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Old Jan 15, 2012 | 05:56 AM
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Just received my Custom 500 and had to post this. I am 64 years old and been riding motorcycles since I was 14. Back in the day I owned several of these over the years, but they were just helmets. I have been riding with a non DOT since the early nineties, but a few guys in my area have received tickets lately so I ordered this. This Helmet is awesome. Just wanted to share.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2012 | 08:36 AM
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i have one and love it. mine has the stars and pinstripes.
this one
 

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Old Jan 15, 2012 | 07:29 PM
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Helmet laws are just a way for local government to raise money though fines.
We have red light cameras, road blocks with cops peeping in cars for people wearing seat belts. What a flipping joke. I got busted last week for that one. Told the cop I don't wear one when I ride my bike so whats the difference?
I want to see them start busting idots texting and driving if they are so concerned with our safety!
 

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Old Jan 15, 2012 | 08:43 PM
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i have one and love it. mine has the stars and pinstripes.
this one
I have this one also. Love it!
 
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Old Jan 15, 2012 | 08:49 PM
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I've had the matte black for over a year. I love it.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2012 | 08:58 PM
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flat black "Rockhard" helmet for me. Pretty much the same thing. Love it.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2012 | 09:05 PM
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I don't wear my Skid Lid helmet anymore since buying the matte black Bell Custom 500. I like it a lot.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2012 | 09:08 PM
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Yes sir, they are nice helmets. I have the orange flake one. It's a huge adjustment switching from a novelty one but thats one less ticket I have to worry about.
 
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I am not as worried about tickets. I am not a safety expert, but the custom 500 is my favorite DOT option.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 05:32 AM
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Bell 500 my favorite dot 3/4 helmet.
 
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