Topic: Helmet Locks? (Read 8322 times)

VANAMAL · « **on:** July 19, 2008, 04:26:05 PM »

anyone lock their helmet? if so whats the best one to use? mine was stolen right in front of the courthouse ( i geuss thats where all the criminals hang out and no i was just there dropping some papers of for my daughters school) it was at little hard to be inconspicuas on the yellow seeg for 75 miles home with no helmet!

Garznhogs · « **Reply #1 on:** July 19, 2008, 07:26:53 PM »

I'm interested, too. My HJC half-helmet is nasty enough that nobody would want it. The new Nolan with the Scala Rider Q2 just looks like it's worth more.
I used the Harley helmet lock on the old bike for some years when parked in questionable areas, but not on the pumpkin. The Harley lock is mounted on handlebars or other bar and locks through the d-ring. Nolan doesn't have d-ring!

:-Jerry

charlie · « **Reply #2 on:** July 19, 2008, 07:31:47 PM »

Iuse the one harley sells I put it on the crashbar. It does'ent look bad and it works good.

spydglide · « **Reply #3 on:** July 19, 2008, 08:10:47 PM »

I wonder how long you could get by riding w/o a helmet in the 'helmet states' using the tale of 'someone just stole my helmet' line? $:-\$ har! spyder

110tHunDer · « **Reply #4 on:** July 19, 2008, 08:15:01 PM »

Quote from: Garznhogs on July 19, 2008, 07:26:53 PM

I'm interested, too. My HJC half-helmet is nasty enough that nobody would want it. The new Nolan with the Scala Rider Q2 just looks like it's worth more.
I used the Harley helmet lock on the old bike for some years when parked in questionable areas, but not on the pumpkin. The Harley lock is mounted on handlebars or other bar and locks through the d-ring. Nolan doesn't have d-ring!

:-Jerry

Good point. $:-\$ More and more folks are using the Nolan helmets so that's an issue. I am probably too trusting and just hang or set mine down on the bike most times.

I wonder what is a good option for the Nolan or other helmets that have a similar chin strap?

WFP · « **Reply #5 on:** July 19, 2008, 08:21:46 PM »

Gun Cable Lock...small but decent protection...feed it through the chin guard

110tHunDer · « **Reply #6 on:** July 19, 2008, 08:32:04 PM »

I guess that's probably the only solution, but where do I carry one on the FXR?

spydglide · « **Reply #7 on:** July 19, 2008, 08:35:52 PM »

Quote from: 103tHunDer on July 19, 2008, 08:32:04 PM

I guess that's probably the only solution, but where do I carry one on the FXR?

A big ole shiney chromed chain slung over your shoulder would look great!

har! spyder

lilbear · « **Reply #8 on:** July 19, 2008, 09:13:16 PM »

This looks pretty good. Should work with just about any style helmet. Mounts anywhere you can mount a bolt. Keep the cable in your pocket until you park.

http://www.boltlockcorp.com/

110tHunDer · « **Reply #9 on:** July 19, 2008, 09:25:43 PM »

Nice find, lilbear!

You wouldn't even have to carry the cable around if you did a mount like this or similar:

Sean M Cary · « **Reply #10 on:** July 19, 2008, 09:40:30 PM »

Quote from: VANAMAL on July 19, 2008, 04:26:05 PM

anyone lock their helmet? if so whats the best one to use? mine was stolen right in front of the courthouse ( i geuss thats where all the criminals hang out and no i was just there dropping some papers of for my daughters school) it was at little hard to be inconspicuas on the yellow seeg for 75 miles home with no helmet!

Depends on where I am - base I leave it on the seat. Rest of the time I drop it in the left bag, or carry it with me.

Sucks you can't trust folks, thievery pisses me off . Sorry to hear you had it stolen!

Sean

Garznhogs · « **Reply #11 on:** July 20, 2008, 05:26:51 PM »

Ah, yes... however, the N42 is a 3/4, with no 'face hole'. Looking at the helmet, maybe feed the cable through the little fabric loop on the chinstrap

I wonder... drape two very fine wires over it . . . attach an old Ford spark coil . . . activate with remote . . .

:-Jerry

BIGDOG · « **Reply #12 on:** July 20, 2008, 07:34:43 PM »

Quote from: Garznhogs on July 19, 2008, 07:26:53 PM

I'm interested, too. My HJC half-helmet is nasty enough that nobody would want it. The new Nolan with the Scala Rider Q2 just looks like it's worth more.
I used the Harley helmet lock on the old bike for some years when parked in questionable areas, but not on the pumpkin. The Harley lock is mounted on handlebars or other bar and locks through the d-ring. Nolan doesn't have d-ring!

:-Jerry

The Q2 is quick detach and I would certainly take it with you when you leave the bike, then lock the helmet.

Garznhogs · « **Reply #13 on:** July 20, 2008, 08:03:42 PM »

Quote from: BIGDOG on July 20, 2008, 07:34:43 PM

The Q2 is quick detach and I would certainly take it with you when you leave the bike, then lock the helmet.

For sure, the so-called 'headset' pops off and goes into the neat little sack Cardo provided. But the mic is still on the helmet. Helmet is still on the bike. Helmet still has no real good way to lock it.

Hey, how about one of those rubber, fake 'vomit' pads placed under the visor?

spydglide · « **Reply #14 on:** July 20, 2008, 08:18:13 PM »

Quote from: Garznhogs on July 20, 2008, 08:03:42 PM

Hey, how about one of those rubber, fake 'vomit' pads placed under the visor?

Allllright. Now we're getting somewhere.

har! spyder

JoMo · « **Reply #15 on:** July 20, 2008, 08:54:54 PM »

That is a nice locking system for your helmet.
like many people I sometimes hang the helmet on the bike and walk away, or Carry it with me.
And that back up helmet just in case someone needs a ride. Yes that locking system seems to be the
answer. Thanks for the info

Jo Mo NYC

Twolanerider · « **Reply #16 on:** July 20, 2008, 11:47:49 PM »

Have had an entire tour pak stolen off the SEEG. But never had anyone walk away with a helmet. The Nolan and the accessory electronics makes locking at least a consideration though. I hate the idea of another key to carry around though.

Sean M Cary · « **Reply #17 on:** July 21, 2008, 06:31:26 AM »

Quote from: TwoLaneBluesRider on July 20, 2008, 11:47:49 PM

Have had an entire tour pak stolen off the SEEG. But never had anyone walk away with a helmet. The Nolan and the accessory electronics makes locking at least a consideration though. I hate the idea of another key to carry around though.

where?? that sucks.

tompen · « **Reply #18 on:** July 21, 2008, 09:01:23 AM »

I never worried about locking my HJC moduler until I put the $200.00 com set in it. Then it seemed more important. Now I have a Nolan N-102 Blue Tooth and I always put it in the TP or I use a cable lock for an semi-auto pistol. (someone mentioned it earlier). It at least makes it inconvient to steal.

mr_magoo · « **Reply #19 on:** July 21, 2008, 09:29:34 AM »

I have 1 that fits the crash bar just above my cruise pegs and 1 on the saddle bag guard. Use them most of the time.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #20 on:** July 21, 2008, 09:32:02 AM »

Quote from: Florida Marine on July 21, 2008, 06:31:26 AM

where?? that sucks.

Bike was sitting in the parking lot of the local shopping mall. I wasn't inside more than half an hour. Came out and had one of those weird "what's missing" moments wondering for just a second if I'd had the tour pak on or not. It is detachable; and someone did.

BIGDOG · « **Reply #21 on:** July 21, 2008, 09:47:47 AM »

Quote from: Garznhogs on July 20, 2008, 08:03:42 PM

For sure, the so-called 'headset' pops off and goes into the neat little sack Cardo provided. But the mic is still on the helmet. Helmet is still on the bike. Helmet still has no real good way to lock it.

Hey, how about one of those rubber, fake 'vomit' pads placed under the visor?

I am going to try that, GREAT idea!

resqdoc · « **Reply #22 on:** July 22, 2008, 11:29:48 AM »

The small locks that attach through the D rings on your helmet only result is having your chin strap cut and helmet still gets stolen.

I carry a bicycle type cable lock from Home Depot. It has an inline combo lock. Long enough for 2 helmets or a helmet and jacket. They come in different lengths. When not needed, it coils up and get stowed in a saddle bag. I run it through the face mask as mentioned above.

arcticdude · « **Reply #23 on:** July 25, 2008, 03:31:03 PM »

We made a cable up from plastic coated 3/16" wire bought from Home Depot. They have the crimping tool right there to use to make your end loops with. You can make any length you want and it coils up smaller than anything else out there.

MUFFMAN · « **Reply #24 on:** July 25, 2008, 03:36:53 PM »

Quote from: TwoLaneBluesRider on July 21, 2008, 09:32:02 AM

Bike was sitting in the parking lot of the local shopping mall. I wasn't inside more than half an hour. Came out and had one of those weird "what's missing" moments wondering for just a second if I'd had the tour pak on or not. It is detachable; and someone did.

That happened to my brother in Law. Found it in the middle of the road a ways down the road. They Pried it open, took camera & other stuff & pitched it out of an open window when driving. No detachables for this dude. THE MUFFMAN

NWbiker · « **Reply #25 on:** July 26, 2008, 06:51:04 PM »

I leave enough room in my SE Ultra tour box and keep either my 1/2 or 3/4 helmet inside the top trunk. I lay them upside down and store gloves inside the helmet.

HogDude · « **Reply #26 on:** July 26, 2008, 09:21:01 PM »

Here's a short write up of the cable lock that I use.
Real convenient as the cable just winds up in the puck... very compact.

Bike Lock

Keats · « **Reply #27 on:** July 26, 2008, 11:18:32 PM »

In all of my years of riding , I have never locked up a helmet and I have had only 1 stolen in front of a Biker bar.............dam# bikers.........

Snake Pliskin · « **Reply #28 on:** July 27, 2008, 06:49:00 PM »

Move to a non helmet required state then it won't get stolen.

Keats · « **Reply #29 on:** July 27, 2008, 11:03:09 PM »

Quote from: Snake Pliskin on July 27, 2008, 06:49:00 PM

Move to a non helmet required state then it won't get stolen.

Maybe that is why I have not had a helmet stolen since the helmet the helmet law got repealed

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