Full or Open Face Helmet?

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I just picked up this Biltwell Gringo for a mere 150 bones. Not the greatest helmet in the world, but it looks very cool imo.

Man, that is waaay cool. The bubble shield really does it for the retro look. Now I'm gonna have to explain to the wife why I need two helmets for one bike... Women.

I'm currently riding with this [url=http://www.shark-helmets.com/product.php?sous_gamme=EvoLine%20series3&gamme=SHARK%20Discovery%20Division&code_gamme=DISCO&code_sous_gamme=EV3]Shark Evoline Series 3 and quite like it. While it doesn't show in the stock photos, it's fully convertible. Unlike most convertibles, the chin bar flips completely back over the helmet and sits flush with the little curvy line on back. It's completely out of the airstream. I don't really ride with it back, though; it's very quick, so I just flip it up when I'm sitting at a long stoplight in the heat, then back down when the light changes. It literally takes three seconds to pull it down and lock it in place. There's also a built-in retractable sun visor, which I really like. No need to wear sunglasses, and it provides eye protection when you're riding shield-up at city speeds.

I recommend, but it ain't cheap. Cost me $450 at the Honda shop; you can probably find it cheaper online.