Noob question about leaving gear

erittz · April 18th, 2012, 10:34 AM

I'm a new owner to my first Ninjette 250. It's a 2009 and It doesn't have a helmet lock on it. I leave my bike on campus all day and don't know where to hang my jacket/helmet so that they can't be stolen. What do you guys do? I just feel like a tool walking around with my helmet/jacket. Thanks

smackenz · April 18th, 2012, 10:37 AM

you are supposed to use the helmet as a clear sign that you ride and then you pick up ladies

diablos991 · April 18th, 2012, 10:43 AM

Did they remove the helmet hooks under the back seat?

I always lock mine to my bike, but then again, my college campus is full of adults. (graduate school) I would have just strapped it to my backpack if I was at my undergraduate campus.

erittz · April 18th, 2012, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by diablos991

Did they remove the helmet hooks under the back seat?

I always lock mine to my bike, but then again, my college campus is full of adults. (graduate school) I would have just strapped it to my backpack if I was at my undergraduate campus.

Just checked and saw them. Thanks.

choneofakind · April 18th, 2012, 12:41 PM

Run a bicycle lock through the sleeves of your jacket and helmet, and lock them to the bike.

alex.s · April 18th, 2012, 04:50 PM

leaving stuff on your bike is a sure way for it to get damaged/stolen. just take it with you.

Jiggles · April 18th, 2012, 04:51 PM

Walk around with your helmet so that girls know you ride, its a panty dropper

choneofakind · April 18th, 2012, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

Walk around with your helmet so that girls know you ride, its a panty dropper

I thought only SS's got the panties off???????

Jiggles · April 18th, 2012, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by choneofakind

I thought only SS's got the panties off???????

How they gna know!?

choneofakind · April 18th, 2012, 05:34 PM

ninja_sleeper · April 18th, 2012, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by erittz

Just checked and saw them. Thanks.

Wait, do ninja 250 newgens have a helmet lock?

Whiskey · April 18th, 2012, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ninja_sleeper

Wait, do ninja 250 newgens have a helmet lock?

yeah, under the pillion seat, it only fits DD ring helmets tho

ninja_sleeper · April 18th, 2012, 06:19 PM

You just blew my mind.

SC90 · April 18th, 2012, 06:43 PM

Hey Evan. Notice your from Columbus. Which campus do you attend if you don't mind me asking? If you go to Ohio state, I may have some places for you to store your helmet and jacket in a secure area for commuter students where I work.

erittz · April 18th, 2012, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SC90

Hey Evan. Notice your from Columbus. Which campus do you attend if you don't mind me asking? If you go to Ohio state, I may have some places for you to store your helmet and jacket in a secure area for commuter students where I work.

I wish man I'm from Columbia, MO. Thanks for the kind gesture though!!!

SC90 · April 18th, 2012, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by erittz

I wish man I'm from Columbia, MO. Thanks for the kind gesture though!!!

Must of misread. Reading the forums r on my iPhone is a bit difficult since it isn't coming in mobile format.

erittz · April 19th, 2012, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SC90

Must of misread. Reading the forums r on my iPhone is a bit difficult since it isn't coming in mobile format.

All good man thanks for offering!

diablos991 · April 19th, 2012, 08:44 AM

FYI, when attaching the helmet (as shown in the pictures above), you may want to use the fabric strip under that D ring.

The D ring resting on the paint can cause it to scratch or crack. My helmet has a piece of liner that can go right under there to prevent this.

CalvinAmI · April 19th, 2012, 08:50 AM

watch leaving your gear on your bike though. People will fill your helmet and jacket with yogurt for sure. Just a sign of the times =\

choneofakind · April 19th, 2012, 09:43 AM

I've never had anyone fill my helmet with yogurt, but alright

Heads would roll if someone messed with my stuff. That's why I don't leave my gear on the bike unless I'm just making a quick stop and don't want to carry the helmet.

Jono · April 19th, 2012, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by choneofakind

Run a bicycle lock through the sleeves of your jacket and helmet, and lock them to the bike.

^^^
That is what I do when I am at campus. That grab bar on the pregen does have a purpose. lol And then for extra security I sneak into the parking garage so there are very few people walking past my bike. I feel comfortable leaving my gear with the bike.

Like the OP i feel like a tool as well when I am walking around campus with my gear. Idk why but I just do. I need to get over that so I can pick up the ladies!

LoD575 · April 19th, 2012, 06:40 PM

I carry all gear with me whenever off the bike. I do not like the idea of leaving anything behind to be stolen or tampered with.

Renner · May 10th, 2012, 01:22 PM

Just realized that the gun cable lock that came with my Glock is perfect to lock my helmet to the bike! Now my helmet is safer then my gun!!

Stingray1000 · May 10th, 2012, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Renner

Just realized that the gun cable lock that came with my Glock is perfect to lock my helmet to the bike! Now my helmet is safer then my gun!!

^ Goes postal from time to time... LOL

Stingray1000 · May 10th, 2012, 01:49 PM

Mine has the lock on the side but I never realized how to lock it... I use the dboule rings to lock it to the bike? anyone with a pair of scissors could steal it....

Stingray1000 · May 10th, 2012, 01:56 PM

Yes but worthless or not ppl are stupid... LOL they don't care if my helmet will be worthless as long as they can still be stupid that's all they care about....

LV_Jillan · May 10th, 2012, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by erittz

I wish man I'm from Columbia, MO. Thanks for the kind gesture though!!!

If you ever come to Springfield LMK

We can go on a 250 ride!

Renner · May 10th, 2012, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Stingray1000

Yes but worthless or not ppl are stupid... LOL they don't care if my helmet will be worthless as long as they can still be stupid that's all they care about....

I agree with this...thats why I went the "Postal" route and use my gun cable lock

Plus that BS lock they give you on the ninja...at least my year...can easily be cracked open with a screw driver

Stingray1000 · May 10th, 2012, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by LV_Jillan

If you ever come to Springfield LMK

We can go on a 250 ride!

Isn't that where "The Simpsons" are from? LOL

LV_Jillan · May 10th, 2012, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Stingray1000

Isn't that where "The Simpsons" are from? LOL

IDK, I mean they never say what State. But Jason Bourne is from my home town

Stingray1000 · May 10th, 2012, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by LV_Jillan

IDK, I mean they never say what State. But Jason Bourne is from my home town

Great more people going postal! LOL

Renner · May 10th, 2012, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by LV_Jillan

IDK, I mean they never say what State. But Jason Bourne is from my home town

The Simpsons takes place in the fictional American town of Springfield in an unknown and impossible-to-determine U.S. state. The show is intentionally evasive in regard to Springfield's location.[67] Springfield's geography, and that of its surroundings, contains coastlines, deserts, vast farmland, tall mountains, or whatever the story or joke requires.[68] Groening has said that Springfield has much in common with Portland, Oregon, the city where he grew up.[69] The name "Springfield" is a common one in America and appears in 22 states.[70] Groening has said that he named it after Springfield, Oregon and the fictitious Springfield which was the setting of the series Father Knows Best. He "figured out that Springfield was one of the most common names for a city in the U.S. In anticipation of the success of the show, I thought, 'This will be cool; everyone will think it's their Springfield.' And they do.

Just FYI

Jiggles · May 10th, 2012, 02:21 PM

http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainm...oregon-2012114

Stingray1000 · May 10th, 2012, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainm...oregon-2012114

You guys are geeks.........JUST LIKE ME HAHA! LOL

Old Lemon · May 10th, 2012, 08:34 PM

being a network SECURITY major, im obligated to not trust anyone with anything.

So i keep my jacket on, carry my helmet with gloves inside, and walk around in my boots until i get to class. my helmet cost 200 bucks i aint leaving it dangling alone outside

April 18th, 2012, 10:34 AM	#1
erittz ninjette.org member Name: Evan Location: Columbia Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r Posts: 21	Noob question about leaving gear I'm a new owner to my first Ninjette 250. It's a 2009 and It doesn't have a helmet lock on it. I leave my bike on campus all day and don't know where to hang my jacket/helmet so that they can't be stolen. What do you guys do? I just feel like a tool walking around with my helmet/jacket. Thanks __________________________________________________ http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/v...IMG_0106-1.jpg

April 18th, 2012, 04:50 PM	#6
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	leaving stuff on your bike is a sure way for it to get damaged/stolen. just take it with you. __________________________________________________

April 18th, 2012, 04:51 PM	#7
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Walk around with your helmet so that girls know you ride, its a panty dropper __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

April 18th, 2012, 06:19 PM	#13
ninja_sleeper ninjette.org guru Name: Carrie Location: Oregon Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Red 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 408 Blog Entries: 2	You just blew my mind. __________________________________________________

May 10th, 2012, 01:22 PM	#23
Renner Ignoring Jiggles Name: Joe Location: Des Plaines, IL Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R, '06 Ninja 250R (Sold) Posts: 299	Just realized that the gun cable lock that came with my Glock is perfect to lock my helmet to the bike! Now my helmet is safer then my gun!! __________________________________________________ YouTube And Facebook http://www.youtube.com/RennerVlogs http://www.facebook.com/RennerVlogs

April 18th, 2012, 10:37 AM	#2
smackenz ninjette.org member Name: Simon Location: Toronto Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawi 250 Posts: 118	you are supposed to use the helmet as a clear sign that you ride and then you pick up ladies

April 18th, 2012, 10:43 AM	#3
diablos991 ninjette.org member Name: Shawn Location: Clearfield, UT Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 (blue) Posts: 134	Did they remove the helmet hooks under the back seat? I always lock mine to my bike, but then again, my college campus is full of adults. (graduate school) I would have just strapped it to my backpack if I was at my undergraduate campus.

April 18th, 2012, 12:41 PM	#5
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Run a bicycle lock through the sleeves of your jacket and helmet, and lock them to the bike.

April 18th, 2012, 05:34 PM	#10
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14

April 18th, 2012, 06:43 PM	#14
SC90 ninjette.org member Name: Simon Location: Columbus, OH Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250r Posts: 58	Hey Evan. Notice your from Columbus. Which campus do you attend if you don't mind me asking? If you go to Ohio state, I may have some places for you to store your helmet and jacket in a secure area for commuter students where I work.

April 19th, 2012, 08:44 AM	#18
diablos991 ninjette.org member Name: Shawn Location: Clearfield, UT Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 (blue) Posts: 134	FYI, when attaching the helmet (as shown in the pictures above), you may want to use the fabric strip under that D ring. The D ring resting on the paint can cause it to scratch or crack. My helmet has a piece of liner that can go right under there to prevent this.

April 19th, 2012, 08:50 AM	#19
CalvinAmI ninjette.org member Name: CalvinAmI Location: La Vergne, TN. Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250r [RED] & '06 Ninja 250 [WHITE] Posts: 162 Blog Entries: 1	watch leaving your gear on your bike though. People will fill your helmet and jacket with yogurt for sure. Just a sign of the times =\

April 19th, 2012, 09:43 AM	#20
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	I've never had anyone fill my helmet with yogurt, but alright Heads would roll if someone messed with my stuff. That's why I don't leave my gear on the bike unless I'm just making a quick stop and don't want to carry the helmet.

April 19th, 2012, 06:40 PM	#22
LoD575 ninjette.org sage Name: Steve Location: Valdosta GA, US Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 2006 Ninja ZX6R-636 Posts: 661	I carry all gear with me whenever off the bike. I do not like the idea of leaving anything behind to be stolen or tampered with.

May 10th, 2012, 01:49 PM	#25
Stingray1000 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jon Location: Newark, De Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Mine has the lock on the side but I never realized how to lock it... I use the dboule rings to lock it to the bike? anyone with a pair of scissors could steal it.... __________________________________________________ http://www.facebook.com/groups/DeMdNjPagrouprides/ I live my life a quarter mile at a time! Who is affraid of the big bad jiggles???? LOL

May 10th, 2012, 01:56 PM	#26
Stingray1000 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jon Location: Newark, De Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Yes but worthless or not ppl are stupid... LOL they don't care if my helmet will be worthless as long as they can still be stupid that's all they care about.... __________________________________________________ http://www.facebook.com/groups/DeMdNjPagrouprides/ I live my life a quarter mile at a time! Who is affraid of the big bad jiggles???? LOL

May 10th, 2012, 02:21 PM	#33
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainm...oregon-2012114 __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

May 10th, 2012, 08:34 PM	#35
Old Lemon Lays er down Name: Michael Location: Maryland Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Lime green Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	being a network SECURITY major, im obligated to not trust anyone with anything. So i keep my jacket on, carry my helmet with gloves inside, and walk around in my boots until i get to class. my helmet cost 200 bucks i aint leaving it dangling alone outside

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