What does a colored motorcycle helmet Shield do? I have a clear right now and know about the dark ones.?

Question

I have a clear shield right now, and know the smoke and dark smoke block sun light like sun glasses. But what do the Blue, Yellow, Silver - Iridium, Blue - Iridium, Rainbow - Iridium, do for you??

Answer 1

All colored shields act similar to sunglasses - most of the exterior appearance is just for looks but just like with sunglasses, there are benefits to different lens colors. Below is information on the different lenses offered by Wiley X - a top maker of motorcycle sunglasses/goggles.


LA™ (Light Adjusting) Neutral Slate Lenses: Provide maximum glare protection without distorting colors. Ideal for most activities where bright sun and glare is a major factor. Luminous transmittance in the faded state 85%. Luminous transmittance in the darkened state 17%

Neutral Slate Lenses are great general day-time riding lenses. These will provide maximum glare reduction without distorting colors. Ideal for most riding conditions where glare is a major factor. Light Transmission - 20.23%

Clear as Crystal Lenses allow maximum light transmission without changing the value of colors. The clear choice for hazy, overcast, dusk, dawn, or night riding where clear protected site is the main objective. Light Transmission - 89.30%

Light Rust Lenses filter out blue light waves which are the chief components of glare and haze. These lenses provide contrast enhancements in medium to low light conditions. Great lens for any time of day or light condition but especially effective on hazy or overcast roads. Light Transmission - 53.23%

Smoke Green Lenses are great general day-time riding lenses. These will provide maximum glare reduction without distorting colors. Ideal for most riding conditions where glare is a major factor. Light Transmission - 21.09%

Silver Steel Lenses combine our multi-coat, z-oxide™ mirror surface over Neutral Slate Lenses. Diminishes glare by absorbing reflection across the mirror surface. Excellent lens for day time riding. Light transmission - 7.19%

Blue Lunar Lenses combine our multi-coat, z-oxide™ mirror over our newly developed emerald lens tint. Provides glare reduction, sharpens vision and detail through enhancement of neutral colors like black, brown and green. Great all around lens from dusk to bright mid-day sun. Light Transmission - 10.02%

Blue Ice Lenses combine our multi-coat, z-oxide™ mirror surface over Neutral Slate Lenses. Diminishes glare by absorbing reflection across the mirror face. Ideal for day riding where glare is a major factor. Light transmission 4.85%.

Crimson Red Lenses combine our multi-coat, z-oxide™ mirror over our Neutral Slate lenses. Diminishes glare by absorbing reflection across the mirror face. Ideal for most activities where glare is a major factor.

Polarized Neutral Slate Lenses use the latest in polarized film technology and shatterproof polycarbonate lenses. Our Filter 8™ polarized film eliminates glare, allowing the user to see clearly with more detail and definition. Wear with caution while riding due to the glare from oil spots and ice being eliminated from vision. Light Transmission - 10.05%

Answer 2

I went out one evening late and forgot to change shields. I could not see a damn thing when it got dark, I had to lift the shield and just let the bugs hit me in the eyes, which is still better than being completely blind. What some folks do is use a clear shield and wear sunglasses underneath when the sun is out and just take them off when it gets dark. I have an issue with sunglasses fogging up so I don't care for that solution. There are helmets out there that have a clear shield with a tinted shield that you can pull down over the clear one and then just push it back up when it's not needed. If you have some way to carry an extra shield just find a helmet that is very easy and quick about changing shields and switch as necessary.

Answer 3

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What does a colored motorcycle helmet Shield do? I have a clear right now and know about the dark ones.?
I have a clear shield right now, and know the smoke and dark smoke block sun light like sun glasses. But what do the Blue, Yellow, Silver - Iridium, Blue - Iridium, Rainbow - Iridium, do for you??

Answer 5

I wonder what the 'F' in 'Jason F' stands for? I can guess....

Depends on the brand, but Iridiums (they all look the same from the inside) cut down light transmission, especially UV-end light. This means during the day you get a 'sharper' view because far less glare, as opposed to a tint which just lets in less light. Blue end light is the glare that makes you squint. But still an iridium will cut light transmission generally and they are not very good at night- but I can say from experience that Shoei iridium visors (blue and yellow, but genuine Shoei please!) can be used at night and are far better than tinted visors- which are dangerous and should not be used. I have also used an Arai non-genuine iridium mirror which was very dark and not good at night- nearly as bad as a tint and dangerous. I have not used, but have heard, that AGV iridiums are not good at night.

A yellow visor will also reduce this 'blue end' while also giving you good visibility at night, because they cut very little light transmission, but kill the blue-end glare which is also transmitted by car headlights. A yellow or orange visor is safe in all conditions- though likely to be technically illegal at night.

In short: clear or yellow for night. Iridium and tint for daytime only. Shoei iridium can be used at night, with reduced visibility.

Answer 6

It works like sunglasses do. Some are way too dark for night use, in fact.