I ask my dad the same thing. He wears an open face (Harley guy- go figure) I've been out on rides where the front of my helmet is just covered in bug carcasses. I hit something huge a few weeks ago that left a 4" gooey blob on my face shield. I don't know how he stands that crap getting to his face. Last time we were out riding, when we came to a stop he had something splattered on his cheek and didn't even know it. He's had bugs in his teeth, had a bee sting his lip, etc... Yet he still insists it's the only way he'll ride. Then again, he also wears plain jeans, a t-shirt with a leather vest, and cutoff gloves. Not exactly the smartest riding gear choices on his part. :spank: :banghead: