I can not stand the idea of looking in the mirror one day at a toothless face and crooked jaw, and having to admit that I just wanted to look cool.
I purchased an Arai of some kind for my cross continent ride this summer (They have enough space in ear area to install speakers) and I can honestly say that even in the hot unfiltered sun of the Badlands I was alright. Sure I envied the harley riders, as much for the ladies riding behind them as for the cool comfort that expressed with their skull caps and bare arms. But at the same time, I have never had to worry about bugs, dust, wind, or sunburns.
It has been said before I repeat it here: Dress for the crash, not for the ride.
