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[radon222]

Shield Tech is going to releasing a light sensistive Transitions face shield some time this Spring

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I think its a great idea that's been a long time coming.... but holy cripes...I'm not sure my wallet is up to it!!!

[GTS_Rider]

Shield Tech is going to releasing a light sensistive Transitions face shield some time this Spring



I think its a great idea that's been a long time coming.... but holy cripes...I'm not sure my wallet is up to it!!!

Years ago, 5+? , eh, I don't know. I tried a transitions shield add-on which I think was from Fog City. It's all fuzzy now, but that version of transitions didn't work for me. It did react to a sort of greenish leaned tint, but not nearly dark enough to make a significant difference.

I'd maybe pay the money their asking if it does go dark enough. Still, I'm thinking electronically darking screens can't be too far off...

[Squareman357]

Years ago, 5+? , eh, I don't know. I tried a transitions shield add-on which I think was from Fog City. It's all fuzzy now, but that version of transitions didn't work for me. It did react to a sort of greenish leaned tint, but not nearly dark enough to make a significant difference.

I'd maybe pay the money their asking if it does go dark enough. Still, I'm thinking electronically darking screens can't be too far off...

Considering my glasses are polycarbonate and transition and how dark they get in full sunlight, I can imagine that visor will work just fine.  That is totally something I'd spend bucks for and it's not THAT much more expensive than buying a smoked screen.  Best of both worlds, and I no longer have to carry my clear for when the sun goes down?  Count me in!

[Squidbuzz]

Crud, Scorpion isn't on the list.

[GooseMan]

Hmm...very interesting, but I'm curious to see how dark they get. It has to get AS dark as my dark smoked visor.

[Croak]

I've already got the Transitions shield for my Bell Star (being sold as a Bell product, not an aftermarket).  Pretty handy, though just like the sunglasses it takes a bit of time to transition.  Gets almost as dark as my dark smoke.  

Got mine from Biker's Den for $79 USD, about double the cost of a regular smoked shield for my Bell, but not having to tote around two shields while riding makes it totally worth the cost.

[Indefatigable]

I remember seeing Akuma having a shield that changed on demand.  Wonder what happened to that?  

[bikefreak47]

It comes standard on the Akuma Phantom Carbon helmet and it works really well. By the time I reach the end of my long gravel driveway the SOLFX shield on the Akuma has gone from clear in my shop to a dark smoke color. Great clarity too. Plus the Akuma is a very light and nicely finished helmet.

[carpe_diem]

Scorpion used to make one. I had one and loved it.

Too bad it was destroyed in a crash.

[Phenix_Rider]

That needs to come way down in price.  I could buy four new shields for the same price.  $129 compared to $35 for a new Shoei shield.  So I got a 6$ shield carrier that slides under my jacket and disappears.

[Squareman357]

That needs to come way down in price.  I could buy four new shields for the same price.  $129 compared to $35 for a new Shoei shield.  So I got a 6$ shield carrier that slides under my jacket and disappears.

$35 for a regular clear? I haven't seen a mirrored or a dark smoke Shoei visor that cheap.  Got a link to that shield carrier?

[Phenix_Rider]

RF-1000 shield at Newenough:
http://www.newenough.com/street/helmets_eyewear/replacement_shields/shoei/cx1v_standard_replacement_shields_for_motorcycle_helmets.html

Here's a few different versions of shield carrier:
http://www.thevisorshop.com/acatalog/Product_Catalogue_Visor___Helmet_Carriers___Bumbags_978.html

Basically this one- except Fieldsheer branded:



Can't tell you where I got mine anymore.  Some online retailer in the states.

[Squareman357]

RF-1000 shield at Newenough:
http://www.newenough.com/street/helmets_eyewear/replacement_shields/shoei/cx1v_standard_replacement_shields_for_motorcycle_helmets.html

Here's a few different versions of shield carrier:
http://www.thevisorshop.com/acatalog/Product_Catalogue_Visor___Helmet_Carriers___Bumbags_978.html

Basically this one- except Fieldsheer branded:



Can't tell you where I got mine anymore.  Some online retailer in the states.

Ahh ok.  If they get that cost down to about $75, I think that would be doable.  Replace 2 shields with one.  All that swapping and stashing and buckling would get tiresome after a while.

[Phenix_Rider]

Ahh ok.  If they get that cost down to about $75, I think that would be doable.  Replace 2 shields with one.  All that swapping and stashing and buckling would get tiresome after a while.

I haven't paid full price for a shield and I can swap shields quickly, without taking the carrier or jacket off..  But yeah, the price of two shields would be reasonable.

I have to question how well they hold up to bug guts and scratches though.  I thought normal polycarbonate shields were too dense for this to work.  Did they make the shield less strong/durable to make it shift?  Anybody with Transitions eyeglasses care to chime in?

[squeezer]

It's a coating that goes on the lens, so I don't think density or thickness matters.

[lizard]

I remember seeing Akuma having a shield that changed on demand.  Wonder what happened to that?  

I couldn't remember the brand, but I do remember seeing that a few years back and hoping the technology would take off...still busy carrying an extra shield at the moment.

[MadMax96]

For that price I don't mind carrying a second shield.  The shields switch out super easy on my RF1000 so it's barely an inconvenience.  As for a cover, I just use an old black sock.  

I really like my dark smoke shield so unless it gets about that dark I'm not sure if I'd consider it.

[three west]

so the website is still up, but there's broken links & the press release on the front page is from 2009....

seems like such a promising product?

I thought I'd look for one of these for my new RF-1100, but its not even listed!

anybody know any more?

[Fred]

........ Still, I'm thinking electronically darking screens can't be too far off...

They're here

Manual darkening version: http://www.e-tintproducts.com/mx8_visorinsert.html

Auto darkening version: http://www.e-tintproducts.com/ax9_visorinsert.html

[jking32]

I bought one for my Bell Star and absolutely love it.  It would have be nice if it had been cheaper, but either way it was worth every penny to me.  I don't even think about an extra shield any longer.  Riding to work in the morning and at lunch and then having it dark on the way home, it just works.  Mine is about a year old now and is still clear and sharp.  So far no problems cleaning or with bugs and scratches on the lens....

[Thunderbox]

I bought one for my Bell Star and absolutely love it.  It would have be nice if it had been cheaper, but either way it was worth every penny to me.  I don't even think about an extra shield any longer.  Riding to work in the morning and at lunch and then having it dark on the way home, it just works.  Mine is about a year old now and is still clear and sharp.  So far no problems cleaning or with bugs and scratches on the lens....

The other option to achieve the same end is to buy a helmet that has an inner smoked lense that is raised and lowered by a control in the helmet.  Many new helmets have this feature.

[kevrider]

this is webbikeworld video review of a bell helmet wherein they attempt to demo the transition shield (about 90sec in).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=KWk-zpbCmJw

i've only just stumbled across this while looking at the helmet, i am intrigued.  if anyone else has reviews, i'd love to hear about it before i pull the trigger... about the shield, the Bell Vortex or the new Bell in general.

[X1Glider]

You would think that for as long as security windows and auto darkening welding helmets have been around that someone would have made something for moto helmets.

[Croak]

They have.  

[three west]

They have.  

but still only for a select few helmets...

[TBone]

this is webbikeworld video review of a bell helmet wherein they attempt to demo the transition shield (about 90sec in).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=KWk-zpbCmJw

i've only just stumbled across this while looking at the helmet, i am intrigued.  if anyone else has reviews, i'd love to hear about it before i pull the trigger... about the shield, the Bell Vortex or the new Bell in general.

I have the vortex with the Solfx shield and love them both. No worries about changing out shields, and the vortex is a great helmet-high quality construction, and some of the best venting i've ever experienced. Definitely a purchase i'm very happy with.

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[JonS]

The whole idea is a very good one. Unfortunately, I never ride at night. My glasses are that way and I wouldn't have them any other way.

[radon222]

I'm really bummed that Multitec shield never came to fruition.  I was really looking forward to getting one.  

[veefer800canuck]

The link in the OP's post now seems to be a redirect site?

Company out of business, domain expired?

[radon222]

I'm going to guess that Bell sucked them up and that's why we're only seeing the transistions shields on Bell helmets  

[MerlotMax]

Bought one when I got my Bell RS1, very expensive but worth it. Since I wear glasses and do not have prescription sunglasses I am covered at all times.

[4evr14]

I have been using a transition shield on my Bell Star for about 2 years now.  I love it and hate wearing any of my other helmets.   On long rides the shield transitions without me ever noticing.  I would like it a shade or two darker in extremely bright light, like riding into a setting sun, but otherwise it is dark enough.  Sun, clouds, and nighttime go unnoticed and I don't have to carry a spare shield and change it, or try to fit glasses in my snug fitting helmet. I have not noticed any distortion or blurring at any time through the transition phase.  I have been hit my bugs and rocks.  I clean my shield every time I stop (I'm a little obsessive about a clean shield.) My only complaint is the light spots visible immediately after cleaning the bugs off the shield. I assume it is caused by the bug parts blocking the light, but shortly after it goes back to normal. It is a little strange to look at, but not a problem or defect in any way, just a strange occurrence.

They are expensive, but highly recommended.  I will buy more if/when needed