Quick question: is it alright to ride long distances with a helmet attached to the hook under the seat (the one where you have to remove the seat to put a bike on). I need to take a second helmet 180 or so miles, and will have to put it in a backpack if i can't. What's the word?
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Originally posted by 750Kat_IanIf you are talking about the helmet lock on the left side of the bike (98+), it works fine unless you like to lean real far down, then your helmet will get all scratched up.....Trust me I know. And yeah, it will be crushed if you lay it down.
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=-= The CyberPoet
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Re: Helmet holder
Originally posted by Crackshota helmet attached to the hook under the seat (the one where you have to remove the seat to put a bike on).
Regarding your question, someone posted that they dropped their bike at speed while carrying a helmet and the falling bike bounced off the helmet, the tires grabbed against the pavement and sent the bike upright again and onto the fallen rider who was sliding near it on the pavement. Freak accident, but the situation is right on point.
Also, on the other bikes I have, I'd never ride with a helmet locked to the bike. I'd be afraid that the wind would whip the helmet against the side of the bike, scuffing or scratching the helmet and the bike.
You could do a short test before you make the trip. If there is no problem in a couple mile test at speed, it should be ok for the whole trip.
What do you have against carrying it in the backpack? Too much of a humpback when you are laying over the tank?
If I had to transport the helmet, I might find a longer belt for my jeans, and run the belt behind the chin bar and thru the helmet face. The helmet can then ride on its side on the passenger seat, low and right behind you. When you get off the bike, the helmet will come with you until you loosen your belt and release the helmet.
The helmet visor will be right up against your jeans, so some scratching is possible here too. Also, there's risk that the wind will catch the visor at speed.
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Re: Helmet holder
[quote="harrye"You mean there's a hook under the seat strong enough to put the bike on the hook? I don't have a Katana yet, expecting my first this week, so I don't know if I misread something. Ignor if this question if its too dumb. [/quote]
The 98+ Kats have two helmet holders -- the first one is the traditional one virtually all motorcycles have, lock with a straight bolt that opens and closes, down by the rear wheel. The second one is an U-shaped metal strap under the seat, with a matching cut-out in the plastics, which will hold the D-ring from a traditional helmet; the seat locks over it, to prevent anyone from taking the helmet (or accessing the hook). This hook is by no means strong enough to put the bike on it or to support the bike; it is strictly as a place to hang a helmet aside from the other helmet lock. You might want to pop by the dealership and get the owner's manual -- it'll give you something to read while you wait for the bike to be prepped and ready.
Cheers
=-= The CyberPoet
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Re: Helmet holder
Originally posted by The CyberPoetYou might want to pop by the dealership and get the owner's manual -- it'll give you something to read while you wait for the bike to be prepped and ready.
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Originally posted by harryeOriginally posted by The CyberPoetYou might want to pop by the dealership and get the owner's manual -- it'll give you something to read while you wait for the bike to be prepped and ready.
After selling you the bike, it's the least he can do...
Just a thought...
=-= The CyberPoet
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it won't be a problem. You can get the helemt pretty tight against the bike by putting it on the hook, and tighting the strap. Then it won't bounce around or anything. There is no problem with the difference in wind resistance or anything else. I have size 14 feet, and it fits fine with me riding and it hanging there. But like it was said before, you wouldn't be able to have a passanger on and ride with it there.Kan-O-Gixxer!
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Another idea would be to get one of those Bungee cord nets, and hook the bungees to the rails under the seat (I know the 98+ has them, not sure about the pre 98's).Kan-O-Gixxer!
-89 Gixxer 1100 Engine
-Stage 3 Jet Kit / KNN Pod Filters
-Ohlins Susupension
-Various Other Mods
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Originally posted by SweetLouAnother idea would be to get one of those Bungee cord nets, and hook the bungees to the rails under the seat (I know the 98+ has them, not sure about the pre 98's).
Personally I would never ride with a helmet attached to the side. Spend 10 bucks and bungee it to the passenger seat."The problem with most motorcycles is the nut that connects the seat to the handlebars."
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Re: Helmet holder
Originally posted by harryeWhat do you have against carrying it in the backpack? Too much of a humpback when you are laying over the tank?Originally posted by SweetLouAnother idea would be to get one of those Bungee cord nets, and hook the bungees to the rails under the seat (I know the 98+ has them, not sure about the pre 98's).
But thanks for all of your input
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