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Old 09-Mar-2006, 22:21
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For the last 5 years or so I have worn a plane black Simpson with a purple / blue Iridium visor.

Very simple look and great in sunny weather.

Agree that the visor seems better to me than a black visor.

As for looking after the visor I always clean it with warm water and kitchen towel after every ride, never use anything else. Can get anything up to 3 years life out of a visor.
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Old 11-Mar-2006, 18:27
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Looks wise it's obviously a very personal choice - there's also holo-graphic visors to be thrown into the equation, however, orange goggles and glasses are reknowned for their aid in poor/difficult light conditions (que some scientist type that can explain why?).

My question is - why do no manufacturers provide an orange/yellow tint as it is a highly recognised vision aid.
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I have an Iridium visor, yes they scrach easy, but are not as dark as "Black" visors, if i go out with it on, I always carry a clear visor with me.
I believe the use of a orange/yellow visor in low light or rain, brightens your vision of darker colours or cuts reflection off of water, never used one, but that is the perseption I have of them.


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[i]Originally posted by greenmachine

My question is - why do no manufacturers provide an orange/yellow tint as it is a highly recognised vision aid.

I have one for my Simpson

Similar to this, but, classic Starwars style



[Edited on 12-3-2006 by Carbon749]
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I have an Iridium one, its great, not as dark as the black ones that I have tried and IMHO anyone who thinks there for Chavs and GSXR owners should stow their snobby attitudes, IMHO
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Looks wise it's obviously a very personal choice - there's also holo-graphic visors to be thrown into the equation, however, orange goggles and glasses are reknowned for their aid in poor/difficult light conditions (que some scientist type that can explain why?).

My question is - why do no manufacturers provide an orange/yellow tint as it is a highly recognised vision aid.

Better distinction by 'uman brain in yellow light wavelength.
Thats why street lights are sodium (yellow).
Orange is just soooo last year, and not as good as yellow.
White is even worse and probably worst of the lot (except for black light) for interpretation of shapes and contrast.
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I use a hyper optik which I think is brilliant. Reacts very quickly to sunlight, quite impressive really. No fogging since I fitted it.
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I happen to now own a GSXR but dont have an iridium visor.
Should i seek medical advise????
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[i]Originally posted by greenmachine

My question is - why do no manufacturers provide an orange/yellow tint as it is a highly recognised vision aid.

I have one for my Simpson


[Edited on 12-3-2006 by Carbon749]

Shoei do one as well.
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