Face shield question

[Brian Kay]

I have a Shoei RF1100, and do the face shield swap between a dark smoke and clear, the Shoei has a very simple shield swap capability. I also wear Rx polarized sunglasses, because I have blue eyes and need that extra uv protection, antiglare and so my eyes don't water.

I would love the transitions shield but they are $140 and I can easily swap the shield, for that money lol.

 

[SpyderAnn01]

I have a Bell helmet with a Transitions shield, gets dark and light automatically. Love it'. I still wear sunglasses under it but my eyes are very sensitive to the light.

 

[k7xi]

Licensing

In Oregon you have to take the motorcycle class (Team Oregon) but in Wash I believe you need a trike class to get the 3 wheel endorsement. Not sure how the motorcycle license transfers from another state.

 

[Phyllis]

Thanks for all the great solutions to my sun blindness problem. I will implement as soon as I can ride here in VT.

 

[Bfromla]

I have a drop down sunshield on my helmet. I mostly just rely on my sunglasses though. The only time I wish I had a full face shield is when I ride in the rain. At speed, those rain drops feel like nails hitting my face. :yikes:

Pam

:agree: FYI HJC clear with built in shade option. Mostly just use my shade & if I need extra I'll flip down the helmet shade too. Clear visor 100% of time however does need cleaning at the moment & I keep spare shades handy, have lost a few.

 

[gkamer]

Good day Spyderlovers,

What's the best way to get an endorsement? If you are from California, you are lucky, since you don't need one to ride a Spyder

Thanks everyone.
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I don't believe DOL does motorcycle skill tests anymore. So you will need to attend a three wheel riding course. I'm close to Spokane, so I took mine through Westside Motorsports in Spokane. They run on the weekend. Eight hours a day both Saturday and Sunday. Upon completion they issue you a certification card which you take to the DOL and get your endorsement. Cost when I took the course was like $125.00. Hope this helps.

 

[gkamer]

If your coming from a state that does not require an endorsement to one that does, you have to follow the new states licensing requirement if your applying for a license from the new state.

 

[gkamer]

Good day Spyderlovers,

Also, a question to WA riders. What's the best way to get an endorsement? If you are from California, you are lucky, since you don't need one to ride a Spyder

Thanks everyone.
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Forgot to mention. The three-wheeled endorsement is only valid for 3 wheeled motorcycles/sidecars. It is not valid to ride a two wheeled motorcycle. That requires a separate course and endorsement.

Also with respect to the mirrored helmet shield being illegal to where in Washington, here is the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) that deals with motorcycle laws, helmets and equipment. RCW 46.37.530.

 

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