How do you all travel with a spare helmet?

[MNGreg]

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Current bike: 2012 Kawasaki ninja 1000 | Current Car: 2010 Subaru WRX .

HEY!!! I almost purchased a 2012 Ninja 1000 on Saturday... I was within Literally seconds of doing it. 2012 NEW Leftover for only $8999 (NOT trading in FZ6R). Wife said go for it if absolutely sure can afford payments if we got approved on financing..
I crushed my desire for instant gratification though and am holding off for the FJR. Checked insurance today. Ninja 1000 would be $68/month for me and the FJR only $40.

 

[BoneJj]

HEY!!! I almost purchased a 2012 Ninja 1000 on Saturday... I was within Literally seconds of doing it. 2012 NEW Leftover for only $8999 (NOT trading in FZ6R). Wife said go for it if absolutely sure can afford payments if we got approved on financing..
I crushed my desire for instant gratification though and am holding off for the FJR. Checked insurance today. Ninja 1000 would be $68/month for me and the FJR only $40.

it makes no sense to me why the FJR costs less for insureance as when you lay that thing down it's going to cost more than double what the ninja 1000 will cost you....

but yeah, I can understand the want for cheaper insurance but for me it's almost negligible for me to get either or. They cost only a few dollars difference for me it seems.

 

[Scott_Thomas]

it makes no sense to me why the FJR costs less for insureance as when you lay that thing down it's going to cost more than double what the ninja 1000 will cost you....

but yeah, I can understand the want for cheaper insurance but for me it's almost negligible for me to get either or. They cost only a few dollars difference for me it seems.

Paying $40 more because it says Ninja.

 

[Kayo7]

pics please? and this is while riding? or simply while parked somewhere

Yes this is while riding. I just put the supplied cable through the metal clasp of my helmet and put the seat back on. Seems to work perfectly. I'll take a pic and post it when I can.

 

[JT]

yup Givi is a bit much for me and my needs.

and yes Scoot I need it so I can pick up strangers. you know that guy at the bar story that other day? well I want my stories too lol

well yesterday i simply thru it in my backpack and threw it on went on my way once there I needed to leave my backpack or incoveniance her to go put it away

anyhow I think the net is the best idea for me and my needs as well as budget

 

[JT]

here is bleedinblue's


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[BKP]

HEY!!! I almost purchased a 2012 Ninja 1000 on Saturday... I was within Literally seconds of doing it. 2012 NEW Leftover for only $8999 (NOT trading in FZ6R). Wife said go for it if absolutely sure can afford payments if we got approved on financing..
I crushed my desire for instant gratification though and am holding off for the FJR. Checked insurance today. Ninja 1000 would be $68/month for me and the FJR only $40.

Sat on the FJR at Yamaha demo days. Could not believe how light and balanced it felt, considering its weight. It wasn't available to ride, unfortunately.
However, this is most probably my next bike:

http://www.ducatiusa.com/bikes/diavel/diavel_strada/index.do

(Sorry for the hijack)

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[bloodypulp]

Thnaks Craig. My order has been placed and it is on its way!

I would still like ot see pic of how others do it

this is for u JT red gun lock cable. Strong and secure

 

[JT]

View attachment 29831 this is for u JT red gun lock cable. Strong and secure

Thanks man! I think I actualy have one of those gun locks laying around somewhere....

ill try that

 

[nismos14]

You guys just let the helmet flop around like that through the under seat bar???

 

[Sparkxx1]

Here's how you do it:

:thumbup:

This may seem like a great idea, but if the bounces around in there it'll not only ruin the paint job, but depending on how long you rode...I imagine you'd compromise the safety of the helmet!
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Speaking from personal experience. :facepalm:

 

[Scott_Thomas]

Thanks man! I think I actualy have one of those gun locks laying around somewhere....

ill try that

Yeah me too, who needs to lock guns? LOL!

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[BoneJj]

Yeah me too, who needs to lock guns? LOL!

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your finger in the only lock you should ever need....

 

[JT]

I think the net and it sitting in the passenger seat is the best econnomical option at this point. alhtough it is not locked there are no worries of it bouncing and rubbing on tire. maybe a combo of both

 

[Sparkxx1]

I think the net and it sitting in the passenger seat is the best econnomical option at this point. alhtough it is not locked there are no worries of it bouncing and rubbing on tire. maybe a combo of both

That's what I use and I've never had a problem. Sometimes I even put small loose objects on the inside of the helmet and I havn't had a problem with them coming out!

 

[bleedinblue]

I think the net and it sitting in the passenger seat is the best econnomical option at this point. alhtough it is not locked there are no worries of it bouncing and rubbing on tire. maybe a combo of both

Yea I do lock mine.My disc lock came with a cable lock for helmets or I would use one of my gun locks.

I installed a set of Nelson Rigg saddle bags today and bought the optional cargo net for spare helmets.I like it alot, now I can just slide a helmet under the net.Instead of having to hook the bungee on everytime.

 

[Nastybutler]

This may seem like a great idea, but if the bounces around in there it'll not only ruin the paint job, but depending on how long you rode...I imagine you'd compromise the safety of the helmet!
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Speaking from personal experience. :facepalm:

Nothing bounces around in there because it has elastic straps inside to keep things in place, and also because I don't ride like a madman when carrying cargo.

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[Scott_Thomas]

your finger in the only lock you should ever need....

True, my son can pull the slide back on my glock.45 and i don't keep a round chambered. All other guns are locked up separate from ammo.

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[Bert-Aus]

The couple times I have needed to (which weren't long runs to pick up)
I just slipped my left arm through and out the visor opening, with my elbow resting inside the helmet.

ostcop: def not the safest should I had come off but worked for free

 

[bloodypulp]

You guys just let the helmet flop around like that through the under seat bar???

No. Just parking travel with a helmet bag strapped on my back