Securing a Helmet

[dbrick]

It was easy to secure my helmet on the RS: pop off the rear seat, loop a short, plastic-covered wire cable around the chin bar, secure to the built-in hook, put seat back. The helmet sat on the top of the saddlebag.

The R is more challenging. The seat's fussier to R&R (and seems like the lock cylinder's down in a tunnel), and there's no hook. Even if there were, I'm not sure there's clearance between the seat and the bodywork to pass a cable. I'm not enamored of another lock, whether clamped to a frame rail or sitting behind the license plate.

Any other solutions? Do the saddlebags (I should get them next week) hold a full-face helmet?

[Caol]

I don't use a hook/loop either, with the R12R, however, the saddle bags will swallow a full face helmet, no problem.

Kyle

[xprof]

Yes, as we all will tell you, both the cases will swallow a helmet. For the times I am without case, I installed a standard helmet lock, about $20, on the frame on the right side. And there are several products that incorporate one or even two locks into a license plate holder. The R is not as convenient in this regard as my last bike either, but it's a really minor consideration.

[boxerpaul]

I've been using a Helmet Guardian for about 2 years now. It works well.

[lewellen]

I've been using a Helmet Guardian for about 2 years now. It works well.

+1 on the Helmet Guardian. Here's a link: http://ascycles.com/detail.aspx?ID=1621

Makes me a popular guy when I ride with friends ... apparently helmet locks are getting rarer.

Good roads,

- Lewellen

[eduardobelmonte]

I use a U lock and a plastic covered cable.
I put the U lock embracing the chin bar of the helmet and I pass the cable through any bar of the bike's frame making a loop returning to the U lock.
Then I close the U lock.
I have a back rest, so I position the helmet on top of it, so it's secure and safe from falling down.

The U lock I use is one of those used for securing bicycles.
Of course it's not that strong and resistant, but it works fine.
If I were using it to secure the bike, a stronger one would be needed.
I mean I use it when leaving the bike at daylight in a parking lot or similar situation.

When not in use I pass the U lock through the spiral formed by the cable, and then close it and store in the side bags.

This U lock is big enough so it can secure two helmets at the same time, which I do all the time.

[redwing]

I went to Home Depot ... the motorcycle section... and got a 24 inch (12 inches would have been better) length of cable with a plastic cover ... crimped a loop in both ends. I loop the cable under the handlebars between the risers through the full face helmet...I use an inexpensive lock for the looped ends.
Total .. $6.00 with crimps...
However a setup like this only protects against an opportunist thief. Probably if I had a $1000.00 helmet... with electronics and stuff... I would have a better setup. Mine costs $200.00 and after 18 months ... smells a little. a Bell Apex

A big plus is keeping the helmet outside while I'm inside (movies ... restaurants )... because coming out of the AC into the humidity usually fogs my glasses and would the visor.

Good you're getting the bags.

Robert

[rockbottom]

I put a Helmet Secure on the frame for the times when my cases are full.

http://helmetsecure.com/

[fastdogs2]

I use one of these, when my side cases are full:

http://www.bikebone.com/page/BBSC/PROD/ONGUARD/53-5063

It won't deter the professional thief, but adds a degree of protection against the mischievous, while you are in a restaurant for lunch, etc.

Bill

[ka5ysy]

Pacsafe Lidsafe. Works great, protective and very secure. Also makes a great helmet bag for travel.

http://www.pacsafe.com/www/index.php?_r ... tail&id=27

[dbrick]

Thanks for all the suggestions. You've expanded my horizons.

WARNING: TEST RIDING THE R1200R IS HAZARDOUS TO YOUR FINANCES

You are so right!