I know you ride a Harley and all, as do I, but you could consider wearing a full face helmet with a closed face shield. Has worked for me for many years, and I mount good headphones in side the lining of the helmet so I can hear my music. I don't worry about hearing whats going on around me cause I ride a harley. And I do pay attention using mirrors and by using my eyes and scanning the road. Never been in an accident that was my fault. With the headphones inside the helmet it is easier to hear around me than with those ipod things in. My wife wears those on the back of the bike, at least until she gets her license. Anyway, I usually wear a halk helmet in town, but if I'm on the freeway, fullface all the way. I love my head. I wear the Arai rx7rr4. It is worth it for the comfort level.

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I always wear a 1/2 helmet and earplugs (on the highway). I've ridden on the highway without plugs and the wind noise is deafening and causes me to get a headache very quickly.

Cheers!
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