Goggles

Previously John Tickell wrote:

For the past 25 years I have run bikes with touring fairings and/or screens for the vast majority of the time have worn an open face helmet. Having acquired an ES2 am finding it a bit drafty and need to purchase a pair of goggles. Any recommendations, suitable for wearing over prescription glasses? John

Ihave a 'Shark Evoline 3' helmet which can be used as full face, or the chinguard can be flipped over to create an open face helmet (approved for use in either mode). The visor can be up or down, and there is a sun visor which can also be up or down. I find it best to put the helmet on when wearing my glasses, but remove the glasses before taking the helmet off.

Only thing that I'm not so keen on is that the ventilation level is on the high side with the helmet in full face mode (rather more when open face!) but at least it doesn't mist up.

Previously John Tickell wrote:

Thanks for replys. Looking on Google I see there is a Bob Heath flip up visor that fixes to the 3 helmet press studs, I have a nearly new Bell helmet which it seems compatable with. Any one any experience with BH item? John

I used one of these years ago when I was a courier. Actually I used two because the first one disappeared when going rather fast with the visor up. In practical terms they were as good as the modern scooter rider type helmet with the built in visor which I now use. They didn't look quite as good, but you could always take the visor off and bung it in your pannier on those rare sunny days when I was going a bit slower.

If you have already got a good open face that you are happy with I'd give it a go. It might also be worthwhile looking at the Davida website http://davida.co.uk/index.phpas they do a range of goggles and visors.

Cheers Jak

I use goggles for racing (over the glasses type) but hate them on the road, you need owl like neck swivelling to be able to look behind you!

A few years ago a local optician was offering prescription lenses for motorcycle goggles. Not too sure how common (or relevant) this might be?

Yes you can still have them fitted, but it still doesn't help you look over your shoulder!

I use an HJC open face helmet with integral clear and dark visor. Under this I wear vari focal glasses so that I can see long distance, but still read a map in my tank bag

I find this an exellent combination for all occasions- sunny, dark, rain, or fog, or visor up for wind in my face. I have used it well over 100mph on my modern bike, and the HJC helmet only costs about £100

I use a pair of Uvex 'Rallye' goggles which are made to fit over spactacles but an internet search seems to suggest that they have been discontinued...they are comfortable and seal well. There may still be some out there.

http://www.fc-moto.de/Uvex-Rallye-Goggle

Haveyou thoughtabout Contactlenses? the less equipment like glasses and goggles on the helmet makesiteasier tolookbehind...... andtheywill still be therewhenyoulookforward again!