This isn't a helmet debate thread...need an alternative to the Bell 500 custom that I currently own. I really like the bell helmet, think it looks nice and fits well....BUT....I'm bald and that damn liner leaves the pattern imprint on my head and a bit of the black color off the liner.

I know this sounds funny and kind of stupid, but when you show up to work in the morning with a damn diamond pattern on your head, you look like an idiot. I tried the heat out helmet liner from Cycle gear and it would be ok but the seam really digs in to my forehead when I'm riding. So now, I'm looking for alternatives and here is what I have been looking at:
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...a-x-280-helmet

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...en-face-helmet

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...za-flat-helmet

Wanted to know if anyone has or have had any of these helmets and can tell me how comfortable they are and how they look compared to the Bell customer 500.

Thanks in advance!

 

You might like the Licks NovDot 3/4. Has mesh lining.

 

I don't have those helmets but I'm bald too.

I'd try a doo rag or some kind of thin head cover for those lines and "liner lint". Personally, I wear both but if I'm going somewhere and taking my helmet off, I do the doo rag. OR carry a ball cap. I use to do that.

 

I would try the doo rag. I have hair but wear a doo rag under my helmet. It prevents my hair from having liner marks and from having helmet head when I take it off. Give it a try and see if helps, if not you only wasted about 5 or 10 bucks on a doo rag. Good luck!!

 

Ditto, I bought one back in December, really nice fit and light weight. The more I wear it the more I like it.

 

I shave my head and the do-rag is a must.....keeps the liner from getting sweaty too...wash the rags often

 

^^This is what I do^^

 

Try Boswick. Not sure if they have helmets

 

I like the look of the Licks, was just on their website and it looks like the NOVDOT won't be available till August of this year (it said something about redesigning them). I think I'll pick one up later this year.

I've tried a do rag, but tying the knot in the back makes the helmet too tight. I'll check it out when I get home tonight to see if there is a way I can tie the knot lower.

Anyone have the helmets I mentioned in the original post?

Thanks for all the info so far everyone.

 

$40 head / $40 helmet