Prescription glasses frames recommendations?? - BARF

jon r · 03-01-2021, 02:56 PM

Hello all. My combo of a Shoei RF1200 and RayBan glasses frames does not work well at all... Any frame recommendations from the visually challenged out there? Thanks, Jon

greenmonster · 03-01-2021, 03:07 PM

I have the exact same helmet, my glasses are from Costco, the frames are Bulova and they fit well inside my helmet. The frames are thin (cheap?) so that helps. Are you sure you have the right size helmet? Also, not every head shape fits well into every helmet so maybe that could be a factorI think I have more of an oval shaped head for example.

srcm · 03-01-2021, 03:37 PM

If you want a more rounded shape, the Joseph Abboud JOE 4032 works well with the RF-1200. The temples are spring loaded, ridgid and slip into the helmet easily.

WoodsChick · 03-01-2021, 04:24 PM

I always bring my helmet when shopping for new frames.
Sounds silly, I know, but riding home with a new pair of progressive lenses that wouldn’t stay in a position where I could actually see was really unnerving. I ended up having to get a new helmet. Expensive mistake.

**budman** · 03-01-2021, 09:46 PM

My riders are the flexon. Minimal thin frame. Super comfortable and easy in and out.

They are tough. Had a pair fly out at a track day at about 80mph when I glanced back and my shield flipped open and they got sucked out. Thought I was f’d. At lunch I walked the track and there were. AOK on the front straight at Laguna.

Not cheap but tough and purposes built. They even have a vid on their site of a motorcycle running over a pair

dravnx · 03-02-2021, 05:05 AM

+1 for Flexon
My brother used to own an eyeglass store and he built me a pair many years ago. I still wear Flexons.

ScottRNelson · 03-02-2021, 08:02 AM

RayBan aviator style works well for me. At least with my RF-1100 and dual sport helmets.

motomania2007 · 03-02-2021, 10:23 AM

Always shop helmets and glasses with trying on both. Some helmets are not glasses friendly at all. Some helmets only marginally compatible with glasses

Matty D · 03-02-2021, 11:13 AM

Weird, I have that helmet with Ray Ban prescription glasses (RB 5150) and I have no issues.

Just checking, are you trying to put your helmet on with your glasses still on? I always remove my glasses, put helmet on, then put glasses back on (and reverse that for removing my helmet).

dravnx · 03-02-2021, 12:54 PM

I take my glasses off, put my helmet on then push the chin bar up so that the glasses channels in the helmet align better for then slipping my glasses on. You'll figure out how far up your need to push your helmet up and after a while it'll become automatic.

jon r · 03-05-2021, 11:22 PM

Heyyyy - thank you all for the info (my Ray-Ban's are Wayfarers, fwiw...) I'll post an update after I find the right frames...

ScottRNelson · 03-06-2021, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jon r

my Ray-Ban's are Wayfarers, fwiw...

Consider the Ray-Ban RB3025 Aviator. That's what I like. Don't know if they'll be any better at the top as far as bumping the helmet liner, but for sure they fit better at the sides.

CRUZer · 03-06-2021, 07:40 AM

+2 for Flexon. The flexibility of the frames allows them to contort to helmet's padding.

dravnx · 03-06-2021, 08:13 AM

There are other man'f of titanium, flexible frames that also work.

cheez · 03-06-2021, 08:18 AM

Or just buy these for the cheapest possible solution and replace when they die...

https://www.zennioptical.com/p/metal...5?skuId=411521

03-01-2021, 02:56 PM	#1
jon r Newbie Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: san francisco Motorcycles: Honda NT 650 / 2015 Honda CB 500X Name:	Prescription glasses frames recommendations?? Hello all. My combo of a Shoei RF1200 and RayBan glasses frames does not work well at all... Any frame recommendations from the visually challenged out there? Thanks, Jon

03-01-2021, 04:24 PM	#4
WoodsChick I Don't Do GPS AMA #: 489282 BARFie winner 2014 & 2017 D36 - #103Y Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oakland Motorcycles: GasGas EP280, CR125, Husky WR165, 2 SM610's, 3 TR650's, FZR400/600, GSXR750, SV650, Plated KTM 450 Name:	I always bring my helmet when shopping for new frames. Sounds silly, I know, but riding home with a new pair of progressive lenses that wouldn’t stay in a position where I could actually see was really unnerving. I ended up having to get a new helmet. Expensive mistake. __________________ AMA, D36, BRC, CORVA, USA-ALL, WMA Mom 1/23/2008 Dad 2/12/2017

03-01-2021, 09:46 PM	#5
budman General Menace AMA Life Member #203453 Highway Aviator Founding Member Top Percent Poster Community Contributor + BB Moto Junkie Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Palo Alto, Ca. Motorcycles: Keep me rocking life Name: Budman	My riders are the flexon. Minimal thin frame. Super comfortable and easy in and out. They are tough. Had a pair fly out at a track day at about 80mph when I glanced back and my shield flipped open and they got sucked out. Thought I was f’d. At lunch I walked the track and there were. AOK on the front straight at Laguna. Not cheap but tough and purposes built. They even have a vid on their site of a motorcycle running over a pair __________________ Your friendly neighborhood.... Budman BARF Terms of Service Be a BARF Contributor! Support those that support Barf! BARF Sponsors 1Rider introduction on KFOG Bone heads and bikers podcasts Racism and RIP threads on Barf - FYI Barf is more than a dub dub dub dealio Godspeed Mom Pit Ho Godspeed Nicky #69 Hoho AMA #203453

03-02-2021, 05:05 AM	#6
dravnx Veteran AMA #3018349 BARF Sammich King Contributor +++++++++ Barf Roadside Angel Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: santa rosa, ca Motorcycles: '12 DL650A GMF '17 DL650 '15 FJR1300A Name: Jeff	+1 for Flexon My brother used to own an eyeglass store and he built me a pair many years ago. I still wear Flexons. __________________ bike X miles=smiles smiles ÷ bike=miles smiles ÷ miles=bike. It's simple math. https://www.directavionics.com/

03-02-2021, 08:02 AM	#7
ScottRNelson Mr. Dual Sport Rider Founding Member Contributor Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Meridian, ID Motorcycles: Honda XR650L, KTM 790 Adv R Name: =Username	RayBan aviator style works well for me. At least with my RF-1100 and dual sport helmets. __________________ Scott R. Nelson - Meridian, Idaho (after 30 years in the Bay Area)

03-01-2021, 03:07 PM	#2
greenmonster Veteran Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Pleasanton Motorcycles: 2015 BMW R1200RT Name: Ed	I have the exact same helmet, my glasses are from Costco, the frames are Bulova and they fit well inside my helmet. The frames are thin (cheap?) so that helps. Are you sure you have the right size helmet? Also, not every head shape fits well into every helmet so maybe that could be a factorI think I have more of an oval shaped head for example.

03-01-2021, 03:37 PM	#3
srcm Newbie Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Bay Area Motorcycles: 2 wheels Name:	If you want a more rounded shape, the Joseph Abboud JOE 4032 works well with the RF-1200. The temples are spring loaded, ridgid and slip into the helmet easily.

03-02-2021, 10:23 AM	#8
motomania2007 TC/MSF/CMSP/ Instructor Join Date: May 2008 Location: Merced, CA Motorcycles: BMW R1200R, FZ09, FZR400, CR250R Name: George	Always shop helmets and glasses with trying on both. Some helmets are not glasses friendly at all. Some helmets only marginally compatible with glasses __________________ If you are not having fun riding a motorcycle, you are doing it wrong. The best performance upgrade is upgrading the operating system of the operator. It is cheap, easy, fast, safe and works on every bike you will ever ride. I am also a Patent Attorney so if I can help you with any IP matters, please just ask.

03-02-2021, 11:13 AM	#9
Matty D Veteran Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: SF Motorcycles: '15 FJ-09 Name:	Weird, I have that helmet with Ray Ban prescription glasses (RB 5150) and I have no issues. Just checking, are you trying to put your helmet on with your glasses still on? I always remove my glasses, put helmet on, then put glasses back on (and reverse that for removing my helmet). __________________ "Amazing. That guy just put his foot in his mouth even though his head is up his ass."

03-02-2021, 12:54 PM	#10
dravnx Veteran AMA #3018349 BARF Sammich King Contributor +++++++++ Barf Roadside Angel Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: santa rosa, ca Motorcycles: '12 DL650A GMF '17 DL650 '15 FJR1300A Name: Jeff	I take my glasses off, put my helmet on then push the chin bar up so that the glasses channels in the helmet align better for then slipping my glasses on. You'll figure out how far up your need to push your helmet up and after a while it'll become automatic. __________________ bike X miles=smiles smiles ÷ bike=miles smiles ÷ miles=bike. It's simple math. https://www.directavionics.com/

03-05-2021, 11:22 PM	#11
jon r Newbie Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: san francisco Motorcycles: Honda NT 650 / 2015 Honda CB 500X Name:	Heyyyy - thank you all for the info (my Ray-Ban's are Wayfarers, fwiw...) I'll post an update after I find the right frames...

03-06-2021, 07:40 AM	#13
CRUZer - Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CA Motorcycles: . Name:	+2 for Flexon. The flexibility of the frames allows them to contort to helmet's padding.

03-06-2021, 08:13 AM	#14
dravnx Veteran AMA #3018349 BARF Sammich King Contributor +++++++++ Barf Roadside Angel Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: santa rosa, ca Motorcycles: '12 DL650A GMF '17 DL650 '15 FJR1300A Name: Jeff	There are other man'f of titanium, flexible frames that also work. __________________ bike X miles=smiles smiles ÷ bike=miles smiles ÷ miles=bike. It's simple math. https://www.directavionics.com/

03-06-2021, 08:18 AM	#15
cheez Master Of The Darkside Contributor Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Livermore Motorcycles: I'm not picky. Name: Dan	Or just buy these for the cheapest possible solution and replace when they die... https://www.zennioptical.com/p/metal...5?skuId=411521 __________________ 1997 Suzuki GSX600F Katana (Quasimoto the Dirtbag) 2013 Triumph Street Triple R 675cc (Sophia) 2017 Harley FXDB Dyna Street Bob (//SVART//) 2000 Suzuki DR650 (Dr. Bike) 2004 Yamaha FJR1300AC (The Pensive Parrot) 2004 Suzuki Burgman 650 (Ingrid Burgman) 2003 Honda VTX1800R (Punkin II- riding the darkside) IBA # 57764 \|\| Patriot Guard Rider \|\| FCC: N0CHZ

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