Useless function on my GPX 250!

[dblancer]

Upon purchase of my EX250F many friends commented, "oh so when are you going to use it for the purpose of transport"

I was like simply, Ill bike to Uni on it :-) it kills the parking issue and I can even park outside lectures.

However upon the inaugural first Uni trip for a lecture I realised one big downfall of my GPX 250.
The factory helmet slide lock is positioned too close the the left exhaust and my helmet touches the "cooking" exhaust if I attach it. I cant really wait the half and hour or so till it cools down to attach the helmet, so I have to carry it... bugger!
I know this lock is there for a reason!
Anyone got any ideas how I can get around this? I don't think I can just have one exhaust either.

Also the expensive "forma" boots I have arent the most practical for just walking around Uni. Id love to just wear some reasonable work boots or something instead, in fitting with my jeans.

any comments or ideas?

[xwhatsit]

Don't have lockers in Dunedin? Even more useful in winter when you want to stow your wet jacket somewhere.

[Shadows]

Take a piss on it??

[blacksheep]

buy a lock and chain,put chain through wheel of bike then through helmet.........jobs a good un.

[3L4NS1R]

for the boots, how about those half-boot things that are in most gear stores? I hear they aren't as good protection, but surely they have to be better than normal work boots?

[98tls]

Just pretend your the Stig and wear it everywhere.

[James Deuce]

Don't leave your helmet on your bike unless you want some form of excrement left in it, or chewing gum, or some other really clever and "funny joke". I've also seen the straps cut and the helmet stolen.

Don't leave your helmet on your bike.

Get a locker.

[FJRider]

Don't leave your helmet on your bike.

Get a locker.

YOUR life depends on it... look after it... :oi-grr:

[Squiggles]

Get a locker

[Slyer]

You're only meant to run on one cylinder when you want to use the helmet lock, just play with the carbs a little you'll get it.

[Harvd]

The lockers at canterbury arnt wide enough to fit a helmet in so i use the lock thing on my bike.

[Finn]

Get a real bike

[McWild]

I also used to carry it, but just got tired of it.

Now I take the rear seat off, put the clip on the strap hooking round underneath the plastic so that the strap is lying over the plastic.

Then lock the seat back on and hey presto, your helmet is locked up.

All good if you trust the decency of people not to fuck with it.
Quite a few people around my uni park do the same thing, and none of them seem to have had any worries.

[tigertim20]

Upon purchase of my EX250F many friends commented, "oh so when are you going to use it for the purpose of transport"

I was like simply, Ill bike to Uni on it :-) it kills the parking issue and I can even park outside lectures.

However upon the inaugural first Uni trip for a lecture I realised one big downfall of my GPX 250.
The factory helmet slide lock is positioned too close the the left exhaust and my helmet touches the "cooking" exhaust if I attach it. I cant really wait the half and hour or so till it cools down to attach the helmet, so I have to carry it... bugger!
I know this lock is there for a reason!
Anyone got any ideas how I can get around this? I don't think I can just have one exhaust either.



Also the expensive "forma" boots I have arent the most practical for just walking around Uni. Id love to just wear some reasonable work boots or something instead, in fitting with my jeans.

any comments or ideas?


Sent you a PM. Check it!!

[jrandom]

Don't leave your helmet on your bike unless you want some form of excrement left in it, or chewing gum, or some other really clever and "funny joke". I've also seen the straps cut and the helmet stolen.

I've left my helmet hanging from the GSX1400's helmet lock for many hours on end in many different places and never had it fucked with once.

All this helmet vandalism must be a Wellington thing.

:msn-wink:

[Mully]

Get a locker.


Get a locker

Get a perm.

[McJim]

I've left my helmet hanging from the GSX1400's helmet lock for many hours on end in many different places and never had it fucked with once.

All this helmet vandalism must be a Wellington thing.

:msn-wink:

I promise I'll do a turd in your helmet if I ever see it attached to your bike, good enuff?

[specter]

i used to think it would fuck my helmet too but as long as no leather or fabric is touching it it is sweet.

i only do this at school though no way would i do it in town, i dont like shit much

[hayd3n]

i used to think it would fuck my helmet too but as long as no leather or fabric is touching it it is sweet.

i only do this at school though no way would i do it in town, i dont like shit much

also think about the polystyrene internals
they wont take kindly to a lot of heat

[Jantar]

This thread got me thinking about "what did I do with my helmet when I went to otago Uni?" Then I remembered that helmets weren't compulsory that long ago and sometimes I just didn't wear one. In winter when it was colder I did have a locker in the student union building. Are they still there?

As to the boots issue, even today when commuting to work, I don't wear boots. but I do wear heavy leather shoes, and my leather trousers come right down to overlap the top of those shoes.

[sil3nt]

i still have no idea how to use the helmet lock on my GPX. I can't get the D ring in past the lock as the helmet hits the bike and stops. Maybe im doing it wrong but it seems way too awkward.

[sunhuntin]

i still have no idea how to use the helmet lock on my GPX. I can't get the D ring in past the lock as the helmet hits the bike and stops. Maybe im doing it wrong but it seems way too awkward.

the metal clippy in bit of my helmet chin strap has a hole in it. sometimes use that to lock the helmet on if i want to put gloves with it.

[specter]

yea the d ring takes a bit of jimmying to get it in but i can do it in seconds now!

[gatch]

Get a locker.


Get a locker


Get a real bike


Get a perm.

Get some nuts !

[dblancer]

Haha its funny, people always look at my bike and say " get a real bike " I dunno I look at scooter riders and I say that... its just perspective really.
Also don't I need a 250 to get a learners? and restricted? I'm kinda on of those play by the rules sorta guys... so here am I playing by the rules

Nothing with a Ninja, doesn't keep up with a CBR or ZZR but who gives a shit, it was alot cheaper. Damn inflated 250 market

I actually like my bike, its good fun

[McJim]

Haha its funny, people always look at my bike and say " get a real bike " I dunno I look at scooter riders and I say that... its just perspective really.
Also don't I need a 250 to get a learners? and restricted? I'm kinda on of those play by the rules sorta guys... so here am I playing by the rules

Nothing with a Ninja, doesn't keep up with a CBR or ZZR but who gives a shit, it was alot cheaper. Damn inflated 250 market

I actually like my bike, its good fun
People look at my Ducati and say "Get a real bike" but I loves her :love:

[Slyer]

Haha its funny, people always look at my bike and say " get a real bike " I dunno I look at scooter riders and I say that... its just perspective really.
Also don't I need a 250 to get a learners? and restricted? I'm kinda on of those play by the rules sorta guys... so here am I playing by the rules

Nothing with a Ninja, doesn't keep up with a CBR or ZZR but who gives a shit, it was alot cheaper. Damn inflated 250 market

I actually like my bike, its good fun
Tell them to get fucked.
Also the zzr has the same engine as the GPX. :bleh:
(I think you meant ZXR)

[specter]

just so you know were not pulling your leg...
i shit you not it works!!!:wari:

[Laxi]

Get a real bike


Get a perm.


Get some nuts !

Thank you for your helpful advise! the m.f.s.c will get back to you on your applications to join :lol:

[sil3nt]

just so you know were not pulling your leg...
i shit you not it works!!!:wari:Obviously photoshopped :shifty:

[specter]

Obviously photoshopped :shifty:

mabey im just the gpx helmetlock master...

mabey i should publish a book "gpx250 helmet lock for dumb-asses" :laugh:

[cheesemethod]

Has anybody actually had somebody cut the strap of their helmet to steal it? I can't see the point because the helmet would be no use afterwards.

[specter]

nope.... good point though

06' gn250................ you have my condolences:no:

[sil3nt]

I just realised the D ring on your helmet is able to extend a lot further out than on my helmet (mine helmet clips together and has a D ring on the left side. So its HJCs fault not mine!

[specter]

I just realised the D ring on your helmet is able to extend a lot further out than on my helmet (mine helmet clips together and has a D ring on the left side. So its HJCs fault not mine!
aww guttered for u then.... good ol sharks

[specter]

wait a min.... mines on left side
i have my helmet upside down

[sil3nt]

I also have a shark (that im selling check the trading section :whistle:) that clips together and has no D ring at all. I guess i was never meant to use the helmet lock on the GPX.

[specter]

I also have a shark (that im selling check the trading section :whistle:) that clips together and has no D ring at all. I guess i was never meant to use the helmet lock on the GPX.

dont like the clips ae they never look like there conected properly.... good ol d-rings for me.....
guttd on not being able to use the luxurious gpx helmet lock:laugh:

[Icemaestro]

just jimmy it around a bit - there used to be a particular spot it could rest with it sticking out to the side a little so that the helmet wasn't touching the exhaust. discovered it accidently :-P

As far as the boots go - I wear Diadora express road boots - short commuter ones that are comfortable as - I wear them daily for work - they're nice enough to go out in, work in, or casual with jeans. got them from motomail (www.motomail.co.nz) at 50% off about a year ago

[specter]

plus if you want to wear jeans while riding.... search draggin jeans, kevlar reinforced!

[mossy1200]

You can buy lock top box designed for helmets and some are big enough for boots also.Most have release systems inside that mean you can remove when not needed leaving only the mounting behind.Some will fit most bikes so you can keep your investmant when you change bikes.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-for-sale/Frames/auction-249176278.htm

[rie]

try putting your hand through the face of the helmet to lock the catch.

sometimes when it gets crowded i just secure it to the pillion seat through the face. if you opt for this option, don't be a lazy bastard. you have to secure it properly with a thick cable & lock so it won't fall off when someone bumps into it.
(i'm assuming that all EX250s prior 2008 have that ugly handle behind the pillion seat, that serves no useful purpose? some say it is to secure your luggage. some say it is a spoiler.)

[ital916]

Upon purchase of my EX250F many friends commented, "oh so when are you going to use it for the purpose of transport"

I was like simply, Ill bike to Uni on it :-) it kills the parking issue and I can even park outside lectures.

However upon the inaugural first Uni trip for a lecture I realised one big downfall of my GPX 250.
The factory helmet slide lock is positioned too close the the left exhaust and my helmet touches the "cooking" exhaust if I attach it. I cant really wait the half and hour or so till it cools down to attach the helmet, so I have to carry it... bugger!
I know this lock is there for a reason!
Anyone got any ideas how I can get around this? I don't think I can just have one exhaust either.

Also the expensive "forma" boots I have arent the most practical for just walking around Uni. Id love to just wear some reasonable work boots or something instead, in fitting with my jeans.

any comments or ideas?

Easy fix. Replace said bike with a gpz1100. :yes:

If you wish to ride the gpx250 then dont leave the helmet with your bike. Get a good backpack which has a helmet pouch or find a locker. Youll find helmets get damaged far too easily attached to bikes.

[vindy500]

or just carry your helmet