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Old Jul 2, 2017 | 08:38 PM
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For short rides within town, to the store and such, I like to wear a 3/4 open face helmet. I like the looks of the BELL Custom 500. I bought one (matte black) a couple years ago, and it just doesn't fit my head very well.


So, I'm looking for another brand DOT helmet that has the same basic styling. I'd like input from other riders before I just try another brand randomly. Thank you!
 
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go to the harley dealer, try on helmets till you find one that fits your head use the sizing as a guide, then buy what you want on line
 
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Old Jul 2, 2017 | 09:12 PM
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Check out Cycle Gear .. There are a bunch all over the bay area
 
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Old Jul 2, 2017 | 09:17 PM
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I used Filmer helmets for years and you can find them in nearly all metric bike shops. http://fulmerpowersports.com/helmets...e-helmets.html just click on the helmet you like and see all the colors.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2017 | 09:19 PM
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Try a Shoei RJ Platinum. DOT and Snell rated
 
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Old Jul 2, 2017 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Detroit Iron
For short rides within town, to the store and such, I like to wear a 3/4 open face helmet. I like the looks of the BELL Custom 500. I bought one (matte black) a couple years ago, and it just doesn't fit my head very well.


So, I'm looking for another brand DOT helmet that has the same basic styling. I'd like input from other riders before I just try another brand randomly. Thank you!
Not every head is shaped the same so I would suggest the following:

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go to the harley dealer, try on helmets till you find one that fits your head use the sizing as a guide, then buy what you want on line
 
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Old Jul 2, 2017 | 09:28 PM
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I loved my Bell 500 but it is round and my head is more oval. I switched to Bitwell, same style more oval. Fits me great. Buy from Revzilla, then u can send it back if it doesn't fit.

https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...bonanza-helmet
 
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Old Jul 2, 2017 | 09:29 PM
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Go to cycle gear. You can wear the helmet for 30 days and exchange for another if you don't like it.

https://www.cyclegear.com/gear/shoei-j-cruise-helmet?gclid=Cj0KCQjws-LKBRDCARIsAAOTNd6L7FBS_VWOtxsPENntTSIZOg4R-DuaBl3mH4dFDM5mckgzT3xtPOEaAtPqEALw_wcB
 
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I swear by the full-face Bell RS-1 but not everyone's head is the same.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2017 | 09:37 PM
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Ok, so, we need to know your head shape. My suggestion is to figure out your head shape(where you get hot spots will help you) and go on the revzilla page. They allow you to search by head shape. See what models are made for your head, then go to a shop and try those on. I ended up with an arai for a long oval.
 
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