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#17 | RE: Photochromatic visor review
Mon Jan 20, 2020 6:02 am (Last edited: Mon Jan 20, 2020 6:02 am)
Mon Jan 20, 2020 6:02 am (Last edited: Mon Jan 20, 2020 6:02 am)
Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #4 Yep, that's my experience. Shoei RF1200. Loved it when it worked but it quit transitioning after about 2 years. 2014 R1200GS, 2018 S1000XR, 2020 R1250RS |
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Zitat von runnerhiker im Beitrag #8 I have had it about two years now and I don't notice any reduction in effectiveness.
'16 R1200 RS
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#19 | RE: Photochromatic visor review
Mon Jan 20, 2020 2:16 pm (Last edited: Mon Jan 20, 2020 2:16 pm)
Mon Jan 20, 2020 2:16 pm (Last edited: Mon Jan 20, 2020 2:16 pm)
#20 | RE: Photochromatic visor review
Mon Jan 20, 2020 2:27 pm (Last edited: Mon Jan 20, 2020 2:27 pm)
Mon Jan 20, 2020 2:27 pm (Last edited: Mon Jan 20, 2020 2:27 pm)
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Zitat von M3M im Beitrag #19 If you wear corrective lenses, or worse yet bifocals, then you have to get prescription sunglasses in addition to your regular glasses. PITA. I have photochromatic lenses on my glasses which work perfectly ... except behind UV inhibiting visors. Besides, with sunglasses, that is yet something extra to bring along (or forget). PITA again. For me, the solution has to be on the helmet. Flip down visors are good but they only have a fixed darkness, so while better than sunglasses, are not ideal. Plus, helmets with flip down visors do not get the Snell rating.
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Grumpy Goat RSWasserboxer.com |
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Zitat von Sticky Throttle im Beitrag #17Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #4 My experience is a bit different. Got mine in June 2017 so it is now 2.5 years old, and while the transitions are slightly slower (I think, I could be mistaken), what is for sure is that the lightening is reduced. In other words, it still gets as dark as it did when new, but it does not get as light - there is a slight tint to it even when in dark conditions. This is clearly shown in my video on the subject.
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Grumpy Goat RSWasserboxer.com |
Zitat von Grumpy Goat im Beitrag #21Zitat von M3M im Beitrag #19 I've been using transition lens for years and they work behind a UV shield. My lens are also progressive (multifocal) Today's transition lens are much better than the early ones. When Debbie started wearing glasses she also got the transition option.
Lee
2016 R1200RS Iowa, USA |
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Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #23 What brand of lens and photochromatic coating do you have? Maybe I have to ask the optician next time I am getting glasses to get your brands. My progressive (multifocal) glasses do not darken in the car / truck or behind my closed motorcycle visor. I got these glasses in December 2019, and with the vision plan I have I change them yearly.
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Grumpy Goat RSWasserboxer.com |
Zitat von Grumpy Goat im Beitrag #24 My bill does not show the brand for the lens. I'll try to remember the to ask the next time I go in this winter. I found this info. Are Transitions lenses suitable for driving? Windshields in today's vehicles block most of the UV rays that cause Transitions lenses to activate, or darken. As a result, just like clear lenses, Transitions lenses do not activate inside a car. However, Transitions® XTRActive® lenses react to visible light so they do moderately darken behind the windshield. In fact, many people use them while driving. In addition Transitions line of adaptive sunglasses and shields are designed to enhance your vision in outdoor sports or activities.
Lee
2016 R1200RS Iowa, USA |
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Zitat von Grumpy Goat im Beitrag #24 The brand is Transition and the option is Transitions® XTRActive® https://www.transitions.com/en-us/produc...tions-xtractive https://www.transitions.com/en-us/
Lee
2016 R1200RS Iowa, USA |
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Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #28Zitat von Grumpy Goat im Beitrag #24 Thanks. I will try and remember to ask them of they carry it as opposed to the "regular" Transitions. I do note that it says "Indoors - Clear with a hint of protective tint". Mine has no hint of tint - just clear. How much tint is it? I don't particularly want any residual tint but if it is really light then it is not so much of an issue, if the upside is to get darkening behind a UV-blocking visor / windshield.
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Grumpy Goat RSWasserboxer.com |
#30 | RE: Photochromatic visor review
Wed Jan 22, 2020 4:59 pm (Last edited: Wed Jan 22, 2020 5:00 pm)
Wed Jan 22, 2020 4:59 pm (Last edited: Wed Jan 22, 2020 5:00 pm)
Zitat von Grumpy Goat im Beitrag #29 When they looked up my file it shows I have Transition Signature Gen 8. They could not explain why my lens darken it the car or bike. I have a appointment next week and plan to get the Xtractive option. They told me the minor tint indoors is very minor. I can remember in the early days of transition the lens would not get completely clear and it did not bother me. If you're not in a hurry I'll report back on the Xtractive. Appointment next week and it takes a couple weeks to get the glasses. Lee |
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