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    Default for those that need reading glasses

    well as i get older i find that i need reading glasses when i ride i have a hard time seeing the time or my gps so i did some research and came up with these you in stall them on the inside of you face shield at the bottom of the lens works like a charm hope it helps you it was a great solution for $15 bucks

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/111231452189...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT


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    i use them all the time, i use 1.75
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    A couple of years ago I found sunglasses in the fishing section of WalMart with readers built in since then I've found them a couple of other places. I've also found wrap around safety glasses in clear with readers built in. I keep one of each on the bikes for riding and found out being able to see the speedometer sure makes the cops happy.
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    Default YES YES

    Now this may be the cats MEEEEEOW
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    just ordered a pair


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    A big +1! I also have been using them for years -- got 'em to read paper maps when bicycling -- in pre-GPS days.
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    For those of us who don't have/use/want a full face helmet, or who ride without a helmet, there are dozens of sunglass/goggle options too - here's one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-r...-/300483206249

    Some of these are good choices and $10 a pair (2 for $20)...
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    I like that, i just sent my wife to harmon to get it if they have it there

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    Here are the Bearkats that I use. The sunglasses version doesn't show right now.

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    Default Bummer..!!

    I've got monovision. Each eye is a different correction. I usually have to get two pair and switch the lenses. Great idea and I have some time yet cause I can see the guages still but closer than that need readers...thanks for the info....
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    I may have an even better idea for ya.... before I needed glasses all the time I had the same trouble seeing the dash
    so one day I was at the Safety Store getting some stuff and there on the counter was a display of some cool safety glasses
    that wrap around and has nice style and they were reading glasses you just turn the rack around until you find the ones you
    need.... 75-100-150-200-225-250... they cost $9.00 then last time I was there they were $15.00. Go to your Safety Store
    and check them out. they came clear, amber and sun glasses tint
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    Quote Originally Posted by mastertek2000 View Post
    well as i get older i find that i need reading glasses when i ride i have a hard time seeing the time or my gps so i did some research and came up with these you in stall them on the inside of you face shield at the bottom of the lens works like a charm hope it helps you it was a great solution for $15 bucks

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/111231452189...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT



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    I wear prescription glasses with progressive bifocals already. My problem was finding frames that fit inside my full-face helmet. It wasn't the front (didn't need wrap-arounds) but wire-type ear pieces would bend and plastic ones were uncomfortable. I finally found some that are just right, and wear them with my prescription only when ryding.
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    Quote Originally Posted by PrairieSpyder View Post
    I wear prescription glasses with progressive bifocals already. My problem was finding frames that fit inside my full-face helmet. It wasn't the front (didn't need wrap-arounds) but wire-type ear pieces would bend and plastic ones were uncomfortable. I finally found some that are just right, and wear them with my prescription only when ryding.
    If you need any type of distance correction,and need help with with near vision, the progressive lens is the way to go. If the vision in your two eyes are different,or if you have astigmatism,these lenses can balance your distance vision and help you see intermediate distance,like your gauges and read up close, and everywhere in between. The only caveat is where you have them made. I've seen them upside-down, too high,too low,etc.

    if you are lucky enough to have good distance vision and the stick-ons work, great! Just get a thorough vision exam every couple years to make sure to make sure that you don't have glaucoma, or other eye diseases, which sometimes have no symptoms

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ronbo View Post
    If you need any type of distance correction,and need help with with near vision, the progressive lens is the way to go. If the vision in your two eyes are different,or if you have astigmatism,these lenses can balance your distance vision and help you see intermediate distance,like your gauges and read up close, and everywhere in between. The only caveat is where you have them made. I've seen them upside-down, too high,too low,etc.

    if you are lucky enough to have good distance vision and the stick-ons work, great! Just get a thorough vision exam every couple years to make sure to make sure that you don't have glaucoma, or other eye diseases, which sometimes have no symptoms

    probably too much information.

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    Good info, Rondo. I took my helmet to the optician and he figured how to shape the lenses while wearing the frames with my helmet. I had previously tried the Willy-X prescription goggles, but they put the lenses too far from my eyes and messed with my vision. My optician has such good service he gave me a full credit and I got the frames I use now. They really look awful when I'm not wearing my helmet, but they do the trick for ryding.

    [BTW, I do have astigmatism in one eye and the prescriptions for the two eyes are quite different.]
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    Quote Originally Posted by PrairieSpyder View Post
    I wear prescription glasses with progressive bifocals already. My problem was finding frames that fit inside my full-face helmet. It wasn't the front (didn't need wrap-arounds) but wire-type ear pieces would bend and plastic ones were uncomfortable. I finally found some that are just right, and wear them with my prescription only when ryding.
    Patti,

    Hope you never need hearing aids. That adds a whole new dimension to the problem.
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    Quote Originally Posted by robmorg View Post
    Patti,

    Hope you never need hearing aids. That adds a whole new dimension to the problem.

    ​I leave those bad boys home when ryding


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    http://www.safetyglassesusa.com/safreadglas.html. A bunch of different styles and prices. I use the Pyramex V2 readers, have for years.


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    Quote Originally Posted by PrairieSpyder View Post
    Good info, Rondo. I took my helmet to the optician and he figured how to shape the lenses while wearing the frames with my helmet. I had previously tried the Willy-X prescription goggles, but they put the lenses too far from my eyes and messed with my vision. My optician has such good service he gave me a full credit and I got the frames I use now. They really look awful when I'm not wearing my helmet, but they do the trick for ryding.

    [BTW, I do have astigmatism in one eye and the prescriptions for the two eyes are quite different.]
    Sounds like you have a great optician!

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    I like the idea of putting the "readers" on the face shield, but I'm wondering I use 2.50 and when you have your glasses on, they are 1/2" or so from your eye ball. Would your "need/Rx" change if putting them on the face shield because its 2" + from your eyeball?


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    Search the forum for the word "flasher" and you wI'll find the procedure


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    Quote Originally Posted by Bogie View Post
    Search the forum for the word "flasher" and you wI'll find the procedure


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    What??? The whole forum or this thread?? What's flasher got to do with readers?


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