Helmets Transition lens on helmet

MZEMS2 · Oct 18, 2014

My wife and I purchased matching helmets early this season. I like the way it fits, and the cost was quite reasonable. What more could I ask for?? Then the guy says, "you should try the transitions shield with it". Of course I had to ask "how much?". "Well, he said, it's $120". I said No thanks. Fast forward several months to about July. I return for an oil filter and check in on the transitions shield. I walked away with it in my hand. Can't say I regret that purchase one bit. For a guy that wears glasses, and had to switch back and forth between regular and sunglasses, this shield has been awesome!!
Just thought I'd share....

970mike · Oct 18, 2014

That is good information to know, what brand is it?

Skunkape · Oct 18, 2014

Had mine a couple years now. Money well spent. Mine is a Bell RS1.

SMSW · Oct 18, 2014

MZEMS2 said:
My wife and I purchased matching helmets early this season. I like the way it fits, and the cost was quite reasonable. What more could I ask for?? Then the guy says, "you should try the transitions shield with it". Of course I had to ask "how much?". "Well, he said, it's $120". I said No thanks. Fast forward several months to about July. I return for an oil filter and check in on the transitions shield. I walked away with it in my hand. Can't say I regret that purchase one bit. For a guy that wears glasses, and had to switch back and forth between regular and sunglasses, this shield has been awesome!!
Just thought I'd share....

What is a transitions shield? A tinted glare shield that slides up and down?

Throttlejockey · Oct 18, 2014

It's like transition lenses for glasses. It darkens or lightens depending on the amount of sunlight.

ST1100Y · Oct 19, 2014

Throttlejockey said:
It's like transition lenses for glasses. It darkens or lightens depending on the amount of sunlight.

Is it any quicker then currently offered in optical glasses, like when darting into a tunnel or shade in dense vegetation?

ST Gui · Oct 19, 2014

ST1100Y said:
Is it any quicker then currently offered in optical glasses, like when darting into a tunnel or shade in dense vegetation?

That's my question too. I used to wear Photogray? and Photosun? coated glasses years ago and they were just too slow for in and out of sunlight use. Years later I try Transitions? coating. Faster but not FAST.

Not necessarily a deal breaker though and an alternative if you don't want to buy a helmet like the Neotech.

Mellow · Oct 19, 2014

I had one on my Bell RS and it was great. I also have eyeglasses with transition lenses and the visor was much faster to respond.

MZEMS2 · Oct 19, 2014

I've got it on a Bell RS-1 also. Yes, I think it's even faster reacting than my glasses are. Gets nice and dark too. It's not an integrated visor, it's the shield of the helmet. Many of the current Bell helmets have interchangeable shields. That was another reason to go with the Bell.

Mantaray23 · Mar 11, 2015

Shoei has video on there transition lens that will be sold soon. but $$

http://www.store.shoei-helmets.com/cwr-1-pinlock-transitions-photochromic-shield.html

Mellow · Mar 11, 2015

Mantaray23 said:
Shoei has video on there transition lens that will be sold soon. but $$

http://www.store.shoei-helmets.com/cwr-1-pinlock-transitions-photochromic-shield.html

They've been saying that for over a year now... not sure what 'coming soon' means, maybe another year.. LOL

dwalby · Mar 11, 2015

MZEMS2 said:
Many of the current Bell helmets have interchangeable shields. That was another reason to go with the Bell.

Its been a while since I've been in the market for a new lid, but as I recall most brands are like that. They don't have a one shield fits all lineup, but they use the same shield on more than one helmet.

Mulski · Mar 11, 2015

AGV are launching a LCD visor that switches instantly between clear and dark tint with the press of a button. Available from May in Europe, not sure when it will get State side. Bit pricy though..

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/agv-introduces-lcd-tint-visors-but-they-don-t-come-cheap-video-92856.html

Or

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2015/march/mar6agvisor/

Cheers

paulcb · Mar 11, 2015

Wish "they" could develop a film that does this.

Runner · Mar 11, 2015

I just got one a few weeks ago, I'm really liking it. Looks great, works great, changes quickly, but if you need INSTANT no tint, yeah you're going to have to flip it up INSTANTLY!

For $120 I treat it like it's Fine China! But so worth it IMO.

Steve398 · Mar 11, 2015

I use a Pinlock chromatic anti-fogging insert on my Arai, works well and it's a good price

I've tried to add a url but for whatever reason it goes blank on posting, so enter 'Pinlock protecTINT Anti-fog photochromatic insert' in your search engine and you should find it on youtube.

cjames431 · Mar 11, 2015

I use a pro grip anti fog film that is a transition lense as well only cost me 26 and some change at Cycle Gear. Not super dark but it works.

ST Gui · Mar 13, 2015

Mantaray23 said:
Shoei has video on there transition lens that will be sold soon. but $$

• Full activation in 2 minutes*

* Photochromic performance is influenced by temperature, UV exposure and shield material.

This means Shields Up! for tunnels and foliage.

Mulski said:
AGV are launching a LCD visor that switches instantly between clear and dark tint with the press of a button.

That is VERY trick!

st1300r · Mar 14, 2015

12 hrs dark mode 50hrs clear mode 2hr charge time.<br>clear when off.<br>$200ish.

Helmets Transition lens on helmet

MZEMS2

970mike

Mike Brown

Skunkape

SMSW

Throttlejockey

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ST1100Y

ST Gui

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Mellow

Joe

MZEMS2

Mantaray23

Mellow

Joe

dwalby

Mulski

paulcb

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Runner

Steve398

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cjames431

ST Gui

240Robert

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