Helmet loop / lock

Xorro · August 26th, 2009, 02:13 AM

Is there a loop/lock under the pillion seat to secure a lid to?

I had the seat off yesterday to fit the Kriega tail pack, but didn't notice anywhere to attach a helmet to?

However, I did notice a U shaped indentation - maybe there is an optional extra of an underseat lock?

Xorro · August 26th, 2009, 03:19 AM

In answer to my own question about the helment loop, I found the answer on (shock) another forum: http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/fo...745-post8.html

Still intruiged about the U-shaped indentation.

TrueFaith · August 26th, 2009, 04:37 AM

Yes, there is a helmet attachment, but it is pretty much junk and difficult to use.

ScorpionNinja · August 26th, 2009, 08:32 AM

also ill note, the 08-09 250R's stock helmet holder Rightside (bikes right) Hook/Loop DOESNT work as good or easy for a 2nd or passenger helmet holder!

Leftside hook works better/easier for some odd reason!

BTW, does anyone have a link to a Great Priced,Well Made HELMET LOCK that works for our 250Rs? a member posted one from a Jap website... im NOT gonna order 1 from china/japan with my credit card. Im curious for a local or neightoring state taht sells a good one! my stealership dont have any, nor magicracing, and other shops around here

CZroe · August 29th, 2009, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by TrueFaith

Yes, there is a helmet attachment, but it is pretty much junk and difficult to use.

Difficult? I'm off the bike with bars locked, tank bag removed, gloves off,* Bluetooth headset and handlebar remote secured (under seat), and helmet locked in about 20 seconds... and I have to deal with glasses and a ball cap to boot (I usually tuck the ball cap under the windscreen).

*well, I usually leave my left-hand one on and stash the other in the helmet. Without carrying a helmet inside, I need something more obvious to explain the tank bag and jacket. You'd be surprised how many people assume that you are carrying a bag or wearing a riding jacket in the Summer because you plan to steal something and stash it in the "coat" or "back-pack."

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Originally Posted by ScorpionNinja

also ill note, the 08-09 250R's stock helmet holder Rightside (bikes right) Hook/Loop DOESNT work as good or easy for a 2nd or passenger helmet holder!

Leftside hook works better/easier for some odd reason!

I'm sure that that is just the way your particular helmet dangles. I always use the bike's right-side hook any time I go out. If its only a problem when you are moving, keep in mind that you aren't supposed to operate the bike with a helmet hanging from the helmet hooks. It's in the manual!

andrewexd · August 29th, 2009, 01:23 AM

the helmet lock is really easy... getting the seat back on is harder.

noche_caliente · August 29th, 2009, 08:48 AM

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showp...7&postcount=16

Anteraan · August 29th, 2009, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by andrewexd

the helmet lock is really easy... getting the seat back on is harder.

I'll side with this. When I added my FastPack, I realized just how often I wanted to take the pillion on/off - pretty much never, if possible.

CZroe · August 30th, 2009, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewexd

the helmet lock is really easy... getting the seat back on is harder.

Umm... that *IS* the "lock" part.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anteraan

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewexd

...getting the seat back on is harder.

I'll side with this. When I added my FastPack, I realized just how often I wanted to take the pillion on/off - pretty much never, if possible.

Unless I packed too much in there, the seat has never given me a problem. I don't even have to look at it, line anything up, or take my gloves off... It's a cinch. Just hold down on the rear and slide it back; it should catch and, when it does, push the front down. *click* Works every time. I can't speak for the sport cowl though.

Now, a couple days after I bought the bike the rubber feet on the bottom of the seat fell off and disappeared. By asking a few people on Kawiforums, I determined that it happens to a lot of people. I never even glued my replacements and yet they stayed on just fine... probably because I made the effort to actually insert them FULLY and Kawi never did (the glue they use to compensate is ineffective). If you don't have those rubber feet, perhaps your seat is more difficult to mount. I've been doing it multiple times daily for over a year and consider it laughably easy (couldn't possibly "complain"), which leads me to believe that something is different for people with issues.

KELPHYN · August 30th, 2009, 03:48 AM

I used my helmet lock ONCE!! PITA to get seat back on and once it on a bigger PITA to get seat to unlock to get my helmet off. Just a poor design and no I don't have any problems with my seat at any other time take it off or putting it on, even with my tailbag.

August 26th, 2009, 02:13 AM	#1
Xorro ninjette.org member Name: Zoe Location: UK Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): CBR650F replacing the Ninja 300 Posts: 122	Helmet loop / lock Is there a loop/lock under the pillion seat to secure a lid to? I had the seat off yesterday to fit the Kriega tail pack, but didn't notice anywhere to attach a helmet to? However, I did notice a U shaped indentation - maybe there is an optional extra of an underseat lock? __________________________________________________ Current: Honda CBR650F - Pearl Metalloid White Previous: Kawasaki Ninja 300 ■ Ninja 250R ■ Kawasaki ER5 ■ Honda Hornet CB600

August 26th, 2009, 03:19 AM	#2
Xorro ninjette.org member Name: Zoe Location: UK Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): CBR650F replacing the Ninja 300 Posts: 122	In answer to my own question about the helment loop, I found the answer on (shock) another forum: http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/fo...745-post8.html Still intruiged about the U-shaped indentation. __________________________________________________ Current: Honda CBR650F - Pearl Metalloid White Previous: Kawasaki Ninja 300 ■ Ninja 250R ■ Kawasaki ER5 ■ Honda Hornet CB600

August 29th, 2009, 08:48 AM	#7
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showp...7&postcount=16 __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

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August 30th, 2009, 03:48 AM	#10
KELPHYN ninjette.org guru Name: Calvin Location: Quesnel, B.C Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R (sold), 2013 300SE Posts: 276	I used my helmet lock ONCE!! PITA to get seat back on and once it on a bigger PITA to get seat to unlock to get my helmet off. Just a poor design and no I don't have any problems with my seat at any other time take it off or putting it on, even with my tailbag.