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Offline Gitbox

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Helmet lock relocation
« on: July 16, 2011, 01:37:01 PM »
I saw a lot about this on the old forum... sigh.


Fishing for ideas. I'd like to find a better place for the lock. Maybe even add another one.


Thanks!
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Re: Helmet lock relocation
« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2011, 01:50:01 PM »
Do you have an aftermarket rack with backrest? I mounted mine on the support arms for the rack.
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Re: Helmet lock relocation
« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2011, 02:46:01 PM »
Quote from: Gitbox on July 16, 2011, 01:37:01 PM
I saw a lot about this on the old forum... sigh.
Fishing for ideas. I'd like to find a better place for the lock. Maybe even add another one.
Thanks!

When I get back from work, I'll post my pic. But what I did was take off the locks on the bike and mounted them to a steel strip of  and mount the strip to the unoccupied hole under the license plate light.

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Re: Helmet lock relocation
« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2011, 02:58:55 PM »
Pics are always a big help.
snarf, I do have a backrest and that's a good idea.
sas, did you say locks plural - I only have one. Another good idea. I always wondered what those holes were for. :)
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Re: Helmet lock relocation
« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2011, 03:11:35 PM »
I didn't do any measuring, but here is what I did.
1" x 13" x 1/8th piece of steel. Mount the kelmet locks on the ends and mount the steel behind the license plate.
I think I have $4 in this, and that is counti ng the spray paint for the steel.
Hope this helps.
Ride safe all.
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Re: Helmet lock relocation
« Reply #5 on: July 16, 2011, 05:09:09 PM »
Quote from: Pfloydgad on July 16, 2011, 03:11:35 PM
I didn't do any measuring, but here is what I did.
1" x 13" x 1/8th piece of steel. Mount the kelmet locks on the ends and mount the steel behind the license plate.
I think I have $4 in this, and that is counti ng the spray paint for the steel.
Hope this helps.
Ride safe all.
Greg

That's pretty much what mine is like. But I picked up those hole above your frame.
You have a nice intsall.  ;)

Cheers
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Re: Helmet lock relocation
« Reply #6 on: July 16, 2011, 07:21:41 PM »
Most frugal one you'll ever find:
http://web.ncf.ca/ag136/helmetlock.htm
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Re: Helmet lock relocation
« Reply #7 on: July 16, 2011, 07:25:12 PM »
Another place is at the rear.  My bike came with these brackets, I think they are Larry Buck's, from Bucksport.  Just some steel straps bent 90 degrees.

Pic below:

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Re: Helmet lock relocation
« Reply #8 on: July 16, 2011, 09:08:24 PM »
George, beautiful in its simplicity. I use it a lot. Thanks

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http://web.ncf.ca/ag136/helmetlock.htm

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Re: Helmet lock relocation
« Reply #9 on: July 17, 2011, 06:21:02 AM »
Quote from: George R. Young on July 16, 2011, 07:21:41 PM
Most frugal one you'll ever find:
http://web.ncf.ca/ag136/helmetlock.htm

I think this one might be more frugal.. I think it took about 2 mins. I call it the 2 min helmet mod.
Just re bolted into the existing holes in license bracket with longer bolts.
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Re: Helmet lock relocation
« Reply #10 on: July 17, 2011, 12:44:46 PM »
The PO moved mine to the front of the saddlebags.  One on each side.

Horrible cell phone pic:

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Re: Helmet lock relocation
« Reply #11 on: July 17, 2011, 02:42:50 PM »
Anyone with Buck Sport's relocaters? How do you like them?
I have a set on order, but he seems to be incommunicado since I ordered 2 weeks ago today.
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Re: Helmet lock relocation
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Re: Helmet lock relocation
« Reply #13 on: July 18, 2011, 07:55:29 AM »
Yet another one ...

$3 bar stock from Lowes, $5 worth of SS cap screws so you can't steal my helmet or TAG without a little work.
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Re: Helmet lock relocation
« Reply #14 on: July 18, 2011, 12:24:04 PM »
I think I got my license plate re-location kit from Murph. Really keeps it out of the way.
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Re: Helmet lock relocation
« Reply #15 on: July 18, 2011, 02:59:03 PM »
Super easy idea to try (its free also).  If you have a FF helmet just fish your handle bar through the shield opening.
Slide the helmet down as far as it will go. Turn your handlebars to full lock and lock them.  The helmet cant come back off because there is not enough room.
This is how I locked up my helmet on my wifes 250 Ninja
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Re: Helmet lock relocation
« Reply #16 on: July 18, 2011, 03:20:02 PM »
So where are you guys getting your second helmet lock?
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Re: Helmet lock relocation
« Reply #17 on: July 18, 2011, 06:51:14 PM »
Quote from: Gitbox on July 18, 2011, 03:20:02 PM
So where are you guys getting your second helmet lock?
I'm not real sure where yours went, I am pert sure they came stock with two locks.
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Re: Helmet lock relocation
« Reply #18 on: July 24, 2011, 04:45:57 PM »
Quote from: Nosmo on July 16, 2011, 07:25:12 PM
Another place is at the rear.  My bike came with these brackets, I think they are Larry Buck's, from Bucksport.  Just some steel straps bent 90 degrees.

Pic below:

I built some that mount and look like this. Two pieces of steel stock from Home Depot, one bend on each side and drill four holes. Pretty cheap and easy.

Mike
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Re: Helmet lock relocation
« Reply #19 on: July 25, 2011, 06:42:58 PM »
Well dang it all. Another PO track to contend with.


I looked on the right side and there it is (or isn't) - mounting holes for the other helmet lock. Geez, I thought the bike only came with one.


Can these helmet locks be rekeyed to match the others?



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