up.yours Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 where does it say you can't have a tinted visor ! all i can see here, is it must meet British Standard BS 6658:1985 and carry the BSI Kitemark. https://www.gov.uk/motorcycle-helmet-law Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwan Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 i always thought you could use a tinted visor (up to 50% tint?) when it's light outside , but not in the dark. and i think mirrored ones are 100% illegal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obriens65 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I've always been told the same. Tinted visors are OK in daylight but irridium visors are for track use only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted October 13, 2013 Moderator Share Posted October 13, 2013 I use a tinted mirrored visor all summer long I really need the tint because I cant wear sunglasses and as for the mirrored factor...well really you should consider that as being a public service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted October 13, 2013 Moderator Share Posted October 13, 2013 Here you go Kev LINKY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
up.yours Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 I see the section saying 50%. Light. But how would Joe public measure this. As long as I have the british kite mark on it would I be safe to use one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted October 13, 2013 Moderator Share Posted October 13, 2013 I see the section saying 50%. Light. But how would Joe public measure this. As long as I have the british kite mark on it would I be safe to use one. Joe public doesn't have to. I could be wrong but my understanding is that it can't have a road use kite mark if the tint is too dark. It may have a race mark. Police have little devices which can measure the tint at the roadside, they use them for mainly boy racer window tints but they could/do also use them for visors. Maybe the wrong time of the year to get a dark tinted visor although the low sun in the mornings or evenings can make riding difficult. Not surprising then that those jet fighter style secondary visors are so popular on some lids, they can be flicked up or down and don't affect the clear main visors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewElvisFan Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 That's the type I have. Bought it from eBay. Not heard of the make before - ROCC. The alleged RRP was £90, but the slider is stiff so were being knocked out at £30. As far as I'm concerned the helmet is comfortable, construction is similar to others, maybe not same material for the outer skin. Obviously I hope never to be able to comment on its ability to protect my head but kite marks are there! To buy a helmet with the jet pilot style function for that price albeit with a little stiffness in the morning is ok with me!I think the seller was Ghostbikes_uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 A little "stiffness" in the morning is always welcome Andrew! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted October 13, 2013 Moderator Share Posted October 13, 2013 Ghostbikes do some good deals. There are often discount codes available too. I haven't posted any for a while but keep an eye out in the members discount area. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted October 13, 2013 Moderator Share Posted October 13, 2013 I just added a current 5% discount code in the paid members section for Ghostbikes. It may not apply to everything but you can test it before you buy in the checkout. Not sure when it runs out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twincle Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I've always ridden with a fully tinted visor and have had no issues from the policemen and women, thats not to say there could be a first time..... I havent worked and ridden in the dark yet so will probably carry the clear one with me (that is when i eventually get my own bike back) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
up.yours Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 i looked at the airoh pit one , i quite liked the no fuss air intakes. this also had the pilot style drop down visor.. then ? the shark bit me,, i already own the rsr2 , but this is for best , i wanted a new work helmet, so i have ordered the shark s600 , but i would like to fit a dark visor as i live up a big hill and the sun is in your eyes wherever you go.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Wheels Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Kev,, just close your eyes till your at top of hill. tellin ya,,,,, it works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
up.yours Posted October 17, 2013 Author Share Posted October 17, 2013 i normally do. anyhoo i got my lid , im now in the middle of bidding on efuck for a visor.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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