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Being in the wind on our motorcycles exposes our eyes to hazards of all types. Wheather it's wind, dust, rocks, the sun
or bugs our eyes are constantly getting attacked. This constant attack on our eyes causes all kinds of problems and tends to make
our travels a little less enjoyable. How many times have you bought a pair of glasses only to find that they don't work well on the
back of your motorcycle. They blow off your head, they don't keep the dust out, they fog up on you, they get scratch up. The list can
go on and on. Add to this the problems of riding at night or in bad weather. Now not only do you have all the problems mentioned already, but you have
darkness, rain and on-coming traffic to mess with.
At Bikerwares, we have the same problems. Since we ride all the time we've spent years trying to find a solution to these problems and
at times only found a little success. We got tired of spending tons of money trying to find glasses that would solve the problem. We've
gotten tired of buying cheap glasses that didn't offer any protection. We got tired of buying $100+ glasses, only to lose them or still find
that they didn't offer any protection.
Finally we found a line of glasses that offer the best eyewear for bikers. All of the glasses were offer are from Global Vision.
They have become the leader in providing the safest and most stylish sunglasses and goggles available on the market. Now the only problem
is that there are so many choices that selecting the right pair is a problem. That's what this buyers guide is designed to do. Help you select
that perfect pair of motorcycle sunglasses.
Polycarbonate Lenses
Polycarbonate plastic is a remarkably light, yet strong composite material that is used for bullet proof glass.
Designed to absorb high-energy impacts and protect your eyes from flying objects there is no better material available. Polycarbonate lenses
are lighter and more scratch-resistant than glass lenses. All lenses used in our motorcycle sunglasses and goggles are made of this material.
Scratch Resistant Coating
Polycarbonate by it's very nature is very scratch resistant and scratches can be usually be removed by using polishes specifically designed for
removing scratches from plastics. This does not mean that our lenses won't scratch. They will. But Global Vision adds an additional clearcoat to the lenses
to make them even more resistant to scratches. To help avoid scratches it is best to avoid using paper products and harsh cleaners (Windex)
to clean your lenses. The best choice is to use plain dish detergent and water. When using a cloth it is best to use a micro-fiber cloth that
is extremely gentle on the glasses like the Micro Fiber Storage Bag that we
offer here at Bikerwares. In addition to being great for cleaning your glasses, the bag also stores and protects your glasses when not in use.
Anti-Fog Coating
Many of the sunglasses we carry have an anti-fog coating on them, which helps to reduce fogging and keep your lenses clear while you
ride. This semi-permanent coating may be maintained through the use of anti-fogging products such as Zooke' Z-One
or for an even better deal you could get the Zooke Z-Kit which
contains all of the best Zooke lens cleaning products.
 Smoked
These lenses are great for daytime riding. They offer minimum distortion of colors and greatly reduce glare. Some of our more popular
glasses that offer lenses in this color are:
- Aruba - A great pair of sunglasses that are extremely comfortable.
- Bad Boys - Maximize your comfort. With the flexible ear pads and rubber nose pads you'll be able to ride for hours in these glasses.
- Bandit - These glasses have a unique design in there cylinder lens which provides increased peripheral vision and better protection from peripheral light. With a choice of clear-mirrored and smoked lenses you can have the same protection day or night
- Chicago Flame - These glasses have are designed to provide excellent wrap-around design. The fit securely to most heads and the EVA foam provides excellent comfort and wind and dust protection. The flame design adds the extra style to express your attitude. Cool Style / Great Design / Great Price. An absolute must have pair of glasses.
- Windmaster - Adding EVA foam padding to a pair of sunglasses greatly reduces the amount of dust and wind that circulates around your eyes when you're riding. Add to this the Rubber Ear Pads and you have a very comfortable pair of glasses that provide excellent protection for you eyes. These glasses have a great aerodynamic design that keeps them snug against your face at any speed.
- LTD Anti-Fog - These glasses have a thick airy foam to provide maximum comfort and maximum protection from wind and dust.
When you are riding at night you need clear lenses. Clear Motorcycle Glasses provide little or no distortion of colors and a clear field of vision. We have
a great selection of glasses with clear lenses. Many of our motorcycle glasses come in smoke and clear so you can have the same style both
day and night. Here are some glasses that we recommend if you're looking for Clear Lenses:
- Cobra Colored Frame - Eyewear built to Ride and designed to look good. Comfort is the main ingrediant in these glasses. With the rubber nose and ear pads, you guaranteed that they will stay in place and be comfortable throughout the days journey. With your choice of Clear or Smoked lenses you are able to pick a pair that fits your riding conditions the most. The choice of colors is great to let you express your own personal style. Siince these are so resonably priced buy a pair of each.
- Cougar Colored Frame - These sunglasses offer colored frames in smoked, clear and flash mirrored. The wrap around design is clean and smooth and provides excellent protection for you eyes. You can find similar glasses priced at $50 - $100+ dollars.
- Hercules - These glasses are indestructable. By enclosing the polycarbonate lenses in a Nylon frame, Global Vision has been able to create a pair of motorcycle glasses that are not only stylish, but as rugged as any glasses on the market, all a very affordable price. The Hercules comes in Clear, Smoked and Yellow Tint. Buy a pair of each and you'll have complete riding coverage.
- SlingShot - The wrap around design and clear frames and lenses make these a very good pair of riding glasses. They provide excellent peripheral vision and maximum eye protection.
- Windmaster - Adding EVA foam padding to a pair of sunglasses greatly reduces the amount of dust and wind that circulates around your eyes when you're riding. Add to this the Rubber Ear Pads and you have a very comfortable pair of glasses that provide excellent protection for you eyes. These glasses have a great aerodynamic design that keeps them snug against your face at any speed.
 Clear Mirrored (top)
Have you ever been blinded by the glare of on-coming headlights? Does it take longer for your eyes to recover from headlights hitting them at night?
If you answered yes to either of these questions then you definitely need to get some clear mirrored, or G-Tech clear lenses. Cleared mirrored
lenses offer all of the advantages of clear lenses such as no color distortion and a clear field of vision. In addition they offer
the extra advantage that they reflect some of the light/glare of on-coming headlights. We offer several styles of motorcycle sunglasses that have
these lenses in them. Here are a few that we suggest you consider buying:
- SlingShot Clear Mirrored - The wrap around design and clear frames and lenses make these a very good pair of riding glasses. They provide excellent peripheral vision and maximum eye protection.
- Bad Boys - Maximize your comfort. With the flexible ear pads and rubber nose pads you'll be able to ride for hours in these glasses.
- Barcelona - For the ultimate in protection in style, you can't find a better pair of glasses. These glasses meet th ANSI Z87.1 standard for safety glasses, yet have very stylish metal frames and 10-Base curve lenes for maximum clarity. Add to this the Spring Loaded Temples and you have an extremely comfortable pair of glasses. With the resonable price, you should pick up a pair today.
- Charger - Ever been stuck after losing a pair of glasses. Consider these as a pair of emergency glasses. While they meet all of the quality standards of all our other glasses, they are value priced so that you can carry a pair in your saddle bags for an emergency. Great for unexpected passengers too.
- Cruiser - A great pair of value priced sunglasses. Built to the same outstanding quality of all of our other glasses, these glasses can be a great pair of spare glasses. Better yet get a pair with smoked lenses and a pair with clear mirrored lenses for day and night riding.
- Hot Shot Flames GT - When you need glasses that will take you through the blazing days of summer or gloom of late night runs, these are the glasses for you. With their Shatterproof Polycarbonate Lenses, UV 400 Filter for Maximum UV Protection, Scratch Resistant Coating, and Rubber Nose Pads you've got an very comfortable pair of glasses that provide great protection. Then add the G-Tech techonology to the lenses to reduce glare (both day and night) and you've got a pair of glasses that are super. Available in G-Tech Red and G-Tech Clear. Get a pair of each.
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