Helmets for people with glasses

[WierNixie]

Have you thought about getting some UGLYFISH wraparounds (with RX GFasket for prescription Lense fitting) they seem to fit inside a helmet well and have anti fog etc. I wear glasses and am thinking of taking this route. Have already changed my glasses (had the flimsy arm glasses before). There is an ad for these glasses in the latest Kiwi Rider.

[nick69]

as a fulltime rider for work and pleasure i find that the BMW system 5 helmet is the best for glasses. The comfort is great and the protection is well just look at the picture it saved my life. It may not be the cheapest but what price can you put on your head or in fact life! I ind the BMW is the best and the System 5 doesnt have the problems of a flip helmet of noise and letting rain in. I would strongly recommend the BMW helmet.

[twotyred]

as a fulltime rider for work and pleasure i find that the BMW system 5 helmet is the best for glasses. The comfort is great and the protection is well just look at the picture it saved my life. It may not be the cheapest but what price can you put on your head or in fact life! I ind the BMW is the best and the System 5 doesnt have the problems of a flip helmet of noise and letting rain in. I would strongly recommend the BMW helmet.

Dear god man! BMW should be paying you advertising royalties!
So glad you came through this relatively unscathed!

Now get back out there,we need more cops like you!

[Biggles2000]

I have a series 5 BMW as well, I usually only use it in cold weather but it is great with glasses. I also wear a couple of open face helmets if the weather is hot. My problem is I wear a size 64 lid c/w glasses, big brain I guess, there are only a couple of makers that I can fit my nut in.

I also recommend the BMW, but it is a big ticket item.

[xtskinz]

I see someone has already mentioned the KBC helmets but for what it's worth they work for me. However as others have said, it differs with they type of frames you have (I have 3 different types and one of them is much easier than the other two...) Try 'em all out with the glasses you'd normally wear.

Good luck!


Oh yeah, worth around $299 for mine. Can't remember the model off the top of my head but will check if I remember when I get home.

[GaZBur]

I have a Zeus flip top that is OK but flip tops are not OK for race meetings as they are considered 2 piece construction and therefore breach MNZ rules. I went to the bike shop and tried on every helmet and the ones that fit i tried to put my glasses on. Most were no good but funnily enough it was another Zeus that had a good channel to put the glass arms through and is real snug fit for racing. I also was looking at the lower end of the cost scale so Zeus are not overly expensive and have the same standards rating.
So try em all till you get a comfortable one. I don't care how much you spend on a helmet if it aint comfortable its a waste of money.

[steved]

My wife & I have the new nolan flip face helmets. Find them really good for glasses plus you can pay for your fuel without removing your helmet.

I have never been asked to remove my helmet when paying for fuel. Does it happen to you often?

[Tony.OK]

My head must be odd.......hjc was no good as was the Shoei XR1000,tried a Shark,couldn't even get my glasses in it.Ended up with a Shoei Raid II,its got plenty of room around the ears for glasses,trade off is slightly more noise.

[backinthesaddle]

I have never been asked to remove my helmet when paying for fuel. Does it happen to you often?

only when I go in with a gun as well

[NordieBoy]

My KBC FFR is fine with sunnies on but not as good as my old Zeus flip front.
That was a very comfortable under-rated little helmet.
I want a Zeus adv/motard helmet now.

[Hitcher]

I want a prescription visor.

[PrincessBandit]

Both my husband and I are spec wearers. He has a flip front Shoei, I have a Shark RS2. Both of us have "flimsy" lightweight titanium frames and rimless lenses. He is pleased as punch with his helmet and the way his glasses fit; I was royally cheesed off initially with the arms of my glasses bending when trying to put them on inside my helmet, but have now gotten the hang of it so it's not an issue any more. I used to wear contacts (before the days of being a rider) and recall having to pull to the side of the road in the cage to move a contact which had somehow creased against my eye - bloody painful! I would hate to experience that on a bike so will stick to being a four-eyes.

[Cave Cleaner]

I am surprised they permit that. I got told quite rudely when I wandered in with my helmet on.

DB

With the flip face its not so bad. I have had no problem in that respect