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    #32
    TheShow
    Registered Users Posts: 1,157 ✭✭✭TheShow


    Pugzilla wrote: »
    Nerds aren't allowed on motorbikes.

    D'oh.


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    #33
    gerrowadat
    Registered Users Posts: 3,363 ✭✭✭gerrowadat


    frozenfrozen wrote: »
    You have to get a proscription visor

    Not sure if joking :-)

    Specs are grand on a bike, once you stick them on when trying out the fit and they don't press on your head too much.

    Only other thing to look after is fogging. There are a number of sprays and so on you can get for both visor and glasses, I have one called klar-pilot that I swear by, used it before I even rode bikes for other sweaty/steamy activities...

    Also, pinlock pinlock pinlock. Can't recommend it enough, most higher end lids come with it and it can be retrofitted.


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    #34
    frozenfrozen
    Registered Users Posts: 7,882 ✭✭✭frozenfrozen


    definitely joking I wear glasses but mostly contact lenses on the bike


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    #35
    stewygriffin
    Registered Users Posts: 1,936 ✭✭✭stewygriffin


    galwaytt wrote: »
    ^^^^ this.
    I can't get into an Arai or Shoei at all, but can an AGV, Schuberth or Shark (currently on Shark #2). But the best fitting one ive ever had,and most comfortable I've ever had was also the cheapest....a Nitro. ACU Gold Star rated too. €125 locally.
    Fit is everything.

    Go up to Crossans and get custom fitted for an Arai. Amelia or Seany will see you right in Crossans.


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    #36
    stewygriffin
    Registered Users Posts: 1,936 ✭✭✭stewygriffin


    I have a HJC RPHA10 Ben Spies helmet and also a carbon X-Lite 802r helmet.

    Hjc is a heavier helmet and its not too noisy.
    Problem is that HJC have stopped making visors for them now,so they will be hard to get from now on.

    The X-Lite is super light and aerodynamic,good when tucked down over the tank. But its noisy on the ears.

    Im a small in the HJC but im a medium in the X-Lite.

    I bought the X-lite online from a German store,i went with small but it was too tight.
    They took it back for me and sent me out a medium at no extra cost.

    If buying online,make sure the seller accepts returns and has a good review base too.


    Oh and Pinlock all the way.
    I hate those internal sunvisor helnets.
    Just a personal choice on my part.


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    #37
    frozenfrozen
    Registered Users Posts: 7,882 ✭✭✭frozenfrozen


    I don't think I'll go for a sun visor next time I never use it.

    my next helmet I want to get someone to fit me properly for it and to pad the top so my eye line is better when leant over.. not sure what bands you can do that with but I couldn't afford an 800 euro arai


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    #38
    Cian_ok
    Registered Users Posts: 140 ✭✭Cian_ok


    frozenfrozen wrote: »
    definitely joking I wear glasses but mostly contact lenses on the bike

    LOL. Reminds me of a Billy Connolly sketch where he convinced his dad that prescription windshields were a thing.

    I wear glasses and in the winter they fogged up until I got a mouth guard:


    http://respro.com/store/product/foggy-mask


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