Helmet lock unusable?

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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.