new helmet lock ... anyone bought it?

zeroth · April 7th, 2009, 08:48 AM

Just read a few days ago on Clutch & Chrome of a new helmet lock:
http://www.helmetsecure.com/

Has anyone purchased it and used it? Or does anyone know of any similar products out there? It looks like a good idea, especially since the built-in lock on my '05 requires careful balancing of my helmet on the passenger peg so it doesn't sit against the exhaust and melt! (It's also more finicky to use.)

Thanks!

RMLegacy · April 7th, 2009, 11:54 AM

Looks nice and much better than the stock one. Wish it came in black though.

Snake · April 7th, 2009, 01:23 PM

Only problem I see is that we dont have a bar in the middle to mount it to.

Cali619 · April 7th, 2009, 02:46 PM

save your money and just get a combination cable lock to run through your helmet and jacket.

miks · April 7th, 2009, 07:04 PM

Combo locks should do the same job as that, but at a fraction of the price.

dyeclan · April 9th, 2009, 04:49 AM

I bought a long hasp Master Lock for about 12 bucks and just run it through my D-loop and the left passenger peg bracket. Helmet can hang on the peg to take weight off the D-loop. It's worked fine, it's small and the price was right.

Yasko · November 28th, 2010, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cali619

save your money and just get a combination cable lock to run through your helmet and jacket.

Can you post a photo?

I'll have to give it a try.

Memengkamatis · November 28th, 2010, 10:14 PM

Just buy a long shank Master padlock; set your helmet on the passenger seat, run the shank thru the helmet d-ring and grab rail and you're done. Be careful that the helmet don't fall while you're doing this before the lock is applied. Ride safe you'al.

AL

wyckedflesh · November 29th, 2010, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake

Only problem I see is that we dont have a bar in the middle to mount it to.

There is a version that replaces your center bolt for the top clamp.

The 15" cable is long enough to slip through the sleeve of a summer weight jacket and still attach through the D-Ring.

Sailariel · November 30th, 2010, 06:41 AM

It's really nice--albeit a touch pricey. A cable with built in combination lock--available in most bicycle shops woud do just as well. Storage could be an issue. I kept mine under the seat. There was a chap around here who had a ZX6R who found a clever solution. He put a Velcro strap on one of his windscreen screws. He then hangs the coiled cable inside the fairing with the Velcro strap.

johnjohn · November 30th, 2010, 07:06 AM

Just get a bolt lock for a long gun. Cheap and if you are in the states they give them free when you license up for game.

addy126 · December 2nd, 2010, 08:18 PM

U show me any cable reliant type lock that can't be cut with bolt cutters and I'll show you........ well I dunno cuz I've never seen cable locks that can't be cut! I pass on all those gadgety type cables.

johnjohn · December 3rd, 2010, 08:03 AM

Just like anything, it can be defeated. Just slows them down a bit. If people want it they can get it whether by bolt cutters, freezing and hammer blows or portable grinders. Got insurance, if not get it! Then again leave your helmet loose, I might need a replacement sometime. lol

Memengkamatis · December 3rd, 2010, 10:02 AM

It's just to keep honest people honest and bratty kids from getting their hands on your stuff. Just like the people who install the "Club" on their steering wheel. Attaching bolt cutter immune tempered steel to what??? hard rubber steering wheel...DUH ! So carry your skid lid and when guys ask; tell 'em it's your purse...

Meng...

April 7th, 2009, 08:48 AM	#1
zeroth weekend rider Name: JC Location: Central IL Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '05 Ninja 250 Posts: 87	new helmet lock ... anyone bought it? Just read a few days ago on Clutch & Chrome of a new helmet lock: http://www.helmetsecure.com/ Has anyone purchased it and used it? Or does anyone know of any similar products out there? It looks like a good idea, especially since the built-in lock on my '05 requires careful balancing of my helmet on the passenger peg so it doesn't sit against the exhaust and melt! (It's also more finicky to use.) Thanks!

April 7th, 2009, 07:04 PM	#5
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Combo locks should do the same job as that, but at a fraction of the price. __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

November 28th, 2010, 10:14 PM	#8
Memengkamatis ninjette.org member Name: AL Location: west new york Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): ex250r, vulcan 800b, k1200r Posts: 40	Helmet Lock Just buy a long shank Master padlock; set your helmet on the passenger seat, run the shank thru the helmet d-ring and grab rail and you're done. Be careful that the helmet don't fall while you're doing this before the lock is applied. Ride safe you'al. AL

November 30th, 2010, 06:41 AM	#10
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	It's really nice--albeit a touch pricey. A cable with built in combination lock--available in most bicycle shops woud do just as well. Storage could be an issue. I kept mine under the seat. There was a chap around here who had a ZX6R who found a clever solution. He put a Velcro strap on one of his windscreen screws. He then hangs the coiled cable inside the fairing with the Velcro strap. __________________________________________________ Ninjette, Sold. New Bike: 2010 Honda NT-700V/VA, 73 Honda 550, 74 Honda 550

December 3rd, 2010, 10:02 AM	#14
Memengkamatis ninjette.org member Name: AL Location: west new york Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): ex250r, vulcan 800b, k1200r Posts: 40	New helmet lock... It's just to keep honest people honest and bratty kids from getting their hands on your stuff. Just like the people who install the "Club" on their steering wheel. Attaching bolt cutter immune tempered steel to what??? hard rubber steering wheel...DUH ! So carry your skid lid and when guys ask; tell 'em it's your purse... Meng...

April 7th, 2009, 11:54 AM	#2
RMLegacy ninjette.org member Name: Dan Location: CO Join Date: Sep 2008 Motorcycle(s): 07 250R Posts: 19	Looks nice and much better than the stock one. Wish it came in black though.

April 7th, 2009, 01:23 PM	#3
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Only problem I see is that we dont have a bar in the middle to mount it to.

April 7th, 2009, 02:46 PM	#4
Cali619 Giggity Giggity Name: Ryam Location: San Diego Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250R aka Hiryu Posts: 481	save your money and just get a combination cable lock to run through your helmet and jacket.

April 9th, 2009, 04:49 AM	#6
dyeclan Scooter Trash No0b Name: Frank Location: Cleveland Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 EX250R 'Gears of War' Theme Bike, ZG DB screen, cowl, progrips. Posts: 73	I bought a long hasp Master Lock for about 12 bucks and just run it through my D-loop and the left passenger peg bracket. Helmet can hang on the peg to take weight off the D-loop. It's worked fine, it's small and the price was right.

November 30th, 2010, 07:06 AM	#11
johnjohn ninjette.org member Name: John Location: Caledonia, Ontario, Canada Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): Honda, Buell, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha Posts: 170	Just get a bolt lock for a long gun. Cheap and if you are in the states they give them free when you license up for game.

December 2nd, 2010, 08:18 PM	#12
addy126 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: addy126 Location: Tx Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki N-250 + '09 Vulcan 900 Classic Lt Posts: A lot.	U show me any cable reliant type lock that can't be cut with bolt cutters and I'll show you........ well I dunno cuz I've never seen cable locks that can't be cut! I pass on all those gadgety type cables.

December 3rd, 2010, 08:03 AM	#13
johnjohn ninjette.org member Name: John Location: Caledonia, Ontario, Canada Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): Honda, Buell, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha Posts: 170	Just like anything, it can be defeated. Just slows them down a bit. If people want it they can get it whether by bolt cutters, freezing and hammer blows or portable grinders. Got insurance, if not get it! Then again leave your helmet loose, I might need a replacement sometime. lol

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