Magnifier

[Desert Spyder]

Is there such a thing as a magnifier strip to apply to or replace a shield visor so you can see what's on your gps or similar screens? A black out strip on the top of the visor so you can lock out the sun at dawn and dusk would be cool too. I don't really want to wear my reading glasses under the helmet. Thanks

 

[Jeriatric]

Is there such a thing as a magnifier strip to apply to or replace a shield visor so you can see what's on your gps or similar screens? A black out strip on the top of the visor so you can lock out the sun at dawn and dusk would be cool too. I don't really want to wear my reading glasses under the helmet. Thanks

You can have your prescription put on film which is then applied to your shield.

BRP helmets have a flip down tinted shield behind the clear one. They are beyond great.

 

[Bob Denman]

What are those windshield signs; the ones with the cute sayings on them that you stick on the inside of the windshield made of?
It would seem to me that a strip of that layed inside the top of a visor would work just great. :thumbup: (If only i knew what to look for! pps
Reading stuff while on the bike? I just ask the Missus what the heck is going on...she tells me! :shocked:

 

[Dragonrider]

I bought a pair of shades for $20ish that have cheaters on the bottom - kind of like bifocals. Works for me

 

[Desert Spyder]

Like I said, I'm trying to avoid any eyewear inside the helmet. My helmet, HJC, has a flip down shaded visor and it works great. But for that one hour or so in the morning and evening the sun is right in your eyes and the shaded visor is of little use. I just thought with all the aging riders out there who try to make numbers and letters on their display screens and maps by squinting their eyes, this idea might be a good idea. I know there is magnified face shield for the workplace and works like a bifocal. Just wondered if it jumped to the cycle world yet. I think it's a great idea.

 

[Dragonrider]

Try these guys: http://greenpowerscience.com/SHOPFRESNELHOME.html Amazon may even carry one.

 

[johnwinslow]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STICK-ON-MA...29?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item4d03d5dc01

 

[bluestratos]

There is one out there specifically for this purpose, it sits in front but does not attach to the screen. I cannot remember who sells it but do some web searches. You might try Ram or Riders Warehouse as they come to mind for some reason. Good luck with it.

 

[Recluze]

Is there such a thing as a magnifier strip to apply to or replace a shield visor so you can see what's on your gps or similar screens? A black out strip on the top of the visor so you can lock out the sun at dawn and dusk would be cool too. I don't really want to wear my reading glasses under the helmet. Thanks

I just made a blackout strip for the top of my full face helmet using black electrical tape. Sounds hokey but it works and looks pretty darn good. With the sun getting lower in the sky I am sure I will use it more and more. I got the idea from a long distance BMW rider that I went out with this last weekend.