Why I Rarely Use My Shoei Transition Shield
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- Опубліковано 4 лис 2024
- I own the Shoei RF1200 helmet and the transition shield caught my attention a while back however after using it for some time, I've found it's limitations and so I find myself carrying a clear and dark smoke shield on me to swap out rather than using the transition shield.
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I have to disagree who replaces their shields every year I haven’t replaced mine in 4 years works perfect by the time I’m on my bike putting my gloves on the shields already dark and when the suns beginning to set it’s clear without me even noticing it. I love it it’s literally the best piece of gear I’ve ever bought. I used to have a dark shield on mine because it looks cooler but after way too many days where I would be stuck out in town at night barely being able to see I made the switch and have never looked back.
Great review. I have the same complaints that you have but, they dont prevent me from using the shield. I ride to work sometimes in the afternoon then, ride home after midnight. Love it for that use. I do wish it would get darker though.
Wow, thanks a lot... the sunrise and sunset point is key.
I've been using mine on the RF1200 for 4+ years. I carefully clean it after use and after thousands of miles, it shows minimal wear. I'm not sure how you would need to replace yours so often. Yes, occasionally (riding into a setting sun), I would like a darker shield, but overall, I won't ride without it. YMMV
I've had mine on my helmet for 4 or 5 years. Not sure how long, but I was on the waiting list for it to come out. I love it. I also wear transitions lenses on my glasses.
Good to know. Truly, this is crucial info. Thanks So much! 🙏👍🏼
I've worn transition lenses on my glasses for 20 years and on my visors for 3 years. They get very dark and work as advertised
I ended up buying helmet with clear lens and it has built in flip down internal tint lens. I can flip down the dark tint lens on sunny days and flip it back up when it gets dark. Works great. I have owned transition eyeglasses before and they darkened super fast in sunlight But didn’t fully go clear that fast. Seemed to always have a light tint for several minutes after leaving sunlight which was annoying IMO.
Worth Every Dollar for Me
Plus the Pinlock
Thank you for this - very helpful. I just bought a new Shoei and wondered how the photochromatic lens worked when the sun is low; I suspected there wouldn’t be enough UV to trigger a strong darkening. (When you arguably need it most)
Replacing a helmet shield every year or two, what are you cleaning it with? I've been riding 18+ years and have never replaced a helmet shield. I replace helmets every 5 to 6 years and always have two usable helmets. I had a Bell Star with a transition shield but I prefer to have at least one helmet with a drop down inner visor. Carrying an extra shield around is a pain, definitely on sport bikes.
I work 2nd shift, so it’s daytime on my way to work, and dark when I get off. Not getting dark enough is the one thing that makes me nervous about the photochromic visor, but I’m tired of carrying and switching out my visor everyday. I caved in and ordered one today, so fingers crossed, we’ll see how it works.
How is it going for you mate?
@Joe Ellwood It's great, I absolutely live it. Gets plenty dark, and my eyes are pretty sensitive to where I wear sunglasses constantly if I'm outside. It's worth every penny in my opinion. Glad i caved in and bought it.
@@kangarhew1954thanks so much for sharing this!
Had the Bell transition shield I paid $135, then upgraded to the Shoei transition for $160 (not that much of a price jump going from a $200 helmet to a $500 helmet). So far, the Shoei transition one is much better than the Bell version. I have the same issues with the Bell & Shoei shield not being enough dark enough when riding into the sunrise/sunset. I wish it worked for all cases, but I just have to keep a cheap pair of dark sunglasses on me that I can put on real quick if I find myself in that situation. Other than that, I love it for any other time of the day!
Nice video man, i was considering a transitions visor but honestly i think I'm just gonna go dark smoke
I've found the low fall sun is too much for the transition. I have to add sunglasses under it. Still would buy again. I don't foresee replacing very often. I'm pretty careful with it.
Thank you. You answered my question about which is darker, the transition or smoked visor. I'll stick with the smoked visor.
Many tks for your explanation, pros and cons. You helped me a lot to decide not to buy the transition shield. I am photophobic so just a light smoke will not help me while riding. Better to continue using the dark shield and eventually carry my clear one if driving in the afternoon. Many many tks!!!! ✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽🏍🏍🏍
I appreciate the video, buddy! I just bought my first Shoei helmet and was debating whether to get the transition shield or not...NOT! Thanks again. Liked and subbed!
That's why I like the drop down sunshade. Downside, it fogs up where the pinlock does not.
I still miss that feature from the last helmet
not safe enough to even consider, use sun glasses.
Won’t compromise my safety. Will use sunglasses instead than drop down visor
If only drop down sunshade helmets were Snell approved..
Tears in my eyes when he called the sun molten medal. Yeah the sun is a ball of hot melted metal.
I understand the price, if you’ve ever bought photochromic lenses in a pair of glasses you’ll know they’re not cheap and that’s for a fraction of the surface area of a visor. The last thing you want is something cheap that is optically poor. I just wish Shoei would put an internal drop down visor in more of their helmets because for my money that’s the best solution. Shoei charge crazy money for their helmets and they’re really basic compared to what other brands offer.
Matt Swainston The reason they don’t have drop down visors is because it comprises the safety and integrity of a helmet. No drop down sun shield helmet is ECE or SNELL certified. You will find them with just DOT, but DOT is an honor system certification (scary). DOT also does not test chin bar integrity on full face helmets. IMO a safer choice for a helmet must have either ECE or SNELL certifications besides just DOT.
To be fair I use Arai x7-v alongside a light smoke visor (road legal) with the transition pinlock which does the job fine, for those bright days. Double tint does the job.
Am I just a weirdo because I don't mind wearing my glasses/sunglasses vs swapping shields?
I agree 100%. It's a hell-of-a lot easier to simply put on a pair of sunglasses and be done.
I use mine all the time so I dont have to carry two no complaints here
I suppose it's a differ of opinion. I do enjoy this during the winter months when it becomes dark so early. But now I'm back to swapping shields. Thanks for watching
Sonic Moto I live in Australia and had my eyes lazered so have to wear sunglasses nearly all the time. Have the shoei transition lens and never have an issue with it not being dark enough, in fact sometimes I pull my visor up and have to pull it down again because my eyes hurt. I’m thinking you might have got a dodgy visor.
Thank you for this video. Was on the fence at $200.00
Thanks for the video. Nice CB900F 919!
What is the tint called that you got ? I have a shoei RF-SR I want to tint mine but I don’t know what the tint visor is called
Mine works perfect!
Is transition lenses the same photogrey lenses.?
About 40 years ago, my cousin started using them, and now his ophthalmologist blames them for his glaucoma. What do you think?
that’s interesting, how’s your cousin doing ? was your cousin using a photochromic shield for a helmet? or it was just photochromic glasses?
@@juanito1997
Cousin is permanently blind in one eye. The other eye is practically useless because he can't tell paper bills apart, can't see the time, one of us has to assist him when we took him out for dinner or walks.
Way back 1990's optical shops sells 'photo grey' lens. These glasses (real glass) when expose to direct sunlight, took minutes to darken, and they are not as dark as today's photochromic glasses.
Now, I always keep my sunglasses handy because I don't want to end up like my cousin when I retire.
@@johnlove6194 damn i wonder if those “photo grey” lenses uses the same thing mechanics as the “photochromatic today” now im havibg doubts to buy a photochromatic visor for my helmet…… i had a photochromatic vison on my old helmet & it works perfectly & now i wanna buy a new photochromatic visor for my new helmet.
For people with glasses a transition shield or drop down visor is a God send. I have a bell qualifier dlx and a shoie gt air. Getting blinded by the sun is a quick way to crash.
agreed, trying to get my GF a transition shield for her helmet.
They got these crazy glasses to wear in the sun. I think they're called sunglasses. Jk man lol. I find even on overcast days I'm better with my rx polarized shades on, so rarely get blinded
you dont use your transition helmet because it is expensive?
Thanks
How do you carry and extra shield while riding?
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This guy thinks the sun is a giant blob of molten metal. Consider that when determining how much credibility you want to give him. Photochromic visors are the shit, period.
Heeeeey you're in Raleigh.
I was, now I'm in Charleston SC lol
I stopped watching at "blob of molten metal..." The Sun is not made of metals. It's composed nearly entirely of helium and hydrogen. The fact that you didn't know that and that you can't figure out why a photochromic shield costs more than a clear or tinted shield says something. If you have a college degree you should get a refund and your folks should get their school taxes back.
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Kind of harsh.
@@summerforever6736 My initial comment has 7 thumbs up. There are only 3 comments that don't agree with my original assessment of this video. That's more than a 2:1 margin in my favor. Have a nice day.
@@Odessa45 this was a helmet review not a science class! Cmone!!
@@Odessa45 ridiculous!