Got my Bell Custom 500
Grand HDF Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 3,553
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Got my Bell today, and am completely dissatisfied. While it does fit like my Fulmer (Sm vs Sm) it stands way higher on my head and narrower on the sides, like a way higher profile Daytona 3/4. It came with a scuff and bubbling under the clearcoat, so luckily I can just return it for a full refund, so no harm done..
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,012
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Damn.... I was worried about that. Every time people talk up a DOT helmet and I try one out I'm always disappointed because it sits up so high. I was hoping this was going to be different cuz I like the looks of this 500, but I guess not. The only one I've found that sits lowest on my head is my damn Vintage Shoei.
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 678
Likes: 0
From: MI
Got my Bell today, and am completely dissatisfied. While it does fit like my Fulmer (Sm vs Sm) it stands way higher on my head and narrower on the sides, like a way higher profile Daytona 3/4. It came with a scuff and bubbling under the clearcoat, so luckily I can just return it for a full refund, so no harm done..
5th Gear
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
From: Las Vegas
I got a Custom 500 a few months ago, It fits great albeit a little big and domey, but it's DOT so what else would you expect? It's much more comfortable than my cheap DOT half helmet actually.
Anybody else see the new HD 3/4 helmets? They're made by AGV and in similar orange and grey/silver metallics. Should have tried one on just for ***** and giggles when I was at the stealer.
Anybody else see the new HD 3/4 helmets? They're made by AGV and in similar orange and grey/silver metallics. Should have tried one on just for ***** and giggles when I was at the stealer.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,598
Likes: 3
From: 27°51' N, 082°17' W
I got an Z1R Jimmy helmet from J & P because it was advertised as low profile. Got it yesterday and sent it back today as it was not very comfortable and sat way high on my head. I felt and looked like I was 7 feet tall and had the classic alien head. Perhaps some heads just don't fit a helmet without this look. I really want a 500 but hate buying-sending back-buying-sending back. Not sure what to do at this point. Maybe I should just suck it up and live with the mushroom head. Geeeezzzz!!!!
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 2,687
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From: Kalaui Kona HI
My 500 dosn't seen to sit high on my head, it is hard to get on and off over my ears but it fits fine. Guys and Gals no one is looking at you while your riding get over it. They look at the machines.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,598
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From: 27°51' N, 082°17' W
OK, was driving by the Honda dealer today and thought - maybe they have a helmet I'll like. Found this Fulmer 3/4 in gold metalflake. Left with it. Only a small alien head. Rode 160 miles with it this afternoon and it was very comfortable and reduced the wind noise by 50% over my HCI half helmet.
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 718
Likes: 1
From: Downtown Chicago
My Fulmer V2 in matte black came in from eBay a few days ago. Fits wonderful, quiet while on the bike, and looks pretty good. I paid $62 + shipping. Not bad for a DOT in the style and color I wanted. Brand new was $100.
Sporting my HD goggles too.
Sporting my HD goggles too.