After riding for over 50 years, I expect a cager to turn left in front of me. I would say that being aware of your surroundings and defensive driving is probably more import than the gear you wear.
I really don't think it's a conformity thing, nor a costume thing. I think it has a lot to do with your comfort zone. I grew up riding dirt bike in the 70's never wearing a helmet, I wouldn't dream of that now. When I ride a cruiser, I ride at a relaxed pace and don't feel the need to wear all...
Thinking about my own riding habits, it's kinda of weird, when I'm riding one of my Harley's I'm quite comfortable riding around in a T shirt, jeans and a beanie. When I get on one of my other bikes, I always put on a full face, leather jacket and boots.
I know some of the European forces have adopted modular helmets, but I believe OPP, Peel, Halton and Metropolitan Toronto all still wear open face. You will notice too that the gauntlet style gloves they wear don't have any protection other than a leather pad.
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