Honey-begger.. Looking at the number of post you have made, I assume you sit around playing on your computer, or with yourself all day instead of getting out there riding.
It was 92f yesterday here in Louisiana, I met many other bikes as I rode, I don't recall any except the rice-rockets wit fullface helmets. Maybe up your way a FF is comfortable in the summer but not down here.
I did not get on here to call names, or insult others, I was trying to find a helmet to sell and represent to others that wants the best equipment for their riding pleasure as I do... So again read what my original post was all about it said nothing about a full-face
Don

here is the other bran in carbon fiber I am considering.
http://www.urbanrider.co.uk/hedon-he...nstn-8316.html

 

Why are you calling names then... I suppose you are a poser and probably began riding during your middle age years. Do your own research. I suggested a FF because dudes like you become statistics, but you're right... honey badger don't give no ****.

 

Wow! This thread is getting a bit rough!

As for what helmet I see being worn around the L.A. area. A 3/4 helmet is probably the least popular. Mine is mostly a dust collector, I wear it so rarely. Most folks either go with a Full Face, as I do, presumably for the safety factor -or- they choose a novelty/shorty helmet of some sort, for reasons that do not rank safety as high on their priority list. Full Face helmets are worn by quite a lot of folks; not just the sport bikes. In fact of all the folks that I know, and see, who ride Harley's (and it's a lot of folks), only about half, maybe less, wear something other than a Full Face. Stop by: The Rock Store, Hell's Kitchen, Neptune's Net, Cold Spring Tavern, Cooks Corner, Newcomb's Ranch, etc. on any weekend.

 

I have been using the Bell 500 for about two years. As mentioned it is a little loud, has zero ventilation but it is my go to helmet during most riding I do.


It is light, fits my head comfortably and probably not as safe in a crash as a Shoei.
It does ride kind of tall and gives me a big head look, I really don't care about that, I am not into fashion.

One complaint is the brow is kind of low and pushes some glasses down on my nose. That can get annoying on all day rides. I just readjust it to relieve the pressure.

 

I have bell rogue 3/4 that ill sell amd ship at a good price if you have paypal or would send a money order. Its an xl. After getting my ff arai ill never wear it again.

 

I just bought the Bell 500 Carbon Fiber and really like it. It is kind of loud but I came over from a full face Bell so I expected it to be louder. Also, they say you should replace you helmet every 5 years and they are to go to every 3 years. I would say the helmet mfg'ers are pushing this.

 

I'm not a brand loyal type of guy and helmet fit is most important to me. I have two
Nolan helmets - a modular and an open face that fit me the best.
Nolan N41 3/4 open face here -

 

Have a 3/4 Schuberth M1 with the Bluetooth thingy that I like pretty well.

 

I just bought the Bell Pitboss helmet. Fits nice and has a ratchet adjustment in the back and flip-up shield.

 

I picked up a Bell 500 last year from JP Cycles on sale for $49.00. They were getting rid of colors that weren't selling. I got the primer gray.
Hadn't had a 3/4 helmet in a long time, and this one is nice. Looks good, fits tight, I can wear my glasses without them beiong sucked off my face by the wind.
The pic was taken on last year's Distinguished Gentleman's Ride on my 86 Sportster.