Is this dangerous?

08-26-2008, 03:10 PM

Would it be dangerous to carry an extra helmet attached to one of my two helmet locks while riding ?

cactusjack · 08-26-2008, 03:45 PM

I would think so, yes. Maybe not so dangerous to you, but you're going to beat the snot out of your helmet. There's also a chance one of the straps could become entangled in a wheel or something.

Get a small bungee net and secure the helmet on the passenger seat or get a half-helmet that would fit in a saddlebag.

dogdoc · 08-26-2008, 05:19 PM

I carry my son's full helmet on my luggage rack secured with a 1 inch strap to the back rest and never had a problem. Dangling from the stock helmet lock location is inviting scratches on the bike or worse.

beezer · 08-26-2008, 06:22 PM

I would imagine in the right situation it could launch you. I wouldn't recommend it.

mrfuni · 08-26-2008, 06:32 PM

+1 to what CactusJack said...

ells · 08-26-2008, 07:55 PM

There are places to move the helmet locks to so it would be more practical. Mine are on the lowers and would not present a serious problem other than probably blowing around some.

08-26-2008, 08:00 PM

Google found this for me when I wrote "helmet lock Nomads"

http://www.gadgetjq.com/helmet_lock_relo.htm

ells · 08-26-2008, 08:13 PM

Sue, Yup that's where I got the idea, #5, works great. Although haven't tried riding with one in the lock.

**Cajunrider** · 08-26-2008, 09:16 PM

The helmet would have to be strapped down tight and secure on the backrest in order for me to feel comfortable.

08-26-2008, 10:14 PM

If I hooked a helmet to my helmet lock, I'm pretty sure I could actually drag it on the ground in a turn. It hangs below the crash bars.

Also, I don't think those helmet locks are that strong. Using the helmet like a slide hammer, I'm pretty sure I could snag the helmet right off one by bending/breaking it.

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08-26-2008, 05:19 PM	#3
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Is this dangerous? I carry my son's full helmet on my luggage rack secured with a 1 inch strap to the back rest and never had a problem. Dangling from the stock helmet lock location is inviting scratches on the bike or worse.
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08-26-2008, 07:55 PM	#6
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08-26-2008, 06:32 PM	#5
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