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Jamesg
| | Posted on Friday, March 14, 2008 - 09:00 pm: | 
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I try to keep the top box empty or nearly so in order to have someplace to secure the helmet. |
Michael1
| | Posted on Friday, March 14, 2008 - 10:53 pm: |
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I either stuff mine in a side case (top case carries my spare belt, tools, spare shield, hat, extra gloves, liners etc...
Or I just toss it over a mirror...or I latch it on the clutch side handlerbar. WIth the stock hand guards it was easy. Just unlatch the end and slide it on. Now with the Cycra's... it's a bit harder. but it's also a Nolan, so it has that funky ratcheting strap. |
Bobr
| | Posted on Friday, March 21, 2008 - 03:16 pm: |
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Quote from the parts guy at the local kahowazukiya shop when I asked him what he thought about the drop it/replace it rule: "When I get a new helmet I go out and throw it on the pavement a few times just to get it over with." After that I guess it doesn't matter where you hang it. |
Hoon
| | Posted on Friday, March 21, 2008 - 04:11 pm: |
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Hahaha.
Last w/end was in too public a place (and too wet)to leave the helmets on the bikes.
It's UKBEGs 10th anniversary do tomorrow so I'll endeavour to get some shots again but they're forecasting snow/sleet so I doubt many will ride there,let alone leave their helmets on the bikes. |
Bertotti
| | Posted on Saturday, March 22, 2008 - 08:48 am: |
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In South Dakota I see more riders without then with. I have never seen someone put a helmet on the footpeg. Mine goes on a mirror, in the top or side case, or on the lock depending on circumstances. I also sometimes put it on the triple tail.
(Message edited by bertotti on March 25, 2008) |
Hoon
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 25, 2008 - 11:39 pm: |
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Here we go,a few people rode to the anniversary do and one couple kindly left their helmets locked with a cable lock on the mirrors of their Uly:
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Sekalilgai
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 11:54 pm: |
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Hoon
Here's another informal survey (scroll right...)
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Tindjin
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - 08:58 pm: |
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You know those cable locks that come with pistols in the US? Yup perfect for a quick lock onto the handlebars or any other loop. Because they are coated in plastic so they don't scratch your gun they also don't cause a problem with your paint on the bike or helmet. |
Hoon
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - 09:32 pm: |
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Nice one Sek,
That panoramic shot is cool. |
Xbimmer
| | Posted on Thursday, April 17, 2008 - 12:40 am: |
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You know those cable locks that come with pistols in the US? Yup perfect for a quick lock onto the handlebars or any other loop. Because they are coated in plastic so they don't scratch your gun they also don't cause a problem with your paint on the bike or helmet.
I've thought about that myself, and you can buy them keyed-alike in packs IIRC.
Usually we carry our lids around with us unless the sidecases are empty, or one locked to the standard lock if I have the patience at the time.
Couple of weeks ago I saw a laptop locker at Best Buy. Combo lock and 3' of light cable, self-contained with a reel. I know it's probably defeatable but I've been using it only in public places when our whereabouts aren't really evident.
I like the license plate frame dual-lock devices I've seen also. Pretty expensive though, but maybe because the ones I've seen are in BMW shops. |
Dustmann
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 - 01:14 pm: |
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I hang mine in various places. I also have a Nolan with quick release chinstrap. Sometimes I snap it onto the passenger handles, sometimes I hang it from the rear passenger pegs (pointed up) or the passenger peg heel guard works pretty well too. |
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