Got my Bell Custom 500
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OK, So the girl measured 53cm and she said her helmet could stand to be just a tad bit tighter. Her helmet is the XS size.
I measured in at 59 1/2cm and the Large was spot on for me.
I had tried on a XL when I bought mine and it did sit lower on y head than the Large but I was concerned it wouldnt be tight enough so I went with the Large. I would say if you like a tighter fitting helmet go with the XS but if you like a more comfy fit go for the Small.
I measured in at 59 1/2cm and the Large was spot on for me.
I had tried on a XL when I bought mine and it did sit lower on y head than the Large but I was concerned it wouldnt be tight enough so I went with the Large. I would say if you like a tighter fitting helmet go with the XS but if you like a more comfy fit go for the Small.
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You will like the Bell 500 for sure. Glad I could help. Heres a pic of Kyle Petty signing that XS Silver Flake helmet last week...
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Every dealer I've called so far except for one said they don't carry the bell 500 & can't even order them. So I go to the one that said he had 2 of them & could order me one in the size I think I need, only to find out that the model he has is not the Bell 500. Then he checks & says he can't order them either. WTF?
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Well, I said F*#@ it & ordered an extra small off of ebay. Got it today & it fits perfect. Just a little tight with a doo rag on, & a little taller than I expected, but it's a keeper. I really don't think it weighs any more than my Fulmer half helmet. Glad I made the purchase.
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Checking in after using mine for a month. This is easily the best helmet I've ever had, and I've had a bunch of 'em.
The best thing about it is the wind absolutely does not affect it at all. At 85 or 90 mph on the highway, I can turn my head any which-a-way, and there's no wind tug at all. It's like I'm not wearing a helmet. It just stays put.
I'll probably never go back to a half-helmet. Got three hanging on the garage wall. Just decoration, now...
The best thing about it is the wind absolutely does not affect it at all. At 85 or 90 mph on the highway, I can turn my head any which-a-way, and there's no wind tug at all. It's like I'm not wearing a helmet. It just stays put.
I'll probably never go back to a half-helmet. Got three hanging on the garage wall. Just decoration, now...
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Got mine yesterday, here's a pic of my mug, trying to look tough lol:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/christophercullen/5798798786/http://www.flickr.com/photos/christophercullen/5798798786/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/christophercullen/, on Flickr
I have to agree with risdo's assessment. This is a very stable helmet. I usually where a fullface Shoei and although the Shoei is a high performance, race style helmet the Bell has far less lift at speed and it doesn't wanna kite around when you turn your head sideways to check out the view.
Plus, I love that orange sparkle!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/christophercullen/5798793196/http://www.flickr.com/photos/christophercullen/5798793196/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/christophercullen/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/christophercullen/5798798786/http://www.flickr.com/photos/christophercullen/5798798786/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/christophercullen/, on Flickr
I have to agree with risdo's assessment. This is a very stable helmet. I usually where a fullface Shoei and although the Shoei is a high performance, race style helmet the Bell has far less lift at speed and it doesn't wanna kite around when you turn your head sideways to check out the view.
Plus, I love that orange sparkle!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/christophercullen/5798793196/http://www.flickr.com/photos/christophercullen/5798793196/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/christophercullen/, on Flickr
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Well, I said F*#@ it & ordered an extra small off of ebay. Got it today & it fits perfect. Just a little tight with a doo rag on, & a little taller than I expected, but it's a keeper. I really don't think it weighs any more than my Fulmer half helmet. Glad I made the purchase.
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After my first spring in the city and getting blasted with sand I decided to order the snap on face shield for my Custom 500 Speed Soul. It cuts down on the wind noise you usually get coming in the sides of a 3/4 and blocks the wind enough I can cruise at 75 with no sunglasses or goggles under the shield. Plus it looks dope. Haha
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Just got the matte black one from Motorcycle Superstore in the mail tonight.
I forgot to order the damn 3 snap shield for it at the same time since it was free shipping. Now I'll have to order one and pay for shipping unless I can find one around here locally. Damn it.
Just putting it on and looking in the mirror I looked like the great gazoo and even the wife thought so
Looking at the pics though it don't look so bad.
I forgot to order the damn 3 snap shield for it at the same time since it was free shipping. Now I'll have to order one and pay for shipping unless I can find one around here locally. Damn it.
Just putting it on and looking in the mirror I looked like the great gazoo and even the wife thought so
Looking at the pics though it don't look so bad.
Last edited by PigInaBlanket; Jul 21, 2011 at 08:55 PM.