Locking your helmet to the rear seat cowl?

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bigpns

Discussion Starter · Jan 14, 2013 (Edited by Moderator)

Hello guys

Im new to riding and have enjoyed all 100kms that i have ridden on my 300 thus far.

Can anyone show me how to lock your helmet to the rear seat cowl of the bike? Are there some trick or function i have not learned yet?

Any help would be great,

thanks!

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tfkrocks

· #2 · Jan 14, 2013

Remove rear seat. Hook one of the metal rings onto one of the hooks located closer to the front of the bike. Put seat back on.

Just remember that while that might seem convenient, the lock doesn't prevent someone from just cutting the strap and stealing your helmet.

Arcade16

· #3 · Jan 14, 2013

Does this still work well if you replace the seat with the cowl?

Not sure if the cowl has the same gap / give in it to allow for a metal helmet buckle and strap to pass between it and the bike.

tfkrocks

· #4 · Jan 14, 2013

Oh right, I forgot people have solo cowls. I've never had one so I can't help there.

bigpns

Discussion Starter · #5 · Jan 14, 2013

tfkrocks said:
Remove rear seat. Hook one of the metal rings onto one of the hooks located closer to the front of the bike. Put seat back on.

Just remember that while that might seem convenient, the lock doesn't prevent someone from just cutting the strap and stealing your helmet.

yeah thats what i thought? Anybody with a good pair of scissors and im $400 out of pocket!

i think maybe its worth looking at some lock i can put around the physical chin bit of the helmet with the visor up?

Arcade16

· #6 · Jan 14, 2013

bigpns said:
yeah thats what i thought? Anybody with a good pair of scissors and im $400 out of pocket!

i think maybe its worth looking at some lock i can put around the physical chin bit of the helmet with the visor up?

Any lock that would be convenient to carry while on the bike, would also be really easy to cut with wire / bolt cutters (not even a really big pair would be necessary).

If someone wants your helmet, they will get it.

If you are worried about theft, the only guarantee you have is carrying the helmet with you.

JerzKawiKid

· #7 · Jan 14, 2013

bigpns said:
yeah thats what i thought? Anybody with a good pair of scissors and im $400 out of pocket!

i think maybe its worth looking at some lock i can put around the physical chin bit of the helmet with the visor up?

I'm just wondering why you bought a $400 helmet? And a bicycle lock would do what you just explained

damronjr

· #8 · Jan 14, 2013

I saw a guy at the mall that had a bag locked to his bike that he could lock his helmet inside.

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KOKONUT

· #9 · Jan 14, 2013

Arcade16 said:
Does this still work well if you replace the seat with the cowl?

Not sure if the cowl has the same gap / give in it to allow for a metal helmet buckle and strap to pass between it and the bike.

Yeah the seat cowl has a gap for it.

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phrenetiK

· #10 · Jan 14, 2013

JerzKawiKid said:
I'm just wondering why you bought a $400 helmet? And a bicycle lock would do what you just explained

lol there are 4000 dollar helmets...all depends what you want.

i have a shoei qwest that was like 350.

wetwork999

· #11 · Jan 14, 2013

phrenetiK said:
lol there are 4000 dollar helmets...all depends what you want.

i have a shoei qwest that was like 350.

I have 3 $800 AGV's, I'd never leave them on my bike

tfkrocks

· #12 · Jan 14, 2013

I've also heard stories off assholes pissing in helmets left on bikes. No thanks...

DaveTheCanuck

· #13 · Jan 14, 2013

Arcade16 said:
Does this still work well if you replace the seat with the cowl?

Not sure if the cowl has the same gap / give in it to allow for a metal helmet buckle and strap to pass between it and the bike.

Yep. The cowl has a little gap on one side to pass a helmet strap through.

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NoD GP

· #14 · Jan 14, 2013

JerzKawiKid said:
I'm just wondering why you bought a $400 helmet? And a bicycle lock would do what you just explained

$400 is still on the beginner/cheap side of the helmet world... I don't think I've seen a Shoei under $400.

Rick

· #15 · Jan 14, 2013

NoD GP said:
$400 is still on the beginner/cheap side of the helmet world... I don't think I've seen a Shoei under $400.

look and behold

http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street/closeouts/helmets/shoei/qwest_ethereal_motorcycle_helmet.html

unfortunately i spent $275 for mine i guess they really want to move them out... save $30 over me... huh

cbzdel

· #16 · Jan 14, 2013

tfkrocks said:
I've also heard stories off assholes pissing in helmets left on bikes. No thanks...

That is disgusting, I never thought of that before.. But now I could easily see that happen!

NoD GP

· #17 · Jan 14, 2013

Rick said:
look and behold

http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street/closeouts/helmets/shoei/qwest_ethereal_motorcycle_helmet.html

unfortunately i spent $275 for mine i guess they really want to move them out... save $30 over me... huh

Well ****. I guess I didn't search hard enough. I just upgraded to the Exo-1100 Street Demon. Retails 299.95 but I picked it up on ebay for $165. Sniped that deal with seconds to go. It's really comfortable and I love the graphic scheme.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SCORPION-EX...parel_Merchandise&hash=item56514ff36e&vxp=mtr

Rick

· #18 · Jan 14, 2013

speaking of ebay i'm still waiting for my jacket i got that i wanted and ordered last week...

ad said it would take about 5 business days for payment to clear/handling/packaging... i guess it should be here sometime this week but still...

steve69au

· #19 · Jan 14, 2013

Funny about helmet prices.
I did my pre learner course and took my shoei that cost $800 some of the other learner thought i was mad spending that and were looking at only spending $200 on a helmets.
Ive seen other post on here saying all helmets are the same but after talking to a crash scene investergator I can tell you now there not .
A coffin will cost more then a good helmet

travellingtenor

· #20 · Aug 22, 2013

steve69au said:
Funny about helmet prices.
I did my pre learner course and took my shoei that cost $800 some of the other learner thought i was mad spending that and were looking at only spending $200 on a helmets.
Ive seen other post on here saying all helmets are the same but after talking to a crash scene investergator I can tell you now there not .
A coffin will cost more then a good helmet

Good thinking. Better safe than sorry.

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