Helmet locks. Really?

[Denny B.]

I find that if I try to use the helmet locks under the seat ('14RT) that the seat won't lock down. Is it just me?

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

WEAK POINT

I find that if I try to use the helmet locks under the seat ('14RT) that the seat won't lock down. Is it just me?

NO :thumbup:

 

[jcthorne]

Yep. They are useless.

 

[Bob Denman]

Hi Guyver!
Here's one that I just KNOW you can do something about! :thumbup:
What we need, is a loop of cable that can be run through the helmet's D-rings, and hooked over the "locks".
If it was long enough to allow the helmet to rest on either the rider or passenger floorboards... :2thumbs:

 

[ValCruzSpyder]

Have you tried the frunk?

My wife and I have the ST-1 Hybrids, and the two of them fit nicely in the frunk...even with the removable jaw pieces connected. Just a thought.

 

[Chupaca]

As I see it..!!

you need some adapters or extensions for them to work...I think it was an afterthought but good pitch having helmet locks...:gaah:

 

[Blue Star]

Might be the strap length

I find that if I try to use the helmet locks under the seat ('14RT) that the seat won't lock down. Is it just me?

I think it depends on the helmet strap. I could use the helmet lock with my half helmet, or my wife's full-face helmet. Yet, could not with my full-face helmet. It was this way for both the 2012 and 2014 RT. I have to admit I had not measured the straps to see what the difference in length is. Also, for the helmets that fit with the locks I noticed it did not matter what side I uses.

 

[MarkLawson]

Hi Guyver!
Here's one that I just KNOW you can do something about! :thumbup:
What we need, is a loop of cable that can be run through the helmet's D-rings, and hooked over the "locks".
If it was long enough to allow the helmet to rest on either the rider or passenger floorboards... :2thumbs:

Sorry, but that won't work. If the helmet is not tight against the saddle, you can raise it up enough to get enough slack to un-loop the loop from the helmet lock under the saddle. I tried what you suggested a few years ago & thought I had a slick answer to the problem. It failed the Can-I-get-the-helmet-without-unlatching-the-seat-test.

 

[Denny B.]

They won't even work with my halfy.
I'm surprised they use this as a selling feature. They are a joke.

 

[Bob Denman]

Sorry, but that won't work. If the helmet is not tight against the saddle, you can raise it up enough to get enough slack to un-loop the loop from the helmet lock under the saddle. I tried what you suggested a few years ago & thought I had a slick answer to the problem. It failed the Can-I-get-the-helmet-without-unlatching-the-seat-test.

:gaah: Thanks for trying! :thumbup:

But...
What if the loop was cut out of a piece of metal, and JUST large enough to fit down onto those hooks?
Would that help? ray:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

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:gaah: Thanks for trying! :thumbup:

But...
What if the loop was cut out of a piece of metal, and JUST large enough to fit down onto those hooks?
Would that help? ray:

:agree::yes::yes::yes:..........For you Bob ....I'm on it............I have also been frustrated those useless things .......:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:....Mikeguyver:2excited:

 

[Bob Denman]

MikeGuyver's on it... :yes::dg1::dg2:
I wonder what he'll come up with? :shocked:

 

[oldguyinTX]

Even my old 1976 Honda 750 Super Sport had 2 very functional helmet hooks under the locking seat. This was on a bike that if I remember correctly cost $1,00.00 new. You would think that on a $30K machine they could have figured something out that would work when all the storage compartments are full. :lecturef_smilie::gaah:

 

[Blue Star]

You could always use this lock

 

[oldguyinTX]

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You could always use this lock

Great idea! They could be useful in other situations as well.

 

[Purple Guy]

I put on a Helmet Guardian, Love It!

http://static.twisted-throttle.net/...d0a14ec004b76332fd2427e3099/p/h/php0jGdar.jpg

 

[Vidman]

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You could always use this lock

Might help deter tampering/sitting on the bike.

 

[Dan_Ashley]

I use a bicycle cable and a padlock. I loop it throug the D rings and the rear seat hand holds.

 

[Jim&Teresa]

Helmet Guardian for us too!

We have used the Helmet Guardian locks on both of our Spyder RT Limited's. :thumbup: The BRP design has a lot to be desired! nojoke We have Nolan helmets and utilize the helmet "T" extension when using the Helmet Guardian locks. Just need to be a little careful when hanging the helmet on the exhaust side so it doesn't touch the exhaust!

Here's a couple of pics:

 

[PW2013STL]

MikeGuyver's on it... :yes::dg1::dg2:
I wonder what he'll come up with? :shocked:

:agree: Looking forward to seeing the pictures of what he comes up with :thumbup: