Carrying a second helmet/jacket.. help please!

[DaveS]

Does anybody have any suggestions on how I can carry a second helmet and spare jacket back to base?

Its a 100 mile trip almost all motorway.
I already have a full tank bag so thats not an option. I do not want to buy any more luggage just for this one journey.

I was thinking about packing the jacket around the helmet to make it a more sturdy package and using a cargo net (possibly mankinds best ever invention!) to attach it to the rear seat.. however this would cause even more havoc with the already bad crosswinds on the M62 and I've heard horror stories of things going under the back wheels when netted to the back.

The bike is a CBR600 so hardly a tourer for luggage practicality

Thanks in advance..

..DaveS
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[code guru]

a big back pack? one that u can fit a hemet and jacket in there?
y do u need a spare helmet and jacket for anyway?

[Mister James]

A cargo net would easily do either of those items. Doing them both might require some extra thought, but should be possible. As for side winds etc, as long as you are aware of the extra luggage, it shouldn't be a problem at all.

Once you've got everything packed and secure, tug on a few bits and see how sturdy it is. If you are that concerned, simply stop on the hard shoulder every so often and reassure yourself that nothing is slipping.
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[Dark]

I would probably use a fairly large rucksack
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[thx1138]

Don't do what I used to do, spare helmet over the arm, arm through helmet.................

[Mister James]

IF using a rucksack, put the jacket in it and 'net the helmet to the bike. I'd hate to think what would happen if you had an off and landed on your back with a helmet underneath your spine....
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[DaveS]

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[Finglonga]

[chris___]

You'll be fine with a cargo net mate. I did a 100 mile trip (80 miles of M1) and had a helmet and jacket netted to the pillion seat. I folded the jacket so it was square, put the helmet on top of that and had no probs. It stretches the net quite a bit so theres no give on it to move about at all
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[DaveS]

[strag]

Another thumbs up for cargo net. I have been miles with a lid strapped on with a net without any problem whatsoever. As long as you get it nice and tight, the helmet/jacket won't move and you won't even notice it is there.
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[Finglonga]

Oh forgot...If its going to piss it down put everything into a black bin liner first to keep it dry, then net it on the bike.
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[moonym20]

Cargo Net

you cant go wrong with that, put the jacket in a rucksack or just bundle it around the helmet and cargo it.

just make sure you don't get a cheep jobbie... my free cargo net from SuperBike mag gave up the ghost on my mates bike on the way to Lincoln (very funny!) my other propper cargonet did its job happily
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[TheDonUK]

[BorderHooner]

Knox Aero Backpack rrp £29.99.

has a zip out net for a helmet, is expandable and will fit 'non bulky' two piece, gloves and boots if packed wisely.

I use mine for this purpose.

linky to a special offer £24.95 https://www.sounddistribution.co.uk/products.asp?recnumber=231

cheers
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[Raffles_Gentleman Thug]

I've done exactly what you suggested, helmet wrapped in cargo net, bungeed on and cargo netted.

I developed a nervous twitch at first, always checking it was still there til i stopped being a girl and it was fine.

Go for it.
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[kawakid]

Rucksack, just done that recently.

Took someone to the airport at rush hour.

his kit fits in rucksack .
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[akaDAVE]

Find a hitchhiker and make them wear the jacket and lid going pillion!
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[DaveS]

Cheers for all the good advice!

I think i'm going to go with the cargo net idea, unless I suddenly develop an urge to go gear shopping on sunday (which often happens when I 'accidently' ride past a bike shop on my sunday outing ) and find a decent backpack.

Still not sure about crashing with it on though

Cheers everyone..

..DaveS
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[Dom_]

A royal mail bag will fit that no problem, speak to any posties you may know, they get them for free.

[DaveS]

[mr.z]

Trouble with the backpack is its going to break your spine in a crash

What i used to do was net it down and use 2 cable ties each side if i was going far/feeling paranoid/it was windy out (like 200 odd miles via cat and fiddle in near galeforce winds )

Invest in a very strong adjustable net, you'll not regret it
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