I want to install a helmet holder/lock

Bronco · 07-17-2008, 11:48 PM

I know that some of these bikes come with a helmet lock, but mine didn't. Do any of you know where I can get one? I don't care if it uses the same key as the ignition, I just worry about the helmet getting stolen.

Thanks

dagger57 · 07-18-2008, 12:46 AM

I have not yet purchased this, but found it at jcwhitney.

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...tt=helmet+lock

might help ya out.

Dragon · 07-18-2008, 12:48 AM

I use this backpack lock. I like it. The cord stretches and makes life real easy. It's not very secure, but it deters the small-time thieves. Tie the cord around the top part of the rear rack; and let the helmet rests on the rack. I wouldn't mount a lock low because dirt and grease on the lower part of the bike will make your helmet dirty and greasy if you do.

Dragon · 07-18-2008, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by dagger57

I have not yet purchased this, but found it at jcwhitney.

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...tt=helmet+lock

might help ya out.

It looks real nice, but there's no good place to mount this type of lock.

Bronco · 07-18-2008, 09:35 AM

I was sort of thinking about just using a Master Lock on the back rack because it is cheap and easy. But I'm afraid that when the helmet is not on it the lock will just bounce around breaking things. What do you think?

Dragon · 07-18-2008, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bronco

I was sort of thinking about just using a Master Lock on the back rack because it is cheap and easy. But I'm afraid that when the helmet is not on it the lock will just bounce around breaking things. What do you think?

Yes, I've used a Master Lock--one of these. It will indeed bounce around.

But, the backpack lock that I mentioned above won't bounce much because of the flexible cord. It's like a bungee cord.

Bronco · 07-18-2008, 10:36 AM

I've never seen a backpack lock. Where would you even get one?...Walmart?

Dragon · 07-18-2008, 01:03 PM

I don't know if Walmart has 'em. I don't recall where I got mine. I think I had to drive all over town for it.

joeyo25 · 07-18-2008, 02:50 PM

Ebay...try here:

http://search.ebay.com/search/search...fsop=32&fsoo=2

ImEazy · 07-18-2008, 02:55 PM

I bought a cable lock at the local dollar store and it works great.
Yes it was made in China as well...

When not using it I put
it in my tankbag. Can't complain for a dollar. Hope this helps.

The lock...

Helmet locked to the rack...

bex · 07-18-2008, 04:56 PM

I really like your idea of the cable lock to secure your helmet to the rear rack Eazy!

Its cheap, quick to install and remove your helmet and it doesnt require modifications to make happen, real ingenious actually.

+1

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Bronco Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 22	I want to install a helmet holder/lock I know that some of these bikes come with a helmet lock, but mine didn't. Do any of you know where I can get one? I don't care if it uses the same key as the ignition, I just worry about the helmet getting stolen. Thanks
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dagger57 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 25	I have not yet purchased this, but found it at jcwhitney. http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...tt=helmet+lock might help ya out. __________________ 2008 HI-BIRD 250 Street
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Dragon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tejas Posts: 834	I use this backpack lock. I like it. The cord stretches and makes life real easy. It's not very secure, but it deters the small-time thieves. Tie the cord around the top part of the rear rack; and let the helmet rests on the rack. I wouldn't mount a lock low because dirt and grease on the lower part of the bike will make your helmet dirty and greasy if you do. __________________ Chinabikeless
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Dragon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tejas Posts: 834	I don't know if Walmart has 'em. I don't recall where I got mine. I think I had to drive all over town for it. __________________ Chinabikeless
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joeyo25 Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 121	Ebay...try here: http://search.ebay.com/search/search...fsop=32&fsoo=2 __________________ It'll stop hurting when the pain goes away!
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07-18-2008, 09:35 AM	#5
Bronco Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 22	I was sort of thinking about just using a Master Lock on the back rack because it is cheap and easy. But I'm afraid that when the helmet is not on it the lock will just bounce around breaking things. What do you think?
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07-18-2008, 10:36 AM	#7
Bronco Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 22	I've never seen a backpack lock. Where would you even get one?...Walmart?
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07-18-2008, 02:55 PM	#10
ImEazy Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: N.E. Ohio (Near Akron) Posts: 599	I bought a cable lock at the local dollar store and it works great. Yes it was made in China as well... When not using it I put it in my tankbag. Can't complain for a dollar. Hope this helps. The lock... Helmet locked to the rack... __________________ 2000 MZ Baghira
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07-18-2008, 04:56 PM	#11
bex Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 55	I really like your idea of the cable lock to secure your helmet to the rear rack Eazy! Its cheap, quick to install and remove your helmet and it doesnt require modifications to make happen, real ingenious actually. +1
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