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Custom 500
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Throwbacks and retro lids are nice, but nothing beats an original. Back in 1954 Bell founder Roy Richter formed his first helmet out of fiberglass and named it the “500.” That moment was ground zero for the modern motorsport helmet and it gave rise to an entire industry. Bell’s Custom 500 pays homage to Richter’s original design and adds modern protective technology to bring the design up-to-date while still keeping the original’s aesthetic. By combining a custom fiberglass layup with a specially designed EPS foam layer, Bell engineers were able to craft a helmet that is at once light weight, narrow in profile, and DOT-compliant. Adding custom paint-inspired graphics, chrome trim work (on some graphics) and a quilted liner, the Custom 500 custom looks as good as it performs.
Specifications
- Weight: 1200 g
- Certifications: DOT
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Custom-quilted liner
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Lightweight, fiberglass shell
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Five Year Warranty
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Integrated snaps for aftermarket shields and visors
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Padded chin strap with D-ring closure and strap keeper
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Product Fit Guide - Powersports
ADULT HELMETS
XXS: 51-52cm • 20"- 20 1/2"
XS: 54-55cm • 21 1/4"- 21 5/8"
SM: 55-56cm • 21 5/8"- 22"
MD: 57-58cm • 22 1/2"- 22 3/4"
LG: 58-59cm • 22 3/4"- 23 1/4"
XL: 60-61cm • 23 5/8"- 24"
XXL: 62-63cm • 24 1/2"- 24 3/4"
ADULT HELMETS (DRIFTER DLX and PIT BOSS)
SM: 53-55cm • 20 3/4"- 21 5/8"
MD: 56-58cm • 22" - 22 3/4"
LG: 58-60cm • 22 3/4" - 23 5/8"
XL: 60-63cm • 24" - 24 3/4" -
- bitchin helmet
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Quality: Price: Value: once the helmet breaks in fits like a glove... don't even know i'm wearin' it. a bad ass workin' man's helmet.
- Intriguing Modern Retro
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Quality: Price: Value: Searched around, and this is the only lid that really satisfied me visually and technically. Must admit that it's even comfortable while riding. I wear glasses and with them the helmet's fine. Fit is very realistic to size on label. Bought the gloss black to go with my Jet black Speed Triple. Oh, by the way, I just bought the Skratch Deluxe LTD Design. Bell has really done a fine job.
- Bell Custom 500
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Quality: Price: Value: I have tried on many different open face and bell is by far the most comfortable in my opinion. Don't order based off sizing online, you have to actually go try the helmets on to see what size fits you best. They should feel real snug brand new because they will wear in a bit after use. I have had mine about a year now and it is wore in. Quality is great, keep it in the helmet bag they give you and it will last forever, mine still looks brand new! great helmet I would highly recommend this...
- REAL OLD SCHOOL
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Quality: Price: Value: Used to ride flat track many moons ago, with a flat shield. This is one cool and authentic helmet. Great fit and top quality construction.
- custom 500
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FINALLY! a cool open-face that sits right on the head. Scratch's design is rad but had to roll with the "Speed Soul" as I am into old bikes and vintage tattoo's. The fit and finish of these are amazing and I might have to buck-up and get Scratch's design also. Thanks!!! and keep up the great work.
- Bell Custom 500 Matte Black, L
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Just got this helmet last weekend, ridden about 500 miles. This is a well made, great fitting helmet. My head measures at 23cm, the large fits perfectly, snug but not too tight. I got both the smoke and clear Bell face shields, they work great, minimal noise. I have worn a novelty Beanie for years and never felt comfortable in traffic. This helmet is also narrow in profile so you dont look like a martian either. Highly recommend.
Accessories
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3 Snap Retro Visor
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3 Snap Retro Shield
$19.95

