Photochromatic visors... anyone know of any?

[TreAdidas]

I was looking around for a company that made photochromatic visors for helmets.

Photochromatic means that the visor would tint when exposed to sunlight and be clear when no sunlight is present.

Photochromatic lenses are available for eyeglasses and I thought they would be fantastic for the helmets this time of year since when I go to work it is sunny and when I go home it is dark.

Anyone ever seen anythign like this?

[deathblow]

Check these out, don't seem to work to good though.

http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-helmets/visors/fog-city-progrip.htm

[Dissident]

I have the fog city, and it actually gets a litlte darker than that (if I remember correctly they need to sit in the sun for a little while the very first time you use them).
After about 3 years, it doesn't work as well as it used to, but when it was new, it turned blue enought hat it was like riding with a light tint. I wear it any time I think I might be out after dark or on darker days, especially if there is any fog. The anti-fog feature is pefect and almost worth it on it's own.

I know a few of the big dealerhips in town carry them for ~$30

[TreAdidas]

I have the fog city, and it actually gets a litlte darker than that (if I remember correctly they need to sit in the sun for a little while the very first time you use them).
After about 3 years, it doesn't work as well as it used to, but when it was new, it turned blue enought hat it was like riding with a light tint. I wear it any time I think I might be out after dark or on darker days, especially if there is any fog. The anti-fog feature is pefect and almost worth it on it's own.

I know a few of the big dealerhips in town carry them for ~$30

So this thing has an adhesive back and you put it on the inside of teh helmet correct?

[Dissident]

Yes, it goes on the inside. Make sure to get the Arai one if you have an arai, so you hev the vents

Here are some pics to give you a better idea.

[RubberSydeDown]

interesting.

[TreAdidas]

interesting.

+1.

I wonder if Buymoto can get the Fog City ones... preferably in just a "smoke" type tint... I'm not so much for the color because it does weird thigns to my eyes when I take the helmet off.... bleh....

But the fog feature would be worth it too... I only fog up whenI wear my balaclava... but I am starting to do that more with the weather getting a wee bit cold... especially if you're riding near the 52/805 merge at around 11:00 pm... BOO!

[daMartian]

they stock these at cycle gear...

[RayDOActive]

seen em at NCM too i think

[bex]

We can get all of those products at BuyMoto. Here's the info and prices:


Fog City Hyper Optiks (Reacts to sunlight)
Universal and Arai models available in Clear Green/Blue tint
$29.99

Pro Grip (Light sensitive)
Available for both Universal and Arai helmets in Blue, Bronze, Clear, Rainbow, Red
$26.99

Fog City Proshields: (Does not change in sunlight)
Universal model available in Clear, Amber, Smoke
Arai model available in Clear only
$14.99

Fog City Speedtint antiglare, anti-fog tinted sun visor insert
(Basically just a tinted anti-fog strip that installs along the top interior of the shield) Universal
$8.99

Just mention this post on Hypercycles to get the prices mentioned above!
BuyMoto.com: 858-536-2828

[Irk]

http://www.acsastech.com/Products/sunshift.asp

[TreAdidas]

http://www.acsastech.com/Products/sunshift.asp


That's it... that's what I want....

Now if only they actually sold the things... :rolleyes:


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[teamgreenzx7r]

Very interesting...

[druskizee]

i'd rather buy a front sprocket haha

[bex]

That's it... that's what I want....

Now if only they actually sold the things... :rolleyes:

BuyMoto is already set up to have access to them as soon as they are available to the public.

[shaggy]

get the rainbow one Chuckie!

[TreAdidas]

get the rainbow one Chuckie!


You must have me mistaken for Arnold