Helmet Lock on C50T - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

zukirob · 06-08-2005, 02:52 PM

Love my new C50T but one nit-pick. Do I really have to cut through the left saddle bag side wall to be able to get a key into the helmet lock?

Cruise2Live · 06-08-2005, 02:56 PM

Yes.

Kehau D. · 06-08-2005, 03:01 PM

I have the same nitpick and the maintenace guy at the shop said that the helmet lock is pretty much useless if you want saddlebags. Hubby wasn't happy with any place on my S50 we could put a relocation lock on...the C50T might have more options for that. Since hubby put on those Kuryakyn ISO grips and there's a company that makes a helmet lock for those grips, I'll be getting those for my bike soon.

v0lusia · 06-08-2005, 04:46 PM

If you are relocating the lock you will need a T30 Security Torx bit to remove it. They are torx bits with a hole in the center. Available from most auto-parts stores.

Here are couple more options.....

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/de...roduct_ID=8647
http://www.bikerbrackets.com/hlrbdesc.htm

If you have Kury grips....
http://www.kewlmetal.com/Default.asp...07&CatalogID=1

Mfidget · 06-08-2005, 06:16 PM

Okay, stupid question. I have a helmet lock on my '03 Intruder VS800. I have a helmet. How in the heck do I get the two together? In other words, to what on the helmet do I lock the helmet lock to?

----Mfidget

Kehau D. · 06-08-2005, 06:34 PM

The "D" ring on the helmet goes into the slot.

Mfidget · 06-09-2005, 02:40 PM

Okay, then second stupid question. What's to stop someone with a pocket knife from coming along and slicing the strap and taking the helmet?

I usually schlep my helmet around with me in the store, restaurant, whatever, for just this reason. What am I missing?

----Mfidget

Kehau D. · 06-09-2005, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Mfidget

Okay, then second stupid question. What's to stop someone with a pocket knife from coming along and slicing the strap and taking the helmet?

I usually schlep my helmet around with me in the store, restaurant, whatever, for just this reason. What am I missing?

About thing that stops the guy with the same pocket knife from picking the locks on cars and taking off with it....pretty much nothing.

What hubby told me, and I have found to be true, is that *usually*, nobody will mess with it. There are areas though that I would definitely NOT leave it out like that.

stp1971 · 06-09-2005, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mfidget

Okay, then second stupid question. What's to stop someone with a pocket knife from coming along and slicing the strap and taking the helmet?

I usually schlep my helmet around with me in the store, restaurant, whatever, for just this reason. What am I missing?

----Mfidget

Well you aren't missing really anything,, like kehau said there are those who will do it anyways,,, rarely do I not leave my helmet with the bike when going inside somewhere. If someone is going to cut your strap then they are doing it out of spite/meaness/or sheer stupidity. They can't use the helmet if the strap is cut either.

But like kehau said,, I don't leave my bike where I don't feel comfortable leaving it. I don't go in bad areas,etc.

They make bags that you can put your helmet in lined with that fake sheepskin material for $19.00,,, the reason I know this is I looked at them the other day for my extra helmets laying around the house. They are like a bag that you can zip up with carrying straps. Cycle gear has them,, I believe it is a national chain,, if not I am sure they are everywhere.

My main worry with leaving my helmet is someone peeing in it while I am in somewhere!!!

Kehau D. · 06-09-2005, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by stp1971

My main worry with leaving my helmet is someone peeing in it while I am in somewhere!!!

I'm so glad hubby's bike has a trunk that fits both our helmets!

leenmachine · 06-09-2005, 03:49 PM

I have always just placed mine on the ground in between the front wheel and the frame unless it's raining. I have even left my jacket there. No one has messed with them yet.

zot · 06-09-2005, 04:29 PM

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Okay, then second stupid question. What's to stop someone with a pocket knife from coming along and slicing the strap and taking the helmet?

There ain't much use for a helmet with no strap, since not too many people know how or have the equipment to replace the rivets. And if someone came to me to replace a helmet strap that 's been sliced off, I would have a few choice questions for that person.
In bad neighborhoods your best bet is to carry your lid with you.

stp1971 · 06-09-2005, 04:37 PM

Amen to that,,, choice words would be the least thing I would ask him,,, I would definately want to see the scars where they had to cut the helmet off his head if there were cut straps.

06-08-2005, 02:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
zukirob In Training Joined: May 2005 Bike: Suzuki C50T Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 133	Helmet Lock on C50T Love my new C50T but one nit-pick. Do I really have to cut through the left saddle bag side wall to be able to get a key into the helmet lock?

06-08-2005, 03:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kehau D. Fender Buffer Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: '05 S50 Location: Moody AFB, GA Posts: 412	I have the same nitpick and the maintenace guy at the shop said that the helmet lock is pretty much useless if you want saddlebags. Hubby wasn't happy with any place on my S50 we could put a relocation lock on...the C50T might have more options for that. Since hubby put on those Kuryakyn ISO grips and there's a company that makes a helmet lock for those grips, I'll be getting those for my bike soon. __________________ It's Peanut Butter Jelly Time!!!

06-08-2005, 04:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
v0lusia TurtleWax Taster Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Central MA Posts: 555	If you are relocating the lock you will need a T30 Security Torx bit to remove it. They are torx bits with a hole in the center. Available from most auto-parts stores. Here are couple more options..... http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/de...roduct_ID=8647 http://www.bikerbrackets.com/hlrbdesc.htm If you have Kury grips.... http://www.kewlmetal.com/Default.asp...07&CatalogID=1 Last edited by v0lusia; 06-08-2005 at 04:48 PM.

06-08-2005, 06:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mfidget Seat Tester Joined: Jun 2004 Bike: '03 VS 800 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 52	Okay, stupid question. I have a helmet lock on my '03 Intruder VS800. I have a helmet. How in the heck do I get the two together? In other words, to what on the helmet do I lock the helmet lock to? ----Mfidget __________________ A ship in the harbor is safe; but that's not what ships were meant for.

06-08-2005, 06:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
Kehau D. Fender Buffer Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: '05 S50 Location: Moody AFB, GA Posts: 412	The "D" ring on the helmet goes into the slot. __________________ It's Peanut Butter Jelly Time!!!

06-08-2005, 02:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cruise2Live Seat Tester Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: Suzuki M50 - blue Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 52	Yes.

06-09-2005, 02:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mfidget Seat Tester Joined: Jun 2004 Bike: '03 VS 800 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 52	Okay, then second stupid question. What's to stop someone with a pocket knife from coming along and slicing the strap and taking the helmet? I usually schlep my helmet around with me in the store, restaurant, whatever, for just this reason. What am I missing? ----Mfidget __________________ A ship in the harbor is safe; but that's not what ships were meant for.

06-09-2005, 03:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
leenmachine Fender Buffer Joined: May 2005 Bike: 05 C50 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 422	I have always just placed mine on the ground in between the front wheel and the frame unless it's raining. I have even left my jacket there. No one has messed with them yet.

06-09-2005, 04:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
zot Where Am I ? Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: V*1100:wife's C50 Ltd Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 48	HTML Code: Okay, then second stupid question. What's to stop someone with a pocket knife from coming along and slicing the strap and taking the helmet? There ain't much use for a helmet with no strap, since not too many people know how or have the equipment to replace the rivets. And if someone came to me to replace a helmet strap that 's been sliced off, I would have a few choice questions for that person. In bad neighborhoods your best bet is to carry your lid with you.

06-09-2005, 04:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,837	Amen to that,,, choice words would be the least thing I would ask him,,, I would definately want to see the scars where they had to cut the helmet off his head if there were cut straps. __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

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