Topic: What Eye Protection do you use in Rain? (Read 8517 times)

Dead_Reckoning · « **on:** August 22, 2011, 07:27:32 AM »

What eye protection do you wear in rain?
I have tried numerous things over the past 40+ Years and the bottom line is that in a Torrential Downpour, there doesn't appear to be anything that works well.

Cheers
DR

Screamin · « **Reply #1 on:** August 22, 2011, 08:22:11 AM »

With my Wiley X glasses and a H.D. helmet similar to this it does very well. But you're right, when it's dumping buckets it's still difficult. FWIW, I also keep a micro fiber handy to wipe inside and out of the shield.

http://www.harley-davidson.com/mcm/mcm_product.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524448776696&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302285455&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302285455&locale=en_US&bmUID=1314015550192&bmLocale=en_US

Ironhorse · « **Reply #2 on:** August 22, 2011, 10:26:52 AM »

Quote from: Dead_Reckoning on August 22, 2011, 07:27:32 AM

In a Torrential Downpour, there doesn't appear to be anything that works well.

Under those conditions sometimes even full face helmets will either leak at the vents (unless closed) or fog up if closed. I've seen riders wearing scuba masks or swim goggles, but those fog up quickly too.

kiwihog · « **Reply #3 on:** August 22, 2011, 10:43:17 AM »

Z Wax on insides of all shields , goggles , sunglasses works to stop the fogging they are always at the major rallies

Opossum · « **Reply #4 on:** August 22, 2011, 04:39:57 PM »

Googles with the light sensitive lenses. They change from sunglasses to clear and back and the elastic strap lets you vent them easy and keeps the rain out.

Talon · « **Reply #5 on:** August 22, 2011, 05:06:24 PM »

That is the point where I pull over and have take a break!

Keats · « **Reply #6 on:** August 22, 2011, 06:25:04 PM »

I found these

Keats · « **Reply #7 on:** August 22, 2011, 06:25:45 PM »

another

Keats · « **Reply #8 on:** August 22, 2011, 06:26:34 PM »

how about this

Keats · « **Reply #9 on:** August 22, 2011, 06:27:20 PM »

if all else fails....this

Gettinold · « **Reply #10 on:** August 22, 2011, 06:28:31 PM »

Quote from: Talon on August 22, 2011, 05:06:24 PM

That is the point where I pull over and have take a break!

Great point..... take a break! They also make a mini wiper blade that clips to your finger to wipe your lens, until you can get that break!

spydglide · « **Reply #11 on:** August 22, 2011, 07:59:41 PM »

Quote from: Gettinold on August 22, 2011, 06:28:31 PM

Great point..... take a break! They also make a mini wiper blade that clips to your finger to wipe your lens, until you can get that break!

I find that in heavy rain, it's best to remove glasses due to water getting on both sides of the lens and then you really can't see chit. Pulling over is easier said than done in some situations. Like on that long bridge down in Louisana (before the hurricane blew it away....thought the thunderstorm that caught some of us on it was going to be the end of us....raining sideways and the traffic would run over you if you didn't stay ahead of the trucks and no where to pull off, of course.....just ride blind and pray. I hate rain in those situations. No wipers on a mc. spyder

Gettinold · « **Reply #12 on:** August 22, 2011, 08:53:31 PM »

Quote from: spydglide on August 22, 2011, 07:59:41 PM

I find that in heavy rain, it's best to remove glasses due to water getting on both sides of the lens and then you really can't see chit. Pulling over is easier said than done in some situations. Like on that long bridge down in Louisana (before the hurricane blew it away....thought the thunderstorm that caught some of us on it was going to be the end of us....raining sideways and the traffic would run over you if you didn't stay ahead of the trucks and no where to pull off, of course.....just ride blind and pray. I hate rain in those situations. No wipers on a mc. spyder

Ok Spyder since when do you ride on a long bridge in a hurricane in Louisana....... Did I miss a CVO GTG in the Bayou?

spydglide · « **Reply #13 on:** August 22, 2011, 09:10:04 PM »

Quote from: Gettinold on August 22, 2011, 08:53:31 PM

Ok Spyder since when do you ride on a long bridge in a hurricane in Louisana....... Did I miss a CVO GTG in the Bayou?

Well, Dave, you try not to, but the storm we got caught in was a real gully-washer...lighten bolts coming down all around....not fun at all on that bridge. The hurricane did it in a couple of years after that and I just rode on the newly replacement last summer. We better hunker down 'cause Irene is headed our way now if she decides to miss ya'll in Fla.

spyder

Buy early · « **Reply #14 on:** August 22, 2011, 09:45:11 PM »

I just coat my eyeballs with RainX.

masiman · « **Reply #15 on:** August 22, 2011, 10:59:52 PM »

Any amber lens with good optics works. Spraying both sides with Harley or Honda spray detail wax helps with the fogging issues. JT

spada84 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 23, 2011, 01:07:39 AM »

In light to moderate rain - Rx glasses with the foam insert so they work like goggles. Got them from Biker Rx at Daytona in '10. But...their prices have gone up, as in thru the roof. Put Blaze or Zookie on both sides.

Heavy rain, same goggles under a full face.

Note, this is on a SEUC with a Klockwerks shield.

kraut · « **Reply #17 on:** August 23, 2011, 03:50:03 AM »

Quote from: spydglide on August 22, 2011, 07:59:41 PM

I find that in heavy rain, it's best to remove glasses due to water getting on both sides of the lens and then you really can't see chit. Pulling over is easier said than done in some situations.

Grizzly · « **Reply #18 on:** August 23, 2011, 08:22:44 AM »

I wear Clic Goggles all the time.

http://www.clicgoggles.com/products.html?cat=goggles

Rather than changing out lenses for rain or night riding, I purchased a second set for quick change over for various riding conditions.

I have used these exclusively for years and have nothing but good things to say about them.

Keats · « **Reply #19 on:** August 23, 2011, 10:22:39 AM »

Quote from: Grizzly on August 23, 2011, 08:22:44 AM

I wear Clic Goggles all the time.

http://www.clicgoggles.com/products.html?cat=goggles

Rather than changing out lenses for rain or night riding, I purchased a second set for quick change over for various riding conditions.

I have used these exclusively for years and have nothing but good things to say about them.

what holds them together.....magnet?

Grizzly · « **Reply #20 on:** August 23, 2011, 10:35:59 AM »

Quote from: Keats on August 23, 2011, 10:22:39 AM

what holds them together.....magnet?

That's exactly what does the trick! And they work great at any speed, just in case you're thinking they won't hold.

They also are great when you're filling your tank... Quickly open them to see the fuel getting close to the top... Also at border crossing when the officers want to see your eyes!

CVODON · « **Reply #21 on:** August 24, 2011, 08:30:56 PM »

I have two approaches that both work. First is to wear a Full Face helmet with a Fog City or similar (Shoei pin-lok etc) inner shield on your outer shield. I have ridden in the Keys with this in hour long downpour and no fogging and clear vision. Other is what I used before starting to wear Full Face helmet, Oakley or similar SNOW ski goggles, the Snow Grade has twin lens, This works the same as the Fog City on a Full Face. I tried everything and these are the only two remedies I can find that work, Road 480 miles from Atlanta in a constant rain a few years ago with the Snow goggles and had good vision. I do tape the lens off and spray the breathing outer foam with Scotchgard protectant but then I spray everything with Scotchgard. You can get the Oakleys for a normal head or a different model for glasses wearers and also multi-colors of your choice. The Fog City inserts and also the Shoei/Nolan's all come in colors of your choice and are instantly removeable when you don't need them or want only the clear shield. The FOG CITY is permanent when you install it but works the best.

MKW · « **Reply #22 on:** August 28, 2011, 11:24:05 PM »

Do these fit underneath your helmet? What type of helmet? I like the concept

Dead_Reckoning · « **Reply #23 on:** August 29, 2011, 05:21:20 AM »

Those certainly look interesting and easy enough to carry.

DR

Quote from: Grizzly on August 23, 2011, 08:22:44 AM

I wear Clic Goggles all the time.

http://www.clicgoggles.com/products.html?cat=goggles

Rather than changing out lenses for rain or night riding, I purchased a second set for quick change over for various riding conditions.

I have used these exclusively for years and have nothing but good things to say about them.

Keats · « **Reply #24 on:** August 29, 2011, 10:54:23 AM »

Quote from: Grizzly on August 23, 2011, 08:22:44 AM

I wear Clic Goggles all the time.

http://www.clicgoggles.com/products.html?cat=goggles

Rather than changing out lenses for rain or night riding, I purchased a second set for quick change over for various riding conditions.

I have used these exclusively for years and have nothing but good things to say about them.

are those what"Dudley" wore in "Wild Hogs"?

mrmagloo · « **Reply #25 on:** August 29, 2011, 11:53:53 AM »

Looks like it. I gues you have to get an Apple tattoo to qualify!

SIX38 · « **Reply #26 on:** September 03, 2011, 11:51:43 AM »

Real happy with my Nolan Trilogy N43 helmet. With the full face shield w/ pinlock inner shield and chinbar in place, excellent visability and zero fogging in the rain. When weather clears, easy swap back to visor and riding glasses. Chinbar is removable if desired. Bought it through J&M with their speakers /boom mike installed. Got 10% CVO discount. No complaints.
Tom P.

steve047 · « **Reply #27 on:** September 03, 2011, 08:51:33 PM »

Quote from: Grizzly on August 23, 2011, 08:22:44 AM

I wear Clic Goggles all the time.

http://www.clicgoggles.com/products.html?cat=goggles

Rather than changing out lenses for rain or night riding, I purchased a second set for quick change over for various riding conditions.

I have used these exclusively for years and have nothing but good things to say about them.

I read this post and bought a pair of these goggles and they work great. thanks for the info

Grizzly · « **Reply #28 on:** September 04, 2011, 10:08:26 PM »

Quote from: steve047 on September 03, 2011, 08:51:33 PM

I read this post and bought a pair of these goggles and they work great. thanks for the info

You're welcome.

I got caught in a heck of a downpour today on the highway and you will find that they work amazingly well in the rain as well.

Take care & ride safe.

mrmagloo · « **Reply #29 on:** September 05, 2011, 11:33:19 AM »

The goggles are out of stock.

Hank Hankerson · « **Reply #30 on:** September 09, 2011, 10:17:56 PM »

Just a full face helmet and done.

2k · « **Reply #31 on:** October 22, 2011, 08:35:40 AM »

Wiley X 99% of the time. When its raining buckets, push them up and hunker behind Long Ride Shield.

JCZ · « **Reply #32 on:** October 22, 2011, 08:39:46 AM »

Nolan N-103.......keeps the whole head dry!

grandpadoc · « **Reply #33 on:** October 22, 2011, 09:35:32 AM »

Quote from: spydglide on August 22, 2011, 07:59:41 PM

raining sideways and the traffic would run over you if you didn't stay ahead of the trucks and no where to pull off, of course.....just ride blind and pray. I hate rain in those situations. No wipers on a mc. spyder

I just listen to my gps and pray that a road is there when it says to turn.

Doc

North Star · « **Reply #34 on:** October 22, 2011, 10:31:14 AM »

I agree- my Wiley X glasses are terrible to see through when the rain hits them- I figure I'll try treating them with Rain Away on the outside of the lenses.

kraut · « **Reply #35 on:** October 22, 2011, 11:18:56 AM »

recently tried nano care on windshield, visor and ray ban. That did make a big difference.

spydglide · « **Reply #36 on:** October 22, 2011, 12:58:29 PM »

Quote from: grandpadoc on October 22, 2011, 09:35:32 AM

I just listen to my gps and pray that a road is there when it says to turn. Doc

Hey Doc, I hope ya got a better GPS than I have...

......har. spyder

grandpadoc · « **Reply #37 on:** October 22, 2011, 09:13:09 PM »

Quote from: spydglide on October 22, 2011, 12:58:29 PM

Hey Doc, I hope ya got a better GPS than I have... ......har. spyder

It's probably like watching a Mr Magoo cartoon, he always make it through all kinds of chit. Doc

MKW · « **Reply #38 on:** November 11, 2011, 09:08:20 PM »

It never rains in San Antonio area..............at least this year!

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Hank Hankerson