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[alantf]

Originally Posted by mole2

If you're not planning on a full face helmet then there's no problem with glasses with the 3/4 and half helmets.

I always wear a ¾ helmet with no problems as to comfort etc. Only thing I've found is that with a snug fitting helmet like mine, the arms of the glasses rub through the helmet lining after a while. Still, I suppose that can happen with any style of helmet.

[mole2]

Originally Posted by dentheman

On second thought, I really need to buy at least SOME gear from the dealer; he treated me right. As far as eyeglasses are concerned, I want one of those that has the retractable inner 'sun' shield as well as the outer clear shield, that sun shield is what I am concerned about fitting over my glasses.

Heres a nice modular full face for you. I have the Vega Summitt II which doesn't have the flip down sun shield. The Summitt III which has the flip down sun visor wasn't out at the time. I replaced the clear shield with the dark shield when riding by day and carry the clear shield in my bags in case I get caught out after dark. I recommend the helmet as it's certified both DOT and ECE 22.05 and is quite comfortable. It comes in various colors.

Vega Summitt III at Jafrum.com

[Water Warrior 2]

You have to try on various helmets to find one that fits properly. I have had(still have 2) 3 or 4 HJC helmets that were a decent fit but then I tried on a Shoei Multitech helmet. The Shoei was like a 2nd skin on my head and so comfy I could hardly believe it. HJC is a good helmet but I think the Shoei will be my next replacement. I toss my helmets on their 5th birthday and go for new again. After 5 years a helmet owes me nothing no matter what the cost. Even the Shoei works out to $0.25 a day for ownership.

[dentheman]

I tried on some helmets at the dealer and purchased a white Cyber model U-378 3/4 helmet. The retractable sun visor fits over my glasses, but there is a lot of wind noise so I will be getting a bag of foam earplugs. I have used foam earplugs around jets and when shooting so I know they are effective.

I also tried on some nice mesh jackets but haven't made up my mind yet. It is so much better to actually see and try on the gear that I will probably just pay the higher prices at the dealer than save a few dollars online and gamble that it fits.