Author Topic: Anyone wear glasses AND a full face helmet? Suggestions? (Read 3110 times)

number13 · « **on:** November 26, 2006, 12:02:31 PM »

Hey All

I'd like to get a full coverage helmet, but haven't had
much luck finding anything in local bike shops for glasses wearers.
I know they make flip-up full coverage helmets for us four-eyed types,
do any of you own such a helmet? Any you like or dislike?

andy750 · « **Reply #1 on:** November 26, 2006, 12:17:13 PM »

Not quite sure what helmet you mean but I wear a regular Shoei full-face helmet with glasses -no problems. Have always worn glasses with full-face helmets.....

cheers
Andy

mrblasty · « **Reply #2 on:** November 26, 2006, 12:18:15 PM »

I use the Shoei TZ-R, it's not a modular but the glasses fit nicely in the cheek pads. The only problem I have is my damned glasses fog up so badly I end up ridding without them in the winter.

kghost · « **Reply #3 on:** November 26, 2006, 12:22:45 PM »

Any full face helmet can be worn with glasses...provided your spec's aint something out of willy wonka and the chocolate factory or an elton john escapee...

I wear an AGV full face with mine...no issues. There is a tendancy for them to fog in Cold weather areas but I don't live anywhere near there

Now that being said....its alot easier to get them on and off with a flip up lid.

There are numerous flip lids on the market. The nolan is one of my favorites.

seaweb11 · « **Reply #4 on:** November 26, 2006, 12:33:32 PM »

I think the biggest problem for you will be finding a hement big enough to fit over yout head

number13 · « **Reply #5 on:** November 26, 2006, 12:40:24 PM »

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I think the biggest problem for you will be finding a hement big enough to fit over yout head

Right! Maybe just another coat of Dipity Doo and some
goggles is all I really need!

Anyway...my glasses, like everything in my life, are vintage plastic poindexters with
curved "cable" ear pieces. Almost impossible to get them on after the helmet is on, and
a bit too wide for most one piece full coverage helmets. Should I just get corrective
laser surgery? Might be cheaper than some helmets I've seen.

Rsnip988 · « **Reply #6 on:** November 26, 2006, 01:37:18 PM »

isnt all that hair enough padding for your brain?

RKS

jdigga · « **Reply #7 on:** November 26, 2006, 02:12:13 PM »

I wear an HJC CL-14. My glasses are really thin, though, so they never really pose a problem. My shield will fog up on cold days, but not my glasses.

mick750F · « **Reply #8 on:** November 26, 2006, 02:25:22 PM »

Quote from: number13 on November 26, 2006, 12:40:24 PM

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I think the biggest problem for you will be finding a hement big enough to fit over yout head

Right! Maybe just another coat of Dipity Doo and some
goggles is all I really need!

Anyway...my glasses, like everything in my life, are vintage plastic poindexters with
curved "cable" ear pieces. Almost impossible to get them on after the helmet is on, and
a bit too wide for most one piece full coverage helmets. Should I just get corrective
laser surgery? Might be cheaper than some helmets I've seen.

When I bought my modular helmet it was because I had glasses with cable side pieces. There was no way to put a full helmet on over them or to put them on once the helmet was on.They were great glasses so I bought a helmet that I could use with them...a Nolan100. Last year I had to get new glasses and couldn't find any I liked with cable side pieces so I got some spiffy frames that have magnets on them to attach sunglasses...very slick. These new glasses can easily be put on once the helmet is on. My point? I like the Nolan a lot. It's very convenient when buying gas or simply talking to someone but, my next helmet will probably be a full non-modular. If you need a modular because of your glasses then the Nolan100 is a good deal at a little over $200.

Mike

kghost · « **Reply #9 on:** November 26, 2006, 03:45:22 PM »

The new model of the Nolan even has a handy second flip down tinted visor.......

siter81 · « **Reply #10 on:** November 26, 2006, 03:51:24 PM »

I wear a full face helmet with glasses.kinda pain in the a##.I like a tight fitting helmet,so glasses off then helmet.then opposite for on.One of the many bummers for people with bad eyesite EH?

Siter81

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #11 on:** November 26, 2006, 03:57:53 PM »

Ha, took me a couple of rides after getting a full-face (Bell Sprint) to get the new routine down as you described. First couple of times I'd start to lift the helmet off with the glasses still on

. Don't even think about it now. I thought about a modular, but figured a non-modular might have an edge in terms of overall strength. Not at all sure that is sound reasoning, but what the heck.

jabbadeznuts · « **Reply #12 on:** November 26, 2006, 04:18:50 PM »

I have no problems with my full face and glasses. Granted, my glasses are thin and small.

number13 · « **Reply #13 on:** November 26, 2006, 04:34:43 PM »

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If you need a modular because of your glasses then the Nolan100 is a good deal at a little over $200.

Thanks Mick750F, that is just what I was looking for!!

Likewise, thanks to all who replied and made fun of my hair.

Jeff · « **Reply #14 on:** November 26, 2006, 05:12:57 PM »

Maybe get something other than the poindexters? Just because your bike is vintage doesn't mean your glasses have to be.

Jeff

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #15 on:** November 26, 2006, 05:53:01 PM »

As long as you put your glasses on after you put the helmet on.......................................................
(at least it works for my sunglasses)

hopterfixer · « **Reply #16 on:** November 26, 2006, 06:33:16 PM »

I wear sunglasses 95% of the time I ride, I wear an Arai Astral, and they don't fog when I am moving. They are the straight type bows since I have to put them on after I put my helmet on. It ends up adding five minutes to each trip on the bike; Jacket on, earplugs in, helmet on, buckle hemet, glasses on, gloves on, start bike. It takes even longer when it is below 50. A pain in the a@@ sometimes, but I won't leave home without ANY of it. Too much to lose, in my mind, well not in my mind, you know......

oldbiker · « **Reply #17 on:** November 27, 2006, 12:24:53 AM »

You mean that's HAIR. I thought it was you in a spacemans helmet. OK, so I'm bald.

hopterfixer · « **Reply #18 on:** November 27, 2006, 04:00:57 AM »

Funny, my friends wife said I looked like an astronaut the first time she saw me riding.

Uncle Ernie · « **Reply #19 on:** November 27, 2006, 07:47:38 AM »

"Funny, my friends wife said I looked like an astronaut the first time she saw me riding."
My wife thinks sportbike riders look like chipmunks. So much for looking macho...

I actually have 3 pairs of glasses, one being prescription sunglasses. One is the same maker my father wore going back to the '40s, but they are easy to slide on. I don't get modular helmets because I keep hearing about how noisy they are. I hate ear plugs. Hate 'em.

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #20 on:** November 27, 2006, 08:39:17 AM »

I wasn't aware of the noise issue on modulars. One the positive side benefits of my Bell full-face is it's nice and quiet. My bike never sounded better.

andy750 · « **Reply #21 on:** November 27, 2006, 10:21:49 AM »

Thorough review (with comments) about the NOLAN 100:

http://www.ibmwr.org/prodreview/nolan100.html

cheers
Andy

number13 · « **Reply #22 on:** November 27, 2006, 12:21:25 PM »

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Thorough review (with comments) about the NOLAN 100:

http://www.ibmwr.org/prodreview/nolan100.html

cheers
Andy

Beautiful, thanks man.

Uncle Ernie · « **Reply #23 on:** November 27, 2006, 02:58:06 PM »

I had a BMW System 1 that was the best helmet I ever had. When I literally wore it flat out, I got a System II. The faster I went, the louder the roar got. I mean ROAR. Took it back and traded for my first Arai. I just can't argue with success.
BTW- if wind noise bugs folks with Davidas; cut oval pieces of sheepskin and use double sided tape to put them in where your ears go. Big help.

BobbyR · « **Reply #24 on:** November 27, 2006, 06:24:01 PM »

The only thing I hate is having to take my glasses off before pulling the helmet on and off. But for extra safety I guess it is worth it.

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Author Topic: Anyone wear glasses AND a full face helmet? Suggestions? (Read 3110 times)

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