If I'm going a VERY short distance, often I won't wear it.

Most of the time, I do wear it. Not only for the protection, but I find that I am more comfortable on longer rides wearing it, than not wearing it, as it keeps the wind out of my ears.

On that note, I wear an open face, but full length on the sides (Shoei RJ Platinum). I have tried the half helmets (that are part of the "Harley uniform".), and I have found that they are very uncomfortable to wear for any length of time. The wind catches the half helmet and pulls up on the chin strap, and also, the wind noise in your ears with a half helmet is WORSE than the wind noise with NO helmet. (In my opinion.) This on a bike without a windshield.

 

I wear the dot half, it's the best compromise to me.

I do have to chuckle a bit, as the Summer is progressing I'm getting a noticable set of "whiteburns" where the strap shields my skin from the sun.

 

Personally, even if I did, I would definitely still wear one. Too many nuts on the road to take any unnecessary risks..

 

Just got in the habit a long time ago, and it seems to make sense. But I'm all for the choice to do it.

 

I have a hard head but the road is still harder?

John

 

Back and forth to work or by myself on the hiway, yes. Out with a group of riders no. I live in So Dak. and doubt we will never be a helmet required state as sturgis brings to much money to the state to risk it. To each his own, just be smart and be careful.

 

I live in Flroida and always wear a helmet, reason being I want to give my self the best shot of making it if I go down....

 

The only time this will happen is if you are wearing a helmet that doesn't fit properly.

 

Yes. I wear a ff helmet.