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helmet lock
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dltang
Very Handy Member
When I don't have room in my trunk and I don't feel safe leaving the helmet on my mirror I have a bike cable combination lock. I have run it through my coat sleeve and helmet onto the grab bars. I have locked both bjt's and my helmets to the grab bars with it and it coils up and goes back in my trunk when not in use. I already had it here but for $20 or less, it is an easy and convenient way to lock things up.
Barbwire
New member
Helmet Lock
I just bought a Spyder and I have a Helmet Lock from MBL Innovations. It fits perfect on the Spyder and doesn't interfere with anything. It is just a pin made out of stainless steel and it comes with a Master Lock that allows you to secure your helmet to the handlebar. I have used this lock on several bikes previously and it works great.
You can get them at www.mblinnovations.com.
I just bought a Spyder and I have a Helmet Lock from MBL Innovations. It fits perfect on the Spyder and doesn't interfere with anything. It is just a pin made out of stainless steel and it comes with a Master Lock that allows you to secure your helmet to the handlebar. I have used this lock on several bikes previously and it works great.
You can get them at www.mblinnovations.com.
bjt
Very Helpful Member
billclemen
New member
Helmet Lock
I have the helmet lock that mounts at the rear tag. Works fine but because the tag is so near the ground the helmet can contact the pavement and get scratched. Think I'll get the helmet lock mentioned in this series of posts.
I have the helmet lock that mounts at the rear tag. Works fine but because the tag is so near the ground the helmet can contact the pavement and get scratched. Think I'll get the helmet lock mentioned in this series of posts.
effgjamis
Ride Forrest Ride!
Biker
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I live in a state that doesn't require you to wear helmets but, I do anyway. Just my preference. I would just set the helmet on my seat and walk away. No one every bothered it. But there are a lot of bad guys out there so it's best to keep the "Honest people Honest." The bad guys are going to take it no matter how you have it locked. Let's put it this way, it can't hurt. After buying a new full face helmet, I decided to buy a cable and string it through the chin strap loops and lock it. Just make sure you set the helmet upright just in case it rains. :2thumbs:
smokster
New member
Try this with the Kewlmetal rack
redspyderlady
New member
I like this idea. Especially being able to lock the coat too.
wyliec
New member
Do you know of any reason that these won't work on the throttle side? I ride 2 up, which is why I ask. I have to guess the thread size is the same on both sides.
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
What thread size? There is no brake handle clamp to replace a bolt on, unless you have added a hand brake.
-Scotty
wyliec
New member
You don't have 2 screws on the mount where the kill switch, emergency flasher switch and start button are? Are you saying that the peg/post can't be located there?
I see now that it won't work. The screws/bolts are different length and thread size.
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SpyderRider2492
New member
I saw this one today in Cycle World and it looks well made and of course expensive, but so are our helmets. If this can be fitted to our :spyder:in other places than the bars ? it would be great, the cable goes through the chin bar making it very secure. This company is out of San Fransisco CA and the web address is
http://www.helmetsecure.com/
Its worth a look, and I might order one too.
Lowflyingowl
Member
I use a retracting cable lock from Aerostich/Riderwarehouse that stays in the trunk until I need it -- It loops thru any number of helmets ( it extends to about 3') , through the grab bars, and then retracts so no extra cable is hanging around.
http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/Retractable-Cable-Lock-p-18442.html
http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/Retractable-Cable-Lock-p-18442.html
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
Good alternative to the PacSafe retractables. I love these retractable cable locks. They will fit in your pocket or a small pouch in your tank bag or trunk, yet will secure multiple helmets, riding gear, or all of the above. Thanks for the link.
-Scotty
LittleJohn
New member
I use one almost identical to this. It was designed as a "snowboard" or backpack lock. I got it at one of the local sporting goods stores. orks good! Dont have to worry about a key since its a combination lock.
As stated above, if somone REALLTY wants what youve locked up with it, they could get it, but isnt that true of most locking devices?
SpyderByter
New member
I went online looking for a cable type helmet lock, but the shipping was as much as the lock. I visited all the local motorcycle stores in the area. No luck.
I finally found an alternative at Home Depot. The cable is too thick to pass through D rings on the helmet, but will work for a full face or modular helmet by passing it through the shield area and locking it to the back rest or grab bars.
It coils up nice and has a combo as opposed to a key. (I am bad with keys) I made a sticker with the combo and stuck it inside the hood off the trunk in case I forget it. Anyway it is sturdy, cheap and readily available. I think I paid about $5.
Hope this helps,
Mark
I finally found an alternative at Home Depot. The cable is too thick to pass through D rings on the helmet, but will work for a full face or modular helmet by passing it through the shield area and locking it to the back rest or grab bars.
It coils up nice and has a combo as opposed to a key. (I am bad with keys) I made a sticker with the combo and stuck it inside the hood off the trunk in case I forget it. Anyway it is sturdy, cheap and readily available. I think I paid about $5.
Hope this helps,
Mark
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