Helmet lock unusable?

[pechorin75_imp]

So am I missing something, or is it unusually difficult to use the helmet lock on this bike? I have a Bell RS-1 (which doesn't have an abnormally short chin strap, so far as I can tell), and I can't get the D-ring anywhere near the lock. The helmet shell hits the bike, and that's all the further she goes. Haven't tried another helmet yet, but I don't see any way the Bell is gonna hook up.

Anybody else have this experience? Is there some "secret" I'm missing?

[lackskill_imp]

It took me a couple minutes of fiddling to get my Shoei Neotec attached, but I eventually got it. FWIW, I haven't used it since. I just carry it with me.

Eventually I'm going to get a top box that I can stick my and my wife's helmets in.

[kevbroce_imp]

I use the helmet lock all the time with my Shoei RF-1100. It's a little tight, but not awful. There's basically 2 way you can go about it, you can have the left side of the helmet facing up, or the right side. On my Shoei, the D rings on the left side, I usually attach the helmet with the left side facing up towards the seat.

[the Ferret]

I bought a helmet guardian which goes across the back lic plate bracket

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[Gypped_imp]

I can hook my Shoei Qwest and Multi-tec's with no problem, but I have noticed that it can be a little tight. I found that swapping the hand holding the d-rings helped a surprising amount.

[dBuster_imp]

I had the same hard time getting hooked on to the stock helmet lock.

Ferret, do you have a vendor or source for that helmet guardian? Is it the single or dual?

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[the Ferret]

Mine is a dual, but my brother uses a single

http://www.helmetguardian.com

Looks like twisted throttle is carrying them

http://www.twistedthrottle.com/helmet-guardian-black

[shdwghst457_imp]

I use the helmet lock all the time with my Shoei RF-1100. It's a little tight, but not awful. There's basically 2 way you can go about it, you can have the left side of the helmet facing up, or the right side. On my Shoei, the D rings on the left side, I usually attach the helmet with the left side facing up towards the seat.

I have the same experience with my RF-1100. It's a stretch to get it to connect, and then awkward to operate the key. Geometry on my old Shadow's helmet latch worked much better (and was spring-operated; didn't need the key to close).

Maybe running the strap as if I was wearing it at the time would be easier to get it on the hook. Wouldn't help prevent theft, but more secure than resting it on the mirror.

[Pterodactyl_imp]

No problem with Shark, AGV or Davida. Sometimes if doing by feel, instead of having a look, I get unlucky and try and put the D-ring over the lock mechanism instead of the hook. After fumbling, and muttering various incantations for a short while I have look and get it right. Sometimes I also fit a helmet bag cord as well as the D-ring over the hook. No great problem, but you are right, Pechorin75, in that I have had other bikes that have easier access.

Cheers.

[Rolls_imp]

You are right, Pechorin75, I have had other bikes that have easier access, but I use the CB1100 helmet lock regularly with my Bell RS-1. Great helmet, btw.