I've always worn a helmet.

Me, too. Been riding for 29 years, been "down" just once -- and the very
first part of my anatomy that hit the ground was my head. Didn't even have
time to put an arm up, or anything.

After that, I bought a really good full-faced helmet, and I never, EVER ride
without it. Without that helmet, I'd be a veggie right now.

You can get mighty darn toasty in leathers in the summer. I could
only
manage them during the cooler months.

Heh. We crossed the Mojave desert, at noon -- TWICE -- wearing leathers.
Mary was sitting on the back, spraying my back with water...

It was hell, but our bags were so full, we had no place to pack 'em. (I
eventually sat on the coat, which helped.)

Two days later, we were riding in Yellowstone -- in the snow...

Ah, to be young again....NOT!

:-)
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"