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11-04-2012, 03:25 AM
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Grand Prix 250 Main Motorcycle: 01 Bonneville
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Alexandria, VA USA
Posts: 42
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Helmet lock suggestions and placement
I've done a search, not extensive but I'm looking for suggestions on a helmet lock for my Bonnie and where folks have mounted them. I saw the Sato (?) helmet lock that mounts on the left side shock mount on NB website. That looks promising. I'd like the lock to pull double duty, secure my helmet when parking the bike when i'm out and about and to secure a second passenger helmet when in transit (with bungie net or something similar in addition). Look forward to everybody's input. Thanks.
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11-04-2012, 08:10 AM
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Site Supporter Moto Grand Prix Main Motorcycle: 2010 Bonneville T100
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Philadelphia, PA USA
Posts: 2,627 Other Motorcycle: 2007 150cc Retro-scooter
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I don't use a dedicated helmet lock, I have a retractable cable lock sold for travel, a Master Lock Trimax. About 3 feet long, setable three-digit combo, I run the cable through the visor on my full face and through a convenient bar or the top handlebar clamp (I have a dogbone). It also lets me remove my armored overpants and jacket and lock them up too.
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11-04-2012, 09:58 AM
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Formula Extreme Main Motorcycle: 2008 B&W T-100
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 517
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I use this: www.helmetsecure.com and have been able to lock two helmets or even my modular and my jacket using the cable through one of the sleeves.
Mounted mine in the "cable up" position to keep wetness out of the lock cylinder. It's self-storing and easy to use.
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11-04-2012, 11:14 AM
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Formula Extreme Main Motorcycle: Bonneville
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Texas coast
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I hang my helmet on my throttle grip with the D-rings over the brake lever and put a padlock on the brake lever to secure it.
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11-04-2012, 12:59 PM
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Powerbike Main Motorcycle: 2012 Thruxton
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Wooster, Ohio
Posts: 366 Other Motorcycle: 2003 Ducati M800Sie Extra Motorcycle: 2001 BMW R1100R-L
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My friends and I each bought one of those at the Cycle World Int'l Show in Cleveland earlier this year. The seller included a coiled lanyard, but I carry one I made that's longer & heavier in my back pack. All of the ones we bought have a rubberized coating, but I've noticed ads lately making that an option. One of the best features, which is probably common for locks like this, you can change the combination to anything 3-digit you want.
I set my helmet on the seat, which isn't as stable as I'd like, and run the lanyard through my chin bar and then to the passenger peg outrigger. I hope to come up w/ some way of securing my helmet to the seat as it can fall too easily w/ such a crowned seat.
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Last edited by bluesman77; 11-04-2012 at 01:06 PM.
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11-04-2012, 01:46 PM
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SuperStock Main Motorcycle: 2012 Blue/White Bonnie SE
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Columbia, MD
Posts: 226 Other Motorcycle: 2005 Rocket III
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+1 on the Helmetlok. I hook the lock through the helmet D-ring then attach it to my bar end mirror. I then place the helmet on top of the mirror (gently so I don't have to re-adjust it when I return).
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11-04-2012, 02:56 PM
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Grand Prix 125 Main Motorcycle: 2010 Thruxton
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Langley, WA
Posts: 31 Other Motorcycle: 1942 BSA
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The Helmetlok works great. Fits easily in your pocket and secures around your mirror. While it wouldn't be too hard to remove with some tools it certainly is enough to keep opportunists honest.
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11-05-2012, 10:00 AM
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Formula Extreme Main Motorcycle: '08 Scram
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Maui
Posts: 452 Other Motorcycle: What!?!?
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I use a gun lock.
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11-05-2012, 10:34 AM
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Location: Miami, Florida USA
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My helmet hangs nicely with this, and using the rear peg, it holds it off of the hot pipe.
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