Not wearing one is NOT an option for me....but, I bought a Bell Mag 8 (great reviews on webbike site), which I plan on using for longer trips because of the communication deal...it's really a nice helmet, and very reasonable)...but, it certainly doesn't look at cool as the "shorty" helmets. Any suggestions for a good quality shorty or "half helmet". I don't have to have a HD helmet....decals are cheap. Are the zip off lower pads worth it? I'm pretty particular about my brain staying within it's original container, so won't ride without some kind of helmet. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]