10-05-2016, 03:17 PM
It's great reading all these responses. I have and continue to amass a nice little collection of helmets. For my wife, it's shoes. For me, helmets. All of them are full face helmets with the exception of my Biltwell Bonanza; a three-quarter helmet that is very comfortable. I don't wear it too often, usually opting for one of the other helmets. Lately, the Biltwell Gringo is what I reach for. The thought of protecting my brain enough to allow me to regret the loss of my face is usually enough to make me choose a full face helmet.
I did go for a ride during a recent heat wave without a jacket - something that initially felt incredibly odd. I got over that odd feeling real quick. Man, did that feel good. Still, riding without a jacket, preferably leather, will remain the exception. I am guilty of riding in plain Levis most of the time and fully realize I might as well be in silk pajamas. I need to pony up for a decent pair of Kevlar jeans and have read with great interest the current thread on protection down below.
As far as helmets go, the soon to be released Bell Moto 3 is already on my wishlist. It may just be a birthday present to myself in a few months.
I did go for a ride during a recent heat wave without a jacket - something that initially felt incredibly odd. I got over that odd feeling real quick. Man, did that feel good. Still, riding without a jacket, preferably leather, will remain the exception. I am guilty of riding in plain Levis most of the time and fully realize I might as well be in silk pajamas. I need to pony up for a decent pair of Kevlar jeans and have read with great interest the current thread on protection down below.
As far as helmets go, the soon to be released Bell Moto 3 is already on my wishlist. It may just be a birthday present to myself in a few months.