What is the point...

[Arfdog]

...Of a helmet lock.

Quick release or double D helmets cannot be safely locked up to a bike with a helmet lock, can they? Can't a would-be helmet pillager simply undo the straps?

[JGY6000]

i think you will find the lock goes through the visor opening and around the chin guard

[Whosthedaddy]

A helmet lock has a similar bolt action to a disc lock, but instead of fastening through the disc, it goes though the metal D ring and keeps the helmet with the bike and off of the floor.
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[jay_666]

You could buy a small cable lock, and put it round the chin piece and round some part solid on the bike ??
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[flame220]

When buying a new lid recently I flatly refused to buy a lid on the grounds of it having a quick release mechanism.... maybe Im old & ill informed but I am happy with the fibreglass lid with a pair of D rings on the chin strap.
Should I want to leave it on one of my bikes I could because the helmet lock works with a conventional D ring setup ( I would never leave my lid unattended though, all it needs is a minor knock to render it effectively bolloxed!
Get the chin strap you are comfortable with but never leave your lid unattended
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[Aikman666]

I never use the helmet lock unless im surrounded by other bikes (usually at knockhill) and use said way of attatching it by the D-ring. However ive since bought a new Shark RSF2 Vision which uses the quick release system so im a bit miffed as to what i can do...it might fit through the opening in the male connector
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[Rob]

I find it incredible that anyone uses a Helmet lock.

It is one bit of kit that can really save your life and people are willing to just leave them anywhere not knowing what is going to happen to them. You see scooters all the time with their helmet on the road chained to the wheel!

People don't seem to realise just how fragile a helmet is, one big knock and it's useless.

I for one always want to keep it with me to keep an eye on what's happening to it!
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[Mr.Everready]

[Mr.Everready]

Sometimes you can't just carry your helmet around Rob. It's only very rarely that I lock mine up but I have no reservations about doing it.
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[Aikman666]

Bah! I dont lock up my helmet enough to warrant buying something for it, i think ive locked it up twice in the entire time ive had the bike. And you got to remember the RX doesnt have any storage...if it did the contents would probably loose me 10mph off top end
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[edd]

I always worry that if someone does manage to steal my bike, they will only need a knife to get a helmet (admittedly it would be useless in an accident but to passers by they will then appear normal. An opportunist theif wouldnt have a lid otherwise, and without one he would be noticed riding down the street by everyone (including the police)
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