Helmet

Biker Babe · Apr 20, 2012

Sorry to hear about your acquaintance. RIP.

Sounds like a good daddy! :2thumbs:

pknowles · Apr 20, 2012

ALDog said:
Just ordered me a Bell Custom 500 Skratch pinstripe matte black helmet. Have worn a novelty polo for a long time but with 2 little daughters at home and a guy I know just getting killed on a bike from major head injuries, I am going DOT. Not sure ow much difference it makes but can't hurt. Will let you all know what I think.

Sorry to hear about your friend, glad to hear about the helmet. How can you be sure of the right fit ordering, or did they size the helmet for you?

Biker Babe · Apr 20, 2012

pknowles said:
How can you be sure of the right fit ordering, or did they size the helmet for you?

Usually they have sizing charts and you take your measurement and then order accordingly.

pknowles · Apr 20, 2012

Damn BB, you sleep less than me!! I guess i'm old school, like to put stuff on before a purchase.

Chris04Masitff · Apr 20, 2012

ALDog said:
Just ordered me a Bell Custom 500 Skratch pinstripe matte black helmet. Have worn a novelty polo for a long time but with 2 little daughters at home and a guy I know just getting killed on a bike from major head injuries, I am going DOT. Not sure ow much difference it makes but can't hurt. Will let you all know what I think.

Sorry bout your bud... ironic you posted this. my brother just caled and told me bout these helmets. Gangsta Choppers here in richmond has those Bell helmets in stock and lil brother wants one. we are gonna check em out tomorrow.

RRRUFF · Apr 20, 2012

AlDog I think that's a very good move. Not just for the protection but insurance companies will look for reasons not to pay a claim. Medical bills or even life insurance for your family. So sorry to hear of your friend death. If you live in a state where helmets are required, might as well wear a DOT.

Olddoger · Apr 22, 2012

Always wore one. Tried none once but felt naked. Good choice, gotta love those kids! My condolences.

Choppergirl · Apr 22, 2012

I wear a Bell drifter DOT approved :up:

Tom Chop · Apr 22, 2012

I`ve been wearing a skid-lid since the law was adopted due to the Federal Government threat to with-hold highway funds in 1967. The legislature caved in and the Fed`s law came in force here in Alabama I think in April 1968. It seems normal to have a brain-bucket on when going for a ride now.

TimNY · Apr 22, 2012

Carl
Sorry for the loss of your friend.
I too am wearing a DOT helmet know. I bought a Daytona helmet - someone here on the BDB site said they were comfortable and not very bulbus.
I like the fit / look - but the bouble chin strap adjuster has me puzzel'd - takes
too long to put it off and on - I guess I'll get used to it.
Ride safe .

Bmarchant · Apr 24, 2012

TimNY said:
Carl
Sorry for the loss of your friend.
I too am wearing a DOT helmet know. I bought a Daytona helmet - someone here on the BDB site said they were comfortable and not very bulbus.
I like the fit / look - but the bouble chin strap adjuster has me puzzel'd - takes
too long to put it off and on - I guess I'll get used to it.
Ride safe .

Probably was me.......I love mine. smallest DOT I've found. The chin strap should be just like any other helmet. Strap goes through both, then around and over the first on and inside the second one. Just like on a dirt bike helmet...... At least thats how mine was when I was a kid...hahaha .......A Long time ago.

EricH · Apr 24, 2012

I see a lot of guys wearing these retro style helmets.
How are the in the heat? They seem like they would be hot to me.

Anyway, I wore my first DOT road helmet last week for the first time in decades. It is the Bell Pit Boss. I was surprised by how comfortable it really was. Much better than a HD helmet I bought and sold 3 days later 10 years ago. I too liked the feeling of having my brain protected if only slightly.

D L · Apr 26, 2012

I've been riding with a Novelty Chrome Polo helmet since 2004. I just bought a BELL CUSTOM 500 in Flat Black. It arrived last week, still in the box. I'll be testing it out soon. :cheers:

BigDogBro1 · Apr 26, 2012

I've been wearing a Bell RT black since I bought the dog to ride. I like the 3/4 open-face protection and the ear protection from wind/noise. The RT has a black rubber edge instead of the chrome retro edge on the 500 series. Not sure on inside quality and comfort features on the Bell 500 but I think they may be close or the 500 a bit better with the quilted material. The 500 is a bit lighter in weight as well.

I wore a McHale? 3/4 helmet back in the day when I raced short track and TT so I stuck with it because the style always served me well. I always have a retro visor on the front to give it that look.

Looking into the Bell 500 in the future.

http://www.thebellstore.com/Helmets/rt.html
http://www.thebellstore.com/Helmets/custom500.html#specs

http://genuineaccessories.com/Vintage/OpenFace_Rockhard_Vinatage.html

Jwooky · Apr 28, 2012

ALDog said:
So I got it in today and it is a great quality, good looking helmet. Came in a cool box that has a pick of Skratch and a pinup model he painted gold. It fits extremely well and seems like the fit will only get better. I put it on a few different times and it felt better each time. Fits down on my head pretty far. Can't wait to see how it will be on a ride. It does look a bit goofy compared to my polo novelty but anything is going to just because the DOTs are bigger because of the foam. Will give more info once I go for a ride. I think it will be nice over my ears vs the constant wind noise. We'll see

Can you post up a pic?

I'm struggling to find one that dosent make me look like a mushroom head.

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