Got my Bell Custom 500
Cruiser
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Did J&P have alot of sizes instock to try on? Next time I'm back visiting the family in Anamosa I'll have to swing by there. That has to be a nice fun ride assuming you took the back roads.
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From: PacNW; Beacon of Conservatism in a Sea of Liberals.......AZ Snowbird; Just another Conservative
Almost 8K hits on a helmet thread?!?!? And I only got <1000 on my new custom paint pictures...I don't get it. (no hate)
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From: Norfolk, VA
It is a fairly new helmet, people are interested. When I went looking for reviews online I did not find many, I imagine many of those hits are coming from people that get to the site through a search engine.
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From: So Cal
Biltwell
Is it me or do all the picture with the Bell Helmets being worn all seem like the helmet sits high on your head. My 2 Biltwell's will sit all the way down over my forehead which I love. The only problem I have with the biltwell is if I don;t wear a bandana or beanie they helmet starts moving around after about 80mph... For most thats not a problem but I ride around 80-85 all the time out here in So Cal... On second thought maybe I should get a DOT Helmet....to bad I got a small melon and every Dot Helmet makes me look like a damn Bobble Head.... Wish they wouldn't, that Bell is a nice looking helmet.
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Well, I finally got mine. Being the boring type, I just went with the flat black. Besides, it goes with the bike...
This just might be the most comfortable helmet I've ever owned, and I've had a lot of 'em, of all types. Light weight, good visibility, doesn't move around at speed. I highly recommend it.
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This just might be the most comfortable helmet I've ever owned, and I've had a lot of 'em, of all types. Light weight, good visibility, doesn't move around at speed. I highly recommend it.
Welcome back to the Nifty Sixties!
Last edited by risdo; Apr 13, 2011 at 06:54 AM.
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Is it me or do all the picture with the Bell Helmets being worn all seem like the helmet sits high on your head. My 2 Biltwell's will sit all the way down over my forehead which I love. The only problem I have with the biltwell is if I don;t wear a bandana or beanie they helmet starts moving around after about 80mph... For most thats not a problem but I ride around 80-85 all the time out here in So Cal... On second thought maybe I should get a DOT Helmet....to bad I got a small melon and every Dot Helmet makes me look like a damn Bobble Head.... Wish they wouldn't, that Bell is a nice looking helmet.
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My helmet sits where it does for two reasons:
1. I have a high forehead (gotta have somewhere to put all that brain)
2. I gotta brow ridge just above my eyes like a damned gorilla
Who cares? It's very comfortable, and doesn't budge at high speeds. Plus, it's cool.
1. I have a high forehead (gotta have somewhere to put all that brain)
2. I gotta brow ridge just above my eyes like a damned gorilla
Who cares? It's very comfortable, and doesn't budge at high speeds. Plus, it's cool.
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From: Beatrice, Nebraska
I'm in Nebraska, & there is absolutely no place at all to try on one of these Bell 500 helmets for size & fit. I've been lookin at this helmet for a couple of months now, but I'm scared to buy one on line. I'm right between a XS & a SM, (ya I'm just a little feller). From how they fit on you guys that have bought them, which way should I go on this?