THE NEED

If you aren't wearing a helmet with a face sheild, you should be wearing eye protection when riding a motorcycle (driver or passenger).  In almost all US states - if not all by now - it's the law.  Sure it may sound like common sense, but you would be surprised how many people hop on, epecially passengers, without the proper protection.  Some states require specific eyewear requirements, so be sure to check any local laws which may apply.

COST

If you are one driven by cost, you will be glad to know perfectly acceptable options are available under $10.  Sure the fit may not be as great, but they'll do the trick.  Just like any product out there, some are selling for $150+ too, but is there that much of a difference?  Often you can get the same features for a fraction of the price if you avoid expensive brand names.

DAY RIDING & NIGHT RIDING

You need different eyewear for day and night.  Day time lenses should provide UV protection and polarized lenses work best at cutting out glare.  Voodoo Eyewear makes a few padded styles which are polarized and designed for bikers for under $40.  By far the best option to those high priced alternatives.

For night riding, clear is best.  Many riders opt for yellow lenses since they can be multi-use from evening into night, but yellow is really best for cloudy days.  Don't forget your girls fellas.  Just because they're on the back doesn't mean they don't want to see.  Sunglasses at night are not acceptable when there are so many choices out there. Global Vision has styles starting at $8.

There has been some buzz about Transition Lenses which change from sunglasses in the daylight to clear (almost) glasses at night.  We have yet to find a satisfied customer with those because they don't ever seem to provide enough glare reduction in the day and they are too dark at night.  So until that technology advances a little more, we suggest you get two pair or one pair with interchangeable lenses.

Interchangable kits (available for glasses & goggles) can give you the right eyewear for any light situation.  You can buy one frame and pop in a variety of lenses.

PRESCRIPTION LENSES?

You can find a frame you like and have your lenses put in it.  A frame cannot take RX lenses if it has too much curve - like wrap around glasses.  Ask your optometrist what they can do for you.

A better option would be an RX kit.  These, like the Bomber Kit for $45 from Voodoo Eyewear, are frames with interchangeable lenses.  Then your prescription lens fits into an insert which rest just behind your lenses.  That way, you pay just once to have your RX put into the insert, and with that, you can have up to 4 pair of glasses (depending on how many of the optional lenses you get - it comes with 2).

There are a number of goggles on the market which will fit over most glasses too.  Global Vision offers the Big Ben and the All Star Goggles for that very use.

OPTIONS TO CONSIDER

Protection: Padded Frames, Shatter Proof/Shatter Resistant Lenses, UV Protection, Anti-Fog Lenses 

Goggles are the best for keeping out wind and dirt.  Most have an adjustable head strap.  The foam around the lenses keep your eyes protected well.  Some manufacturers are addressing biker's needs and have developed sunglasses with the padded frame.  Fogging is often a problem with goggles or padded frame glasses, especially when riding at night, so consider getting an anti-fog style.

Comfort: Rubber Ear/Nose Pieces

Upgrades: Anti-Fog, Polarized, Transition Lenses

SUGGESTIONS FOR A GOOD FIT

Of the styles we carry at dbGear & SuperCheapShades, especially good for a small to medium head ...

GOGGLES: Air Jacket, Fire Eyes GLASSES: LTD, TNT, Lisa, Vegas, Voodoo Flora, LA Orange

Of the styles we carry at dbGear & SuperCheapShades, especially good for a larger head ...

GOGGLES: Flare, Big Ben, Maxim GLASSES: Voodoo Avalanche or J5, New Attitude,  Full Moon, Rider Flames 

dbGear, and our motorcycle eyewear division SuperCheapShades, offers dozens of styles, many right here on eBay, to fit any riding situation and rider.  Just ask us about recommendations if you're looking for something in particular.