

Oh. I should also note I can't wear sunglasses even if I wanted because I wear normal glasses and I don't have any prescription sunglasses.

aloh · March 30th, 2009, 09:40 PM

I've been using a smoked visor for my helmet, but i recently purchased some oakleys with polarized lenses. I'll probably be wearing the sunglasses with the clear visor now.

jfauerba · March 31st, 2009, 05:15 AM

I can't seem to fit sunglasses on when I have my helmet on. Though about a tinted visor but I go to work in the dark so I would have to carry both all the time. I have a problem in the afternoon at one red light which is directly in the sun on my way home. If I am first at the red light, I can't look into the light because the sun is also right there.

Current solution:
Take one of those self stick car window tints for babies, cut a 1.5" out and put it in the top of my visor. It is just out of my way on normally viewing but when I need to look at a red light I can choose to look through it.

djpharoah · March 31st, 2009, 07:13 AM

I ride with contacts+oakleys+clear visor on my EXO700 helmet.

motorcycle_munge · April 1st, 2009, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by motorcycle_munge

Right now I use a clear visor and sunglasses. I have ordered a new helmet with the flip down sunglasses. It's supposed to come in next week, so I will update you on which one I think is best.

I got my new helmet yesterday, an HJC IS-16. I really like it. It has the flip down sunglasses built into the helmet. It is real light and has lots of venting. I would recommend this helmet.

komohana · April 1st, 2009, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motorcycle_munge

I got my new helmet yesterday, an HJC IS-16. I really like it. It has the flip down sunglasses built into the helmet. It is real light and has lots of venting. I would recommend this helmet.

hey amanda, i've consider'd getting me one of those HJC helmets. do the sun glasses work as advertised? (eye coverage), and is it hard to actuate while riding?

aloha

motorcycle_munge · April 1st, 2009, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by komohana

hey amanda, i've consider'd getting me one of those HJC helmets. do the sun glasses work as advertised? (eye coverage), and is it hard to actuate while riding?

aloha

Yes there is eye coverage, and the bottom part covers up to your nose so there is not much exposed. I really like the sun glasses part because you don't have to worry about adjusting them.

komohana · April 1st, 2009, 08:56 PM

excellent...am sure proper sizing helps

thanx!

camaroz1985 · April 2nd, 2009, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by komohana

hey amanda, i've consider'd getting me one of those HJC helmets. do the sun glasses work as advertised? (eye coverage), and is it hard to actuate while riding?

aloha

Check it out
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=15167

Also a video review here
http://youtube.com/?v=sqdqhfXml2k

komohana · April 2nd, 2009, 01:19 PM

mahalo ryan

cwb48 · April 2nd, 2009, 01:45 PM

Speaking of polarized sunglasses, does anyone else get a kind of psychedelic rainbow effect with polarized sunglasses and a clear shield (at least in the daytime)? I can't use my polarized glasses with my HJC CL-Max because the effect is just too distracting.

Chris

aloh · April 2nd, 2009, 11:35 PM

yeaaah i just wore my polarized oakleys under my helmet today...and the rainbow colors, though pretty, were distracting. Back to my tinted visor it is!

NJD022588 · April 3rd, 2009, 08:47 PM

I have a dark smoke visor for an EXO-700. It really doesnt seem to block that much light, so I'm fine wearing it at night.

Also, look how cool I look in it!!

Snake · April 3rd, 2009, 08:52 PM

Yes you look very cool in it Nick. You are a chick magnet.

kkim · April 3rd, 2009, 08:56 PM

Nick is in that pic?? I only see one person.

Ramen · April 4th, 2009, 06:48 AM

Tinted visor here. I have a nice zippered pocket inside my Joe Rocket jacket that's meant for a second visor, so I'm covered.

mike_sema · April 4th, 2009, 07:17 AM

I have the Scorpion exo 1000 with the pull down visor worke like a champ

paterick4o8 · April 4th, 2009, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NJD022588

I have a dark smoke visor for an EXO-700. It really doesnt seem to block that much light, so I'm fine wearing it at night.

Also, look how cool I look in it!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcuriel

Yes you look very cool in it Nick. You are a chick magnet.

Oh what!? I have the Scorpion EXO-700 with Dark Smoke visor too, but my magnet doesn't work!

Purspeed · April 4th, 2009, 11:48 AM

I use "BlueBlockers"...anyone remember those?

OldGuy · April 4th, 2009, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Purspeed

I use "BlueBlockers"...anyone remember those?

Yea - how's the fishing?

March 30th, 2009, 09:40 PM	#43
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April 1st, 2009, 08:56 PM	#49
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April 2nd, 2009, 01:19 PM	#51
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April 2nd, 2009, 11:35 PM	#53
aloh lolwut Name: Alex Location: socal Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 196	yeaaah i just wore my polarized oakleys under my helmet today...and the rainbow colors, though pretty, were distracting. Back to my tinted visor it is! __________________________________________________ 08 Blue Ninja 250R

April 4th, 2009, 07:17 AM	#58
mike_sema ninjette.org guru Name: mike Location: tucson az Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250r Posts: 371	I have the Scorpion exo 1000 with the pull down visor worke like a champ __________________________________________________ 08 250R: sportisi VR full exhaust, Dynojet, custom seat, kleen air rmvd, rim tape, grips, fender chop,zg db windscreen,k&n air filter,15t front sprocket,sportisi-usa clipons,solo seat cowl

March 30th, 2009, 05:01 PM	#41
Mista Bob Über n00b Name: Bob Location: Alberta, Canada Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Triumph TT600, Honda NS50F, Kawasaki ZZR-250 (sold) Posts: 225	I always wear my tinted visor, with my helmet sunglasses get pushed up a bit so they cant rest on my nose. So it's a bit annoying, but if I ever go out with some night riding in the plan I'll probably use my clear + glasses. Only ever ridden at night once and I used my tinted visor with minimal problems. Was in the city though, I imagine it would be down right dangerous and scary on a unlit highway.

March 30th, 2009, 08:39 PM	#42
Kurosaki Akai Suisei - 赤い彗星 Name: Joseph Location: socal Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Kurosaki 250, 09 Honda 600RawrRawr Posts: 540	Oh. I should also note I can't wear sunglasses even if I wanted because I wear normal glasses and I don't have any prescription sunglasses.

March 31st, 2009, 05:15 AM	#44
jfauerba ninjette.org member Name: John Location: Asheville, NC Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Red Ninja 250r Posts: 59	I can't seem to fit sunglasses on when I have my helmet on. Though about a tinted visor but I go to work in the dark so I would have to carry both all the time. I have a problem in the afternoon at one red light which is directly in the sun on my way home. If I am first at the red light, I can't look into the light because the sun is also right there. Current solution: Take one of those self stick car window tints for babies, cut a 1.5" out and put it in the top of my visor. It is just out of my way on normally viewing but when I need to look at a red light I can choose to look through it.

March 31st, 2009, 07:13 AM	#45
djpharoah \m/ Name: Mesh Location: Irvine, CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): CBR600F3 Smokin Joes Posts: 138	I ride with contacts+oakleys+clear visor on my EXO700 helmet.

April 2nd, 2009, 01:45 PM	#52
cwb48 Mature motorcyclist Name: Chris Location: Sykesville, MD Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R, blue Posts: 126	Speaking of polarized sunglasses, does anyone else get a kind of psychedelic rainbow effect with polarized sunglasses and a clear shield (at least in the daytime)? I can't use my polarized glasses with my HJC CL-Max because the effect is just too distracting. Chris

April 3rd, 2009, 08:52 PM	#55
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Yes you look very cool in it Nick. You are a chick magnet.

April 3rd, 2009, 08:56 PM	#56
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Nick is in that pic?? I only see one person.

April 4th, 2009, 06:48 AM	#57
Ramen Frak It Name: Sean Location: SWFL Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 199	Tinted visor here. I have a nice zippered pocket inside my Joe Rocket jacket that's meant for a second visor, so I'm covered.

April 4th, 2009, 11:48 AM	#60
Purspeed ninjette.org guru Name: Purspeed Location: Los Angeles, CA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 469	I use "BlueBlockers"...anyone remember those? __________________________________________________ "This is my Ninja. There are many like it, but this one is mine..." ~ Purspeed (ca. Nov, 2008)

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