improve the riding experience with a BELL CUSTOM 500 open face helmet

[@JP-kv5kj]

My Bell 500 is being delivered tomorrow. This will be my third one. Good job on the presentation. I really enjoyed it

[@v79moto]

Thanks JP, I’m considering doing a paint job on mine, hopefully soon.

[@carles69bonpaio]

Good explanation, congratulations... It's very nice, I also just bought one in black and red, for my Royal Enfield Meteor, with a visor, in the pure Steve McQueen style, which I love!!! Greetings and V'sss from Catalonia

[@v79moto]

Thanks for the support 🙏🏾

[@carles69bonpaio]

@@v79moto you're welcome

[@dennisbuckley]

I’m after a vintage style open face for next spring and the Bell 500 in a fancy colour is probably top of my list to try for fit and comfort - I particularly like the SMcQ blue special edition if I can still get one. However, now I’m not so sure… after watching your video, the classic white with black peak does look very, very cool indeed! 😎👌

[@v79moto]

Yes Dennis, can’t go wrong with a classic. If it’s good enough for Steve McQueen, is good enough for me 😂😎

[@hazwanjauhari994]

Good explanation, i love it. Sorry for asking, it’s very easy to install your glasses inside the helmet? I have a problem with it.

[@v79moto]

Ok, so you can try opening the helmet as wide as possible to put it on with glasses. But I find it easier to put the helmet first, the sunglasses. But it’s pretty comfortable wearing sunglasses with this helmet.

[@bikemaddan9311]

Had any negative comments yet about riding without gloves etc, I got a couple recently…………..another good vid my friend!

[@v79moto]

Not yet Dan, it was a quick ride around the block. You know it is, there is always someone who will have a negative thing to say no matter what you do. It’s fine, just carry on doing your thing! Stay safe🤙🏾

[@HeyNoah]

Great review!!!

[@v79moto]

Thank you HeyNoah! 🙏🏾

[@DMac-uv1bl]

I’m considering buying one of these, however, reluctant based on some others comments about it not playing nice with sunglasses. (The front of the helmet pushing down on the glasses and bridge of your nose as well as the arms of the glasses being uncomfortable). Has that been an issue for you as well? Thanks

[@v79moto]

Hey D Mac! I don’t feel the helmet pushing down on the sunglasses, but I do get a lot of wind through the bottom of the sunglasses which makes it easier to ride without them rather than with them, crazy right? Only up to 30-40mph, faster is too uncomfortable. I’m wearing the helmet everyday for my commute, it’s decent and cheap, but if you want something better go for the Shoei equivalent.

[@DMac-uv1bl]

@@v79moto OK thanks I’m going to try one on today as well as the shoei. Thanks again for your feedback. Really enjoyed your video, keep up the great work!

[@09591000]

Awesome, congratulation! What size you're head in CM? Good Luck!

[@v79moto]

Hey Vadim, size it’s 56cm. Been riding for a few weeks, short journeys, perfect for the summer!

[@09591000]

@@v79moto Thanks! Must try )

[@adivanpersie89]

I got the same head size as you 56cm which size of helmet fit best ? S or m?

[@stephenforster1960]

Great videos 👍

[@v79moto]

Thank you Stephen 🙏🏾

[@hwy1310]

Just ordered mine…..and I have a Triumph 😊

[@v79moto]

Very nice, which model??

[@hwy1310]

@@v79moto a red Street Scrambler 😎

[@liv.gammer1238]

Loving the Bell 500 - lots of useful info. You mention you were concerned about safety on the road, in case you come off. Why don’t you wear a jacket, gloves and boots??

[@v79moto]

I normally do, but on this day just jumped on the bike for a quick ride around the block. Thanks for the support 🙏🏾

[@liv.gammer1238]

@@v79moto please be careful - “all the gear all the time” is what I was always taught 👍

[@larifari4371]

Looks really cool! How is wind noise at speed?

[@v79moto]

Thanks Larifari4371, the helmet sells at an awesome price and very good quality. Sound protection isn’t great, but decent for a open helmet. I only use for shorter/slower rides so it’s been ok. If you wear earplugs I’m sure you’re be fine 💪🏾

[@nickaxe771]

I dont like peaks....catch the wind....and lifts your head.....I do have a set of goggles resting on the top were you peak is.....I tried riding with them over my eyes once.....gee that was scary......very much creates a blind spot left and right....never again. Saying that the sit on the helmet all the time looking retro 1960s style. If you want eye protection....and you dont already wear glasses.....wear sun glases....or plain lens safety specs ect. Unfortunately there is no leather goggle strap retainer on the rear of the helmet so nothing to stop them flying off as you ride at higher speed....so I use the press stud on the side....take out a screw....poke it through the strap off the goggles and put back in. To be honest....if the sun is in my eyes....I can pull down the edge of the goggles only a bit from the resting place.....and its covers the low sun and stops it blinding you. I am finding the strap a short....putting the helmet on....the strap tries to pull off my glasses......I can put them on with the hemet on....risk of breaking the arm's.....but I see you un buckle the strap.....good idea....I will try that.....looks a real fiddle.....but you make it look easy.....Thank you Sir. Nick from Cheshire UK.....riding a T100 bonnie.