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[Jswerve]

No helmet law in Iowa. I always wear and jeans and boots but most of the summer I ride with a sleeveless t-shirt. Never wear a helmet.

[scottt]

When California did not have a helmet law I rode without one, always have worn boots and jeans. Now that I am older I ride with a DOT half helmet even in states without a helmet law. Still enjoy riding helmet free for short rides on back roads.

Just this month I purchased a pair of Diamond Gusset defender jeans with Kevlar.

Have tried full face helmets a couple of times but just can't stand the feeling of being confined.

[Jswerve]

When California did not have a helmet law I rode without one, always have worn boots and jeans. Now that I am older I ride with a DOT half helmet even in states without a helmet law. Still enjoy riding helmet free for short rides on back roads.

Just this month I purchased a pair of Diamond Gusset defender jeans with Kevlar.

Have tried full face helmets a couple of times but just can't stand the feeling of being confined.

What kind of helmet do you ride with?

[hdaliaconis]

Mostly always wear a helmet but defend the right to make one's own decision.  I have owned many helmets over the years and could never seem to get one that fit and is comfortable until last year.  Bought a Seer helmet.  Made in the USA (can you believe it) and worn by cops (mostly).  Fits close to the head and has adjustable inserts for custom fit.  It's a half helmet with muffs for speakers.  It is the most comfortable helmet I have owned yet.  No pressure points or itchy head and can wear it all day with no headache.  http://www.superseer.com/

[Indenial]

Used to not wear one years ago. But now my flabby skin hurts as it flaps without one!!! Always wear a full face modular.

[moscooter]

 
I have not bothered to read thru about 14 pages on this topic on this subject.  So,  I may or may not be repeating a somewhat similar theory.  Your head weighs around 15-16 pounds as I once was informed.   Your ability to keep your (head) from making contact with the ground/pavement if you go down..........would be very rare and circumstantial.  I've always been known as a hard headed guy,  but I know my head cannot survive a direct smack with the pavement at most any speed.

Thus,  I wear a full 3/4 helmet at all times.  Obviously,  some of you that choose to go without one,  have a much harder head than do I.  Lots of luck with that.

[2k]

Most people (87%) that have posted here say they most always wear a helmet. Why is it that when you go to one of the big 3 Rallies, 95% of the riders have NO helment on......do most members here not attend?

[Twism_23]

I always wear gloves, boots and jeans. I will occasionally ride with just a t-shirt on very hot days, but I usually have a leather vest on as well. I also always wear a helmet. I have a Biltwell DOT 3/4 but I just bought a Schuberth C3 Pro modular Full face. I haven't tried it out yet, but plan on it being my go to helmet. I do have a novelty polo helmet but I'm planning on retiring it even though it's my favourite helmet.

[donald p]

Unless I am close to HOME where I KNOW the roads, I have a helmet on either a 1/2 or 3/4.

[MIKEYTEE]

I live in a freedom of choice state and defend the right to not wear a helmet. I have learned over the years that
my head has become more important to me over the years. I wear a helmet. The more you wear one the more comfortable they become.
Mike
 

[Cvostu]

My helmet has never bothered me since day one.  I feel more comfortable with one on the off.  Makes me a bit more aggressive,,  not crazy,, well,,,,,,,  .  The few times I don't have one on,,, that's all I'm thinking about.  Just sayin.

[gadgetz]

Most people (87%) that have posted here say they most always wear a helmet. Why is it that when you go to one of the big 3 Rallies, 95% of the riders have NO helment on......do most members here not attend?

Haven't attended the big 3 yet; but have ridden in a few states where helmets are optional, and always wear a helmet. To each his own though.

[FLHTCUSE7]

Been to Sturgis, Daytona and Laconia many times and always wear a helmet.

Would never ride without one

[Jswerve]

It's nice that most of us get to choose. To me part of the ride is the freedom. 

[moscooter]

 
It would seem from the following list,  a lot of us don't really  "get to choose".  

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2011/06/state-by-state-guide-to-motorcycle-helmet-laws/index.htm

  Only three states show as having (no helmet law).