Carrying a spare helmet shield

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Is a tinted shield at night a problem for you?

  • Yes! I am interested in a solution!

    Votes: 12 31.6%

  • Meh. Just use a clear shield, and sunglasses underneath if you need to

    Votes: 9 23.7%

  • Whatever. No.

    Votes: 14 36.8%

  • I wear my sunglasses at night.

    Votes: 4 10.5%
  • Total voters
    38
Jello said:
95% of my riding is during daylight conditions, so I wear a tinted shield. That said, when caught far from home and riding home in the dark it is quite challenging to see. You are faced with either trying in vain for your eyes to adjust, or to try and ride with the shield up and face the wrath of the wind.

I don't: wear a backpack, have/want a tank back, have a rear seat to strap anything down. I was thinking of getting my jacket modified to hold a shield across the inside of my back (between the exterior leather and a back protector). This way I can always carry a clear one on me should I expand my night riding.

Thoughts on this? Am I crazy (yes, I know, but besides that)? Any other ideas? This bother any of you, too?
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it would help if u list the model brand helmet(s) that u use;.. .
 
I have the new agv lcd visor that tints and I have to say it's made my other visors obsolete, it's dark enough during the day for my eyes to relax and press a button it's a clear visor.
 
Kevin1199 said:
I have the new agv lcd visor that tints and I have to say it's made my other visors obsolete, it's dark enough during the day for my eyes to relax and press a button it's a clear visor.
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Would you mind letting me know where you got it? I've been waiting on that since its announcement but can't find it in the obvious places.

Thanks in advance.
 
VAST said:
it would help if u list the model brand helmet(s) that u use;.. .
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The helmet I have/love the most is the Schuberth SR1.

I could get another helmet for the street, that has some of these fancy features (I love the AGV LCD feature!) but the reality is that with the exception of the internal sunshade that can flip down, most of these technologies are not quite ready yet.

Besides, I love the SR1 - it is nearly perfect (except for the known/common issues of the opening not being large enough, the length being ever-so-slightly too short, causing marks on the forehead, and the lack of street/convenient features such as ability to adjust for brightness on the fly, comms, etc). So all i really have to do is work out a solution that will last me several years until I'm ready to replace my SR1 with hopefully something that has all of the new hotness build in without sacrificing the things that make the SR1 amazing (lightweight, excellent stability at speed, relatively quiet, etc).

I already ordered the Tour Master Visor bag (thanks to this thread) and will be going to a tailor to modify my jacket so that it can be attached seamlessly.

I am eagerly awaiting reviews from those who use the AGV LCD - having used "transition" lenses before, I am far more bullish on the "manual" switch being the way to go for reasons others have already mentioned (shady valleys that don't want the effect in play, going into a tunnel and not reacting quick enough, etc).
 
there is an arai double screen visor that someone posted a pic of... i strictly use(d) arai due to fit and their excellent snell crash ratings (as well as my very own crash tests)...

no clue as to the Schuberth lids, but do remember reading they weren't the highest rated in crash tests..(dont think they're snell certified anyhow). .


PS i was going to apply HuperOptik nano-ceramic tech tint to my shields...
 
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I got one from.champion helmets in Europe, I currently have two of the lcd visors, one on a helmet and a brand new one in a box, long story on how that happened
 
Jello-
It's at the touch of a button, the visor will not do anything unless you hot the button. I really like mine it's dark enough during the day for your eyes to relax but not as dark as iridium. The battery life is pretty good. I'll do a more in depth review later
 
Charliem90 said:
"Any other ideas?"

How about something obvious.....

Sunglasses. And wear a clear shield.

Learned the value of this once years ago when I was caught on the far side of Deal's Gap after sunset with a dark tinted shield and a long midnight ride through the N.GA. mtns back to Atlanta.

Use a clear shield. And carry sunglasses.
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Same here..... Also, let's me ride with my shield open a bit on hotter days
 
I do 98% of my riding during the day so always have a tinted shield installed. I keep a second helmet with clear shield on the shelf so if I'm leaving on any ride when there's a chance that I'll be after dark I just take it. When on long trips I have a slot in my tailbag for an extra shield.
 
This has always been the dilemma for me also. I currently have the light smoke face shield on my AGV Corsa. It cuts enough glare in bright conditions without being too dark to impair vision at night.

I'm thinking of getting the e-tint LCD electro tint face shield, but seeing how chipped up my face shield is now don't know how long a $200 face shield will last.
 
Jello said:
The helmet I have/love the most is the Schuberth SR1.

I could get another helmet for the street, that has some of these fancy features (I love the AGV LCD feature!) but the reality is that with the exception of the internal sunshade that can flip down, most of these technologies are not quite ready yet.

Besides, I love the SR1 - it is nearly perfect (except for the known/common issues of the opening not being large enough, the length being ever-so-slightly too short, causing marks on the forehead, and the lack of street/convenient features such as ability to adjust for brightness on the fly, comms, etc). So all i really have to do is work out a solution that will last me several years until I'm ready to replace my SR1 with hopefully something that has all of the new hotness build in without sacrificing the things that make the SR1 amazing (lightweight, excellent stability at speed, relatively quiet, etc).

I already ordered the Tour Master Visor bag (thanks to this thread) and will be going to a tailor to modify my jacket so that it can be attached seamlessly.

I am eagerly awaiting reviews from those who use the AGV LCD - having used "transition" lenses before, I am far more bullish on the "manual" switch being the way to go for reasons others have already mentioned (shady valleys that don't want the effect in play, going into a tunnel and not reacting quick enough, etc).
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dude you serious not quite ready yet. i have both the shoei transition and the bell transition and they work flawlessly. the only knock on the bell is it doesnt have pinlock but a dab of rain x and no worries.

as far as agv you have to charge the thing give me a break no thanks. been riding with bell transition for 3 years now and shoei one year never ever had a problem. never ever needed another shield.
 
lastly always thought riding around with sunglasses under your clear visor looked kind of dumb.

as good as the transition shield was the clear iridium shield for suomy. i think they discontinued it but it was fantastic for day or night.
 
I carry my spare visor in a sock at the bottom of my back pack. Also with my map, phone, tire plugs, and CO2 inflator.

When I get to the really nice twisties, I ditch the pack in the woods somewhere. Similar if I'm visiting a friends place. I leave the pack at their place when we ride off for dinner.

There's a clear set of safety glasses and another smaller plug kit in my tail section should I not have the pack at all.

Transition lens's don't work in my area. An entire day of riding = bug splatter. I need a CLEAN clear lens at night. I only have about an hours worth of night riding before bugs wreck my night lens as well. Ankle deep in a cow pond washing my only shield, ain't much fun. Sometimes I carry two clear sheilds, since two takes up no more room than one.
 
Ok, problem solved.

I bought the Tourmaster shield bag aforementioned in this thread and had it modified/sewn into the lining of my jacket. I'm pleased with the results and do not notice it at all when zipped up!

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