Questions about buying a new helmet lock

jaustin77 · April 25th, 2011, 09:46 PM

My 1995 ex250 did not come with a helmet lock. I would like to purchase another one from the dealer. If I do purchase one from the dealer, could they match that key to the others on my bike or would I just have another key? Also where can I find my key code on my bike since I do not have a helmet lock currently?

Thanks

Cuongism · April 26th, 2011, 12:58 AM

Are you talking about the helmet lock underneath the passenger seat? Not sure how different the pregens are, but most bikes I've owned have them. Post #8

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...ht=Helmet+lock

FrugalNinja250 · April 26th, 2011, 06:51 AM

Take the lock to a locksmith along with your key, the locksmith will be able to rekey it to match your existing key no problem. It's not hard to do.

jaustin77 · April 26th, 2011, 10:39 PM

The one on the passenger foot peg. What I meant was from factory it had one, but the previous owner removed the passenger pegs with the lock. I have pegs now but no lock.

How much would a locksmith probably charge? Could I just order the right lock from a dealer?

FrugalNinja250 · April 27th, 2011, 06:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaustin77

The one on the passenger foot peg. What I meant was from factory it had one, but the previous owner removed the passenger pegs with the lock. I have pegs now but no lock.

How much would a locksmith probably charge? Could I just order the right lock from a dealer?

The dealer doesn't stock locks by keycode so the probability of getting the right code to match your key is approximately 1 in 1,000. Regardless of where you get the lock (new, used, dealer, etc.) you can still take it to a locksmith, they probably shouldn't charge more than $10-20 at most for changing out the wafers. It's really easy to do it on the helmet, seat, and gas cap locks.

speedgsx98 · April 28th, 2011, 09:00 AM

The factory helmet lock location sux. It's hard to get your helmet on and is a chore every time. Also, unless you let your bike cool for 5 mins before fastening your helmet, it's going to melt the vinyl or padding on your helmet that toughes the exhaust. Fortunately, I'm rarely in a place when I choose to use my helmet lock.

choneofakind · April 28th, 2011, 05:20 PM

cheaper solution. Get a 6mm hex bolt and nut and screw it into the inside side of mounting bracket on the bottom of the seat. It works great for me. nearly free.

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Can_I_l...on_the_bike%3F

jaustin77 · May 4th, 2011, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

cheaper solution. Get a 6mm hex bolt and nut and screw it into the inside side of mounting bracket on the bottom of the seat. It works great for me. nearly free.

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Can_I_l...on_the_bike%3F

I like that idea. Thanks man

mrlmd · May 4th, 2011, 02:13 PM

If you wear a full face helmet get a small cable lock or gun lock (sometimes free from the local police dept) and put it through the chin guard and lock it to the bike wherever you want or where it fits.

April 25th, 2011, 09:46 PM	#1
jaustin77 ninjette.org newbie Name: Austin Location: KY Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): ex250 Posts: 4	Questions about buying a new helmet lock My 1995 ex250 did not come with a helmet lock. I would like to purchase another one from the dealer. If I do purchase one from the dealer, could they match that key to the others on my bike or would I just have another key? Also where can I find my key code on my bike since I do not have a helmet lock currently? Thanks

April 28th, 2011, 09:00 AM	#6
speedgsx98 ninjette.org member Name: Dave Location: San Diego Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 250 ninja 2002, 2008 ZX10-R Posts: 149	The factory helmet lock location sux. It's hard to get your helmet on and is a chore every time. Also, unless you let your bike cool for 5 mins before fastening your helmet, it's going to melt the vinyl or padding on your helmet that toughes the exhaust. Fortunately, I'm rarely in a place when I choose to use my helmet lock. __________________________________________________ 90 EX250 Ninja, 92 FZR600, 86 CR125, 77 GS750, 73 RD350, 86 CR250, RD350 in SRX250 frame, 75 RD350, 99 RM125, 99 GSXR750, 07 Reflex, 02 250 Ninja, 02 GSXR1k, 08 ZX10R, 07 250 Ninja, 05 250 ninja

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April 26th, 2011, 12:58 AM	#2
Cuongism ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cuong Location: San Diego Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, 2007 Daytona 675 Posts: A lot.	Are you talking about the helmet lock underneath the passenger seat? Not sure how different the pregens are, but most bikes I've owned have them. Post #8 http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...ht=Helmet+lock

April 26th, 2011, 06:51 AM	#3
FrugalNinja250 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Frugal Location: Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Several Posts: A lot.	Take the lock to a locksmith along with your key, the locksmith will be able to rekey it to match your existing key no problem. It's not hard to do.

April 26th, 2011, 10:39 PM	#4
jaustin77 ninjette.org newbie Name: Austin Location: KY Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): ex250 Posts: 4	The one on the passenger foot peg. What I meant was from factory it had one, but the previous owner removed the passenger pegs with the lock. I have pegs now but no lock. How much would a locksmith probably charge? Could I just order the right lock from a dealer?

April 28th, 2011, 05:20 PM	#7
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	cheaper solution. Get a 6mm hex bolt and nut and screw it into the inside side of mounting bracket on the bottom of the seat. It works great for me. nearly free. http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Can_I_l...on_the_bike%3F

May 4th, 2011, 02:13 PM	#9
mrlmd ninjette.org sage Name: Marc Location: Crawfordville, Florida Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Suzuki S50, 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250F, 1990 Honda PC800, 2000 Yamaha TW200 Posts: 848	If you wear a full face helmet get a small cable lock or gun lock (sometimes free from the local police dept) and put it through the chin guard and lock it to the bike wherever you want or where it fits.