Bell RS-1 Helmet outer shell looks HUGE on me

nst416 · May 8th, 2012, 11:24 AM

Does anyone here have the Bell RS-1 Helmet? I wear a large and it fits snug and perfect, but I noticed that the outer shell size is GIGANTIC.

When I compare it with other large size helmets, the RS-1 is definitely larger (outer shell size).

Why is it so big? It kinda bothers me haha. All my friends say that it looks funny cuz it's so big compared to my body and I'm 5'11 170lbs I'm by no means small and short.

I love this helmet and it's awesome, but I'm just ranting I guess.

Alex · May 8th, 2012, 11:49 AM

And you care about what they think the helmet looks like because.....

massacremasses · May 8th, 2012, 12:16 PM

YOU GOTTA LOOK COOL ALEX!

but my helmet makes my head look huge too. Meh idgaf

lux · May 8th, 2012, 12:43 PM

Have you compared it to a Shoei RF-1100? I wear a Large and it looks big on me, too. I don't care, just mentioning it so you don't think you're the only one that a helmet looks big on.

Lou · May 8th, 2012, 12:50 PM

I’ve been using the RS-1 Steam Punk for several months now and I love it! I use a medium and the helmet does look a tad big on me (5'5) but it fits perfect, snug but in no way uncomfortable. It looks bigger than the Bell Vortex last owned so that’s the only reference I have.

nst416 · May 8th, 2012, 01:16 PM

Cool, I just wanted to make sure that it wasn't just my imagination. It's a great helmet, no complaints about that. As long as it isn't just me, I'm fine with it.

Reswob · May 8th, 2012, 03:40 PM

Seems to be the same size as my old HJC lid. I wear a Med but I believe with the RS-1 the Med and Lrg share a shell.

choneofakind · May 8th, 2012, 04:16 PM

HEY!! i RUV how my helmet looks!! it's an EXO400 in the Small size

it has reflective stickers all over it for visibility. I took forever and cut them just the right shapes so they follow the paint scheme

At night, it looks like a light bulb

and I bought a lime green mohawk. I'm debating a green mirrored Visor as well.

Jiggles · May 8th, 2012, 04:51 PM

Just sand down the outer shell until its at an acceptable size

csmith12 · May 8th, 2012, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Just sand down the outer shell until its at an acceptable size

lol.. Jiggles

Another option is to gain weight to even out proportions.

Jiggles · May 8th, 2012, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

lol.. Jiggles

Another option is to gain weight to even out proportions.

Yo, this thread is about looking good homie, sand that **** down and paint it up nice

nst416 · May 8th, 2012, 07:53 PM

I'm on it. It's looking great already

Stingray1000 · May 8th, 2012, 09:08 PM

I feel like my helmet is actually too big too.... But on the inside it feels like it holds my ears awkwardly to the point it kinda bothers me so idk which way to go.... I feel like in an accident it would protect, but like I said I feel like my ears are pushed down almost when I wear it and no I dont have big ears... Then again I feel like I'm too big for my bike....

massacremasses · May 9th, 2012, 08:21 AM

I SEE NIPPLES NFSW!!

haha jk

Stingray1000 · May 9th, 2012, 08:23 AM

Actually if you look close enough (and im sure u did justin) you'll see a ring too lol

All up in my goodies..... lol

massacremasses · May 9th, 2012, 08:28 AM

I just thought you had a deformed nipple.... I wasnt gonna be a dick about it.

Stingray1000 · May 9th, 2012, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by massacremasses

I just thought you had a deformed nipple.... I wasnt gonna be a dick about it.

For all the noobs just go to show what kinda ppl ur dealing with... i show a pic of my lid and all justin can point out it is my nipple bunch of perverts and degenerates on this forum I tell ya..... sheesh! Glad i found ya I fit right in lolololololololol

Edit: on a side note stop sending me privare messages justin! Lolololol j/k

massacremasses · May 9th, 2012, 08:32 AM

choneofakind · May 9th, 2012, 08:58 AM

justin isn't even the worst of us. Have you met @This dick yet?

Stingray1000 · May 9th, 2012, 09:09 AM

Unfortunately............. lol

nst416 · May 9th, 2012, 09:53 AM

wow....this is turning out to be quite a lovely thread haha

massacremasses · May 9th, 2012, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nst416

wow....this is turning out to be quite a lovely thread haha

welcome...

Stingray1000 · May 9th, 2012, 09:59 AM

ok Now that Justin is done perving on me, I posted the pics to see if people think my helmet is too big for my body... Any thoughts?

choneofakind · May 9th, 2012, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nst416

wow....this is turning out to be quite a lovely thread haha

In case I haven't said this yet, welcome to ninjette! Have some fun and learn stuff while you're here.

If you haven't yet noticed, Justin and I are two of the worst offenders when it comes to getting OT, but we usually just poke fun

choneofakind · May 9th, 2012, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stingray1000

ok Now that Justin is done perving on me, I posted the pics to see if people think my helmet is too big for my body... Any thoughts?

As long as your helmet is firmly attached to your head and the inside fits right, who cares about how the shell looks in comparison to your head?

nst416 · May 9th, 2012, 10:57 AM

Thanks for the Welcome guys. I'm loving it here so far.

Stingray1000 · May 9th, 2012, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

As long as your helmet is firmly attached to your head and the inside fits right, who cares about how the shell looks in comparison to your head?

But you're still not answering the question.... If I can get one that looks right.... and fits/protects right... I'm probably going too. I'm asking for opinions here. Jesus I'M A BIG BOY AND I CAN BUY NEW HELMET IF I WANT TOO!!! (<--- temper tantrum) LOL

Jiggles · May 9th, 2012, 11:10 AM

Damn bro, nice nips

Stingray1000 · May 9th, 2012, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Damn bro, nice nips

LOL I hate you jiggles..... LOL

choneofakind · May 9th, 2012, 11:13 AM

Well I think HJC's always looks a little bulky. Yours looks fine to me.

Stingray1000 · May 9th, 2012, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Well I think HJC's always looks a little bulky. Yours looks fine to me.

Thats what she said..... Anyways when I look at it in the pic it actually looks fine to me too, but when I wear it I feel like I'm wearing a bowling ball LOL

nst416 · May 9th, 2012, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Well I think HJC's always looks a little bulky. Yours looks fine to me.

I wonder if we're still talking about helmets at this point

choneofakind · May 9th, 2012, 11:54 AM

oops! his helmet is a BiLT isn't it??? Well I completely misread the label in that picture...

choneofakind · May 9th, 2012, 11:56 AM

@nst416, back to your original post:

As long as the helmet fits (stays on your head, doesn't allow side-to-side, up-and-down, or twisting motions) and is comfortable for long periods of time, don't worry about the shell size. The fit and comfort of a helmet are the most important parts

Jiggles · May 9th, 2012, 12:42 PM

I think we need a full body shot with you and your helmet on to really figure this out. Underwear optional

Stingray1000 · May 9th, 2012, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

I think we need a full body shot with you and your helmet on to really figure this out. Underwear optional

Then all the men would be jealous and all the ladies wouldn't leave me alone. it'd be a mess...... Not to mention I charge for that LOL

Jiggles · May 9th, 2012, 01:08 PM

Thats a problem? Sounds to me like you're just pussin out

Whiskey · May 9th, 2012, 04:44 PM

This you?

nst416 · May 9th, 2012, 04:53 PM

^

exactly!

Stingray1000 · May 9th, 2012, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whiskey

This you?

That helmet should be between my legs!

May 8th, 2012, 11:24 AM	#1
nst416 A Ninja Riding Ninja Name: Kan Location: Burbank, CA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 69	Bell RS-1 Helmet outer shell looks HUGE on me Does anyone here have the Bell RS-1 Helmet? I wear a large and it fits snug and perfect, but I noticed that the outer shell size is GIGANTIC. When I compare it with other large size helmets, the RS-1 is definitely larger (outer shell size). Why is it so big? It kinda bothers me haha. All my friends say that it looks funny cuz it's so big compared to my body and I'm 5'11 170lbs I'm by no means small and short. I love this helmet and it's awesome, but I'm just ranting I guess.

May 8th, 2012, 11:49 AM	#2
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	And you care about what they think the helmet looks like because..... __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

May 8th, 2012, 12:16 PM	#3
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	YOU GOTTA LOOK COOL ALEX! but my helmet makes my head look huge too. Meh idgaf __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

May 8th, 2012, 03:40 PM	#7
Reswob ninjette.org sage Name: Josh Location: Richmond VA Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Triumph Bonneville Black Posts: 627	Seems to be the same size as my old HJC lid. I wear a Med but I believe with the RS-1 the Med and Lrg share a shell. __________________________________________________ '08 Bonneville Black sold->'08 Ninja 250R \| OES Swingarm Spools \| EBC HH brake pads \| reflector delete \| no-cut brake light modulator \| DIY fender eliminator

May 8th, 2012, 04:51 PM	#9
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Just sand down the outer shell until its at an acceptable size __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

May 8th, 2012, 12:43 PM	#4
lux ninjette.org guru Name: lux Location: NY Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 306	Have you compared it to a Shoei RF-1100? I wear a Large and it looks big on me, too. I don't care, just mentioning it so you don't think you're the only one that a helmet looks big on.

May 8th, 2012, 12:50 PM	#5
Lou ninjette.org member Name: LOU Location: Imperial County, California Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): GreenSE 09 250R Posts: 247	I’ve been using the RS-1 Steam Punk for several months now and I love it! I use a medium and the helmet does look a tad big on me (5'5) but it fits perfect, snug but in no way uncomfortable. It looks bigger than the Bell Vortex last owned so that’s the only reference I have.

May 8th, 2012, 01:16 PM	#6
nst416 A Ninja Riding Ninja Name: Kan Location: Burbank, CA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 69	Cool, I just wanted to make sure that it wasn't just my imagination. It's a great helmet, no complaints about that. As long as it isn't just me, I'm fine with it.

May 8th, 2012, 04:16 PM	#8
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	HEY!! i RUV how my helmet looks!! it's an EXO400 in the Small size it has reflective stickers all over it for visibility. I took forever and cut them just the right shapes so they follow the paint scheme At night, it looks like a light bulb and I bought a lime green mohawk. I'm debating a green mirrored Visor as well.

May 8th, 2012, 07:53 PM	#12
nst416 A Ninja Riding Ninja Name: Kan Location: Burbank, CA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 69	I'm on it. It's looking great already

May 9th, 2012, 08:21 AM	#14
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	I SEE NIPPLES NFSW!! haha jk __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

May 9th, 2012, 08:23 AM	#15
Stingray1000 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jon Location: Newark, De Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Actually if you look close enough (and im sure u did justin) you'll see a ring too lol All up in my goodies..... lol __________________________________________________ http://www.facebook.com/groups/DeMdNjPagrouprides/ I live my life a quarter mile at a time! Who is affraid of the big bad jiggles???? LOL

May 9th, 2012, 08:28 AM	#16
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	I just thought you had a deformed nipple.... I wasnt gonna be a dick about it. __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

May 9th, 2012, 08:32 AM	#18
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	__________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

May 9th, 2012, 08:58 AM	#19
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	justin isn't even the worst of us. Have you met @This dick yet?

May 9th, 2012, 09:09 AM	#20
Stingray1000 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jon Location: Newark, De Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Unfortunately............. lol __________________________________________________ http://www.facebook.com/groups/DeMdNjPagrouprides/ I live my life a quarter mile at a time! Who is affraid of the big bad jiggles???? LOL

May 9th, 2012, 09:53 AM	#21
nst416 A Ninja Riding Ninja Name: Kan Location: Burbank, CA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 69	wow....this is turning out to be quite a lovely thread haha

May 9th, 2012, 09:59 AM	#23
Stingray1000 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jon Location: Newark, De Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	ok Now that Justin is done perving on me, I posted the pics to see if people think my helmet is too big for my body... Any thoughts? __________________________________________________ http://www.facebook.com/groups/DeMdNjPagrouprides/ I live my life a quarter mile at a time! Who is affraid of the big bad jiggles???? LOL

May 9th, 2012, 10:57 AM	#26
nst416 A Ninja Riding Ninja Name: Kan Location: Burbank, CA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 69	Thanks for the Welcome guys. I'm loving it here so far.

May 9th, 2012, 11:10 AM	#28
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Damn bro, nice nips __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

May 9th, 2012, 11:13 AM	#30
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Well I think HJC's always looks a little bulky. Yours looks fine to me.

May 9th, 2012, 11:54 AM	#33
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	oops! his helmet is a BiLT isn't it??? Well I completely misread the label in that picture...

May 9th, 2012, 11:56 AM	#34
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	@nst416, back to your original post: As long as the helmet fits (stays on your head, doesn't allow side-to-side, up-and-down, or twisting motions) and is comfortable for long periods of time, don't worry about the shell size. The fit and comfort of a helmet are the most important parts

May 9th, 2012, 12:42 PM	#35
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	I think we need a full body shot with you and your helmet on to really figure this out. Underwear optional __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

May 9th, 2012, 01:08 PM	#37
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Thats a problem? Sounds to me like you're just pussin out __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

May 9th, 2012, 04:44 PM	#38
Whiskey ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Morgan Location: A city twinned with Kawasaki Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, 2010 STR 675 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	This you?
	2 out of 2 members found this post helpful.

May 9th, 2012, 04:53 PM	#39
nst416 A Ninja Riding Ninja Name: Kan Location: Burbank, CA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 69	^ exactly!

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