Open face helmet product links and timestamps: 0:11 - Bell Custom 500: frt9.co/ephkmq 2:18 - Shoei RJ Platinum-R Helmet: frt9.co/k78v6o 3:41 - LS2 OF569 Helmet: frt9.co/9hvvbb 5:16 - HJC IS-33 : frt9.co/y3g2yy

Watching this after a hundred F9 Ryan videos and three years and wow, he was so smiley and upbeat back in 2016.

@sixpath

Жыл бұрын

Back when fortnine videos didn't feel like rushed 3 minute specials

@benjaminhoff5004

Ай бұрын

@@sixpath I get why they do that, all the fat is cut out, but I just get lost. I prefer getting more of a full experience and thoughts rather than having to pick through a bunch of 15 second segments to find the real details.

On a retro inspired bike the Bell Custom 500 would be my first choice, looks great.

I've been pretty pleased with the Caberg Freeride. Kevlar and fiberglass shell means super lightweight at +/-800gr. Comes with a face shield and is apparently ECE 2205 approved.

is that king joffrey?!

The bell 500 is so classic. I think it will go well with my sporster. Great channel btw!

I like the Scorpion EXO CT220, in fact it is my favorite helmet and my other helmets are Shoei, and HJC helmets. It fits my head better than any helmet I've ever owned, has good venting, and is fairly lightweight. The internal sun visor operates with a slide on the left side of the helmet like Shoei's with no return spring to break, and the internal visor is darker than most and comes down more than most. And it has the EMS removable cheek pads which I've only seen on Schuberth helmets, that allows EMS to remove the cheek pads without removing the helmet, so the helmet can be more gently removed from your head.

I love my LS2 for day to day riding. Comfortable, albit a little loud. But for the price and features it's nice. And it runs with no face shield nicely when you want glasses and a bandana when it's 110degrees (f) outside

I have 2 years and about 6,000 miles on LS2 helmet and it's my favorite. Normally, my helmets are medium, but the best fit on LS2 turned out to be Extra Small. It took roughly 100 hours for it to conform to my head, and now it's incredibly snug, comfortable and ergonomic. Pros: 1. Lightweight. 2. Great with glasses (can put on helmet with glasses on). 3. Great setup for wiring and speakers, works great with my Sena 10c. 4. Sunshade is nicely tinted. 5. I love the look of it. 6. The chin strap is awesome, very uncommon at this price point. Cons: 1. It's pretty loud at speed and sideways winds can force air into the visor. 2. The air vents do nothing. Seriously, don't even bother 3. LS2 logos are tacky. 4. The cheek pad and ear piece are conjoined, unlike other helmets. It forces speaker installation behind the padding, not over. On a full face helmet it's not a big dead, but because this helmet is naturally loud, you'll be cranking up the volume just to hear anything. It's s small issue, but on a long enough timeframe, makes you fish for a different helmet.

@Gma7788

13 күн бұрын

Interesting. Thanks for the insights. When I look at a person wearing a helmet ⛑️ 🪖 I automatically see the impact on the head and smaller fitting helmets reduce the absorbing impact feature. Greater padding looks right. You ARE doing high speeds and now days, cars etc... ARE driving faster than ever. When you hit in opposite directions, the forces are enormous. Less padding looks like an egg shell helmet. Talking or bringing up the topic of aerodynamic open face helmets after the year 1980 is STUPID. IF YOU WANT an aerodynamic helmet, get in a car.

just got a Daytona cruiser and is amazing! light weight and super comfortable. in my opinion the best DOT 3/4 in the market under 100 bucks.

@Gma7788

13 күн бұрын

I just got a pinstriped Harley Davidson m-01 for $50. You don't have to wear them. You can just admire or collect them.

I am a new rider, or will be once o take the class and get a bike. I purchased the LS2 in matte black, it's really comfortable, light, and even has room for speakers. I'm also not a fan of the decals, I'm considering removing them chemically but I need to find something that won't eat the plastic. I'm glad I found this review because I was honestly pretty worried about the ece rating. You'll find DOT stuck permanently to the back of the lid while the ece cert is a tiny sticker off to the side.

Beautiful reviews. It would be interesting for everyone to know the thickness and stiffness of the visors

The IS-33 II is a great helmet, and it has an ECER 2205 safety pass. Gives the most coverage than almost all 3/4 helmets..

I would suggest taking a look at the Hedon Hedonist. Its pricey, but soooooo comfortable and stylish.

Would love to see a detailed review of the LS2 Infinity, and how it compares to the OF569.

Hey Ryan, love the content man but safety is a big thing for me so I gotta look for ece ratings on every helmet I consider buying. You made a video on snell helmets could you make one on ece as well? 🤔

My favorite open face buckets are the HJC IS-33 II, the Shoei J-Cruise, and the Shark Raw or Drak. I also like the Kabuto Avand II and the HJC CL-Jet and FG-Jet. The Scorpion EXO CT-220 is also nice.

@dh2392

6 жыл бұрын

I have the HJC IS-33 II, the Shoei J-Cruise, and the Scorpion EXO CT-220. My personal favorite is the Scorpion.

I just sent the ls2 of 569 back. Like you on paper i thought it was good but when tested... Very week ventilation and a strange wind noise on the left side of the face shield. I decided that the ultimate jet helmet for the summer days is actually the HJC fg jet, just give it a go and let me know how it goes.

I still have my old Tommy 100. Best helmet i have ever had, though, it very old now so it's probably not very safe anymore... But to the beach on moped or bike, it's unbeateble!

Hi Ryan great reviews keep 'em coming. after your video I have the LS2 and like it thanks. I've seen several videos since that suggest open face helmets are unsafe in accidents and obviously not going to give the protection of a full face, but I've tried them and I feel clautrophobic and out of touch with my surroundings in them. Do you know of any that would give a more open feeling that are still good, maybe a bubble visor? There are so many and often they're unavailable to try on in the stores.

Great review and presentation! Kudos.

I love the Bell custom 500. :)

I keep looking at the bell but the LS2 wins with iits visor system and the price has come down a lot. I still have until summer to decide. Nice review, best from Scotland.

I have an HJC is33, great helmet, great price. I really like it.

I am partial to the Custom 500 but also have a Daytona Cruiser, which is lighter in weight and lower in profile than any open faced helmet I have seen. DOT only though.

Ls2 is nice but I never want to give up the d ring. Nice video

Love that bell 500 but a poor fit. I reckon it boils down to a safe fit. I am an arai or shoei full face so I guess maybe I would need to stick with those makes if I went down the open route. Thank you Ryan great vids

Do an update please

Hey Ryan, What about the Shoei J.O? I bought one recently and to me it's a winner. Love your work by the way, it's an amazing channel you created. Cheers from France.

I own 2 Bell C500. Great helmet indeed, yet two downsides : 1- Premature wear on the cheek pads. Both mines (2015 and 2017) are suffering from that problem. And i don't wear them constantly as I have 5 helmets on a rotation. 2- Lack of "classic" colors such as silver, or orange for instance..

I ride with an HJC FG-Jet. I love it.

Hey Ryan, would you recommend the Scorpion Exo-Combat? It's essentially an open face helmet and it's only DOT approved, but it just looks amazing..

I got that dayton cruiser bro. Only one I could find with 4xl.

How do your remove the bell sticker? Doesn’t seem to simply peel off?

Holy shit you are informative! No bullshit but still entertaining. Very good! Keep it up! :)

Cool video, what is your opinion on the AFX Open Face helmets? I got an Afx Fx-50 ECE And DOT approved. Which is why I basically bought it.

Do a review on the ls2 spitfire open face helmet.

should do a vid on the more modern budget modular 3/4 and 1/2 helmets. like ILM 726x, Speed And Strength SS2400, Bell, etc... that style could get really popular quick and if nothing else can let people know if they are actually safe and/or good value. hard no can be just as informative as saying don't use this on anything more powerful than a pedal bike or that they aren't bad.

I have a custom 500 and my sticker isnt removable

Q. Can you do video on adding/repairing snap on helmet. I'd think you'd have to pop rivet?

Ryan , great video's I am way down in Texas and ride during some pretty hot/humid days and I wear glasses that I feel is easier to ride with an open face helmet. I am looking for a new open face helmet, and love having a face shield - too many bugs and road bullets (all those little things that shoot at your face while riding). I've been looking at the AGV Blade, LS2 OF569, and Gmax of77. Any thoughts between these three? Any others that won't have me looking like the Great Gazoo from the Flintstones?

@FortNine

7 жыл бұрын

Hey David - thanks for watching! I don't have much experience with the AGV Blade, but between the other two I'd take the LS2 OF569. It's cheaper and no less of a helmet. Also the LS2 is slimmer, and that seems important to you. The least Great Gazoo-ish option would be to buy a Custom 500 and one of the optional snap-on face shields. But that can get a tad expensive! Hope that helps. ~RyanF9

My favourite is ARC Nova

you might want to try KYT helmet

In Malaysia, we have helmet its very expensive. it worth maybe 10k dollar. Shoei JForce 2 Jack Red.Very rare helmet. even bell helmet very rare too

@amrii7886

6 жыл бұрын

Muhammad Irsyazman itu semua agenda si celaka.

My open face helmet doesn’t have the mount to add visor what do I do to add visor in my helmet?

Thanks for your reviews. What could you say about LS2 Verso 570?

Best low profile lid is the NOVDOT by Licks. Period. No bobble head

Ryan, any recommendations for a round basketball head like mine?

FortNine, what do you think of the Scorpion Covert 3/4 helmet. Love your reviews. Keep them coming.

@FortNine

7 жыл бұрын

Still waiting for mine to arrive... ~RyanF9

I Do Love your presentation

hey ryan, have you try the agv blade? could you recommend me others good light weight open face helmetM?

Thanks for this review. I like the LS2 of569. What about windnoise?? The same as others or more?? Greetings, Rob

@FortNine

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Rob! The OF569 isn't as quiet as the Shoei, but pretty similar to all the others. ~RyanF9

Shoei JO !

HJC V30. Got one and looking for an alternative wich i cannot find.

Hi there. does the LS2 have space to put speakers inside,?

I've got an Arai Freeway - the black Cafe Racer version with the gold pin stripes and it's one of the most comfortable helmets I've ever owned - it also gives maximum peripheral vision and a decent weight for a quality helmet - not cheap but worth every penny, it's a brilliant piece of kit

What do u think of the Gmax GM67 or the Gmax OF77?

Your video is very cool! I am from Ukraine from Odessa! Thanks!

You didn't mention the Harley Davidson version. You didn't mention COLLECTING them. You didn't mention buying just to admire this design 😍 Should we buy the cheapest visors? What's the difference between the 3 press stud visors and the 5 stud visors? Should we be buying the always on version or the flip up version? If we have the black pinstripe Harley Davidson version are we allowed to install the see through orange visor?

I still can't find the ls2 with the chin bar anywhere. Does anyone have suggestions???

What do you think of the HJC FG-JET???

These open face helmet have all the same profile. “Mushroom” while my Daytona is not and its cheaper!

Do you guys have any thoughts on the Lick's NovDot 3/4 Helmet and Daytona 3/4 Helmets? I know those are the lowest profile DOT approve 3/4 helmets available but I am not sure how they compare to brands like Bell.

@FortNine

7 жыл бұрын

Hey! Unfortunately I haven't been able to try either of those yet. Hopefully sometime soon, though. ~RyanF9

nice review! but wish you used lbs instead of grams?...

DMD Vintage is the best open face helmet in the world.

AGV Rp 60 great helmet

really, i HAVE to like hjc, for everything, i have 4 different helmets from them, 2 colors of 2 different modulars. cause i wear a 5x ( i know, right?) i dont really have any other options. maybe make a best helmets that come in big sizes vid? i know some half helmets and open faces of no name companies have them too, but i'm basically stuck with the hjcs's

biltwell vs bell, which one is better and why?

@FortNine

8 жыл бұрын

+Lec-kin González Toy If you mean the Custom 500 vs the Bonanza, I'd take the Custom 500 all day long. It's fibreglass while the Bonanza is only thermoplastic. The Custom 500 is DOT and ECE rated while the Bonanza is only DOT. The Custom 500 comes in more colourways, it's slimmer, it's lighter and - in my opinion - it looks cooler. Plus there's so much more heritage with the Bell (the 500 was Bell's first helmet in 1954!). The only reason I might buy a Bonanza is if I really wanted to save a few bucks. ~RyanF9

the Shark Raw helmets are bad ass

@FortNine

8 жыл бұрын

Agreed. ~RyanF9

What is the use of the side snaps? I have never been able to figure it out.

@arturothecook

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Ryan, do you know why the side snaps are for? Is there any accessories to attach to them?

Where is the boxer helmet?

Hi Ryan. I have a question for you. In your safest helmets of 2016, you included the HJC IS-17. To me, that is the full face version of the IS-33 II. My question is, with the exception of the lack of a chin bar, is the IS-33 II as safe as the IS-17 in the areas where it protects your head? Thank you...

@FortNine

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Carmelo! Unfortunately the short answer is - "I don't know." The IS-33 uses a totally different shell from the IS-17 so it's not necessarily as safe. It *might* be, but I haven't crash tested one and neither has SHARP. ~RyanF9

@carmelorafaeldtansengco1462

7 жыл бұрын

Okay, thanks. I was just thinking about this since both use polycarb and their designs at the top and rear are very similar.

Where can I find and order the snaps on the helmet? Thx

And if you land on your face?

Thanks for the great overview! Any thoughts on the Fly .38? Seems comparable to the Bell Custom 500 (vintage look, fiberglass), but with removable liner and pads.

@MichaelQuisao

8 жыл бұрын

Or on the AFX FX-76?

@MichaelQuisao

8 жыл бұрын

and the Torc T50?

@MichaelQuisao

8 жыл бұрын

Scorpion Belfast?

@FortNine

8 жыл бұрын

Hey Michael, you just gave us an entire new video to film haha. I added them yo our list, we'll definitely give those helmets a closer look to see if they make the cut in our next batch of reviews.

@MichaelQuisao

8 жыл бұрын

+FortNine haha, awesome. I respect your informed opinion and quality production. Looking forward to it already!

My question is this, I’m a skinny guy, is this helmet gonna look extremely bulky on my head?? I find that a lot of these open faces helmets from other companies are fairly clunky lookin on the ole noggin.

You didn't show the bell with the visors on. You didn't talk about the coloured visors. You didn't talk about the matching bike colours image 😕

PLEASE CAN YOU... Make a video about rearview camera's on bikes... Iv only ever seen people retro fit a car cam on their bikes.... Are they out there?, Is it worth it?, How to install them? And how much?....

@seaflyfisher

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Duke - I've put a mountain bike handlebar mount on my rear indicator and mounted a GoPro in addition to a forward facing one and the results are very good - the standard batteries give you a good few hours and I also got rechargeable power banks which give something like thirty hours of 1080 hd filming - I've got 64 gb cards in which is plenty - works really well.

Harley Jet 2 by far the best

*The Arai Classic-V helmet is discontinued. No more open face helmets from Arai.*

how about arai ram4

J Cruze shoei

can i install sena 10c on the bell 500 helmet?

@FortNine

7 жыл бұрын

Yep - should work! ~RyanF9

@nitroxdsm

6 жыл бұрын

Yes. I

Opinion on the Ls2 of583???

@FortNine

8 жыл бұрын

It's a Bell Custom 500 knock off. Annoying that it says LS2 on the front ... even more annoying that I can't peel the sticker off. Normally I love LS2 because they embarrass their rivals when it comes to cost. But the OF583 is only 40 bucks cheaper than the Custom 500 and for that price I'd probably take the original. ~RyanF9

you forgot the Daytona 3/4. Under $100 DOT approved, no frills aside from 3 snap visor mounting that they give you

No Daytona???

If you didn't like the HJC then why add it to the list? Couldn't you have added a different helmet that you would have liked

@daycounter321

7 жыл бұрын

I'm glad he he had it. Helps me know what to look for/not look for.

@neonseacow

7 жыл бұрын

that's a good point!

@neonseacow

7 жыл бұрын

but maybe he could have made a separate video "what to look for and what to avoid in helmets" but I am grateful for the information he provided in this video

@richardrollick8108

7 жыл бұрын

neonseacow I have the HJC and I find very comfortable. It gets 4.5 stars or better on almost any vendors site you look at.

@MakTheSank

5 жыл бұрын

the HJC is a much better helmet than the LS2. And i don't know why he says it is not ECE aproved cause we have it here in Europe.

How to order

LS2 OF569's only drawback is no visor.

I find you so awesome!!!!!

>>----------------------------> Dude, you look like Joffrey Baratheon of "Game of Thrones" series.

Open face helmets need a removable and washable interior for washing the blood and skin off when you gravel rash your face, if you ever knew anyone who face dived tarmac at 30mph you will never look at an open face helmet, they're no use for anything except keeping your head warm,

so polycarbonate is not plastic...? lol

Hey dude. Do you ever get to MN?

@FortNine

7 жыл бұрын

Nah, never been! Should I? ~RF9

@dippitydoinit

7 жыл бұрын

Well, If you're anything like me, you probably relish in the idea of exploring the world on two wheels. Grab some new gear to review and perhaps even a new bike and head down our North Shore and be sure to hug the Mississippi in the southeast. If you like to camp then be sure to do so.

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Ive never understood open face helmets. The very first part of the body to impact anything will be the part it doesnt cover

Aw Arthur fulmer didn't make it on the list.... Lol

and he never put it on the hole point of a helmet

how to secure helmet when we park our bike with helmet???????????? can someone stole it??????????????????

DMD the rest make you look like a dash mounted bobble head