Ways you secure second helmet to bike while riding

kennetht · July 15th, 2014, 06:47 AM

Hey guys, so I recently just bought a second helmet for my bike. The girl I am seeing likes to ride. (yes that can be taken as a sexual comment, but I am not going there) haha.

I was wondering how you guys secure your second helmet to the bike when it is not being used?

Typically I have seen bungee nets used most frequently, but figured I would still ask.

Thanks

cbinker · July 15th, 2014, 07:31 AM

Have her keep the helmet. or maker her come to your place if she wants to ride. or you can just secure it to the bike like you would normally when you go somewhere.

nickjpass · July 15th, 2014, 09:04 AM

just keep it at home and out riding have her hold onto it.

never leave anything on a bike unless you're ready to part with it.

NevadaWolf · July 15th, 2014, 09:41 AM

I like the idea of having her keep it. Then when you go to pick her up, its there and she's ready to go (you/she does have the rest of proper gear, yes?)

I've always been under the impression that carrying a helmet on the bike for an extended time damages the helmet from the vibrations and small bumps that happen during the course of a ride. Just an impression, no facts.

Panda · July 15th, 2014, 09:57 AM

Make her wear the helmet at all times 24/7.

Problem = solved.

broilmebk · July 15th, 2014, 12:20 PM

I'm with Teri on this one. My gf rides sometimes with me too, all her gear is with her so she can ride when I go over. Or she brings it with her in a car if she's driving over.

kennetht · July 15th, 2014, 12:44 PM

Well, I'm not planning on keeping it on the bike 24/7. I would personally like to hold onto it because sometimes other people want to go for a ride, so if I let her keep it, then I will be back to square one again, helmetless.

I plan on only affixing it to the bike when I know I am going over to her place, and she will want to ride. Other than that, I would like to keep possession of it in case of the event that someone else wants to ride when I am at my place

kennetht · July 15th, 2014, 12:46 PM

I think everyone misunderstood the thread title, I changed it.

The main question of this thread was how do you affix the second helmet to the bike while riding around. Not affixing the second helmet to the bike while the bike is parked.

kennetht · July 15th, 2014, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Panda

Make her wear the helmet at all times 24/7.

Problem = solved.

haha

NevadaWolf · July 15th, 2014, 01:02 PM

If you are just carrying it to whomever is riding with you, then a backpack or bungee net is probably going to be the best option. Maybe loop the chin strap onto the helmet lock and set the helmet on the seat, then bungee it down.

nickjpass · July 15th, 2014, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NevadaWolf

If you are just carrying it to whomever is riding with you, then a backpack or bungee net is probably going to be the best option. Maybe loop the chin strap onto the helmet lock and set the helmet on the seat, then bungee it down.

I use the AGV Alliance backpack. Works pretty well, but it's kinda awkward to have something sticking that far out on my back...better than having it hang on the side of my bike though.

Baron · July 15th, 2014, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kennetht

(yes that can be taken as a sexual comment, but I am not going there)

July 15th, 2014, 06:47 AM	#1
kennetht ninjette.org member Name: Ken Location: Central New Jersey Join Date: Oct 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 219	Ways you secure second helmet to bike while riding Hey guys, so I recently just bought a second helmet for my bike. The girl I am seeing likes to ride. (yes that can be taken as a sexual comment, but I am not going there) haha. I was wondering how you guys secure your second helmet to the bike when it is not being used? Typically I have seen bungee nets used most frequently, but figured I would still ask. Thanks Last futzed with by kennetht; July 15th, 2014 at 12:45 PM.

July 15th, 2014, 07:31 AM	#2
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	Have her keep the helmet. or maker her come to your place if she wants to ride. or you can just secure it to the bike like you would normally when you go somewhere. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

July 15th, 2014, 09:04 AM	#3
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	just keep it at home and out riding have her hold onto it. never leave anything on a bike unless you're ready to part with it. __________________________________________________

July 15th, 2014, 09:41 AM	#4
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	I like the idea of having her keep it. Then when you go to pick her up, its there and she's ready to go (you/she does have the rest of proper gear, yes?) I've always been under the impression that carrying a helmet on the bike for an extended time damages the helmet from the vibrations and small bumps that happen during the course of a ride. Just an impression, no facts. __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

July 15th, 2014, 01:02 PM	#10
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	If you are just carrying it to whomever is riding with you, then a backpack or bungee net is probably going to be the best option. Maybe loop the chin strap onto the helmet lock and set the helmet on the seat, then bungee it down. __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

July 15th, 2014, 09:57 AM	#5
Panda not an actual panda Name: dan Location: philadelphia Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250, 2009 CBR600RR (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Make her wear the helmet at all times 24/7. Problem = solved.

July 15th, 2014, 12:20 PM	#6
broilmebk ninjette.org sage Name: Brian Location: Orange County, CA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): '12 ninja 250r Posts: 762	I'm with Teri on this one. My gf rides sometimes with me too, all her gear is with her so she can ride when I go over. Or she brings it with her in a car if she's driving over.

July 15th, 2014, 12:44 PM	#7
kennetht ninjette.org member Name: Ken Location: Central New Jersey Join Date: Oct 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 219	Well, I'm not planning on keeping it on the bike 24/7. I would personally like to hold onto it because sometimes other people want to go for a ride, so if I let her keep it, then I will be back to square one again, helmetless. I plan on only affixing it to the bike when I know I am going over to her place, and she will want to ride. Other than that, I would like to keep possession of it in case of the event that someone else wants to ride when I am at my place

July 15th, 2014, 12:46 PM	#8
kennetht ninjette.org member Name: Ken Location: Central New Jersey Join Date: Oct 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 219	I think everyone misunderstood the thread title, I changed it. The main question of this thread was how do you affix the second helmet to the bike while riding around. Not affixing the second helmet to the bike while the bike is parked.

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