I put a 3/4 face shield on my half helmet. Along with safety glasses, it works pretty good.

 

Today I took a 175 mi day trip and I couldn't believe the amount of bugs on the windshield. I'm thinking if I get a short windshield a lot of that is going on me. So I'm rethinking the idea of a short windshield (all due respect to rjg882c). I think I need to keep the safety factor in perspective. A half helmet is better than no helmet. And if I were to do the safest thing I'd never get on the bike. Hell... never leave the house. Get my drift? I bought my bike to have fun. I need to do that in the safest manner I can without compromising what I love doing. It's all a personal decision and to each their own. I thank all who've responded and all who might yet. I'm always open to suggestions.

 

Yep, that is exactly what I am saying.

 

I understand from reading Rhubarb that the helmet you're talking about is a Shuberth (?). It's not available in this country and I read you can buy it from a foreign source but it is around $600.00.

 

Check out the AGV Dragon Helmet....

 

VERY WELL PUT!!!!!

 

By short I meant a 17 inch as opposed to a taller one. Low enough to get air to the vents on top of my helmet, but high enough, and with enough of an angle, that most air is directed over my head. At least enough that I can barely feel it. To get back to the reason for this thread, heat, this really works. I can't speak much about bugs. It is too hot here for many bugs.

Ron

 

Oh, I see. My bad. But the windshield I was thinking of was a short one. (see pic above) That's the one I wasthinking of. I think I'll get the half helmet see how that works. National Cycle does make a "Chopped" shield a few inches lower but it costs more than the Shoei helmet I'm looking at. We'll see. Thanks,

 

I understand your heat question. At this time of the year, I'm reaching for the shorty most of the time, especially when the sun is out. My hot weather shorty has the large flip-up, dark tinted shield. I put velcro across the inside bottom edge and use a leather spoiler that extends back about an inch. I also have the strap rigged for fast put on and take off--important in hot weather. Oh, and the doo-rag is mandatory. It is one nasty looking rig, but it works pretty well AND Darth it green with envy.