I wear a 3/4 most of the time around here is So California. But we haven't got many bugs and even less rain. When I go on a long trip I take the FF for encounters with the rain (and hail, and snow, and . . . ). Also when the temperatures drop below 45-50F a FF can definitely be more comfortable. As for two hours . . . with all due respect, that is just a medium daily commute here in L.A.

 

I've always worn a shortie. Bobster goggles. I've been hit in the face by grasshoppers, bees, and rocks. Reminds me of Happy Gilmore when he stands in front of the auto pitcher at the batting cage. It hurts...ya but its how I roll. Oh ya, close your mouth and
j e t......

 

2 hours is less then a sunday ride. We don't have a helmet law here and I rarely wear one. Bugs? ya they hurt but it's all part of the ride. I wouldn't be worried about this.

 

i want the last 3min. back.

 

Remember a while back a dude posted a question "Why don't Harley riders smile?"

Makes you wonder....Jus saying.

 

I wear a 3/4. I have not found a 1/2 that is comfortable due to the fact my ears are abnormally high on my head lol. As for bugs and particularly road debris off trucks well I love my windshield I know many don't thnk its "cool" but I find my ride much more enjoyable with the shield especially at highway speeds.

 

I wear a half helmet with no windshield. Yeah, the bugs hurt like hell and getting stuck behind a dump truck or logging truck sucks too, but to me it's worth having no restrictions when it comes to being free while you ride.
Full face IMO, do not belong with a Harley.

 

I have a half helmet (scorpion exo-100) and an HJC 3/4. After a wreck I worked this past week where the guy was wearing a 3/4, face planted, and had to be flown out due to the front of his face being demolished; jaw, cheek, and forehead...

I might be pulling the trigger on a Scorpion EXO-700/750.

 

Strap on the bucket and ride

 

I am bout to do an 800 mile run I have a Shark Helmet for this type of ride it is a 3/4 which converts to full face if necessary. If I am staying local or a somewhat short couple hundred mile run it is a skull cap all the way. Anything with major highway running gets more - not worried about a bug ro two, but dont want to eat a pebble from a truck or car at 70 mph....