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Moto Tips | Goggle Prep

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Choose the proper lens. A clear lens is the obvious standard and will work in all conditions, but it’s good to have other options handy. If it’s sunny and bright, swap to a tinted lens, but keep in mind that some colored finishes (chrome blues and yellows) can make the track look different than the traditional black will. If you are riding in flat light conditions and want to improve definition, look into a rose lens. A number of brands also offer light sensitive lens, which quickly go from clear to dark and back.

Simple soap and water is the best way to clean everything from foam and straps to the lens. Many goggle brands advise against using chemicals, especially window cleaners, because it can remove anti-fog coatings and cause the plastic to become brittle. You can put goggles in the washing machine with the rest of your gear, but be sure to place them in a garment bag, keep the lens in the frame for support, and let it air dry. Replace the lens, which will be scratched, with a new one at the end of the process.

Decide if you want to use tear-offs. The average rider on a practice day can get by with one or two standard plastic pieces, while a more serious racer may opt for stacks of laminates. Vision may become blurry if you use more than five standard tear-offs or three stacks of laminates, which is 21 total sheets.

Fold the pull tabs on each tear-off individually onto the outrigger pin or supplied strap piece. This will keep everything in order and help you from grabbing all of them in a hurry.

Apply a thin coat of Vaseline or petroleum jelly to inner frame foam. This will trap dust and debris. 

If you’re a heavy sweater, stick a maxi pad to the forehead piece of the goggle foam. An unscented “light” pad is recommended. 

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Michael Antonovich

Michael Antonovich has a wealth of experience with over 10 years of moto-journalism under his belt. A lifelong racing enthusiast and rider, Anton is the Editor of Swapmoto Live and lives to be at the race track.

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