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How do you secure your helmet when parked?

elkk

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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?
 
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.
 


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
 
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.
 
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.
 
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). :thumbup:
 
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.
 
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. :dontknow:
 
Helmet Guardian works for us..

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!

Also, we use the travel cover and place helmets on seat when raining - works well...nobody knows they're there and never had a problem.

http://www.helmetguardian.com/index.htm

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I've not experienced that, but I do see several others here reporting that problem. Wonder why that is. :dontknow:

The uniqueness of the vehicle attracts the inquisitive... :D
Unfortunately; nobody ever taught them to look only with their eyes... :banghead:
 
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.
 
The uniqueness of the vehicle attracts the inquisitive... :D
Unfortunately; nobody ever taught them to look only with their eyes... :banghead:
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.
 
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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I bought this lock ($6.40) to secure my helmet on trips... goes thru the D ring and around the backrest bracket...

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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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