[04Fizzer]

My helmet lock

A couple people had asked that I post these pictures to show how I "lock" my helmet to my bike. I can't find the thread that asked for it, so I'm making a new one!

I used a steel cable, wrapped around the hinge of the tank. I run the cable through the chin of my helmet, and set the clip for the cable so that it's under the seat when I put it back on. There's not enough room to rotate the cable to get to the clip, so it's locked on.

It's highly advisable to use a plastic coated cable though, as the bare metal is starting to chew things up a little bit (an upgrade is in the mix, but this was a quick and cheap fix).

 

[Hippie]

before installing a more permanent locking mechanism, I used the same type of helmet lock cable and attached it to the side of the bike. (obviously removed it before riding)

 

[Moldmaker]

This is a very good solution to this annoying problem. I have some 1/4" vinyl-coated wire rope lying around so I will copy your idea tomorrow.
Bravo and thanks!!!

 

[04Fizzer]

before installing a more permanent locking mechanism, I used the same type of helmet lock cable and attached it to the side of the bike. (obviously removed it before riding)

Mine doesn't require a lock. It uses the seat to prevent removal of the helmet.

 

[Hippie]

Mine doesn't require a lock. It uses the seat to prevent removal of the helmet.

So you must remove the seat to remove the helmet?

 

[04Fizzer]

So you must remove the seat to remove the helmet?

Yes, but it also gives me a place to store the cable.

 

[RBC827]

I saw a 2004 FZ1 last night at the local bike meet and it had a helmet lock on the side of the bike. Why doesn't the FZ6 have one? Do they make a helmet lock for th FZ6?

I didn't know where to lock my helmet to on the bike.

 

[dparadis]

You can buy an aftermarket one. It looks aftermarket though.

I might buy one but wan't to see if I could put it under the seat as it fixes around any tube (of which the FZ6 has around the wheel area) and also under the seat.

 

[04Fizzer]

Check out jcwhitney.com for helmet locks.

 

[Fuzz Bomb]

Also see cheap mods thread. I find the pad lock (you pick the quality) works well.

 

[04Fizzer]

Also see cheap mods thread. I find the pad lock (you pick the quality) works well.

That's true.

I used a gun lock (got it free when I bought my .22) to lock mine to the rear peg.

 

[Young]

Here is a picture.
Here is the thread.http://forums.sportbikes.net/forums/showthread.php?t=274944

 

[Hams51]

That's true.

I used a gun lock (got it free when I bought my .22) to lock mine to the rear peg.

I'm using mine also. Hey, nothing beats free.

 

[gtfazer6]

I've got a cable lock for my computer. I loop it and lock it with a padlock, very secure, and it can be a jacket lock too.

 

[crx81]

Here's an interresting concept I hadn't seen before. Don't know where it would go on our bikes... would have to be painted because the chrome just wouldn't look right...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dllViewItem&rd=1&item=4557727122&category=35557

 

[04Fizzer]

Here's an interresting concept I hadn't seen before. Don't know where it would go on our bikes... would have to be painted because the chrome just wouldn't look right...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dllViewItem&rd=1&item=4557727122&category=35557

Try a different link. That one didn't work.

 

[crx81]

Try a different link. That one didn't work.

Let's try this -> LINK

If that doesn't work, do a search for item # 4557727122

Definitely a good idea for a cruiser. If it weren't for the chrome, it might be workable somewhere on our bikes as well. I didn't look on the bike for somewhere to put it.

 

[04Fizzer]

Let's try this -> LINK

If that doesn't work, do a search for item # 4557727122

Definitely a good idea for a cruiser. If it weren't for the chrome, it might be workable somewhere on our bikes as well. I didn't look on the bike for somewhere to put it.

That's an interesting idea. The hot chick was a nice, but unneccessary touch.

 

[FZSilver]

Thats a good design for a helmet lock. I'm also not big on the chrome. Would the chrome sandblast off?

 

[04Fizzer]

Thats a good design for a helmet lock. I'm also not big on the chrome. Would the chrome sandblast off?

It should, but you'd want to be careful not to get any into the lockign mechanism.