Comments on: What every rider should know about protective eyewear

By: njpaddler

njpaddler — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:01:39 +0000

For many years hotel staffs have used a smear, followed by buffing, of aerosol shaving foam right out of the can to prevent fogging of bathroom mirrors. I’ve been using it as well on my visor, goggles & the inside of the Jeep’s windshield, too. It works. I assume it’s the lanolin in the foam.

By: Legal Help Guy

Legal Help Guy — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 01:24:29 +0000

Eye safety has always been important for me since I have worn glasses since the fifth grade. I have always been a supporter of helmets and face shields when riding a bike. My main reason for wearing a full face helmet is that I have very fair skin and I do not tan well, but I do cremate easily. Wearing sunglasses during the day is also a big part of keeping safe.

Ride Safe

By: monemaker.inc

monemaker.inc — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:10:12 +0000

Interesting article, I agrre that the best glass is a matter of preference…

By: Corn Dog

Corn Dog — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:54:48 +0000

Andrea, thanks for adding your thoughts!

By: Andrea

Andrea — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:30:48 +0000

I know nothing about Gatorz. I like Global Vision, and Bobster. BUT the best glass is a matter of preference. The cheepest is not always the worst, in fact it might be the best for you. I also do not believe the antifog tip works for windshilds. Liquid had soap does work well as long as it’s got glycerin in it. If wearing glasses with a helmet look for a stright temple that doesn’t bend around the ear I’ve heard this is the most confortable and is what I use.

By: Ragamuffin

Ragamuffin — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 04:00:17 +0000

Yep you’re right. Its the temp thing.

By: mazma

mazma — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:25:54 +0000

Hey Corndog,

sorry about that – try now, even videos to

By: Corn Dog

Corn Dog — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:11:30 +0000

Ragamuffin, I’m thinking no on using glycerin on the windshield. The reason to use it on glasses is to prevent fogging, which is caused by a difference in temperature on the outside vs. inside of the eyewear, where the warmth of your face affects the temperature of the material. There’s no opportunity for a temperature difference to occur on a windshield, and I’ve never had it occur. Perhaps on a bike with a fairing it’s possible, but my gut tells me there’s not enough room to hold any extra warmth on the “inside” even in that situation.

Mazma, hard to tell on the Gatorz when so much of the website either says “Coming soon” or produces “Not Found” page errors. Guess I’ll have to find a local dealer to learn more about them.

BH – thanks for reading and commenting!

And, thanks again to Andrea for contributing her experiences to BCN!

By: BH

BH — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 06:26:20 +0000

We’ve been looking into stocking some glasses, although going no-helmet is a pretty sticky topic. The most important part IS being safe, as you said… We carry many helmets that our consumers review being comfortable with glasses on underneath. We also have removable tint for your helmet visor.

We will keep looking for opinions, maybe we’ll get some in stock.

-www.bikerhiway.com

By: Ragamuffin

Ragamuffin — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 04:14:23 +0000

I wonder if smearing Neutrogena or Ivory on my windshield would have the same effect. How about liquid soap?