Kawasaki Concours Forum

Marketplace => Wanted => Topic started by: dude412 on February 28, 2013, 06:05:37 AM

Title: helmet lock
Post by: dude412 on February 28, 2013, 06:05:37 AM

Wanting to buy a C10 helmet lock. Also will any C10 key work with any helmet lock? Thanks

Title: Re: helmet lock
Post by: CRocker on February 28, 2013, 10:35:28 AM

Helmet locks are usually matched to the ignition key of the bike they came on...I might have a couple...but, I'm not sure if I have a key for them...I'll check...

Title: Re: helmet lock
Post by: George R. Young on February 28, 2013, 11:28:04 AM

One frugal way:
http://web.ncf.ca/ag136/helmetlock.htm (http://web.ncf.ca/ag136/helmetlock.htm)

Title: Re: helmet lock
Post by: RFH87_Connie on February 28, 2013, 11:36:29 AM

Or...

You could use an OEM or after market and do this with some bar stock from the hardware store like I did.  Some people have mounted (moved) the locks to the sides of rear rack instead of the the rear frame section (that was a bad place to begin with).  I think my local shop carries an after market lock for about $25, but that will leave you with an additional key to carry.

I would think you could use a padlock (combo so you have no key) with a strategically placed eye bolt somewhere.

Title: Re: helmet lock
Post by: dude412 on February 28, 2013, 06:51:25 PM

Sorry guys, my bad, I neglected to  say I have a C14.  When I first got it I didn't realize it didn't have a helmet lock. I plan on making a bracket and then use a C10 helmet lock on my Phil's rack. Thanks.

Title: Re: helmet lock
Post by: udoggie on March 01, 2013, 01:18:45 AM

I know several people (me included) who use a gun cable lock for this.

Like this:
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31TX3mSobTL.jpg)

You can get them for free around here, at gun shows & stuff.

I consider it a bonus that mine has the name of a major firearm manufacture on it -- Maybe it'll give someone thinking of taking it a moment of pause...

Jeff

Title: Re: helmet lock
Post by: CRocker on March 05, 2013, 07:33:26 AM

Quote from: CRocker on February 28, 2013, 10:35:28 AM

Helmet locks are usually matched to the ignition key of the bike they came on...I might have a couple...but, I'm not sure if I have a key for them...I'll check...

Sorry...haven't been able to find anything... :(

Title: Re: helmet lock
Post by: RFH87_Connie on March 05, 2013, 07:37:20 AM

I will try today if I can remember.  I have 3 of them, but never checked this.  The glove boxes seem to be able to use any key and the gas caps can be easily re-keyed.  Haven't did an ignition or seat lock yet either.

Title: Re: helmet lock
Post by: RFH87_Connie on March 05, 2013, 07:44:32 AM

eBay alert:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Helmet-Handlebar-Lock-7-8-Bars-Used-/281071691124?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item41712da574&vxp=mtr (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Helmet-Handlebar-Lock-7-8-Bars-Used-/281071691124?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item41712da574&vxp=mtr)

or

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Combination-Lock-Large-Carabiner-Helmet-Lock-Locker-Luggage-/121076485717?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c30b88e55&vxp=mtr (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Combination-Lock-Large-Carabiner-Helmet-Lock-Locker-Luggage-/121076485717?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c30b88e55&vxp=mtr)

Title: Re: helmet lock
Post by: Rhino on March 05, 2013, 11:50:10 AM

Quote from: udoggie on March 01, 2013, 01:18:45 AM

I know several people (me included) who use a gun cable lock for this.

Like this:
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31TX3mSobTL.jpg)

You can get them for free around here, at gun shows & stuff.

I consider it a bonus that mine has the name of a major firearm manufacture on it -- Maybe it'll give someone thinking of taking it a moment of pause...

Jeff

Good idea. I have about 10 of those things laying around.