No helmet lock on my Super Glide : V-Twin Forum: Harley Davidson Forums

bohemianbiker · 04-04-2006, 09:08 PM

So, just got the bike Friday night, and I'm lovin' it. Rode down to Charlotte, NC from DC over the weekend; already have over 860 miles on it. But there's no helmet lock on it, which I used a lot on my last bike. Checked the Harley catalog and I didn't see helmet locks in the catalog. Do they sell them? I will give my dealer a call, but are there better places to get a helmet lock? Don't know why these aren't standard. bb

berserker · 04-04-2006, 09:32 PM

You must have bought this used. If new dealer would have forced to sign agreement not wear a helmet. JK.

Look in Dennis Kirk they might have something. Do you have expensive helmet? I never lock mine. But if you live DC, with high crime might want to.

Scuff it up a bit, with impacting in on anything. So no one will want it.

Nothing else get a cable and lock. Out in DC you should have no problem find a cable gun lock. They probably pass them out on the streets.

MilesToGo · 04-04-2006, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bohemianbiker

So, just got the bike Friday night, and I'm lovin' it. Rode down to Charlotte, NC from DC over the weekend; already have over 860 miles on it. But there's no helmet lock on it, which I used a lot on my last bike. Checked the Harley catalog and I didn't see helmet locks in the catalog. Do they sell them? I will give my dealer a call, but are there better places to get a helmet lock? Don't know why these aren't standard. bb

What's a helmet?

berserker · 04-04-2006, 09:37 PM

I have been to St. Loius. Rode a bit into it before pulling over to put helmets on. Pulled into gas station south of arch. Went down one street everythign was abdanoned and closed up, did U turn and went the other way.

JimmyAGR · 04-04-2006, 09:42 PM

Yeah HD sells a helmet lock. You can also get them lots of other places. Mine was under 420 at the dealer.

Jimmy

Lefty · 04-04-2006, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by berserker

I have been to St. Loius. Rode a bit into it before pulling over to put helmets on. Pulled into gas station south of arch. Went down one street everythign was abdanoned and closed up, did U turn and went the other way.

Sounds like your tour gave you extensive knowledge of the area. . . .

We do have a distinct advantage, it took the illegals a long time to find us here.

Lefty

Stevebert · 04-04-2006, 11:51 PM

HD has one...........it's pn 45732-86. Might work for you. Otherwise, I put my helmet on the backrest and use a light duty cable lock I got from the Aerostich catalog at http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/...k-p-16962.html, it's not going to stop someone that really wants your helmet but.....

geoffreyt · 04-05-2006, 07:59 AM

I have a 2005 Sportster. I have looked for a helmet lock that installs to the bike. Lord its a big deal. HD doesnt sell one that ifts a 2005. Most offerings are bullsh1t. The only lock I see that might be OK is a Bar Ender and that devil extends your handle bar. Kind of akward but maybe not. Its only about $65 delivered. http://www.barender.com/media.htm

06FXSTDI · 04-05-2006, 08:02 AM

check out kurakyn new license plate helmet lock. i ordered 1 , but wont be out till june. looks cool..

BigMike · 04-05-2006, 08:19 AM

I've been riding for a lot of years and never heard of anyone getting their helmet stolen. I just leave my helmet on the seat or hanging from the highway peg. I'm sure they get stolen but the odds are very small. Just ride and don't worry about it.

geoffreyt · 04-05-2006, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by thatoldbike

I've been riding for a lot of years and never heard of anyone getting their helmet stolen. I just leave my helmet on the seat or hanging from the highway peg. I'm sure they get stolen but the odds are very small. Just ride and don't worry about it.

Ill bet you dont live in Baltimore, a "chocolate" city. Hey, if Ray Negan can say it so can I!

kink04fxd · 04-05-2006, 09:14 AM

Who would wan't to steal a helmet after it's been on someones greasy,sweaty head?

Krayven Sumhead · 04-05-2006, 09:17 AM

Have an H-D helmet lock on the Ultra. With the sportster I have a 'Samsonite luggage cable'. 4'-0" of cable, spring returned, coiled into a combo lock about as big as the palm of your hand. I can pass it thru an arm of my leather, lock my quick release windshield, and helmet with it. Fits in my leather jacket pocket.
Crack-heads and "Tweakers" (meth users) will steal anything.

Vettster · 04-05-2006, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Krayven Sumhead

Have an H-D helmet lock on the Ultra. With the sportster I have a 'Samsonite luggage cable'. 4'-0" of cable, spring returned, coiled into a combo lock about as big as the palm of your hand. I can pass it thru an arm of my leather, lock my quick release windshield, and helmet with it. Fits in my leather jacket pocket.
Crack-heads and "Tweakers" (meth users) will steal anything.

I use the orange disc lock "reminder" cable that HD sells to do exactly the same thing.
Works great.

Ride Safe,
Vettster

sthorp · 04-05-2006, 11:18 AM

Check out Aerostitch, they sell the Bar-Enders helmet locks, they look good too, alot better lock than the crappy one HD sells and certainly better than a cable lock. I can post pictures if you would want to see what they look like installed.