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How do you secure your helmet when parked?
Has anyone come up with another way of securing helmets besides placing them in the frunk or the cable lock through the passenger grab rails?
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There's a new vendor with bar end locks - look @ the Home Page.
Since I only use a 1/2 helmet, mine goes in one of the saddlebags.
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Originally Posted by Dragonrider
There's a new vendor with bar end locks - look @ the Home Page.
Since I only use a 1/2 helmet, mine goes in one of the saddlebags.
Lidlox
http://lidlox.com/products/copy-of-l...r-spyder-black
Last edited by Highwayman2013; 03-20-2015 at 09:03 AM.
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http://lidlox.com/ is a sponsor.
Some folks have http://www.helmetguardian.com/
I use a cable through the grips. Setting the helmets on the seat also discourages onlookers from violating the Spyder while parked, IMO.
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I simply place mine on the rear seat between trunk and backrest. No locks no tie downs. Never had a problem for 60+ years but then again if I do it is an excuse to buy a new one. Yes I ride with an expensive helmet. (Arai)
Jack
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Originally Posted by Highwayman2013
Looks like a good idea... Anything else. These have to wait til Christmas lol.
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On my Harley or Goldwing I just hung it on handlebars or left on the seat and never had any problems with them being bothered. Found the special locks etc. a nuisance. Real new to Spyder but doubt there will be any problem there either. If so will make adjustments as needed.
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Nothing original here... Mine gets frunked, and the Missus throws hers in the right rear storage compartment.
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Originally Posted by Gator37
On my Harley or Goldwing I just hung it on handlebars or left on the seat and never had any problems with them being bothered. Found the special locks etc. a nuisance. Real new to Spyder but doubt there will be any problem there either. If so will make adjustments as needed.
One thing I've observed in nearly 3 years of having a spyder: people that would not think of touching anything Harley/other 2 wheels, somehow think it's ok to make themselves at home on a spyder.
We now have His and Hers Spyders!
Current Spyder: White 2015 F3-S SE6
His Spyder: White 2015 F3 SE6
Previous Spyder: 2012 RT Limited SE5 -- 30,300 miles
Previous rides: Kawasaki & Honda
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Let's see..!!
our vendor/sponsors have several. I have seen the bar end locks, license plate lock, under the seat clips (not great on the panels) and the cable locks. most bike shops sell simple helmet locks that you can attach wherever you find the space. I am not happy hanging my helmet upsidedown (birds happen etc).
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Originally Posted by vondalyn
One thing I've observed in nearly 3 years of having a spyder: people that would not think of touching anything Harley/other 2 wheels, somehow think it's ok to make themselves at home on a spyder.
Have to do a little discouragement in that area I guess.
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Originally Posted by vondalyn
One thing I've observed in nearly 3 years of having a spyder: people that would not think of touching anything Harley/other 2 wheels, somehow think it's ok to make themselves at home on a spyder.
I've not experienced that, but I do see several others here reporting that problem. Wonder why that is.
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I put my Nolan N-104 in the frunk on day trips - when touring and the frunk is full, I use a "T-Lock" and a cable lock to connect it to the backrest . . . only takes a minute of my time and is worth it to me.
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Originally Posted by Bob Denman
The uniqueness of the vehicle attracts the inquisitive...
Unfortunately; nobody ever taught them to look only with their eyes...
My husband tells a funny story about a time that he took my RT over Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park to Grand Lake one day while I was at work. He stopped at the visitor's center near the top for a nature break. The motorcycle parking spaces are near the visitor center/bathrooms/souvenir shop/cafe. I guess he had just gotten off and was putting stuff away to run to the bathroom when a tour bus full of foreign tourists pulled up the lane next to the motorcycle parking and opened its doors to let them off. They all got off and lined up to try and sit on the Spyder like it was part of the tour. He had a hard time explaining to them that it was his wife's and she barely let him ride it, so no, they can't sit on it. He ended up having to leave and find a different nature stop.
We now have His and Hers Spyders!
Current Spyder: White 2015 F3-S SE6
His Spyder: White 2015 F3 SE6
Previous Spyder: 2012 RT Limited SE5 -- 30,300 miles
Previous rides: Kawasaki & Honda
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I added Kuryakyn ISO handlebar grips and Kuryakyn helmet locks to the ends.
If you do not want to add grips, there is a vendor here that sells helmet locks for the stock handlebar grips.
http://store.valueaccessories.net/he...nisogrips.aspx
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Bob
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I have a full face ( ZOX) helmet it goes in the frunk/ or in the saddle bag when I go for long day trips, and when I am at work, and doing errands. No Problems
When I can I do park my spyder where it is visible or near other motorcycles. Deanna
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helmet lock
It depends where we are if we lock or not , at $600 bucks a pop I just don't feel smart leaving it just laying on the seat in a parking lot in LA , but up on a scenic lookout in the Rockies is a different story , when I do lock I use a cable through the back hand grips .
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Originally Posted by jaherbst
I simply place mine on the rear seat between trunk and backrest. No locks no tie downs. Never had a problem for 60+ years but then again if I do it is an excuse to buy a new one. Yes I ride with an expensive helmet. (Arai)
Jack
I learned last year at SpyderFest how foolish it was for me to leave mine on the saddle at the host motel. I found myself parked until Pitbull brought me a loaner. I wear a 3XL (& larger), so the 2XL loaner would hardly go on, but I managed until I found something I could wear to get me back home to Georgia. I then ordered a 4XL replacement plus another J&M headset & cord. $500 later I was set.
No longer will I leave my helmet out for someone to take, nor will I boast about it either.
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I am also in the camp where I do not use any type of helmet lock. It does depend where and when, as to whether or not I leave it on the seat or put it out of sight in the frunk or saddle bags.
I would not leave my helmet out when going into the big towns, Anchorage, Fairanks, Wasilla. Other places, the bike is usually visible from where I am--just in case.
We have Nolan's with communicators attached, so the helmets would be a good haul if they were to get snarffed.
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IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
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I did it the old way in the frunk and trunk until I got Lidlox. They work great and look good.
http://lidlox.com/products/copy-of-l...r-spyder-black
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I describe with pictures of how I made a way to secure my helmet outside of my frunk. The helmet part is after the bag part just scroll down.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...930#post940930
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I have a pair of Lidlox and they work well. If I'm alone, I can put my modular helmet in the frunk (it won't fit in any other compartment). When my wife is with me - also a modular helmet - and/or there is luggage, we need more. The Lidlox are quick, easy and cool pieces of engineering.
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