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CVO Social => Off Topic => Topic started by: Dan_Lockwood on February 15, 2022, 12:23:24 PM
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Don't know if anyone else has this issue, I know all heads and faces are not the same, but....
When I put on modern sunglasses, they all seem to have the Oakley style temples, the arms that go back over the ears.
My problem with this style of glasses is that when I wear a hat or half helmet, the end of the temple are is straight out the back of my ears and gets hit by the bottom of the helmet or hat. This causes my glasses to bounce up and down on the bridge over the nose.
I look in every Harley shop for the temples with turny downy ends that somewhat wrap around the back of the ears to stay away from the helmet or hat contact.
My wife says I should just go to Sam's or Walmart and pick out a frame that fits the way I want, and then get sunglass lens to fit them.
I've also thought about having an optometrist office heat the ends of the temple arms and bend them down around my ears a bit.
About the only sunglasses that fit around the ears are the cheap Harbor Freight safety glasses and you all know how stylish they are... :)
Thoughts?
Dan
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Your wife has the correct idea. Get them custom made for you.
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If this issue is for when you're riding a cheap remedy to try would be get some bandana's/headwrap's and wear them over your ears or the back of the templates to see if that keeps the glasses from bouncing.
:pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
:fireman:
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You can use a heat gun to soften the plastic and bend it. I've done it several times of sunglasses and non-prescription reading glasses that didn't fit right. Worth a try.
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I'm not a fan of bandannas, but buying custom frames and getting lens, or heating/bending the temple ends may work for me.
Thanks for the suggestions.
Dan
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Good luck. I have the same problem with Oakley type frames that are straight, not curved. Usually I ride wearing Maui Jims but I have found the DeWalt - or similar - safety glasses with readers that are on Amazon work very well.
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Ray-Ban Wayfarer
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Try Icicles. Best I have had and I have had a whole bunch..
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I have used several styles from this website and found them comfortable and customer service was very good. You can shop based on intended use of the glasses, goggles or sunglasses :
https://www.sportrx.com/
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Once you get the right frame to fit your face properly, these will be the last pair you'll ever need. Great customer service as well.
https://7eye.com/
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Ray Ban New or Old Style Wayfarer
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I'm a fan of RayBan Predator II.
Good for my big noggin. I've been wearing these since they fit my head.
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Look Familiar:
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Ray Ban Balorama for me. Been using them to ride for 40 years. I have several pairs of different ages in different colours.
these are all black from the early 90's
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Tortoiseshell
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Red/Black 2 tone from the early 70's. 7 barrel hinges at that age
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I had the same problem. Started wearing the Jackson Nemesis safety sunglasses for work and realized how comfortable they are. You get them polarized or not. They look alot like Oakleys and are less than 8 bucks a pair and even less if you buy the multi pack. The ones I use for riding, I snip the rubber tips off about 3/4 -1’ so they stop while still behind my ear flap. They stay down on my nose good and do not bounce.
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Buy grey tinted safety glasses with 'Z87' stamped on the temple for daytime. They meet OSHA & ANSI standards for impact resistance, clarity, infrared/ultraviolet blocking. Get clear lens for nighttime. They're cheap enough that you can try several brands to find just the right fit. Safety glasses that fit over prescription glasses are available if 'style' is not a big factor. Buying 'name brand' that meet no standards is a waste of money. Safety glasses with a mirror coating look cool but are easily scratched.
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Take your helmet and go to CostCo vision department. Try on all the frames till you find one that works. Buy it and have it turned into sunglasses. Take the photochromatic option as you can wear them in the day (they turn dark) and in the night (they turn clear).
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What’s wrong with the harbor freight glasses? They are so cheap I keep an extra pair in the bike so if something happens who cares. But then again I am rough with sunglasses so spending a lot of money is out of the question ;D
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Thanks all for the replies.
Yes Kevin, the Harbor Freight glasses have their place for sure. Just looking for a bit nicer looking pair with a bit more function. I've had the auto darkening glasses before, but the new ones really go dark and clear. My old ones got dark and then only went about half way to clear, not really good enough for night driving.
When we get settled into our new Shouse in MI, I'll go check out the optical departments at the big stores.
Thanks again, Dan!!!
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When we get settled into our new Shouse in MI, I'll go check out the optical departments at the big stores.
And when you do, bring your helmets so you can check for clearances and pressure points.