I personally don't disagree or agree either way and that in it self is what makes each individual unique. If you want to stand out in a crowd and wear your stripped helmet, with ape hangers on your ride have at it LOL, after all this is still a free country. Just Ride Safe and enjoy it while you can.

P.S. I personally like the windshield because I never was crazy about eating bugs, not to mention when the rain hits you at 60 miles an hour, that fucking hurts, and we don't have a Helmet Law here in Ohio, just eye protection is all thats required here..

I personally cant afford two bikes so I make the one bike a do it all bike.  A small part of the "all" word is the one time a year I take off for several days of riding putting thousands of miles on my bike in less than a week.  Those are the days that I find the windshield and fairing an absolute necessity, and that radio is a God send on those long stretches of flat road with no turns. 

Now, if I could afford two bikes, the second one would be a naked ride.  no windshield, no bags, lots of motor and little weight to make the short runs a lot more fun.  But until then, I will stick with my do it all, big heavy pig.

As for looking the same, I kind of see your point.  Its common in the human race though.  Punk rock, Goth, jocks and teens tend to seek a look thats common to the folks they hang with, its just a fact of life.

As for your helmet, you really need to post a picture so that we can all stare at it from afar!

JUST RIDE.

That has to be a SWEET Helmet!! I have three, one is 3/4 too. BUT can't wear any of them, cause they give me headaches..??

BUT do wear the 3/4 to 'keep my head warm' below 45 degrees.

DON'T let it get to ya Dude! Let them STARE! Personally without the occasional 'DIFFERENT' this place would be BORING!
In a country that is 'SUPPOST' to accept ALL...we ARE a judgemental bunch..
so sad.
RIDE FREE BROTHER...ANYWAY YOU WANT, AND THE HELL WITH THEM!
CC-Rider

blkstreetbob wrote: I'm bring up this topic not to start trouble, but to get opinions. I notice when i go to events for the most part everyone looks the same. I thought riding was about freedom and being a little different. My point is that I was at a bike night the other day and most had the same clothes, helmets etc. with small variations. I wore a vintage 70's 3/4 helmet that is metallic blue with white stripes (original vintage not reproduction) I love the thing, but I got looked at like I was a motard. Do I care NO!! I like to be different. So why does everyone dress the same? My second point is what is with all the windshields? If you want a windshield drive a car. And Yes I do ride on long rides, with 18" Apes. I like being blown back and having to hold on, to me thats what riding a bike is about. These are just my opinions. Don't beat me up too bad.

I get your point. To each his own. But personally I don't dress like a pirate and I ride an 850 Commando. Which you very seldom see anywhere.