Bell BULLITT Helmet

  • Buckshot
    Buckshot
    10 years ago

    G’day kiwihogfiend,

                                        Where about did you get yours?

    I’ve only been able to find one joint in Perth that advertises them ’66 motorcycles’ in O’Connor.

    They can be ordered from several places online within Oz, but I believe that the sizing of Bell helmets are a little ‘snug’.

    So its recommended to go one size up? How did you find yours size wise?

    Cheers  

  • dkNigs
    dkNigs
    10 years ago
    What's the wind noise like? I've got the new Shark Vision R s2 and it's bloody awful compared to the S1, been eyeing off the bullit.
  • Mr.Mow
    Mr.Mow
    10 years ago

    I was given one for Xmas (blue flake with the aluminium edging), I love it.. Very comfortable, very open too feels more like an open face with a chin bar than a full face.

    Well made, nicely finished, I run mine without the visor I think it's much quieter than my open face. But yes, I had to go a size up, the sizing is weird.. But if you find you are an inbetween size the do different cheek pad kits from 25mm to 35mm.. I'm actually a medium with the thickest pads.

  • Buckshot
    Buckshot
    10 years ago

    Thanks Gents, all good information.

    400ish, That’s not bad at all.

    I had originally intended to order one through Peter Stevens in Melbourne. $465 – Free Shipping and Free exchange if sizing incorrect or issue. (The exchange includes free return shipping, that’s what their web site advertises.)

    Anyway now I know this, I’ll go down and have a chat with Perth HD when I get home.

    Cheers

  • fatbat
    fatbat
    10 years ago
    That is one ugly helmet....but each to their own
  • 78gold
    78gold
    10 years ago
    I actually dont mind it in a 70's sci fi sort of way.
  • mickle
    mickle
    10 years ago
    Jetsons.
  • Stel
    Stel
    10 years ago
    tried the Bullit but found it too uncomfortable (possibly my head) For those looking for an alternative, DMD helmets will have AU/NZ compliance sometime in April/May of this year
  • 98superglide
    98superglide
    10 years ago
    I like it. I'm tossing up between that and one of those Shark Raw mig fighter pilot thing...
  • tussuck
    tussuck
    10 years ago
    It belongs on a Vespa riders head
  • Mr.Mow
    Mr.Mow
    10 years ago

    They're modelled after the 1970's Bell racing helmets for those who may not understand what they are about. Admittedly I think the bubble visors are a step TOO far on the whole retro thing, but I do like my Bullitt helmet, its the closest thing you can wear to an open face, that chin bar doesnt even really come into your field of vision.. Its nothing like wearing a modern full face, great compromise. They do a matte black with black edging too, its a HELL of a lot more low key that the white/blue/gloss black with chrome edging.

  • 98superglide
    98superglide
    10 years ago
    I like it. Nowhere here to try it on. I'm an XL in bell500, but apparently the new 500 are a different size again....I need a full face, got 6 open face, keep buying the same style very time as I like it...need something decent enough for a 7-8 hour day on the bike..
  • Wimbo
    Wimbo
    10 years ago
    Pretty popular with the Classic Fabrication guys in the States. > Lowbrow Customs.
    Old School Fullface to be used with Sunnies or Goggles. Yes, You can get the Visor too.
  • 98superglide
    98superglide
    10 years ago
    I've spoken to the dealership that sells them here, they are a size smaller than the old model bell 500. My size for bullitt is now a XXL. In that size they only offer gloss or denim black.
  • Hound_Dog
    Hound_Dog
    10 years ago
    Im in the market for a new lid but I couldnt wear one of those ugly ass things.
  • DAVUTCH
    DAVUTCH
    10 years ago
    HOUND DOG LOOK WHAT YA STARTED

    I GUESS EACH TO THERE OWN BUT HEY ITS OUT THERE
  • Hound_Dog
    Hound_Dog
    10 years ago
    Hehehehehe, sorry ;)
  • DAVUTCH
    DAVUTCH
    10 years ago
    Are you homos fuckn serious
  • Buckshot
    Buckshot
    10 years ago
    Tried one on today. Yeah, had to go a size up from what I normally wear. For a $450 helmet God it was uncomfortable! Well for my 'round' Mellon anyway. I do like the old school look of the thing, pretty disappointed with the fit. Each to their own, just my opinion of the thing.