When parked with other bikes do you take your gear with you?

backinthesaddleagain · October 30th, 2010, 07:09 PM

I go on rides to various bike shows. It seems like I am the only person who doesn't leave their helmet, jacket, and gloves with their bike. Same is true at restaurants that have their parking lots full of bikes. What do you do. BTW way my gear is basic HJC and tourmaster.

kevlarorc · October 30th, 2010, 07:17 PM

I don't trust anyone. My gear costs enough that I don't want to replace it on a regular basis and certainly not because someone jackass stole it.

Rosie · October 30th, 2010, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevlarorc

I don't trust anyone. My gear costs enough that I don't want to replace it on a regular basis and certainly not because someone jackass stole it.

I take my gear with me pretty much wherever I go

00NissanNinja · October 30th, 2010, 08:06 PM

I take it with me (unless I can see my bike and stuff on it but I lock what I can in the "trunk"). Just because your parked with a bunch of bikes doesn't mean some jackass is going to be deterred from stealing your stuff.

edwinmcq · October 30th, 2010, 08:19 PM

You are kidding right? In DC I'm lucking to find my bike in my garage. Hell, I'm lucky someone isn't squatting in my condo when I get back from a ride. I got guys trying to blow up the train station across the street and shooting at buildings down the street and that is the f'ing Pentagon!

No gear stays with me, jacket helps cover up the Sig.

GeneJunkie · October 30th, 2010, 11:09 PM

I'll leave my gear on my bike only at the bike night I go to on Tuesdays, the same people show up every week and everyone knows everyone. Other than that put my helmet on the hook under the passenger seat and wear/carry my jacket at other bike events.

Havok · October 30th, 2010, 11:37 PM

My jacket usually stays on as it is rare for me to get hot, in order for me to be hot It has to be blazing heat with me in the sun. I'll leave my helm locked on the bike with my gloves inside the helm at the store and quick stops. Other places I leave it all with the bike if the bike is in sight. Other times I stuff it all in my backpack so yea I depends lol.

BlueTyke · October 31st, 2010, 08:39 AM

I prefer to take my gear with me. I don't trust other people that much. Not the riders I am with mind you just other people around us.

Think about this. If your helmet gets stolen... How are you getting home? The rest of the gear you can still ride and be legal but if someone likes your helmet, the design etc.. whats to stop them from taking it? Then, unless your in a state that allows, your helmetless...

airmax · October 31st, 2010, 09:23 AM

Yea I rather feeling more comfortable leaving the helmet on the bike at the mall or something then leaving it at a place amongst other riders. Its too bad this world has gotten so dishonest and untrustworthy =(
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Sailariel · October 31st, 2010, 10:10 AM

I usually put my riding pants into a saddlebag if they are on the bike. Gloves go in the Tank Bag. Jacket and helmet go with me--much too expensive to try to replace. My helmet will not work with that Mickey Mouse setup our bikes have. The Nolan helmet has a totally different latching mechanism.

RedCromwell · October 31st, 2010, 11:08 AM

Depends on the location/situation... if I'm not going to be gone long or I can keep an eye on my stuff I leave it.

Most times I'm not worried about someone taking it. I'm more worried about someone just messing with it. I worry someone might want to "pretend" to be a biker and try to sit on my bike or pick up my helmet and drop it.

It's an unfounded fear, but sometimes people do weird things.

My sister-in-law who also rides, walked up to my bike just after I'd parked it. We were talking, then out-of-the-blue she goes to touch the bike's muffler with her bare hand. She quickly pulls her hand back and says, "Ow, that's hot!" And I say, "Yeah, you just saw me get off the bike." People do strange things when I'm next to the bike, who knows what happens when I'm not there?

Talonne · October 31st, 2010, 11:22 AM

I never leave any gear on my bike. If I'm riding with my boyfriend, I'll put my helmet in his trunk (he has a V-strom) and take the rest with me. If I'm alone, everything comes with me.

Sailariel · October 31st, 2010, 06:02 PM

Jessica, Sportbikes have a particular problem because we don't as a rule use saddle bags and tail bags. Even then, they are not particularly secure. So, it appears that we are destined to "schlep" our paraphanalia with us wherever we go. It's the price we pay for riding superior bikes.

jmgrande · October 31st, 2010, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevlarorc

I don't trust anyone. My gear costs enough that I don't want to replace it on a regular basis and certainly not because someone jackass stole it.

Agreed.

FrugalNinja250 · November 1st, 2010, 06:48 AM

I'll leave my gear on my bike if I'm somewhere where I can watch it, such as Stroker's where bike parking is next to the outdoor tables, otherwise it goes with me. It isn't the price of replacing the gear that's the big problem so much, it's that if someone stole my helmet I'd have to pay to have the bike towed home since I won't ride without a helmet, then I'd be stuck caging it until I could get a new helmet delivered.

wild-bill · November 2nd, 2010, 08:58 PM

Sometimes I just wear the jacket and carry the helmet in. And sometimes I hang the helmet on the mirror, put a cable lock thru the faceshield area, and lock it to the bike(the 650R's helmet lock is a hassle-must remove the seat). And lock the jacket and gloves in the Givi trunk. It all depends on where I'm going.

wyckedflesh · November 3rd, 2010, 08:18 AM

Cable lock made for use with gear.

Reswob · November 3rd, 2010, 11:24 AM

I'll leave my helmet and gloves hanging off the handlebar if it's a "safe" area and I'm just going in someplace for a minute. Otherwise I'll use the helmet lock. Jacket stays with me.

onetruevibe · November 3rd, 2010, 12:04 PM

I normally leave my helmet and gloves on the bike, unlocked. The Amish don't have much use for motorcycle gear.

KJohnson21 · November 3rd, 2010, 12:45 PM

I almost always carry my helmet and gloves in when I get off of the bike (I wear the jacket until I'm seated). I might leave my bag strapped on the back seat if I can see the bike (and I don't need something inside of it).

If I'm with my wife I'll probably lock my helmet, with her's, on her bike.

Occasionally, I'll lock everything to the bike, with a cable lock threaded through the jacket sleeves and a mini-Kryptonite on the chin of the helmet. I might put a cover over the whole thing as well, takes away all of the "I was just checking it out" excuses (there's no reason for somebody else to be looking under my bike cover).

coolbreeze · November 4th, 2010, 05:43 AM

If I can't lock it up, it goes with me unless I can see it at times! Also, I have to be reasonably close, in case I need to chase someone. Luckily, there is typically someone around we know that in their car, so that becomes the storage unit.

CC Cowboy · November 4th, 2010, 07:53 AM

I don't wear gear, don't see the need, unless you mean.. ( I take that everywhere I go).

Shadow Man · November 7th, 2010, 08:05 PM

I rarely park next to other mc's. I carry a bungee net tie my helmet on the hooks stuff my gloves inside & voila'. It's not a good idea to leave stuff on your bike unless its very secure. Heck, I dont even leave my bike parked outside my residential street. Once I did the neighborhood little kids were climbing all over it.

TattootsieRoll · November 8th, 2010, 03:39 PM

always take it with me. There are some messed up people in this world. lol

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October 30th, 2010, 07:09 PM	#1
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	When parked with other bikes do you take your gear with you? I go on rides to various bike shows. It seems like I am the only person who doesn't leave their helmet, jacket, and gloves with their bike. Same is true at restaurants that have their parking lots full of bikes. What do you do. BTW way my gear is basic HJC and tourmaster.

October 30th, 2010, 07:17 PM	#2
kevlarorc noob motovlogger Name: Gareth Location: Austin, TX Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 2009 250r Posts: 328	I don't trust anyone. My gear costs enough that I don't want to replace it on a regular basis and certainly not because someone jackass stole it. __________________________________________________ My Motovlog "Damn, either shimming the needles fixes 90% of any problems with the 250Rs, or kkim owns stock in a washer manufacturer." -DmbShn41

October 30th, 2010, 08:06 PM	#4
00NissanNinja I hate driving... Name: S Location: SW Ohio Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 13 Triumph Street Triple R, 09 Ninja 250r (Sold 4/20/12) Posts: A lot.	I take it with me (unless I can see my bike and stuff on it but I lock what I can in the "trunk"). Just because your parked with a bunch of bikes doesn't mean some jackass is going to be deterred from stealing your stuff. __________________________________________________ 09 ninja 2fiddy SE Driving slow things fast

October 30th, 2010, 08:19 PM	#5
edwinmcq ninjette.org member Name: Ed Location: Washington DC Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 157	You are kidding right? In DC I'm lucking to find my bike in my garage. Hell, I'm lucky someone isn't squatting in my condo when I get back from a ride. I got guys trying to blow up the train station across the street and shooting at buildings down the street and that is the f'ing Pentagon! No gear stays with me, jacket helps cover up the Sig. __________________________________________________ www.edmcqueen.com Last futzed with by edwinmcq; October 30th, 2010 at 08:20 PM. Reason: Someone stole my H key while I was using the mouse.

October 30th, 2010, 11:09 PM	#6
GeneJunkie ninjette.org sage Name: Cindy Location: Wethersfield, CT Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 691	I'll leave my gear on my bike only at the bike night I go to on Tuesdays, the same people show up every week and everyone knows everyone. Other than that put my helmet on the hook under the passenger seat and wear/carry my jacket at other bike events.

October 30th, 2010, 11:37 PM	#7
Havok Internet Slut Name: Jeff Location: L.A. Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 04 FZ1, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	My jacket usually stays on as it is rare for me to get hot, in order for me to be hot It has to be blazing heat with me in the sun. I'll leave my helm locked on the bike with my gloves inside the helm at the store and quick stops. Other places I leave it all with the bike if the bike is in sight. Other times I stuff it all in my backpack so yea I depends lol.

October 31st, 2010, 08:39 AM	#8
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	I prefer to take my gear with me. I don't trust other people that much. Not the riders I am with mind you just other people around us. Think about this. If your helmet gets stolen... How are you getting home? The rest of the gear you can still ride and be legal but if someone likes your helmet, the design etc.. whats to stop them from taking it? Then, unless your in a state that allows, your helmetless... __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

October 31st, 2010, 09:23 AM	#9
airmax ninjette.org member Name: airmax Location: 626 Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250r Posts: 26	Yea I rather feeling more comfortable leaving the helmet on the bike at the mall or something then leaving it at a place amongst other riders. Its too bad this world has gotten so dishonest and untrustworthy =( Posted via Mobile Device

October 31st, 2010, 10:10 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.	I usually put my riding pants into a saddlebag if they are on the bike. Gloves go in the Tank Bag. Jacket and helmet go with me--much too expensive to try to replace. My helmet will not work with that Mickey Mouse setup our bikes have. The Nolan helmet has a totally different latching mechanism. __________________________________________________ Ninjette, Sold. New Bike: 2010 Honda NT-700V/VA, 73 Honda 550, 74 Honda 550

October 31st, 2010, 11:08 AM	#11
RedCromwell ninjette.org member Name: Alan Location: Delaware, USA Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250 Posts: 221	Depends on the location/situation... if I'm not going to be gone long or I can keep an eye on my stuff I leave it. Most times I'm not worried about someone taking it. I'm more worried about someone just messing with it. I worry someone might want to "pretend" to be a biker and try to sit on my bike or pick up my helmet and drop it. It's an unfounded fear, but sometimes people do weird things. My sister-in-law who also rides, walked up to my bike just after I'd parked it. We were talking, then out-of-the-blue she goes to touch the bike's muffler with her bare hand. She quickly pulls her hand back and says, "Ow, that's hot!" And I say, "Yeah, you just saw me get off the bike." People do strange things when I'm next to the bike, who knows what happens when I'm not there?

October 31st, 2010, 11:22 AM	#12
Talonne ninjette.org guru Name: Jessica Location: Calgary, Canada Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Metallic Diablo Black Posts: 298	I never leave any gear on my bike. If I'm riding with my boyfriend, I'll put my helmet in his trunk (he has a V-strom) and take the rest with me. If I'm alone, everything comes with me.

October 31st, 2010, 06:02 PM	#13
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.	Jessica, Sportbikes have a particular problem because we don't as a rule use saddle bags and tail bags. Even then, they are not particularly secure. So, it appears that we are destined to "schlep" our paraphanalia with us wherever we go. It's the price we pay for riding superior bikes. __________________________________________________ Ninjette, Sold. New Bike: 2010 Honda NT-700V/VA, 73 Honda 550, 74 Honda 550

November 1st, 2010, 06:48 AM	#15
FrugalNinja250 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Frugal Location: Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Several Posts: A lot.	I'll leave my gear on my bike if I'm somewhere where I can watch it, such as Stroker's where bike parking is next to the outdoor tables, otherwise it goes with me. It isn't the price of replacing the gear that's the big problem so much, it's that if someone stole my helmet I'd have to pay to have the bike towed home since I won't ride without a helmet, then I'd be stuck caging it until I could get a new helmet delivered.

November 2nd, 2010, 08:58 PM	#16
wild-bill seeking twisties Name: Bill Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): '07 Ninja 650R, '09 250R special edition Posts: 199	Sometimes I just wear the jacket and carry the helmet in. And sometimes I hang the helmet on the mirror, put a cable lock thru the faceshield area, and lock it to the bike(the 650R's helmet lock is a hassle-must remove the seat). And lock the jacket and gloves in the Givi trunk. It all depends on where I'm going.

November 3rd, 2010, 08:18 AM	#17
wyckedflesh ninjette.org guru Name: Mikel Location: Valley of the Sun Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Blue Kawasaki KLE650 Versys, '95 Ducati 900SS/CR (undergoing track conversion) Posts: 287	Cable lock made for use with gear. __________________________________________________ 2009 KLE650 LSL bars, Full Muzzy PC-V 1995 900SS/CR mildly modified

November 3rd, 2010, 11:24 AM	#18
Reswob ninjette.org sage Name: Josh Location: Richmond VA Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Triumph Bonneville Black Posts: 627	I'll leave my helmet and gloves hanging off the handlebar if it's a "safe" area and I'm just going in someplace for a minute. Otherwise I'll use the helmet lock. Jacket stays with me. __________________________________________________ '08 Bonneville Black sold->'08 Ninja 250R \| OES Swingarm Spools \| EBC HH brake pads \| reflector delete \| no-cut brake light modulator \| DIY fender eliminator

November 3rd, 2010, 12:04 PM	#19
onetruevibe Love Rival Name: Brian Location: Western PA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 449	I normally leave my helmet and gloves on the bike, unlocked. The Amish don't have much use for motorcycle gear. __________________________________________________ “Comparison is the thief of joy.” -Dwight Edwards

November 3rd, 2010, 12:45 PM	#20
KJohnson21 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ken Location: Indio, CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Kawasaki EX250 "Yoshi", '99 Kawasaki Concours "Grace", '06 Concours "Belle", '06 Yamaha YZF600R "Slick" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	I almost always carry my helmet and gloves in when I get off of the bike (I wear the jacket until I'm seated). I might leave my bag strapped on the back seat if I can see the bike (and I don't need something inside of it). If I'm with my wife I'll probably lock my helmet, with her's, on her bike. Occasionally, I'll lock everything to the bike, with a cable lock threaded through the jacket sleeves and a mini-Kryptonite on the chin of the helmet. I might put a cover over the whole thing as well, takes away all of the "I was just checking it out" excuses (there's no reason for somebody else to be looking under my bike cover). __________________________________________________ < ATGATT > Sweat you can wipe off, Road rash you can't. HEY!! Unregistered!! Does your bike have a name?

November 4th, 2010, 05:43 AM	#21
coolbreeze ninjette.org sage Name: darius Location: GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 250 sold; 2005 636 sold. BIKELESS IN ATLANTA Posts: 753	If I can't lock it up, it goes with me unless I can see it at times! Also, I have to be reasonably close, in case I need to chase someone. Luckily, there is typically someone around we know that in their car, so that becomes the storage unit.

November 4th, 2010, 07:53 AM	#22
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	I don't wear gear, don't see the need, unless you mean.. ( I take that everywhere I go). __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

November 7th, 2010, 08:05 PM	#23
Shadow Man ninjette.org newbie Name: Rod Location: L.A Clownty Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 05 Ninja 250R Posts: 3	Trust no one! I rarely park next to other mc's. I carry a bungee net tie my helmet on the hooks stuff my gloves inside & voila'. It's not a good idea to leave stuff on your bike unless its very secure. Heck, I dont even leave my bike parked outside my residential street. Once I did the neighborhood little kids were climbing all over it.

November 8th, 2010, 03:39 PM	#24
TattootsieRoll ninjette.org member Name: Kali Location: Iowa Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): Soon to own Ninja 250R Posts: 13	always take it with me. There are some messed up people in this world. lol

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