As long as we all agree " Let those who ride decide!" works for me.It's those that feel the need to harp on forever about why we should all wear one.Now that gets OLD,and always calls for some kind of comeback!Have to say that if laws says I need one then it would be the minimum requirement,for as much freedom as possible.

 

We don't need no stinking helmets! I wear an HJC 3/4. But so what. Another helmet thread?

 

read the 2nd paragraph " DOA certified "

 

The best helmets will usually pass the SNELL(tougher testing than DOT) and DOT tests, and you won't find a halfy on that list, I'm sure. BTW, I wear a 1/2

 

There is actually a debate that Snell certifications make a helmet too hard and you head absorbs too much of the kinetic energy. The same analogy as being in an accident in an old steel car versus an aluminum one with crumple zones. If the car or helmet can absorb some of the energy, your body / head doesnt have to. Therefore, DOT is supposedly better.

 

I wear an HD leather covered half helmet with padded ear flaps. Before that I wore a 3/4 helmet. Last night I took a ride wearing my son's new ACC half helmet and it really startled me. I didn't know that a Harley engine was so noisy!! Holy crap, rattles, whirs, clicks, whines, knocks, and all manner of other sounds down between my knees that obviously are masked when wearing helmets that cover your ears.

I am amused though at how conscious people are of their "image" which seems to be more important on a Harley than any other brand. Somehow it's hard to conjure up an image of a group of 1%ers blasting down the highway while wearing full face helmets with colorful graphics. Wear whatever ya want though, doesn't bother me.

 

I wear a non-Dot beanie most of the time, but have a Scorpion full-face for cold weather. I agree......."let those who ride....decide!"

 

No helmet. I enjoy the freedom and fresh air.

 

I read the same article - interesting to say the least.

 

Over here in the UK its the law, so you have to wear one

I wear a full-face. It is carbon (and also more expensive) which makes it a lot lighter than normal ones