Carrying a spare helmet?

kamikaze · May 2nd, 2011, 11:50 AM

What's the general consensus on strapping a second helmet to the helmet locks on a new gen and riding around with it? I've had a few people interested in a ride on my bike, but none of them own a helmet, so I'd have to bring one along when I pick them up. I don't plan to do hundreds of KM with a helmet strapped to the tail, but more like a 20 minute ride to pick someone up.

thanks

dubojr1 · May 2nd, 2011, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kamikaze

What's the general consensus on strapping a second helmet to the helmet locks on a new gen and riding around with it? I've had a few people interested in a ride on my bike, but none of them own a helmet, so I'd have to bring one along when I pick them up. I don't plan to do hundreds of KM with a helmet strapped to the tail, but more like a 20 minute ride to pick someone up.

thanks

I've always preferred a net to using the helmet lock just to limit the chance of paint damage with the helmet hanging off.

kamikaze · May 2nd, 2011, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dubojr1

I've always preferred a net to using the helmet lock just to limit the chance of paint damage with the helmet hanging off.

like a net to just strap it to the seat? can't think of anywhere to attach a net

caps · May 2nd, 2011, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by kamikaze

like a net to just strap it to the seat? can't think of anywhere to attach a net

rear pegs, hooks, and tail lights (or looped around tail lights back to the hooks)
stock;

with DIY fender chop;

kamikaze · May 2nd, 2011, 01:18 PM

gotcha. I don't have the factory fender anymore, so i might have to to find somewhere to hook it to the new fender eliminator

caps · May 2nd, 2011, 01:22 PM

what fender do you have?

kamikaze · May 2nd, 2011, 01:25 PM

Rumble Concepts

http://www.rumbleconcept.com/product...ails.php?id=78

caps · May 2nd, 2011, 01:51 PM

thats no problem, you still have the hooks with that kit, and use the holes on the sides (unless you have reflectors or turn signals their)

kamikaze · May 2nd, 2011, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by caps

thats no problem, you still have the hooks with that kit, and use the holes on the sides (unless you have reflectors or turn signals their)

yea, I've got the turn signals in those holes.

Yasko · May 2nd, 2011, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by caps

rear pegs, hooks, and tail lights (or looped around tail lights back to the hooks)
stock;

with DIY fender chop;

Oooo look at that white bike in the back ground...

caps · May 3rd, 2011, 07:43 AM

lol, thats Lonewolf05

Cazper · May 4th, 2011, 08:33 AM

Wouldn't that net rub more than a helmet would? It's already stretched over the rear fairings... not sure I like that any better...

dubojr1 · May 4th, 2011, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Cazper

Wouldn't that net rub more than a helmet would? It's already stretched over the rear fairings... not sure I like that any better...

The net will not harm the paint. You will have to be careful with the hooks though.

caps · May 4th, 2011, 08:38 AM

the hooks on my net have rubber covering the hooks

CZroe · May 8th, 2011, 08:27 PM

I got a net from Harbor Freight and the rubber caps on the hooks are impossible to keep on. It's ridiculous, really. They should have plasti-dipped each hook. I'm tempted to do that but the stuff ain't cheap.

Anyway, the Kawi manual says not to carry a helmet on the hooks while riding. It probably has more to do with the strap potentially getting caught in the wheel/chain or the exhaust heat ruining a helmet than it does with the helmet being unsecured or swinging against the bike.

nebraskan · May 9th, 2011, 07:42 AM

i've done it before on the left side of my bike with my girlfriends helmet, everything was A OK

the big mike · May 9th, 2011, 12:47 PM

you could put the helmet in a backpack, ride to your friend, give him/her the helmet, leave the backpack and in the end, the other way around

onizthegnome · May 15th, 2011, 11:38 PM

the hooks on my cargo net are entirely made of hard plastic. i think it was from kneedraggers or newenough

May 2nd, 2011, 11:50 AM	#1
kamikaze ex-ninjette.org guru :o Name: Trevor Location: Barrie, Ontario Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2003 SV1000 S Posts: 475	Carrying a spare helmet? What's the general consensus on strapping a second helmet to the helmet locks on a new gen and riding around with it? I've had a few people interested in a ride on my bike, but none of them own a helmet, so I'd have to bring one along when I pick them up. I don't plan to do hundreds of KM with a helmet strapped to the tail, but more like a 20 minute ride to pick someone up. thanks

May 2nd, 2011, 01:22 PM	#6
caps Sexy Beast Name: Mat Location: Tampa Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R, 2006 ZX-14, 2012 Ducati Monster Posts: A lot.	what fender do you have? __________________________________________________ 2010 Ninja 250 2006 Ninja ZX-14 ^Both Links

May 2nd, 2011, 01:51 PM	#8
caps Sexy Beast Name: Mat Location: Tampa Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R, 2006 ZX-14, 2012 Ducati Monster Posts: A lot.	thats no problem, you still have the hooks with that kit, and use the holes on the sides (unless you have reflectors or turn signals their) __________________________________________________ 2010 Ninja 250 2006 Ninja ZX-14 ^Both Links

May 3rd, 2011, 07:43 AM	#11
caps Sexy Beast Name: Mat Location: Tampa Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R, 2006 ZX-14, 2012 Ducati Monster Posts: A lot.	lol, thats Lonewolf05 __________________________________________________ 2010 Ninja 250 2006 Ninja ZX-14 ^Both Links

May 4th, 2011, 08:33 AM	#12
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	Wouldn't that net rub more than a helmet would? It's already stretched over the rear fairings... not sure I like that any better... __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

May 2nd, 2011, 01:18 PM	#5
kamikaze ex-ninjette.org guru :o Name: Trevor Location: Barrie, Ontario Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2003 SV1000 S Posts: 475	gotcha. I don't have the factory fender anymore, so i might have to to find somewhere to hook it to the new fender eliminator

May 2nd, 2011, 01:25 PM	#7
kamikaze ex-ninjette.org guru :o Name: Trevor Location: Barrie, Ontario Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2003 SV1000 S Posts: 475	Rumble Concepts http://www.rumbleconcept.com/product...ails.php?id=78

May 4th, 2011, 08:38 AM	#14
caps Sexy Beast Name: Mat Location: Tampa Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R, 2006 ZX-14, 2012 Ducati Monster Posts: A lot.	the hooks on my net have rubber covering the hooks __________________________________________________ 2010 Ninja 250 2006 Ninja ZX-14 ^Both Links

May 8th, 2011, 08:27 PM	#15
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	I got a net from Harbor Freight and the rubber caps on the hooks are impossible to keep on. It's ridiculous, really. They should have plasti-dipped each hook. I'm tempted to do that but the stuff ain't cheap. Anyway, the Kawi manual says not to carry a helmet on the hooks while riding. It probably has more to do with the strap potentially getting caught in the wheel/chain or the exhaust heat ruining a helmet than it does with the helmet being unsecured or swinging against the bike.

May 9th, 2011, 07:42 AM	#16
nebraskan ninjette.org member Name: John Location: Nebraska Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250 Posts: 67	i've done it before on the left side of my bike with my girlfriends helmet, everything was A OK __________________________________________________ "Milk is for babies. When you grow up you have to drink beer." -- Arnold Schwarzenegger

May 9th, 2011, 12:47 PM	#17
the big mike ninjette.org sage Name: Michael Location: Belgium Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, Fazer8 Posts: 580	you could put the helmet in a backpack, ride to your friend, give him/her the helmet, leave the backpack and in the end, the other way around

May 15th, 2011, 11:38 PM	#18
onizthegnome certified newbie Name: oniz Location: north carolina Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250r blue Posts: 127	the hooks on my cargo net are entirely made of hard plastic. i think it was from kneedraggers or newenough __________________________________________________ locktite ALL the things!!!

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