Funny harley guys dont wear helmets and gear. I ride dualsport bike and wear helmet riding boots and other gear depending on trip. Its saved my skin a few times going down st liw speeds. Watched buddy slide out in corner one time and slide down rd on face shield and stomach got up no prob. Without jacket full face and riding pants coulda been skin grafting fun. . Friends from sdthat ride hogs dont wear helmets or gear. I think for purely tough guy looks only. Look at sturgis how many helmets and aerostich riding jackets u see?