Date: 16-06-24  Time: 02:06 am

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Nath

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Crash helmet lock
« on: 23 February 2015, 10:33:45 pm »
What's the best way to secure crash lid to the bike when you can't be bothered to lug it around. It's an 04 FZ6S. I done a quick google and came across one way where someone used a wire cable and hooked and locked onto the rear peg but they did say if it rained water would find it's way in.

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Re: Crash helmet lock
« Reply #1 on: 24 February 2015, 08:23:51 pm »
I use a combination bike lock. It's long enough to put through the sleeve on my jacket so I can leave that as well on the seat and through the grab rails.

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Re: Crash helmet lock
« Reply #2 on: 27 February 2015, 01:40:36 am »

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Re: Crash helmet lock
« Reply #3 on: 27 February 2015, 08:40:35 am »
I use a sturdy plastic bag and combination lock.  Works a treat, even when I leave the bike at the airport.

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Re: Crash helmet lock
« Reply #4 on: 27 February 2015, 09:07:55 am »
Thanks for the links and suggestions  8)  It's a shame the luggage gear is so expensive as I might have opted for the full panniers and top box. Will probably go for the combination lock for now as I'm planning on doing a few trips out and don't like the idea of lugging the lid and heavy jacket around, especially on a hot summers day - when they do arrive  :lol

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Re: Crash helmet lock
« Reply #5 on: 27 February 2015, 10:14:27 am »
Combination locks are the easiest to 'crack'. Ok I guess but I wouldn't leave a fancy high price lid protected with one.

I've got a pacsafe mesh bag and they work well, just upgrade the padlock if you get one as they're a bit on the weak side.

I quite like the look of the Oxford bag and lock though, nice idea that.