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jeffyjeff |
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jeffyjeff World Chat Champion
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Posted: 07:03 - 15 Jan 2024 Post subject: Seeking recommendations on a quality helmet lock |
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I would like to know if any riders on this forum can recommend a quality helmet lock. I just acquired a BMW G310R, and was disappointed that there is no provision for me to attach my helmet to the bike. I am aware that there is a risk to leaving my helmet attached to the bike any time it is parked in a public area, but I would at least like to secure it rather than drape it over a mirror, Harley rider style.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53464842956_04c5f08cba_w.jpg
I have one of these on my YBR, but it is a bit flimsy, in my opinion. Better than nothing, to be sure, but I'm hoping to find a better option.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53465156904_2b39566c6f_w.jpg
This one looks more robust, and has the added benefit of motorcycle theft deterrent; but I prefer something I can bolt to the bike. It almost looks like you could work the lock over the ball end of the clutch lever, and that would render the lock useless.
The factory helmet lock on the R1150R was really slick - nothing beats factory. Anyone here have a good suggestion? ____________________ History shows again and again how nature points out the folly of men - BOC |
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A100man |
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A100man World Chat Champion
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Posted: 10:50 - 15 Jan 2024 Post subject: Re: Seeking recommendations on a quality helmet lock |
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jeffyjeff wrote: | I would like to know if any riders on this forum can recommend a quality helmet lock. I just acquired a BMW G310R, and was disappointed that there is no provision for me to attach my helmet to the bike. I am aware that there is a risk to leaving my helmet attached to the bike any time it is parked in a public area, but I would at least like to secure it rather than drape it over a mirror, Harley rider style.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53464842956_04c5f08cba_w.jpg
I have one of these on my YBR, but it is a bit flimsy, in my opinion. Better than nothing, to be sure, but I'm hoping to find a better option.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53465156904_2b39566c6f_w.jpg
This one looks more robust, and has the added benefit of motorcycle theft deterrent; but I prefer something I can bolt to the bike. It almost looks like you could work the lock over the ball end of the clutch lever, and that would render the lock useless.
The factory helmet lock on the R1150R was really slick - nothing beats factory. Anyone here have a good suggestion? |
Anything you buy is only ever going to be a deterrant to a walk by casual thief, nothing will stop a determined one. With this in mind option 2 above seems fair enough. ____________________ Now: A100, GT250A, XJ598, FZ750
Then: Fizz, RS200, KL250, XJ550, Laverda Alpina, XJ600, FZS600 |
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Tierbirdy Spanner Monkey
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Posted: 22:29 - 19 Jan 2024 Post subject: |
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https://i.imgur.com/7LZyIuR.png
I just use one of these, looped between the chin of the helmet and the handlebar yoke or pillion handles.
Quick easy and lightweight. Long enough to go through a jacket arm too if its hot and I cant be bothered carrying my jacket for a walk through town.
If someones gonna go through the hassle of cutting that off then nothing is gonna stop them. And probably better than the OEM types that just have a slot for your helmet D rings because they just have to cut the strap to get it off. Sure it makes the helmet useless but the kind of scrote who nicks a helmet is either to pose with it ragging his 2 stroke fart machine round a council estate and doesnt care, or stick it on FB marketplace for a quick tenner and not care. |
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